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12/12/2017 - Energy and Environment Advisory Commission*zK'-0- EAGAN ESTABLISHED 1860 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, December 12, 2017 MINUTES OF MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2017 A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan City Hall. Those present were Member Oxley, Member Fleenor, Member Dugan, Member Mirick, Member Trzpuc, Member Supina and 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. Director Pimental stated there were no changes. Member Mirick moved, Member Fleenor seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Member Supina moved to approve the minutes from September 19, 2017 meeting, Member Trzpuc seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0 VISITORS TO BE HEARD Bruce Goff, 4557 Oak Chase Circle, requested the commission recommend to the City Council that the City of Eagan adopt a renewable energy and/or carbon free standard for city operations and have this standard reflected in the Comprehensive Guide Plan 2040. NEW BUSINESS Energy and Environment Advisory Commission December 12, 2017 Page 2 2018 Meeting Schedule Member Oxley expressed the concern of number of meeting times available for commissioners to discuss goals. Options were heavily discussed to increase meetings and it was agreed that the commission would meet in January 9, 2018 to discuss goals and additional times. Metro Area Environment Commission Event Member Dugan nominated explained his participation in the Metro Area Environment event that was held at the University of Minnesota. Dugan expressed that the event had great tools and resources that could assist in solar policy development. Assistant Director Flewellen also attended the training and agreed with Member Dugan's opinion. Commission Goals Member Oxley outlined the three goals and identified the commission members associated with each goal. The commission agreed that the goals will be discussed further at the January meeting. 1) Research core metrics to obtain Green Steps Level 5. Member Oxley, Member Supina (liaison) and Member Trzpuc 2) Research and recommend policies and ordinances regarding solar resource protection and development. Member Oxley, Member Trzpuc (liaison), Member Pottorff, Member Mirick, Member Dugan, Member Fleenor and Member Oxley 3) Provide community outreach and education regarding energy and environmental issues. Member Oxley, Member Dugan, Member Fleenor (liaison) and Member Pottorff. ADJOURNMENT After further brief discussion, Member Pottorff moved, Member Trzpuc seconded with all members present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Secretary Not Approved _ ��D moi Date