08/09/2010 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionMINUTES OF THE EAGAN
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2010
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission was held on
Monday, August 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were James Casper, Bruce Goff, Jeff LeClair,
Salman Mitha, Amir Nadav, Wade Olsen and Kari Palmer. Also present was Assistant to the City
Administrator Miller.
AGENDA
LeClair 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 June 8, 2010 regular meeting of the
Energy and Environment Commission with the correction of 2 typographical errors under
Organizational Business. Olsen seconded the motion to approve the amended minutes. All
members voted in favor.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
GREEN STEP CITIES PROGRAM
Miller introduced Philipp Muessig, stating he works in the area of Sustainable Community
Development— Prevention and Assistance for the MPCA. Mr. Muessig described in detail the
GreenStep Cities Program and the best practice components, along with the program requirements
and action options. He further stated to the Commission that he would be the City's contact for any
questions, information and direction towards implementation of the program.
LeClair made a motion to recommend to the City Council that they approve a resolution
expressing the City of Eagan's interest to become a participant in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities
Program. Palmer seconded the motion. All members voted in favor.
EEAC VALUE STATEMENTS
Goff introduced the item asking for Commission feedback on the draft value statements.
The Commission discussed the value statements.
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Casper made a motion to reconunend that the City Council approval the 2010 -2011 Energy
and Environment Advisory Commission goal and value statements. LeClair seconded the motion.
All members voted in favor.
PRESENTATION BY FIRE CHIEF MIKE SCOTT / GREEN BUILDING FEATURES OF
THE FIRE SAFETY CENTER AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
Miller introduced Fire Chief Mike Scott stating he was present to provide an overview of the
"green" features of the new Fire Safety Center, which is located at the intersection of Yankee
Doodle Road and Wescott Woodlands Road, and is scheduled to open in spring of 2011.
Fire Chief Scott presented features of the Fire Safety Center relative to building and lighting
which will meet some of the best practice components outlined in the GreenStep Cities Program.
Fire Chief Scott also discussed criteria necessary to have the Fire Safety Center Green Globe
certified and sustainable design features. Chief Scottcormnents on the operational changes the
department has implemented to reduce energy and greenhouse gas emissions.
FOLLOW -UP ON UNIVERSITY OF MN SUSTAINABILITY CLASS
Miller introduced the item stating Commissioner Nadav initiated contact with the University
of Minnesota's Sustainability Capstone course instructor, State Senator Ellen Anderson, inquiring if
she would be interested in having a group of Capstone students complete an inventory of best
environmental and energy conservation practices with the City of Eagan.
LeClair briefed the Commission on the subconunittee's discussion on the proposed
University of Minnesota Sustainable Communities Capstone Project. He discussed objectives,
tasks, deliverables, a timeline and communications, recommended references and requested actions
of the capstone group.
LeClair made a motion recommending the City Council approve a partnership between the
City of Eagan and the University of Minnesota, Department of Sustainable Education, using a
Capstone Course at the University of Minnesota to assist the City in a project to begin the
GreenStep Cities Program. The motion also included a recommendation that the formal proposal
drafted by the Corrunission subcommittee also be approved by the City Council. Olsen seconded
the motion. All members voted in favor.
The Commission discussed the objectives and the timeline proposed.
ROUNDTABLE
Nadav discussed a previous presentation by Eagan Superintendent Paul Olson on an Energy
Conservation Block Grant the City received, noting a very simple concept the City performed for
the reduction of energy bills and conserving water which could also be recommended to businesses
and residents by replacing the screw tip end of their facets to control the flow of water.
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Palmer suggested continuing communication throughout the City through newsletters and
the City's web site on simple ways residents and businesses could improve upon energy efficiency.
There was Commission consensus to have Assistant to the City Administrator Miller add
"Communication Initiatives" under Old Business as a standing item on future agendas.
The next EEAC meeting will be Tuesday, October 12, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by LeClair, seconded by Mitha, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. All
members voted in favor.
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