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WORSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
WORKSHOP MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
A workshop meeting of the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) began at
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 and concluded at 8:28 p.m. Those present were
Member Oxley, Member Fleenor, Member Dugan, Member Pottorff, Member Trzpuc and
Member Supina. Those absent were Member Mirick. Staff members present were Director of
Parks and Recreation Andrew Pimental, City Planner Mike Ridley and Assistant Director of
Parks and Recreation Jared Flewellen.
Workshop agenda included discussion of sustainability and resiliency with the City
Comprehensive Plan and 2017-2018 EEAC goals.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Oxley asked Director Pimental if there were any changes to the agenda. Director
Pimental stated there were no changes. Member Fleenor moved, Member Trzpuc seconded,
with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Fleenor moved, Member Trzpuc seconded, with all present members voting in favor
to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2017 regular meeting, as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: C
NEW BUSINESS
Sustainability and Resiliency
City Planner Mike Ridley explained the checklist used for the upcoming City Comprehensive
Plan. The Checklist titled "Local Planning Handbook" us the guideline used for the separate
city departments to use as a tool as they outline their specific areas. Discussion of solar power
ordinances in Eagan followed the conversation on future steps to updating ordinances.
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Commission Goals
Commissioners discussed and agreed on goals for the 2017-2018 commission year from the
prior meeting's list. The commissioners chose three goals as well as volunteered to be on sub-
committees for each goal. The three goals chosen were:
1) Research core metrics to obtain Green Steps Level 5. Member Supina and Member
Trzpuc
2) Research and recommend policies and ordinances regarding solar resource protection
and development. Member Dugan, Member Fleenor and Member Oxley
3) Provide community outreach and education regarding energy and environmental issues.
Member Dugan, Member Fleenor, Member Pottorff and Member Trzpuc
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Dugan moved, Member Pottorff seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Secretary
Approved 12-12-17
Date