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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 Energy and Environment Commission October 12, 2010 Page 2 of 3 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. Energy and Environment Commission October 12, 2010 Page 3 of 3 ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by LeClair, seconded by Olsen, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. All members voted in favor. DATE SECRETARY