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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
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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