08/08/2017 - Energy and Environment Advisory Commissionl
City of Eapn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
MINUTES OF MEETING OF August 8, 2017
Approved 9-19-17
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan City Hall. Those present were Member Oxley,
Member Fleenor, Member Dugan, Member Mirick, Member Trzpuc and Member Supina. Those absent
were Member Pottorff. Staff members present were Director of Parks and Recreation Andrew Pimental
and Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Jared Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Oxley asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Assistant Director Flewellen stated
there were no changes. Member Supina moved, Member Mirick seconded, with all present members
voting in favor to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Mirick moved to approve the minutes from June 13, 2017 meeting, Member Supina
seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
International Dark Sky Association
Cynthia Lapp and Randy Larson from International Dark Sky Association gave a presentation on the
effects of light pollution and how new lighting techniques could benefit communities.
NEW BUSINESS
2017-2018 Goals
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Member Oxley led a conversation discussing the goals for the 2017-2018 commission year. The group
discussed multiple goals and will finalize goals at a workshop held Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Goals
discussed were:
1) Researching and obtaining Green Steps level 5
2) Solar Ordinance
3) Communication to legislation regarding single use bags
4) Community outreach and education
5) Disposable food containers
6) Water conservation
7) Composting
8) Promoting rebate programs
9) Commercial business recycling
10) Sustainability section in 2040 comp plan
11) Single garbage hauler options
STAFF REPORTS
Directors Report
Director Pimental promoted the upcoming Eagan Food Truck Festival on August 18, 2017.
Director Pimental shared that the upcoming food and beverage RFP for the Eagan Community Center
includes a section for compostable considerations
ROUND TABLE
Member Oxley shared his experience at the Great Plans Institute meeting in Apple Valley on June 27.
Member Oxley shared concerns with the City being in compliance with solar ordinance. Member
Fleenor and Member Supina also shared their experience at June 27 meeting. Member Fleenor and
Member Supina attended a different session than Member Oxley and shared that different opinions
were shared during the evening session.
Member Oxley expressed interest in having city staff attend a future meeting to talk about upcoming
comp plan.
Member Fleenor• promoted the EEAC attendance at the upcoming August 9, 2017 Market Fest and
expressed interest in future dates at Market Fest featuring the local energy companies
ADJOURNMENT
After brief discussion, Member Trzpuc moved, Member Fleenor seconded with all members present
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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