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Energy and Environment Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall, Community Room
4801 W 50th Street, Edina MN 55424
Thursday, June 8, 2017
7:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Meeting Minutes
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Water Resources Annual Report, Jessica Vanderwer! Wilson
VI.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant
issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit
the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking,
items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their
comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VII.Reports/Recommendations
A.Prep for Council Working Session
B.Initiative 6: Comprehensive Plan
C.August meeting reschedule
VIII.Correspondence And Petitions
A.Attendance Report and Roster
B.Working Group Minutes
IX.Chair And Member Comments
X.Sta! Comments
A.Draft: Redevelopment Questionnaire
XI.Calendar Of Events
A.2017 Summary and Schedule
XII.Adjournment
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Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Sulekha Mohamed, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:Meeting Minutes Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Regular May 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
20170511 Regular Minutes Draft
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Energy and Environment Commission
Edina City Hall Community Room
Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM
I. Call To Order
Chair Manser called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering Roll Call were Burmeister, Glahn, Horan, Jackson, Kostuch, Manser,
Satterlee, Seeley, Shanmugavel, and Waddick.
Late:
Absent: Hoffman, Kim, Madhok
Staff Present: Liaison Brown, Sulekha Mohamed
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Member Waddick to approve the Meeting Agenda. Motion seconded by
Member Shanmugavel. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Commissioner Satterlee wanted to amend the minutes to the following under
“Reports/ Recommendations” following “2017 EEC Work Plan: Initiative 8 Forum” to
state:
iv. Commissioners have selected venue locations in order of priority;
Braemar Clubhouse, Edina High School, and Public Works.
vi. Commissioners recommended budget amount of roughly $3500.00 (Two
$1000 sponsors, $1500 EEC budget).
Motion made by Member Waddick to approve with amendments the April 13, 2017
minutes. Motion seconded by Member Glahn. Motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions And Presentations
A. State of the Infrastructure, Ross Bintner
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
• Guest Speaker, Ross Bintner, Engineering Services Manager, for the City of
Edina. Mr. Bintner shared a presentation on “State of the Infrastructure.”
• Mr. Bintner discussed a few key examples of infrastructure such as traffic,
neighborhood reconstruction (street construction project), and transit
demand.
• Mr. Bintner also discussed how important to be aware of the replacement
year(s) and the service growth expectations.
B. Electricity Action Plan Quarterly Update, Tara Brown
• Liaison Brown updated Commissioners on the Xcel Energy Quarterly Energy
Conservation Program Participation: 2017 Q1 Summary. Liaison Brown
discussed the overall community goal, which is to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions 30% by the year 2025.
• For the Electricity Action Plan, we are mid-way through the 18-month
kickoff.
i. For the wind source, we are 60% of the way to our subscription goal,
but only 29% to the average subscription rate. We are looking at a
social media to increase subscribers.
ii. For business, we are at 46% to our goal and planning to host two
business in the fall to continue participation.
iii. The Municipal Facilities goal is currently at 3% of its overall goal. A
key component to the low percentage is that the Asset
Management Review was due July 2016, but was completed in
February 2017. For the future, we are focusing on inefficient energy
city building with energy use index greater than 120, along with the
streetlight and facilities operation review.
V. Community Comment
• None.
VI. Reports/ Recommendation
A. Work Plan initiative 5: Electricity Action Plan’s Business Energy Focus Area
a. Commissioner Jackson shared an update from the Business Energy Efficiency
Working Group about two proposed events. One of the proposed event would be
at Centennial Lakes Office park and the goal is to invite other office parks to join
and conduct a building challenge to see which tenants can reduce their office
energy use the most. Commissioner Jackson also discussed the possibility of
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
having a benchmarking ordinance and looking for a policy to put together soon.
Commissioner Jackson believes by having a benchmarking ordinance, businesses
will have a social pressure from other business to reduce their energy use.
Commissioner would like to have an event to invite businesses who qualify for the
benchmarking requirements.
B. Work Plan initiative 6: Comprehensive Plan
a. Chair Manser updated Commissioners about the Comprehensive Plan meetings
including the Big Ideas Workshop held in April 19, and the Board & Commission
Workshop meeting on May 3. The Big Ideas Workshop had a total of eight ideas
surrounding environmental stewardship. One of the main takeaway from the
Board & Commission Workshop meeting was that the environmental component
was not a separate piece, but rather incorporated to all Comprehensive Plan
Elements.
VIII. Correspondence And Petitions
A. Working Group Minutes
• Education & Outreach Work Group
i. Commissioner Satterlee shared an update that the group had their
first film series on April 20th, with 53 people who attended. The next
film is scheduled for May 18th at 7:00pm, located at Edina Senior
Center. Commissioner Satterlee informed the Commissioners that
the working group will need volunteers to table the event.
ii. Commissioner Satterlee confirmed that the, “Edina Home Energy
Fair: Save Energy & Money!” has been officially scheduled for
Saturday, October 7th located at the Braemar Golf Course,
Clubhouse.
iii. Commissioner Shanmugavel shared with Commissioners about an
upcoming event called the Youth Summit, which is scheduled for
Saturday, May 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Edina High School.
• Water Quality Working Group
i. Commissioner Waddick reminded Commissioners about the Edina Garden
Sale scheduled for May 12th and May 13th at Arneson Acres.
IX. Chair And Member Comments
• Commissioner Waddick reminded Commissioners about the “Workshop: How to
Create a Weather-Resilient Yard,” scheduled for May 24th located at Public Works
Facilities.
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Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
X. Staff Comments
A. Updates
• Liaison Brown shared with Commissioners requested updates on:
i. As Mr. Bintner mentioned, he set up field trip for the City of
Infrastructure, so potentially we are looking at cancelling EEC
meeting or rescheduling EEC meeting currently scheduled for
August 10, 2017.
1. Liaison Brown will work with Sulekha to send out potential
dates (via doodle) a week before June 8th EEC meeting to
reschedule for August 10, 2017 EEC meeting.
ii. Just to note the work plan is due in September 2017.
iii. Liaison Brown will work with Sulekha to send out potential dates (via
doodle) a week before June 8th EEC meeting to reschedule for
August 10, 2017 EEC meeting.
iv. EEC will meet with Council members for the City Council Work
Session which is scheduled for July 18th.
v. Great news! Liaison Brown have submitted two applications for
GreenCorps members, and the City of Edina has been granted for
one GreenCorp member who will start in September 2017! This
individual will focus on Green Transportation. One of the main
goal(s) for this person is to optimize green fleets.
XI. Adjournment
Motion made by Member Jackson to adjourn the May 11, 2017 meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Motion seconded by Member Glahn. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sulekha Mohamed
Executive Assistant
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson, Water Resources
Coordinator Item Activity:
Subject:Water Resources Annual Report, Jessica Vanderwerff
Wilson
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
From:Richard Manser, EEC Chair
Item Activity:
Subject:Prep for Council Working Session
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
Purpose of the Council Working Session is updating the Council on progress towards completing the EEC's 2017
Work P lan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EEC 2017 Work Plan Progress Report
Approved by Council 12/6/16
Board/Commission: Energy and Environment Commission
2017 Annual Work Plan
Initiative
1
Council Charge
☒☒☒☒ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 None Sustainability Coordinator (10 hrs)
Study and Report on proposal to ban Styrofoam food packaging
materials in Edina.
Progress Report: Commission report provided to City staff x/x/17; City staff preparing report for Council consolidated with other solid waste initiatives
(Initiative 1,2 and 7).
Initiative
2
Council Charge
☒☒☒☒ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 None Sustainability Coordinator (10 hrs)
Recycling Coordinator Study and report on the advisability of implementing a ban on the
use of plastic bags, similar in scope the ban recently adopted in the
City of Minneapolis, in the City of Edina
Progress Report: Commission report provided to City staff x/x/17; City staff preparing report for Council Draft commission report provided to City staff
x/x/17; City staff preparing report for Council consolidated with other solid waste initiatives (Initiative 1,2 and 7).
Initiative
3
Council Charge
☐☐☐☐ 1 ☒☒☒☒ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility January 2018 None Sustainability Coordinator (10 hrs)
Center for Energy & Environment
(CEE) (10 hrs) Review staff implementation of Partners in Energy’s Electricity
Action Plan City Facilities’ Strategy.
Progress Report: Goal: Data from CR-BPS completed in February. Incorporating sustainability and energy efficiency into facility budget considerations.
Initiative
4
Council Charge
☐☐☐☐ 1 ☒☒☒☒ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility January 2018 $500 from CEE for a
tablet for onsite
Windsource sign-up
$1,000 for printing
Sustainability Coordinator will
create and provide materials for
outreach events. (75 hrs)
CEE support (60 hrs)
Assist staff in the implementation of PiE Residential Energy Focus
Area.
Approved by Council 12/6/16
materials from CEE Communications Staff (40 hrs)
Progress Report: Plan and schedule hone energy parties. First event is planned for 5/__/17 with 4 more scheduled prior to ______. Annual education
event (Initiative 8) will focus on residential initiatives
Initiative
5
Council Charge
☐☐☐☐ 1 ☒☒☒☒ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility January 2018
$1,000 for printing
materials from CEE
Sustainability Coordinator is
planning events with key leaders
and will create and provide
materials to working group. (50 hrs)
CEE support (60 hrs)
Communications Staff (30 hrs)
Assist staff in the implementation of PiE’s Business Energy Focus
Area.
Progress Report: Business outreach attempted through survey and personal contact. Outreach materials complete. Office tenant event planned for
October, and bench marking ordnance examined. Two events scheduled including the Office Tenant Challenge (Centennial Lakes). Begin draft Bench
Marking ordnance. Consider business recognition opportunities.
Initiative
6
Council Charge
☐☐☐☐ 1 ☒☒☒☒ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 None Sustainability Coordinator (10 hrs)
Assist as requested with the development of the City’s new
Comprehensive Guide Plan.
Progress Report: Participated in the scheduled preliminary planning meetings. Continue to actively engage and provide input. Looking for opportunities
and how to integrate environmental, sustainability and resiliency into which sections of the plan. Circular economy concept integrated into small area
plans.
Initiative
7
Council Charge
☐☐☐☐ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☒☒☒☒ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility June 30th, 2017 None Sustainability Coordinator (40 hrs
for residential)
Recycling Coordinator (30 hrs for
residential)
Review and make a recommendation regarding staff’s action plan to
attain Hennepin County waste reduction goal for residential.
Progress Report: City staff preparing report for Council consolidated with other solid waste initiatives (Initiative 1,2 and 7).
Initiative
8
Council Charge
☐☐☐☐ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☒☒☒☒ 4
Target Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support Required
(Staff Liaison)
☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility One event in Spring $1,500 Communications Staff (40 hrs)
Approved by Council 12/6/16
Plan and execute an annual event with Energy Working Groups. This
event will include an environmental film series leading up to an
education event.
Progress Report: Annual event is scheduled for 10/7/17 at Braemar Clubhouse. Film series started 4/20/17 and followed up with 4 additional film
viewing events at the Edina Senior Center.
Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like
to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
Potential for a City Fleet Study and Report from the Subcommittee but resources have not been verified.
Review and comment on surface and ground water quality report.
Review and comment on opportunities that arise to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions (ex. Natural gas efficiency projects).
Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): March
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Richard Manser, EEC Chair
Item Activity:
Subject:Initiative 6: Comprehensive Plan Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
In preparation for the Comprehensive Plan, Commission will look to develop Sustainability principles and provide
examples of how sustainability can be incorporated into each chapter.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Example Sustainability Overlap with Other Commissions Comp Plan
Edina Boards and Commissions Overlap Worksheet
1. Planning
• Decisions made with environmental sustainability in mind.
• Use of “redevelopment questionnaire” for building permit requests (commercial) (residential?)
• Concrete list of “give to get” for variances
o Rooftop solar or use of other renewables
o Rain gardens
o Trees
o Use of natural lighting
o High efficiency HVAC
o Building with green materials, limiting construction waste
o Green deconstruction (limiting construction waste; recycling building materials)
o Local materials used in building (limiting long distance shipping)
o Using energy star certified appliances; other energy star certification
o LEED certification
o Sidewalk “landing spots” with green space and pedestrian friendly amenities (bench,
sidewalk)
o Electric car charging station(s)
2. Transportation
• Options that reduce GHG emissions in traffic planning
• Timing traffic lights to limit idling
• High efficiency lighting
• Encourage foot and bike traffic
• Electric car charging station(s)
3. Parks and Recreation
• Planting trees and maintenance program for existing trees
• Maintaining wetland
• Pollinator gardens
• Environmental and gardening opportunities in summer park programs
• High efficiency lighting and turning out lights at facilities at night
• Limiting use of water
• Planning for energy efficiency in facility updates/construction
o Energy efficient facilities/HVAC
o Limiting use of city water/water efficiency
o Respecting wetland in drainage decisions
o Siting to maximize natural lighting, minimize heating/cooling requirements
o Energy efficient lighting
4. Human Rights and Relations
• Linking low income and older buildings with Xcel/Centerpoint/PACE programs for installing
energy efficiencies and insulation
• Exploring the link between environmentalism and colonialism
• Engaging immigrant communities to get ideas on how other countries use less electricity/emit
fewer GHGs in daily life
5. Heritage Preservation
• Employing rebates/loans available from Xcel, Centerpoint, PACE to update older buildings for
better energy efficiency
• Recycling building materials
• Exploring/educating community about building design, lifestyle choices from time before heavy
electricity use and automobile use.
6. Community Health
• Planting trees, gardens to absorb carbon and pollution
• Identifying “heat pools” and reducing impact on senior housing/low income housing
• Encouraging use of non-motorized transportation such as bikes and foot paths
• Identifying ways to reduce mosquito population in poor-drainage areas in environmentally
friendly manner
• Transit access to health care
7. Arts and Culture
• Land use and architecture that makes use of natural lighting and environment in building design
• Encourage foot traffic with park benches, public art, gardens
• Use of native plants in landscaping
• Insect motels as art (http://www.npr.org/2017/05/30/530769818/college-art-professor-
challenges-students-to-build-insect-motels)
8. Race and Equity
• Outreach to immigrant community for living with smaller GHG footprint
• Addressing the link between refugees and global warming
• Energy rebates/savings for low income and elderly populations
9. Neighboring Communities
• Traffic timing to lower idling emissions
• Mirrored environmental ordinances (e.g. benchmarking ordinance)
• Coordinating cross-jurisdictional drainage
• Coordinating bike and pedestrian connections
• Encouraging regional mass transit
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.C.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
From:Richard Manser, EEC Chair
Item Activity:
Subject:August meeting reschedule
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
Due to the Infrastructure Tour, the August EEC meeting will need to be moved. A doodle poll has been sent out
to collect and propose a new time and date for meeting.
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: VIII.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
From:
Item Activity:
Subject:Attendance Report and Roster
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EEC Attendance
J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs.Attendance %
Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 5
NAME
Burmeister, Jeff 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Glahn, William 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Hoffman, Howard 1 1 2 67%
Horan, Michelle 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Jackson, Carolyn 1 1 1 1 4 80%
Kostuch, Keith 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Manser, Richard 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Satterlee, Lauren 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Seeley, Melissa 1 1 1 1 4 80%
Shanmugavel, Ramesh 1 1 1 3 100%
Waddick, Louise 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Students:
Kim, Joanna 1 1 1 3 60%
Madhok, Gauri 1 1 1 3 60%
Liaisons: Do not enter numbers into the last two columns. Meeting numbers & attendance percentages will calculate automatically.
INSTRUCTIONS:Counted as Meeting Held (ON MEETINGS' LINE)Attendance Recorded (ON MEMBER'S LINE)
Regular Meeting w/Quorum Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member.
Regular Meeting w/o Quorum Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member.
Joint Work Session Type "1" under "Work Session" on the meetings' line. Type "1" under "Work Session" for each attending member.
Rescheduled Meeting*Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for each attending member.
Cancelled Meeting Type "1" under the month on the meetings' line. Type "1" under the month for ALL members.
Special Meeting There is no number typed on the meetings' line.There is no number typed on the members' lines.
*A rescheduled meeting occurs when members are notified of a new meeting date/time at a prior meeting. If shorter notice is
given, the previously-scheduled meeting is considered to have been cancelled and replaced with a special meeting.
Key:
** Black shaded box means new Commissioner(s)
** Grey shaded box means Commissioner was absent from regular meeting
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: VIII.B.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
From:Sulekha Mohamed, Executive Assistant
Item Activity:
Subject:Working Group Minutes
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Please review working group meeting minutes to gain an understanding of past work and discussion with group
groups.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2017.04 Working Group List
2017-04 EOWG Minutes
2017-05 WQWG Minutes
2017-05 RGHGRWG Minutes
Edina Energy & Environment Commission
Working Groups and Subcommittees
Draft of 04-14-17
Business Energy Efficiency and Conservation Working Group – 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm - Chair Carolyn Jackson -
Commissioner: Michelle Horan, Members: Paul Hussian, Amy Ma, Peter Liska, Mike Woolsey, and Bill Sierks
Objective: Business energy efficiency and conservation, 30% GHG emission reduction by 2025.
Residential Energy Efficiency and Conservation Working Group – 4th Thursday at 7:00pm – Co-Chairs Jeff Burmeister
and Howard Hoffman- Commissioner: Richard Manser, Members: Bob Gubrud, Clover Graham, Paul Hussian, Gauri
Madhok, Mathias Samuel, Jeff Lungren, and Jeremy Voigts
Objective: Residential energy efficiency and conservation, 30% GHG emission reduction by 2025.
City Operations Energy Efficiency and Conservation Subcommittee – Chair Keith Kostuch Commissioners: Bill Glahn,
Ramesh Shanmugavel, and Richard Manser
Objective: City Operations energy efficiency and conservation, 30% GHG emission reduction by 2025.
Education Outreach Working Group (EOWG) – 1st Thursday at 7:00 pm – Chair Lauren Satterlee - Commissioner: Gauri
Madhok, Members: Paul Thompson, Bob Gubrud , Clover Graham, Chuck Prentice, Kristopher Wilson, Ramesh
Shanmugavel, and Mindy Ahler.
Objective: The mission of the Education and Outreach Working Group is to support the charter of the Edina
Energy and Environment Commission by creating awareness and engaging residents, schools, communities of
faith, business' and community organizations to take action to conserve and increase energy efficiency, to reuse
and recycle, and to preserve and enhance our environment
Recycling Solid Waste and Organics Working Group(RSWO) – 1st Wednesday at 7:00 pm - Chair Melissa Seeley –
Commissioners: Lauren Satterlee, Michelle Horan, Joanna Kim, Members: DP Latham – City Staff: Solvei Wilmot
Objective: Evaluate and monitor the provisions of the recycling, solid waste and organic waste collection
programs in Edina. Evaluate and monitor the reduction in municipal solid waste by residents and businesses in
Edina. Educate the public about recycling, organics and solid waste reduction.
Student Environmental Leadership Council (Subcommittee) – Chair Melissa Seeley - Student Members: Joanna Kim,
Gauri Madhok and open to students attending secondary schools in Edina.
Objective: To facilitate, coordinate and share information between the EEC and the School Environmental
groups and to work on common energy and environmental objectives as appropriate. To assist in developing
environmental leaders of tomorrow.
Water Quality Working Group (WQWG) – 2nd Tuesday at 6:30pm - Chair Lou Ann Waddick – Commissioners: Joanna
Kim, Members: Jon Moon, Steve Wielock, Katherine Winston, Sue Nissen and Randy Holst, Richard Strong, Walter
Lavesque, Kevin Zickert, Erin Hunker, and Richard Manser
Objective: To facilitate communication between citizens and city government and champion efforts to improve
water quality within Edina.
Minutes
Education and Outreach Working Group, Energy & Environment Commission
Mayor’s Conference Room, City Hall
I. Call To Order: April 6, 2017 7:00 pm
II. Attendees:
a. Lauren Satterlee, Bob Gubrud, Mindy Ahler, Paul Thompson, Kris
Wilson
III. Topics Discussed
a. Annual Forum - Review March EEC discussion and overall guidance
(updated worksheet attached):
i. Theme/ event title suggestion= Edina Home Savings Fair: Save
Energy, Save Money or Edina Home Energy Fair – Save Money.
● A way to appeal to people’s civic identification? Edina
leading, Edina number 1.
● Looked at Yale Climate Opinion map to see how people
think about climate change and action to regulate CO2 in
Hennepin County:
http://climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizations-data/ycom-us-2016/
● “Home Savings” drew different opinions about whether this is
clear for our objective vs. trying to get a new audience to
come to the event. Some want “energy” in the title, some
thought leaving out is better. Discussion: what we’re doing,
why it’s important? How do we draw in people who are not
inclined to come to an environmental event? Some concern
that “Home Savings” might make people think about
stopping teardowns (saving homes) and some thought
“Home Energy” doesn’t include thoughts beyond sitting in
the dark. No consensus on title suggestion, but don’t put
“energy” and “savings” together.
ii. Venue: Braemar (Tara is looking into), EHS, Public Works
● Selection will be based on what is available.
● Discussion: what sustainability features can be showcased
at the venues other than Public Works?
● Braemar Golf Course has lots of parking, good food on site.
● Does Public Works have a large enough space for tabling?
Could event be held in garage with vehicles moved outside?
iii. Opening word from Mayor (and City Council?), perhaps RT Rybak?
● RT Rybak- May not appeal to conservatives, not from Edina.
iv. Invite auto dealerships to host EV test driving (Tesla, BMW, etc)
● With dealers don’t have liability issues with test drives –
better than Electric Car Owners Association.
● Dealer might help in advertising for event.
v. Sponsor ideas: Tesla, Energy Star, Jerry’s Grocery, Warner Stallion
(+donate an appliance for drawing?), Edina Liquor 50th/France
(new high efficiency HVAC system), Rachio lawn watering sensors
(Woodbury proved can save homeowner ~49% on summer water
bills/ 3 million gallons water for their city.)
● Jerry’s Grocery? Could donate food for refreshments.
vi. Firm up rules for tablers & sponsors (see city sponsorship
guidelines):
● Interactive is best.
● Sponsors vs. exhibitors? What is the expected of each?
● Exhibitor idea: Demonstration on alternatives to traditional
grass yards where not needed (stop mowing, bagging, and
sending away). Mulching lawn mowers demo?
● Kris will take the lead on starting the process and framework/
guidelines for exhibitors & sponsors.
● All EOWG members will participate in filling out the contact
information for the exhibitors & sponsors list.
vii. Discuss high-level planning timeline, leadership, next steps
● Tabling
● Marketing
● Speakers
● Entertainment?
● Interactive components:
a. Passport / achievement hunter: stamped by going to
tables, make commitment to do something later.
b. Have a way to have people do something on their
phone to commit to energy savings – tally projected
on the wall to see community result.
b. Film Series
i. Distribution of posters/flyers for series starting on the 20th. (List of
posted locations and communications calendar provided by Tara.)
Participants took extra posters to put up as needed.
ii. Sign-ups for each film: Let's invite sponsors to table and clarify our
own roles via the sign-up sheet and Lauren will ask Tara to share
with other volunteers.
iii. Paul will contact Senior Center to request 3 tables and room layout.
iv. Paul will get popcorn, Lauren will get beverages.
c. Youth Activity Updates
i. Youth Climate Summit May 13 at Edina High School.
ii. Students contacting City Council to follow up on their request to
pass a resolution for iMatter.
IV. Adjournment: 10:03 pm
V. Next Meeting: May 4, 2017 7:00 pm
Minutes, Edina Water Quality Working Group
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Present: LouAnn Waddick, Chair, Members: Erin Hunker, Randy Holst, Katharine
Winston, Walter Levesque, Sue Nissen
Reporting on:
• Louann explained fine fescues that can be sold at the Edina Garden Sale.
• Sue attended Clean Water Day at the Capitol. It was a little disorganized, and she
was not able to meet with Melissa Francen (Senator), because she wasn’t there.
She spoke to Senator Francen’s Legislative Assistant to give her pitch on salt. Sue
also stopped by to talk to Alice Hausman, who introduced the salt bill to the
legislature. She is willing to meet with Sue after the session is over to learn more
about the bill process.
• Sue also met with Joe Knaeble (MWS), who received a grant in Minneapolis to
gather information on businesses that apply salt. Core outcome of the grant is to
determine the type of literature needed to provide businesses and provide an
effective presentation. We will plan to review his information by August
timeframe to start getting ready for the winter season when salt application
starts up again. We need to start to get organized to start pushing the bill in the
legislature. Randy commented that greater MN needs to be in support of the bill,
too. The next step is to talk to the people who know how legislation gets passed.
Sue will plan to meet with Alice Hausman soon. Freshwater Society is another
resource and partner for pursuing this bill.
• Good Samaritan just received almost $20,000 in a grant from NMCWD to do
native restoration.
• Walter wrote an article for ‘About Town’. It will not be published in this issue,
but should be published in the future.
• Steve wrote a summary of what to do to improve water quality that LouAnn will
send to the Lake Nancy Lake Association.
• Sue noticed grass clippings on a few blocks of France Avenue near Southdale.
LouAnn called the City to report this and see if they could clean it up. They said
they would sweep the street to clean up the clippings, but explained that the
median is too narrow to keep the mower from sending grass clippings into the
street. LouAnn and Sue are going to follow up with Ross Binter on this issue.
• The group is frustrated that many of the messages we are trying to push out on
clean water practices is undone or negated by practices the City does or does not
do (salt application, lawn clippings, pothole repair, etc.). We are going to start
sending emails to the City instead of phone calls so we have a record. We will
copy Walter on the emails, and he will organize them. The title of the email will
be ‘WQWG Report to City of Edina’.
• LouAnn asked the City Police Department if residents can go door-to-door to talk
about water quality, and they said that you can talk to your neighbors if you’re
not soliciting. Patience Caso with Hennepin County also checked on this and sent
an email to the Master Water Steward list serve explaining what you can do.
• LouAnn asked Jessica if the City is doing a fall clean-up campaign, and they are
not planning anything. We can hand out leaf bags at the fall Open Streets event –
Sean will provide bags. Another suggestion is to talk to neighbors at National
Night Out (8/1/2017).
• Katharine and LouAnn attended the MCWD storm drain stenciling event at
Pamela Park. They had 20 – 25 volunteers and it was a great event.
• Katharine attended the Weber Park event.
• Louann and Erin attended the Metro Watershed Partners meeting at the MWMO
on 5/2.
Upcoming Events:
• Edina Garden Sale – 5/12 and 5/13 at Arneson Acres
o Need volunteers to do 2-hour shifts at WQWG table – There are only 4
volunteers to help, so LouAnn will ask MWS again for volunteers; doesn’t
want to cancel because has gathered a lot of info to share with attendees.
Friday = 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday = 10 am – 3 pm
o Clean Water Pledge sign-up – ask people to sign up when they stop at the
booth to start to get people’s names and addresses for interest in future
clean water projects
o 2 gift certificates for Metro Blooms Resilient Yards Workshop – sign in on
the sheet and then can email the winners.
• Katharine is bringing storm drain stenciling kits to a 4th grade classroom at
Cornelia on Thursday (5/9).
• Metro Blooms Resilient Yards Workshop – 5/24 at Public Works; Sue and
LouAnn are volunteering at the workshop.
• Edina Open Streets is 9/24/2017 – we will plan to have a table at this event.
Next WQWG meeting June 13 at City Hall.
Minutes
Residential Green House Gas Reduction Work Group, Energy &
Environment Commission
Community Room, Edina City Hall
I. Call To Order: May 25th 2017 Community Room at Edina City Hall 7:00pm
II. Attendees:
Howard Hoffman, Bob Gubrub
III. Topics Discussed
a. Hosted Energy Parties
i. Successes and fixes for future
b. Renewable Connect / Windsource / Solar Gardens
i. What is the City’s view on signing up for 100% renewables via Renewable
Connect?
c. Energy Fair / Film Series
i. Ways to get the word out
IV. Next steps
a. Final approval of neighborhood memo and assigning members to reach out
b. Continue to work on getting more parties organized
V. Other meetings and invitations to consider
a.
VI. Adjournment: 8:15pm
VII. Next Meeting: June 22, 2017 Community Room
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: X.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Tara Brown, Sustainability Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Draft: Redevelopment Questionnaire Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is a draft redevelopment questionnaire put together to help community decision makers understand how
a new development incorporates sustainable design.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
DRAFT Development Questionnaire
Redevelopment Questionnaire
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What this is: A brief questionnaire to help community decision makers understand how this development aligns with key focus area of sustainability that ensures both developers and the community long-term value. Why? Through the 2014 Visioning process, environmental stewardship is one of seven strategic focus areas. Vision Edina’s Environmental Stewardship states: “There is a growing awareness of the impact that the built environment has on the natural environment, and the individual and collective responsibility we all have towards good environmental stewardship. Community residents and stakeholders believe that Edina can take an active and ambitious internal and regional leadership role in promoting more comprehensive recycling, smart building, and energy efficiency practices. These themes couple well with the parallel benefits in smarter urban planning, increased transportation options, and application of technology.” Questions Answers Sustainable Design & Energy Have you utilized Xcel Energy’s and/or Centerpoint Energy’s Energy Design Assistance program for this development?
Will the buildings meet SB2030 energy goals and/or will they be Energy Star certified? If not, please share the steps you are taking to support energy conservation.
Will affordable housing be a part of this development and if so, have you connected with Xcel Energy and Centerpoint Energy for the additional rebates they give to affordable housing?
Will there be any renewable energy generation on site? Will there be purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs)? Comments:
Managing Water What percent of the property is pervious surface before the redevelopment? What is the percent post development?
What new services will be pervious? (i.e. Sidewalks, driveways, overflow parking) How will the landscaping support the natural ecosystem? (i.e. Rain gardens, % native plants, pollinator friendly plants)
Comments:
Managing Tree Canopy What percent of the property is covered by tree canopy before redevelopment? What is the percent post development?
Will you be replanting/replacing trees at least four to five inches in diameter to positively impact the tree canopy (ordinance requirement is only 2.5 inches in diameter)?
Comments:
Redevelopment Questionnaire
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Managing Waste Will a recycling service be provided to those in the multifamily complex? Will an organic recycling service be provided to those in the multifamily complex? Comments:
Sustainable Transportation Bike Parking near main entrance for guests? Space in parking structure (e.g. bike corral, bike lockers) for residents’ bikes?
Will there be EV Charging Stations for owners or guests to use? Will there be parking spaces provided for car-sharing vehicles to reduce the overall number of cars?
Comments:
Date: June 8, 2017 Agenda Item #: XI.A.
To:Energy and Environment Commission Item Type:
From:
Item Activity:
Subject:2017 Summary and Schedule
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2017 EEC Meetings and Roster List
2017 EEC Monthly Meeting Topic Calendar
Meetings and Events Day Date Event Time Location Thurs Jan 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Feb 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Mar 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Mon April 3 Volunteer Recognition 5:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Thurs April 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues April 25 BC Member Annual Reception 5:00 pm Braemar Golf Course Wed May 3 Commission Comp Plan 101 7:00 pm Public Works Thurs May 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs June 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs July 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues July 18 Work Session w/ City Council 6:00 pm Community Room Thurs August 10 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Sept 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Oct 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Nov 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Dec 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Attendance at Regular Meetings and Rescheduled Regular Meetings are counted towards attendance policy.
Chair and Vice Chair specific meetings Wed March 29 Chair and Vice Chair Annual Meeting 6:30pm Community Room Tues Oct 3 Chair Only - 2018 Work Plan Review w/ Council 5:30 pm Community Room Roster Name Email Burmeister, Jeff jeff@burmeister.com Glahn, Bill billglahn@aol.com Hoffman, Howard howard.hoffman@gmail.com Horan, Michelle mhoran00@gmail.com Jackson, Carolyn (Vice Chair) bjandcj@aol.com Kim, Joanna jkimpearls@gmail.com Kostuch, Keith kostuch.eec@gmail.com Madhok, Gauri gaurim18720@isd273.org Manser, Richard (Chair) richardmanser@icloud.com Satterlee, Lauren lauren.mpls.mn@gmail.com Seeley, Melissa msee10@me.com Shanmugavel, Ramesh sidharthshrey@gmail.com Waddick, Louann lawaddick@gmail.com Brown, Tara (Liaison) tbrown@edinamn.gov Mohamed, Sulekha (Executive Assistant) smohamed@edinamn.gov
2017 EEC Topic Calendar
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- Election of Chair/Vice - Forum Planning New commissioners - Fourth of July Prep - Staff Report on Waste - City Council Work Session prep
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- Asset Management/CR-BPS Report (Tim Barnes) - State of the Infrastructure (Ross Bintner) - Quarterly EAP update
- Water Resources Annual Report (Jessica Wilson)
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Fieldtrip: City Infrastructure PiE EAP One Year
2018 Work Plan due
Open Streets
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Work plan proposal (White board requested) Work plan approval Council’s approved 2018 Work plan
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- Quarterly EAP update