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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. Energy and Environment Commission June 8, 2010 Page 2 of 2 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. DATE SECRETARY