06/08/2010 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 8, 2010
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Enviromnent Advisory Cornnission was held on
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Guillenno Etiemle, Bruce Goff, Jeff
LeClair, Salman Mitha, Amir Nadav, Wade Olsen, Kari Palmer and James Casper. Also present
was Assistant to the City Administrator Miller.
AGENDA
LeClair made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Palmer seconded the motion. All
members voted in favor.
ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
Miller introduced the item stating on May 4, 2010 the City Council appointed eight
Commission members to the new Energy and Enviromnent Commission. The Commission
members briefly introduced themselves. Miller invited the Connnission to make nominations to
elect a Chair to the Energy and Environment Commission.
Mitha made a motion to nominate Bruce Goff to serve as Chair of the Energy and
Enviromnent Conunission. Etienne seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of Goff as
the Chair of the ARC.
Goff opened the floor for nominations to elect a Vice Chair to the Energy and Enviromnent
Commission.
Etienne made a motion to nominate Kari Palmer to serve as Vice Chair of the Energy and
Environment Commission. LeClair seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of Palmer as
Vice Chair of the ARC.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Palmer made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2010 orientation meeting of the
Energy and Enviromnent Commission. LeClair seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
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UPDATE ON THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
Miller introduced Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks, and stated he was present at the
request of the Commission to provide an overview of the projects that are underway or will begin in
the near future as a result of the $657,100 Energy Conservation Block Grant that the City was
awarded.
Olson provided an overview of the grant and specific projects to be funded by the grant as
determined by the City and the consulting firm of McKinstry, who is overseeing the project
implementation. Olson described some of the system upgrades and recommissioning that will be
done for maximum efficiency.
The Commission discussed the proposed projects.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR THE COMMISSION
Miller introduced the item stating, per the request of the Commission at the June 1
orientation session, documents and background information were enclosed for infonnational
purposes and Commission review; and that no formal action was needed.
STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT
There was no staff or Commissioner report.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by LeClair, seconded by Palmer, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The
Commission reconvened into a work program/goals workshop.
2010 -2011 EEAC WORK PROGRAM /GOALS WORKSHOP
The Commission brainstormed ideas and concepts to set goals to present to the City Council.
They discussed value statements, visioning of the Commission and avenues of infonmation for
residents and businesses. It was agreed to hold a future workshop in July.
The workshop adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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