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Energy & Environment Commission Meeting Agenda
January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room, 4801 W. 50th St.
1. Call to Order
Chair Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. then shared the procedure for community comment.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Lukens, Vice-Chair Haugen, Commissioners LaCasse, Martinez-Salgado, Tessman,
and Bartholomew; and student Commissioner Tyshow.
Absent was student Commissioner Lassig.
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by Martinez-Salgado, to Approve Meeting Agenda. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. December 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Haugen made a motion, seconded by Tessman, to Approve Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.
5. Special Recognitions and Presentations
5.1. Dark Skies Presentation
Edina Resident Kate Hage gave a presentation about light pollution and shared opportunities for Edina to
combat the issue.
6. Community Comment
No community comment was received.
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1. Advisory Communication Supporting ETC Study & Report
Tessman motioned, seconded by Haugen, to Approve the Advisory Communication. Motion carried.
7.2. 2026-2027 Work Plan
Commissioners discussed the work plan.
8. Chair and Member Comments
Student Commission Tyshow shared Project Earth is hosting a swap event on February 28.
9. Staff Comments
Liaison Bayer reminded the commission they have the opportunity to draft an Advisory Communication related
to the Extreme Heat Report. Commissioners agreed they are interested and will bring a draft to a future meeting
for consideration.
10. Adjournment
Tessman made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to Adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.