10/12/2010 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2010
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Enviromnent Advisory Commission was held on
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Bruce Goff, Jeff LeClair, Sahman
Mitha, Amir Nadav, Wade Olsen and Kari Palmer. Absent was James Casper. Also present was
Assistant to the City Administrator Miller.
AGENDA
Palmer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mitha seconded the motion. All
members voted in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Palmer made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010 regular meeting of the
Energy and Environment Commission as presented. Olsen seconded the motion. All members
voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Miller stated per the request of the Commission, a cormnunications update has been added
as a standing agenda item to announce and discuss communication initiatives within the City
addressing issues pertaining to the EEAC. Miller noted an article had appeared in the
September /October 2010 edition of the Experience Eagan Newsletter focusing on the efforts of the
EEAC.
The Commission discussed initiatives to further communicate to the Eagan community.
GREENSTEP CITIES PROGRAM
Chair Goff introduced the item giving background on a subcommittee that was formed to
partner with students from a Sustainability Capstone Course through the University of Minnesota in
support of the City of Eagan's participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program.
LeClair, an EEAC member of the subcommittee, gave background on the GreenStep Cities
Program and introduced a Capstone student who was present and is working with the subcommittee
on the program. LeClair discussed the GreenStep Cities' best practice requirements that the City of
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Eagan will need to meet, along with methods the City has already fulfilled toward meeting the
requirements.
PRESENTATION BY PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR J[JLI SEYDELL
JOHNSON AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE ENGINEER MIKE SIPPER
Miller introduced the item stating, per the request of the Commission, Parks and Recreation
Director Joluison and Building Maintenance Engineer Sipper were invited to give an overview of
the Parks and Recreation department's operations and sustainability efforts.
Director Johnson gave an overview of the operations of the Parks and Recreation
Department and the sustainable initiatives connected to each of the divisions within the department.
Building Maintenance Engineer Sipper discussed the allocation of federal stimulus monies
used for energy conservation, building lighting improvements and water conservation efforts.
Sipper's presentation also included cost and energy savings the City is realizing across its facilities.
CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCE TEAMS (CERTS) REBATE PROGRAM FOR
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS
Commission Nadav shared information with the Commission and gave a brief overview of
the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS) programmable thermostat rebate program.
ARGOSY SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
Miller introduced the item noting Argosy University will be hosting their second annual
sustainability conference at the Eagan Conununity Center on May 6 and 7, 2011. Miller also stated
that the City, as a partner in the past, has provided a welcome to the conference along with an
overview of sustainable efforts underway in the City. Miller stated she will share additional
information to the EEAC as it becomes available.
SIERRA CLUB'S GREENING DAKOTA COUNTY REPORT
Miller stated a report from the Sierra Club entitled, "Greening Dakota County Cities: Local
Efforts to Save Energy and Cut Costs in 2009- 2010" was enclosed in the packet for the
Commission's information.
ROUNDTABLE
The Commission suggested having a presentation by the Public Works Department at a
future meeting to discuss the City's trail system and street lighting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by LeClair, seconded by Olsen, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. All
members voted in favor.
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