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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Eagan Municipal Center, Council Chambers
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 p.m.
II. Adopt Agenda 7:02 p.m.
III. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 9, 2016 7:04 p.m.
IV. Visitors to be Heard 7:08 p.m.
V. Director Updates 7:10 p.m.
A. GreenStep Cities Workshop Series 2015-2016 Meeting Dates
VI. Old Business (None at this time) 7:15 p.m.
VII. New Business 7:16 p.m.
A. EEAC Work Group Presentations
VIII. Communications 8:00 p.m.
IX. Roundtable 8:05 p.m.
A. Work Group Updates
X. Adjournment 8:15 p.m.
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs,
services, activities, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in
advance of the event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the
aids.
NEXT REGULAR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, June 14, 2016 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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TO: The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC)
FROM: Jared Flewellen, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: April 8, 2016
SUBJECT: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission Meeting
April 12, 2016
A meeting of the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) will take place on Tuesday, April
12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. To ensure that a quorum is present, please contact
Jared Flewellen at 651-675-5505 or jflewellen@coityofeagan.com if you are unable to attend this
meeting.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the February 9, 2016 meeting pending any modifications, are in order for
adoption by the Commission.
IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the beginning of public
meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not addressed on the regular
agenda. Items that will take more than ten minutes or that require specific action can be
scheduled for a future meeting agenda.
V. DIRECTOR’S UPDATES
Assistant Director Jared Flewellen will provide a brief overview of any updates and or happenings
that have occurred over the past month.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
There are no new business items to be discussed at this time.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
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EEAC members will present information and updates on the five approved goals by City Council.
Information will include recommendations and accomplishments of the 2015-2016 commission
session.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
IX. ROUNDTABLE
The Roundtable is scheduled as an opportunity for Commissioners to ask questions, make
requests for future agenda items, or provide informative updates to the Commission pertaining
to energy and environment initiatives.
X. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2016
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Those present were Member
Prabhakar, Member Oxley, Member Mirick, Member Dugan, Member Hamlin and Member Friedline.
Member Craft was not present. Staff members present were Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Jared Flewellen, Water Resources Manager Eric Macbeth and Administrative Supervisor, Amy Grannes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Prabhakar asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Assistant Director Flewellen stated
there were no changes. Member Oxley moved, Member Friedline seconded, with all present members
voting in favor to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Oxley moved, Member Hamlin seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve
the regular meeting minutes of December 8, 2015, as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
Member Mirick moved, Member Oxley seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve
the special meeting minutes of January 12, 2016, as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be discussed at this time.
DIRECTORS UPDATE
Assistant Director Flewellen gave brief overview of current updates. The Midwest Renewable Energy
Association is hosting a solar power hour at the Home and Leisure Show on March 12 from 11:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. The Home and Leisure Show is March 11-12 at the Eagan Civic Arena. Commissioners
whose terms are ending need to reapply by March 17. Next GreenStep workshop is scheduled for
March 8th more information will be emailed to Commission Members.
OLD BUSINESS
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There were no old business items to be discussed at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Water Resource Presentation
Water Resources Manager Eric Macbeth gave a presentation on protecting, improving Eagan’s lakes
and wetlands and reviewed Eagan’s outreach programs. Handouts regarding specific programs were
given to each Commission Member. Commission Members requested information on communication
items related to the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission goals to be added to their web
page. After further discussion it was decided the communication work group would meet and decide
what information should be included.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communication items to be discussed at this time.
ROUND TABLE
Commission Members gave updates on their work groups and made suggestions for upcoming speaker
topics. After a brief discussion with Commission Members the roundtable concluded.
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Mirick moved, Member Oxley seconded with all members
present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
_______________________________________________ ____________________________
Secretary Date
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AGENDA ITEM: V. Director Updates
TO: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission
PREPARED BY: Jared Flewellen, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Discussion Items:
GreenStep Cities Workshop Series 2015-2016 are available to all commissioners to attend in person
or online. Past workshop was April 12 at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. covering Building ReUse, Rehab and
Repurpose. The workshop focused on communities across Minnesota are often faced with the
difficult decision of whether to demolish an old municipal building, or save it. The Preservation
Alliance of Minnesota (PAM) believes that local landmarks such as schools, libraries, city halls, and
commercial buildings can be valuable civic assets. When historic municipal buildings are
rehabilitated and reused, communities benefit through added economic development,
strengthened sense of place, and increased citizen engagement – and fewer tons of materials going
into their landfills.
GreenStep Cities Workshop Series 2015-2016 are available to all commissioners to attend in person
or online. Next workshop date is May 10 at 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. covering Transit Assistance.
Date: April 12, 2016
Agenda Item: V. Director Updates
Action:
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