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Energy & Environment Commission Meeting Agenda
February 12, 2026, 7:15 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room, 4801 W. 50th St.
1. Call to Order
Chair Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. then shared the procedure for community comment.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Lukens, Vice-Chair Haugen, Commissioners LaCasse and Bartholomew; and
student Commissioner Lassig.
Absent were Commissioners Martinez-Salgado and Tessman, and student Commissioner Tyshow.
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Haugen made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to Approve Meeting Agenda. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. January 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by Haugen, to Approve Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.
5. Special Recognitions and Presentations
No special recognitions or presentations were received.
6. Community Comment
Resident Taylor Bruhschwein shared concern about the need for more protected bicycle facilities in Edina,
highlighting an upcoming project on Wooddale Ave. and requested the commission write an Advisory
Communication. The commission agreed about the importance of the issue to the Climate Action Plan goals and
Chair Lukens will work with the Transportation Commission Chair to join their draft Advisory Communication,
which will be approved at a future meeting.
7. Reports/Recommendations
7.1. Officer Elections
Haugen made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to nominate Cory Lukens for Chair. Motion carried.
Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by LaCasse, to nominate John Haugen for Vice-Chair. Motion
carried.
Cory Lukens and John Haugen will serve their terms until February 2027.
7.2. 2026-2027 Work Plan
Commissioners discussed the 2026-2027 Work Plan to identify next steps and objectives for each work plan
initiative. Commissioners identified which initiatives need additional support from new members.
8. Chair and Member Comments
Three new members will start their terms next month once approved by City Council at the Feb. 17 meeting.
Commissioners discussed their shared frustration with current Federal immigration enforcement in the Twin
Cities.
9. Staff Comments
Liaison Bayer reminded the commission of upcoming events and advised the Tree Protection Ordinance will be
on the Feb. 17 City Council agenda.
10. Adjournment
Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by LaCasse, to Adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.