01/12/2017 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionCity of Eagan
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
MINUTES OF MEETING OF April 12, 2017
Approved 6-13-17
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan City Hall. Those present were Member Prabhakar,
Member Oxley, Member Fleenor, Member Dugan, Member Mirick and Member Pottorff. Those absent
were Member Hamlin and Member Friedline. Staff members present were Parks and Recreation
Director Andrew Pimental and Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Jared Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Prabhakar asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Pimental stated there
were no changes. Member Pottorff moved, Member Dugan 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 to approve the minutes from February 14, 2017 meeting, Member Fleenor
seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Avery Hillebrand from Conservation Minnesota invited commission members to attend the Dakota
County Water Forum on May 6, 2017 at the Eagan Community Center.
PRESENTATIONS
Power ED
Sheri Rosenthal and Mark Steven Apfelbacher from Connect Ecology gave a presentation on how the
City of Eagan could incorporate practices in their energy policies to receive the Green Steps Level 4 & 5.
The presentation covered the core metrics of the program and how to approach the tasks using
people, process, and performance as focus areas.
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Small Group Reports
Member Fleenor shared information from the group's research, which included Member Oxley,
regarding promotion and marketing of materials. An outline of tasks to focus on in 2017 was created
and an action item was presented. Member Fleenor moved, Member Mirick seconded, with all present
members voting in favor of marketing commission tasks at various Market Fest dates. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
STAFF REPORTS
Directors Report
Director Pimental shared that the application for Green Steps Level 4 is in process. Member Oxley
moved, Member Mirick seconded, with all present members voting in favor of City Council considering
the implementation of the Green Steps Level 4 application. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
ROUND TABLE
Member Fleenor asked staff to research Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric speakers to present at an
upcoming meeting.
Member Prabhakar thanked the two members who were at the end of their terms for their service on
the commission.
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Oxley moved, Member Mirick seconded with all members
present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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