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06/12/2018 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionAGENDA EAGAN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION EAGAN CITY HALL 3830 PILOT KNOB RD Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Commission workshop 6:30 PM Commission Meeting 7:00 PM I. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 10, 2018 meeting minutes III. VISITORS TO BE HEARD IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Introduction of New Commission Members and Current Commissioner Terms i. Ian Ziese ii. Stacy Miller B. Election of Officers i. Chair ii. Vice Chair iii. Secretary C. Introduction of 2018-2019 Goals V. OLD BUSINESS A. Green Steps Level 5 Achievement VI. DEPARTMENT UPDATES VII. ADJOURNMENT \ \ I I EAGAN ESTABLISHED 1860 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 101 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. TOLD 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 1 1 i I0 I EAGAN Memo IV. A. Introduction of New Commission Members and Current Commissioner Terms TO: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission PREPARED BY: Andrew Pimental, Director of Parks & Recreation BACKGROUND/HISTORY: - Energy and Environment Advisory Commission has two new members appointed by the City Council: Ian Ziese and Stacy Miller. Commissioner Ziese will fill the Alternate one year term that expires in 2019 and Commissioner Miller will fill the vacancy of the two year commissioner expiring in 2020. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: - No action required ATTACHMENTS: - No attachments • i 1 / MOO EAGAN Memo IV. B. Election of Officers TO: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission PREPARED BY: Andrew Pimental, Director of Parks & Recreation BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission has three elected officer positions which are nominated and voted on by commissioners: Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. Commissioners will nominate and elect positions in the order of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: Each position will need a nomination followed by a second. If only one nomination is made, no vote will be needed. If multiple commissioners are nominated, a vote will be needed with a majority vote choosing position. ATTACHMENTS: - No attachments Memo IV. C. Introduction of 2018-2019 Goals TO: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission PREPARED BY: Andrew Pimental, Director of Parks & Recreation BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission yearly chooses goals to have approved by City Council for an annual work plan. During the introduction of new goals, members discuss goals that may be of interest and value to the city of Eagan including residents, commercial businesses and the City of Eagan. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: - No action needed ATTACHMENTS: - No attachments EAGAN Memo IV. C. Introduction of 2018-2019 Goals TO: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission PREPARED BY: Andrew Pimental, Director of Parks & Recreation BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission yearly chooses goals to have approved by City Council for an annual work plan. During the introduction of new goals, members discuss goals that may be of interest and value to the city of Eagan including residents, commercial businesses and the City of Eagan. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: - No action needed ATTACHMENTS: - No attachments Memo V. A. Green Steps Level 5 Achievement TO: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission PREPARED BY: Andrew Pimental, Director of Parks & Recreation BACKGROUND/HISTORY: - During 2017-2018 the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission had a goal to research core metrics to obtain Level 5 in GreenSteps. The City of Eagan staff submitted an application and received noticed the City of Eagan will attain Level 5 status. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: - No action needed ATTACHMENTS: - No attachments EAGAN Memo V. A. Green Steps Level 5 Achievement TO: Energy and Environment Advisory Commission PREPARED BY: Andrew Pimental, Director of Parks & Recreation BACKGROUND/HISTORY: - During 2017-2018 the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission had a goal to research core metrics to obtain Level 5 in GreenSteps. The City of Eagan staff submitted an application and received noticed the City of Eagan will attain Level 5 status. ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: - No action needed ATTACHMENTS: - No attachments 6/5/2018 learn.stanford.edu/Future-of-Batteries.html?utm_source=industrydive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eiet-wbn-0518 Stanford I Center for Professional Development The Future of Batteries for Sustainable Electric Transportation and Storage * Email f Check the box to make sure you don't miss the latest news on webinar, seminars, courses, and programs. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. 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