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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2018
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on Tuesday,
February 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan City Hall. Those present were Member Oxley, Member Fleenor,
Member Dugan, Member Trzpuc, Member Supina and Member Pottorff. Member Mirick was absent. 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 Dugan moved, Member Fleenor seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the
agenda as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Supina moved to approve the minutes from December 12, 2017 meeting, Member Trzpuc seconded,
with all present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
Member Supina moved to approve the minutes from January, 9 2018 meeting, Member Fleenor seconded, with
all present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Ian Ziese - 615 Wildflower Way, Todd Leuse — 3588 Portland Trail and Carl Forsberg — 653 Atlantic Hills Drive
represented Citizen Hills Climate Lobby to review and recommend to the City Council to adopt a resolution
supporting congressional action on climate. Resolution is attached.
Carl Forsberg — 653 Atlantic Hills Drive and James Darabi, Solar Farm requested the addition of solar panels to
government buildings as well as discussed the process and benefits of installation.
NEW BUSINESS
Energy and Environment Advisory Commission
February 13, 2018
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Green Step 5
Sean Gosiewski, Executive Director Alliance for Sustainability discussed upcoming sustainability events organized
through Alliance for Sustainability. Discussion carried forward to GreenSteps and how other cities are attaining
Step 5 by achieving progress through three separate activities. Community Events and GreenSteps information is
attached.
OLD BUSINESS
Commission Goals
1) Member Supina updated commissioners on the memo was drafted and sent to staff to achieve Green
Steps Level 5. Director Pimental updated the status of the application which is due May 1, 2018.
2) Member Oxley updated the status of the solar policy which has been passed onto the city staff and
council for future review.
3) Member Fleenor asked the commissioners if they were interested in participating in a booth at
MarketFest during Family Night as well as Health and Wellness Night. Member Fleenor also proposed to
take future action on a GreenSteps article for the City Newsletter,
NEW BUSINESS
Staff Reports
Member Oxley proposed an option for a workshop on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. and was agreed upon by
staff and commissioners.
Director Pimental stated that the 2040 Comprehensive Plan is currently posted online and available for public
comment.
Director Pimental also promoted Community Connections on March 3, 2018 at the Eagan Community Center.
Member Oxley proposed the idea of setting position term limits for the commission to promote a rotation.
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Fleenor moved, Member Dugan seconded with all members present
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Secretary
Not Approved
Date
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