06/12/2012 - Energy and Environment Advisory Commission
MEETING NOTES OF THE
EAGAN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
JUNE 12, 2012
A workshop of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission was held on Tuesday,
June 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Amir Nadav, Jeff LeClair, Jon Drucker, Kari Palmer,
Michael Wisniewski, Ross Bintner and Tim Harder. Also present was Parks and Recreation Director Juli
Seydell Johnson and Amy Grannes, Office Supervisor.
COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Following a brief discussion of the roles of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary, the nominations were
opened for the various positions.
Palmer moved, Harder seconded with all present members voting unanimously to elect Jeff LeClair
as Chair.
LeClair moved, Drucker seconded with all present members voting unanimously to elect Kari
Palmer as Vice Chair.
Bintner moved, Nadav seconded with all present members voting unanimously to elect Ross
Bintner as Secretary.
MEETING DATES
Drucker moved, Harder seconded with all present members voting unanimously to set the following
dates for the 2012-13 EEAC meetings:
Monday, August 13: 7 p.m. - workshop only
Tuesday, August 21: 7 p.m. - workshop only (if needed)
Tuesday, September 11: 5:30 p.m. - City Council workshop
Tuesday, September 11: 7 p.m. - regular EEAC meeting
Tuesday, October 9: 7 p.m. - regular EEAC meeting
Tuesday, December 11: 7 p.m. - regular EEAC meeting
Tuesday, February 12: 7 p.m. - regular EEAC meeting
Tuesday, April 9: 7 p.m. - regular EEAC meeting
MEETING NOTIFICATIONS AND PACKETS
Following the introduction of this item and subsequent discussion the EEAC made the following
decisions about meeting notifications and packets:
Outlook meeting notices will be sent by City Staff prior to each workshop and meeting.
Packets less than 20 pages will be e-mailed and/or made available via link.
Packets over 20 pages will be printed and delivered to Commission Members’ homes.
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SUBCOMMITTEES
There was discussion about the current standing subcommittees and it was determined that the
following subcommittees will continue to meet and work on items from the previous work plan until a new
work plan is approved by the City Council:
Ordinance Review Subcommittee
Members serving on the subcommittee: Nadav (lead), Wisniewski and Drucker
Communication Subcommittee
Members serving on the subcommittee: Palmer (lead), Nadav and Drucker
PACE Subcommittee
Members serving on the subcommittee: Bintner (lead), Nadav and Harder
o Subcommittees will notify City Staff Liaison in advance of all meetings. Staff liaison will
attend, when schedule allows.
o Subcommittee materials to be discussed or presented at an EEAC meeting must be sent to
the City Staff Liaison at least 10 days prior to the meeting in order to be included in the
packet.
Open meeting laws were also reviewed and it was clarified that all e-mail communication pertaining to
the EEAC needs to go through the City Staff Liaison.
WORK PLAN
Commission Members reviewed and discussed the current goals and work plan. This work will
continue at the August 13 and 21 workshops with a review of past meeting minutes and current status with
Minnesota GreenStep Cities program.
After further discussion several topics were mentioned by Commission Members as possible additions
for the 2012-13 work plan. Those topics, in no particular order of priority included:
Ordinances/regulations concerning wood burning and wood heaters for homes. (Palmer)
Preventing the use of coal tar sealant for driveways and parking lots and the public education
needed to bring awareness to residents and businesses. (Palmer)
Monitoring/controlling emissions from diesel generators and the public education needed to bring
awareness to residents and businesses. (Palmer)
Review Ordinances and recommend changes to better support and promote best practices from
Minnesota GreenStep Cities program. (Palmer)
Review of Water Conservation Ordinances and Practices. (Bintner)
Continue PACE efforts. (LeClair and Bintner)
“Greening” of City fleet – analysis and recommendation. (Bintner)
Public education concerning sustainability indicators. (What do they mean and how do we use
them?) (Bintner
Street Sweeping – How often is it done in Eagan? Should it be done more often? (Bintner)
Winter Street Maintenance – Salt use; effects on lakes, best practice review and recommendations.
(Bintner)
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Rain Garden Update 9. (LeClair)
Home and Leisure Show/Showcase Eagan –Could these events have an environmental focus?
(Nadav)
Compost Bins and Rain Barrels – Subsidy and/or education programs. (Wisniewski)
Additional communication to community.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting concluded at 9:00 p.m.
DATE SECRETARY