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04/10/2018 - Energy and Environment Advisory Commission�1 EAGAN ESTABLISHED 1060 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday, April 10, 2018 MINUTES OF MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2018 A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on Tuesday, April 10, 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 Pottorff seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Member Trzpuc to approve the minutes from February 13, 2018 meeting, Member Supina 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 March 13, 2018 meeting, Member Fleenor seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0 PRESENTATIONS Environmental Research Scientist Lisa Herschberger from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency presented to the commission on the effects of wood smoke in regards to outdoor wood boilers. She discussed Eagan's and other local cities ordinances in regards to fueling, installation, maintenance and nuisance language. City of Eagan Forester Gregg Hove presented on Emerald Ash Borer and the effects of Eagan ash trees. He described the current state of ash trees and the prediction for future effects caused by Emerald Ash Borer. He Energy and Environment Advisory Commission April 10, 2018 Page 2 presented commissioners with contact information and resources for residents to gain more information on the disease and preventive programs. OLD BUSINESS Commission Goals Director Pimental gave a brief update on the commission goals for Green Step Level 5 and solar policy and ordinance. Both goals have been completed during the commission year of 2017-18. Assistant Director Flewellen followed up with commissioners on any feedback regarding Information Newsletter for Green Step Level 5. Commissioners had no feedback and staff will move forward with promoting information. ADJOURNMENT After further brief discussion, Member Dugan moved, Member Trzpuc 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