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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-12 EEC Meeting PacketDraft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Energy and Environment Commission Edina City Hall, Community Room March 8, 2018, 7:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Manser called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Glahn, Fernands, Hoffman, Horan, Hussain, Jackson, Kostuch, Madhok, Manser, Satterlee, Seeley, and Waddick Late Arrival: Absent: Staff Present: Staff Liaison Tara Brown, and Sharon Allison Chair Manser welcomed new commissioner Hussain. III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by commissioner Jackson and seconded by commissioner Waddick to approve the Mar. 8, 2018, meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by commissioner Jackson and seconded by commissioner Hoffman to approve the Feb. 8, 2018, meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment – None. VI. Reports and Recommendations A. Election of 2018 Commission Chair and Vice Chair Chair Manser nominated commissioner Jackson as chair and himself as vice chair. Commissioner Glahn expressed concern about commissioner Jackson being the chair and campaigning for a State legislative seat. Commissioner Jackson said next Saturday she would know if she’s moving forward in the race and suggested waiting until next month to hold election. After discussion, the commission agreed to wait until next month to hold election. B. Comprehensive Plan Discussion The commission reviewed and updated their chapter. Commissioner Jackson to present their updates to the Planning Commission. VII. Correspondence and Petitions A. 2018 Meeting and Roster List Staff liaison Brown said the list would be updated. B. Working Group Minutes • Minutes received from Business Energy Working Group. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Commissioner Jackson said they talked with the City of Marshall who has a Green Steps online program for businesses to be recognized as green businesses that was staffed entirely by volunteers. She said it is organized and well-administered. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Jackson passed around a flyer for an event that the City of Mahtomedi was hosting. Commissioner Satterlee said the two working groups that merged would be called Education and Outreach. She said Ramesh Shanmugavel resigned from the working group. Chair Manser announced two events: 1. March 14, Screening of “Saving Snow,” 6:30 p.m. 2. April 7, Metro Environment Conference, 511 Groveland, Minneapolis IX. Staff Comments Boards and commissions orientation took place last week. A. Energy Efficiency Presentation for Office Tenants Staff liaison Brown shared with the commission a presentation that was made during a luncheon to Centennial Lakes office tenants to help them be more energy efficient. She said this presentation could probably be organized for other businesses through organizations like the Edina Chamber of Commerce and Edina Rotary. Staff liaison Brown updated the commission on Edina’s electric goal progress: 1. Residential energy efficiency improvements had over 1200 actions (goal was 750). 2. Windsource was below goal at 67% (would do a social media blast for more exposure). Subscription goal is at 49%. 3. Businesses were at 137% savings driven by lighting savings which doubled. 4. Municipality was at 25% of goal. This is lower than expectation due to the small budget and Braemar re-commissioning being behind schedule. Continuing energy efficiency actions including smart strip tests at office desks. Staff liaison Brown submitted the commission’s work around this action plan to the Department of Commerce and it was selected to receive a Clean Energy Award on March 28; two commissioners plans to attend to receive the award. In May or June, Green Corp intern, Ms. Mehjabeen Rahman, plans to present her work on the City’s fleet operations to the commission. Green Corp applications for 2018 are due and the City forester plans to apply for an intern to inventory ash trees in open public spaces (boulevards were already inventoried). Staff liaison Brown will be giving a sustainability update to the City Council at their work session on Mar. 20, at 5:30 p.m., and at 6:15 p.m., along with community health staff, would be presenting organics policies for Council’s feedback. X. Adjournment Motion by commissioner Glahn to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by commissioner Jackson. All voted aye. Motion carried. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs. Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 3 NAME Glahn, William 1 1 1 3 100% Hoffman, Howard 1 1 1 3 100% Horan, Michelle 1 1 2 67% Hussian, Paul 1 Jackson, Carolyn 1 1 1 3 100% Kostuch, Keith 1 1 1 3 100% Manser, Richard 1 1 1 3 100% Satterlee, Lauren 1 1 1 3 100% Seeley, Melissa 1 1 1 3 100% Waddick, Louise 1 1 1 3 100% Fernands, Madeline (s) 1 1 1 3 100% Madhok, Gauri (s) 1 1 1 3 100% ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Comprehensive Plan Discussion Directions to writers of Comp Plan: When writing the new chapter, keep it concise. Current chapter is too long with too much backstory. Chapter should be a summary, ideally less than 6 pages, with an appendix that can provide a history and examples that are more specific. When maps are added (i.e. gross solar potential map), add that the fact that the map was a point in time. If possible, add real-time or updated maps over time. Throughout the plan, EEC wants to see: • City operations be a leader. • City staff consider the impact of climate change on making decisions on staffing and services. • Environmental sustainability and stewardship framed in practical outcomes. Energy & Environment Commission believes sustainability should be engrained throughout and therefore, recommend a statement at the beginning of the comp plan: The citizens of Edina are ready for Edina to be a leader in sustainability and quality of life. Each development decision must consider the ‘triple bottom line’ – people, planet and profit – so that the economic factors are not favored over the health and welfare of the City’s natural environment and/or its residents in present and future decisions. Definitions Environment: factors that act upon a community and ultimately determine its form and survival, including the impact humans have on natural resources. Sustainability means protecting regional vitality for future generations by preserving our capacity to maintain and support our region’s well-being and productivity. Resilience is the ability to recover from a disaster that could have been prevented or mitigated with sustainable practices. Chapter 10 Values and Goals • Value Statement: The City of Edina supports environmental policy and practices values that positively impact the community. Environmental stewardship was identified as one of seven key strategic focus areas for the City. Vision Edina stated: “Community residents and stakeholders believe that Edina can take an active and ambitious internal and regional leadership role in embedding environmental stewardship principles through actions such as promoting more comprehensive recycling, smart building and energy efficiency practices.” a. This includes clean energy, reduction of GHG emissions, clean water, responsible management of solid waste, clean air, ecological health and wise management of natural resources. To summarize: Reduce, reuse, recycle. b. This means actions throughout the city which includes all parts of the city: city operations, commercial, industrial and residential • Goals: Goals are our way to prioritize action, get resources, and measure our actions. Meeting these goals will require trade-offs by communities. a. GHG goal: 30% Greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions reduction by 2025, 80% emissions reduction by 2050. b. Waste goal: Reduce residential waste 75% by 2030. c. Add goals arising out of the partners in Energy Program (To be determined in Summer 2018). Along with d. Additional ways to promote action planning. e. Other government entity and community goals(reference water section for water goals) f. Equitable distribution of environmental benefits Tools: • Policy: The city will focus through staff and commission to amend and approve policies that support sustainable actions, meet sustainability goals, and meet the needs of the community. • Education: We encourage city to connect on policies, learn best practices. a. We will use opportunities with city staff, EEC, organized neighborhoods, neighbor-to- neighbor, and business organizations to promote sustainable actions. • Alliances: Edina is a part of a larger community. It is important to build alliances across City Commissions, with Edina School District, Chamber of Commerce, Hennepin County, and other government entities within the region to connect on policies, learn best practices, and share resources. • Tools: develop and utilize existing tools for benchmarking and metrics to monitor and reach stated goals Avenues: 1. City facilities – City facilities and operations will lead by example and commit resources to achieving our sustainability goals. This would include: a. Integrating strategy, planning, and budgetary decisions b. Encouraging city staff to embed sustainability into decision-making, budget process, capital improvements and build alliances across City Departments. c. Operations - Green building policy, net new city buildings i. Operational aspects (like irrigation, tree canopy and green space). ii. Share resources example (South Metro training center.) d. Reporting - setting baselines and report out on (e.g. energy utilization, purchasing, new buildings) 2. Density and Development: As the City considers development and density option they must consider the tradeoffs to the environment. Meeting the carbon reduction goal will necessitate discussions on trade-offs in development & density and their carbon impacts. For example, density can provide a lower carbon footprint per resident and new development can be more energy efficient. But increasing the population through density would increase community the community’s carbon footprint. 3. Commercial and Industrial Facilities - This includes non-city owned government and nonprofit entities a. Constructions & Design- encourage green buildings, energy guidelines , give to get options, deconstruction b. Operations – encourage energy consumption and efficiency, minimize waste and optimize processing of waste stream with zero waste being target goal, water quality, water drainage c. Capturing opportunities to educate (with appendix of big ideas) d. Drainage and impervious surfaces, run-off plans e. Energy efficiencies and renewable energy options f. Lawns and plant diversity - permeable lawn, grass (appendix the weed) Tree policy, g. Rebate and financial options 4. Residential a. Utilize policies available to support green buildings (design, materials, etc), energy efficiency and residential energy options, responsible demolition, pervious surface use, smart water use (ex. Irrigation), reduction of waste and plant biodiversity (including tree canopy and green space). i. Give to get options was mentioned as a policy form. b. Continue to reassess policies that impact drainage and impervious surfaces (i.e. construction permits needing run-off plans) and look for ways to stack benefits (i.e. utilizing native plants that can absorb run-off, support pollinators, and clean water versus use of a buried cistern) c. Support pollinators, tree canopy, biodiversity and native plants d. Beyond policy, look for opportunities to educate (with appendix of big ideas) 5. Subject Areas a. Solid waste – Encourage all to think of their waste footprint, use the waste reduction pyramid (i.e. rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle), and anti-littering to reduce waste and its impact on the environment. i. As we manage waste (i.e. trash, recyclables, and organic recyclables), continue to find ways for reduction via pick up options, hazardous waste, green demolition, sharing economy, and the circular economy. b. Energy – Commission to review the LogoPEP work i. The city consider energy resources and reduction and their impact on our city’s goals. ii. Continue to look for opportunities for renewable resources c. Water – See Water Chapter and notes below . Water is governed by the water chapter. Here are the guiding principles: i. Sewage management – Monitor environmental opportunities such as grey water ii. Surface water management - Creating resilience plan for severe weather events and volatility. Consider the effect of development and increased impervious surfaces on stormwater management Encourage resiliency systems iii. Water quality – Protect water quality including the connection between stormwater and groundwater policy and continue to consider the factors affecting water quality iv. Wetlands – value the protection of wetlands v. Water supply – value the protection of the water supply d. Air Quality – Promote clean energy and other actions to improve air quality such as reducing transportation emissions e. Tree canopy has many stacked benefits (carbon sequestering, reduction in heat island effect, storm water mitigation, support wildlife, etc). Review policy and actions that support tree canopy and benefits. f. Natural habitats – Consider other natural resources such as soil, natural habitat, sunlight g. Reduce pesticide and fertilizer use. Notes for Other Chapters and Commissions: Planning • Density and Development discussion: Overall impact of density within the geographical outlines. Density can provide a lower carbon footprint per resident, but increase the population would increase community the community’s carbon footprint. • Live, work, and play. Development that is more efficient has mixed use, which allows people to cut their transportation carbon footprint when they live and work in close proximity. • Look for opportunities for district level sustainable, environmental, and resiliency benefits. Water – Questions for the Water section when reviewed • Sewage management – No comments. Will grey water come into effect? • Surface water management - o Stormwater - Creating resilience plan for severe weather events and volatility. Encourage resiliency systems o Water quality - Consider the connection between stormwater and groundwater policy o Wetlands - Do we talk about the relationship development and wetlands? Ask Jess if we have a map on wetland • Water supply – No comments Appendix: Collection of Sustainability Ideas and Specifics 2018 Comprehensive Plan Solid Waste - Incorporate consideration of waste into every aspect of plan - think of the waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle - Any new commercial development should incorporate 3-stream waste collection - Consideration for organics both in production and collection - i.e. new food establishments take packaging and waste collection into consideration - Keep all new technologies and innovations in regards to waste on the table - Educate citizens on waste at every opportunity - Public spaces need to have 3-stream waste receptacles conveniently located for citizens - Events should consider waste in their planning. Both packaging and waste collection should be part of permit/expectation - Consider opportunities for citizens to dispose of waste materials at centralized location - i.e. a day where there is an electronics collection at a central drop-off - Construction and demolition requirements or options for greener practices. This could include reusing materials and/or more environmental considerations when building - Parks using a percentage of compost in turf management and in planting beds Energy -Consideration of self generation or self sourced generation: -Look into costs for on site generation or programs to source directly from remote sources -Consider long term environmental impact relative to city goals -Consider carbon free sources or programs giving Renewable Energy Credits to end users -Explore benefits of all electric sites and partnerships with utilities to off set potentially higher bills -For larger developments consider on site generation, district energy systems, or district thermal options (Natural Gas use on site will always have carbon emissions) - Consider the impact of community solar gardens -If the new home construction boom continues, consider local rebates/incentives to make homes more efficient, resilient , & sustainable. Consider incentives for reused materials or products sourced through in-state companies. (Discount on permit fees? Free LEDs throughout the house is builder/owner meets ____ efficiency level or a percentage of recycled materials. Wetland - Achieve no net loss of wetlands - Discourage wetland alteration. - administering the Wetland Conservation Act - update the wetland inventory data - restore previously existing wetlands - buffer zones of native vegetation - minimization of water level fluctuations - Involve the appropriate regulatory agencies (MPCA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the MnDNR) in the planning of any proposed water quality or flood control facilities Natural Habitat - Address invasive species - Encourage native plants, especially pollinator-friendly plants - Encourage large tree preservation - Encourage increasing tree canopy - Capture education opportunities for teaching eco-systemsReduce pesticide and fertilizer use Water - Road salt best practices for overall reduction of chlorides to surface water receptors - Irrigation system best practices including upgrades and incentives for overall water use reduction - Incentives for potable water use reduction (business, residential) - Long term drinking water sustainability, well redundancy, and water quality (including emerging chemicals of concern) - Leveraging available new technologies that optimizes electricity usage and well maintenance. - Resilient storm water management - Incentives to reduce the proliferation of single use plastic water bottles - Building / new structure enhancements that optimize water usage including options for gray water systems - Continued long term water use coordination with water water shed agencies, County, and adjacent communities. - Innovative use of rainwater run-off for activities such as watering plants (refer to U of M operations example) Energy and Environment in the Edina Comprehensive Plan March 28, 2018 Presentation to the Edina Planning Commission The Charge •Review and analyze 2008 policies and goals •EEC responsible for Chapters 8 and 10 •Eliminate, retain, modify, rewrite or re-direct 2008 policies and goals •Engage with other commissions •Make Recommendations to Planning Commission Putting Environment Front and Center Given the importance of the environment in the Vision Edina process, we request that the 2018 Comp Plan have an environmental statement as a preface to the entire document. Uniform Definitions Also, we ask that you include at the beginning set definitions for environmental terms: –Environment –Sustainability –Resilience Cross-Commission References We met with the Transportation Commission, Parks Commission, Southdale Area Planning Working Group and Human Rights Commission •Requested their work refer to environmental principles •Putting the environment at the beginning of the Comp Plan should mean that all city actions include environmental considerations Water Resources Management The EEC is also responsible for Chapter 8: •We heard from Jessica Vanderwerff Wilson, Edina’s Water Resources Coordinator •She will be generating the plan for Chapter 8 Chapter 10 in 2008 •Edina was the first city to include an environmental chapter in its Comp Plan •Chapter 10 covered many themes •More aspirational than practical •Edina’s chapter inspired other cities to integrate sustainability in their plans First Draft 2018 Ch. 10 •Use the spirit but not the form of the 2008 Chapter 10 •Reflecting where the EEC is in 2018 –Subject areas –“Avenues” for environmental policy •More practical to use –Make the Comp Plan a blueprint for future EEC work plans –Shorter and simpler 2018 Chapter 10 •Begin with a “Values and Goals” statement •Values/Goals short, easy to read •We anticipate that this will be the most used part of Chapter 10 Avenues Subjects Tools Avenues The EEC currently views its jurisdiction as covering three “avenues”: •City facilities and operations •R-1 and R-2 Residential •Commercial/Industrial –Includes non-city government facilities such as Hennepin County and Edina Public Schools –Also includes non-profits Density We had several conversations about addressing increased density and the environmental impact. •Policy goals are for the overall city, not per capita, so density affects Edina’s ability to reach goals •Greater density allows environmental benefits like mass transit •More people means more use of electricity and water, more generation of waste •Density added as an “avenue” for Ch. 10 Subjects •Energy •Water •Solid Waste •Air Quality •Trees •Natural Habitat •Fertilizers and Pesticides Tools The “tools” are the ways in which the EEC can address its goals across avenues and subject areas. •Policy •Education •Alliances •Tools (metrics) Avenues City Facilities and Operations Commercial/ Industrial Residential Density Subject Areas Energy Water Solid Waste Air Quality Trees Natural Habitat Fertilizer and Pesticides More details…. •We opted to leave out specifics on the subject areas for brevity •An appendix at the end has “grand ideas” for the various subject areas •Intent: Chapter 10 reflects where we are in 2018 but should leave room for new ideas and technologies in the rapidly evolving world of environmental policy Feedback? Date: March 29, 2018 To: Commission Chair and Vice-Chair From: Michael Fischer, Edina City Council and Jo Ann Olsen, Edina Planning Commission Cc: Commission Staff Liaison Subject: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Mid-Term Check-In Workshop Dear Chairs and Vice Chairs, The City Council and Planning Commission are co-hosting a Comprehensive Plan “Mid-Term check-in” workshop on Thursday, May 3 from 6-9pm at the public works large meeting room. This workshop is intended to be a working meeting for advisory groups who have been assigned to work on the 2018 comprehensive plan update. The goal of the Mid-Term check-in is to share all the great comprehensive plan work being completed by our Advisory Groups. This check-in will allow us to cross-fertilize the ideas before we get too far down the line in the planning process. In addition to your attendance, we are hoping you can invite your team to the event to ensure at least two members can be in attendance. Each group will have an opportunity to present (up to 3 minutes) of 3-5 top recommendations to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan that the group believes will have the greatest influence on the future of the Edina community. A google form has been created to compile your presentation summary prior to the meeting and capture who will be attending. We would like members to RSVP and provide the 3-5 top recommendations by Wednesday, April 25. This should give teams an opportunity to discuss how to fill out the form at an upcoming meeting prior to the workshop and give us some prep time with the information in hand. Before the meeting, think about how you might demonstrate the impact of your top initiatives on our “Big Picture” map. If you are not aware, the map was used in our “Big Ideas” workshop just prior to kicking off the comprehensive planning process on April 22, 2017. We have included a few pictures of that event to give you a flavor for our upcoming workshop when we once again roll out the big map. We look forward to a fun and creative evening of sharing. Make sure to wear your most colorful socks! (hint, see attached photos). If you have any questions, please contact Cary Teague at cteague@edinamn.gov. Sincerely, Michael Fischer Jo Ann Olsen Edina City Council Chair, Edina Planning Commission Minutes Education and Outreach Working Group Energy & Environment Commission Southdale Library, Second Floor Conference Room I. Call To Order: February 1, 2018 at 7:10 pm II. Attendees: Lauren Satterlee, Bob Gubrud, Paul Thompson, Chuck Prentice III. Agenda approved IV. Minutes from last meeting approved unanimously V. Topics Discussed a. Screening of Saving Snow: Senior Center in March. Ask EEC to co- sponsor along with Coolplanet, CCL, and possibly Project Earth? b. Door-knocking and a Home Energy Party around Earth Day i. Paul suggested having a team including a young person, and make the messaging about the next generations/ future. Focus on HES, since it’s also a money-saving opportunity. ii. Bob talked with Residential WG and less enthusiasm about this idea, and EEC is more focused on attending existing events. Energy parties not as successful, but rather dovetail with existing neighborhood gatherings. iii. Summer of Energy Action with a series of events? 1. Identify people (perhaps Edina Community Foundation) who that could host parties. Perhaps the Foundation could help communicate opportunity to donors to show off their changes made in their some/ energy impacts. Perhaps Mayor could bring this proposal to the Board. a. Paul will ask Dick Crockett if there may be any Foundation donors/ board members who have made energy efficiency upgrades/ done HES. b. Chuck will ask solar companies if they’ve done anything in Edina they may be willing to show it off. c. Consider merging with the Residential WG - membership overlaps significantly. Lauren will confer with Tara and Howard. d. Tara suggestions for 2018 events: i. 4th of July Parade - Consider gathering a few days prior to assemble pinwheels before the parade all at once at City Hall, rather than spreading assembly out months in advance. ii. Home Energy Fair - Consider hosting the next Fair in Spring 2019 around Earth Day. iii. Ask neighborhood associations already hosting gatherings in Spring/ Summer / Fall to add an energy component? 1. Tara said she’s happy to share any content we have with the neighborhood associations. The doesn’t have a list of meetings, but there is a list online of the neighborhood contacts that the WG could reach out to and ask about their interest. The city could host one session to share the information and customize it for the neighborhoods. Tara has availability after March 20th to put on this event. e. Next steps to follow-up with 70 attendees that said they would take action (split among EOWG members), in preparation for March, which is the last month to take action under our first leg of the Electricity Action Plan. i. Tara will have the year end results of HES and WindSource subscriptions to share in February. We should be ready to make calls mid to late February. That will be perfect timing as March is the last month to take action under our first leg of the electricity action plan. 1. Tara said with the last About Town article and the video, HES visits for this year are already at half of last years! 2. Tara and MJ are hoping to finalize the script the week of 2/26. f. Youth updates - i. Student solar project - Next step to bring together the EHS building & grounds manager, superintendent, Wold architects, and community members to discuss process towards RFP, etc. ii. Youth Climate Summit - May 5. Will try to involve youth from other cities. VI. Adjournment: 8:40 pm VII. Next Meeting: March 1, 2018 Minutes Education and Outreach Working Group Energy & Environment Commission Edina City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room I. Call To Order: March 8, 2018 at 5:40 pm II. Attendees: Lauren Satterlee, Howard Hoffman, Bob Gubrud, Chuck Prentice, Paul Thompson III. Agenda approved IV. Minutes from last meeting approved unanimously V. Topics Discussed a. Approve February EOWG Meeting Minutes (attached, italicized information is from Tara) b. 2018 Events - Decide on maximum of 2 events to host this year: i. Series of tabling & door knocking - Ask Tara if this can count as one “event” and if she has suggestions on how to structure materials for each and input pledges to help minimize her time spent. Events can include: 1. Events: a. Sport events for kids below high school level: i. Event at Braemar at one of the hockey events. Have hot chocolate/ coffee (buy from Braemar) or custom cup/ sleeve with QR code linking to the EEC webpage/ information. ii. Edina Soccer Association - attend to one of their game days, and/or picture day for the teams (all Edina event). b. Possibly table (not present) at any scheduled neighborhood association. c. Farmers’ market d. Morningside Church energy event for Earth Day - Saving Snow, panel, sign ups for HES and Windsource e. Other Earth Day events f. Youth Climate Summit - May 5 g. Open Streets 2. Volunteers needed: a. Tara recommended we have 2 volunteers (no less) at each tabling event, which has much better results for people approaching the table. 3. Resources: a. Do we have a printed handout/ tip-sheet summary with links to take actions, in addition to sign-ups via ipad? (Handout similar to Mahtomedi’s handout for their PiE Action Plan.) b. Custom compostable cup or sleeve and coordinating link. Would want webpage to remain permanent so that cups don’t get outdated. Could message: ‘with the cost of this cup you just paid for a month of Windsource.’ c. Tara said we all of the HES visits are used up for the year, we can use part of the $1500 event budget to offer additional, possibly at $25 to stretch the funds. ii. 4th of July Parade - Consider gathering a few days prior to assemble pinwheels before the parade all at once at City Hall, rather than spreading assembly out months in advance. Clarify the message: Are there pinwheels that look like wind turbines, or are made out of sustainable materials. Could do pinwheels - print with information on them. Use same QR code as the coffee cups. 1. Resources: At Lauren’s request after March EEC meeting, Tara reached out to Xcel by the end of the month to request extension of resources to help cover events items (i.e. pinwheels for 4th of July parade), and provided related details about event and action/ sign-up goals. 2. Howard can get monthly Windsource data from after July last year. iii. 2019: Home Energy Fair around Earth Day 2019, in collaboration with neighboring city/ies. 1. Location: Could possibly host event at EV site near 494 (even though technically Eden Prairie). (Formerly GE Capital, sold it to new company.) Could do EV test drives, not only showings. Would still need to organize dealers. iv. Alternate idea - Home Tour: Edina Foundation donors that have done energy efficiency or renewable upgrades (e.g. geothermal etc) that would be able to show their homes. Partner with MSP Home Tour? 1. ACTION ITEM: Howard can do some research at Xcel about how many homes have solar, Windsource or Renewal Connect, or geothermal. Then revisit the idea of having a home tour. Chuck can ask All Power Solar if they have any power wall (Tesla battery), which you need if you have your own solar panels. v. Outreach and education to new home builders? c. Youth updates - i. Youth Climate Summit - May 5. Moving forward on $17 rotating solar panel. Moving ahead on RFP for solar for on top of bus garage. VI. Adjournment: 6:50 pm VII. Next Meeting: April 5, 2018, 7:00pm, Mayor’s Room Meetings and Events Day Date Event Time Location Thurs Jan 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Feb 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Mar 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Wed Mar 28 Commission Comp Plan Presentations 5:30 pm Council Chambers Thurs April 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Mon April 16 BC Member Annual Reception 5:30 pm Braemar Golf Course Mon April 23 Volunteer Recognition 5:30 pm Braemar Golf Course Thurs May 3 Comprehensive Plan Mid-Term Check in 6:00 pm Public Works Thurs May 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues May 15 Work Session w/ City Council 5:30 pm Community Room Thurs June 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs July 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs August 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Sept 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Oct 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Nov 8 Regular Meeting 6:00 pm Community Room Thurs Dec 13 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 Mon March 21 Chair and Vice Chair Annual Meeting 6:00 pm Public Works Tues Oct 2 Chair Only - 2018 Work Plan Review w/ Council 5:30 pm Community Room Roster Name Email Glahn, Bill billglahn@aol.com Fernands, Maddy maddyfernands@gmail.com Hoffman, Howard howard.hoffman@gmail.com Horan, Michelle mhoran00@gmail.com Hussain, Paul pahussian@hotmail.com Jackson, Carolyn (Vice Chair) bjandcj@aol.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 Waddick, Louann lawaddick@gmail.com Brown, Tara (Liaison) tbrown@edinamn.gov Allison, Sharon (Executive Assistant) sallison@edinamn.gov