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EAGAN
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2018
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on Tuesday, June
12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan City Hall. Those present were Member Oxley, Member Fleenor, Member
Dugan, Member Trzpuc, Member Supina, Member Ziese, Member Miller and Member Mirick. 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: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Trzpuc to approve the minutes from April 10, 2018 meeting, Member Supina seconded, with all present
members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of New Commissioners
Assistant Director Flewellenl welcomed new Commissioners Ian Ziese and Stacy Miller to the commission with a
brief introduction and background of her interests and relation to Eagan energy and environmental efforts.
Election of Officers
Assistant Director Flewellen called for nominations for the three commission positions: Chair, Vice Chair and
Secretary.
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Member Dugan moved, Member Fleenor seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve
Commissioner Oxley for the Chair position. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Member Trzpuc moved, Member Supina seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve
Commissioner Fleenor for the Vice Chair position. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Member Dugan moved, Member Supina seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve
Commissioner Mirick for the Secretary position. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Introduction of 2018-2019 Goals
Director Pimental asked commissioners to introduce potential goal topics for 2018-2019. Goals will be refined
during the July workshop. Commissioners compiled the following:
- Maintain GreenSteps level 5 status
- Recognition of Community Groups for environmental impacts
- Support additional educational topics and promote past educational topics further
- Plastics reduction
- Outreach for volunteers in parks
- Zero waste
- Electric vehicles
- City Energy Goals / Climate Action Plan
- Light pollution
- Reducing carbon
- Partners in Energy program with Xcel Energy
OLD BUSINESS
GreenSteps
Director Pimental gave an update on the commission goal for Green Step Level 5, stating the city had reached
the Level achievement.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Commissioner Fleenor discussed the EEAC role in Market Fest on Wednesday, June 20. Commissioner Fleenor
asked for volunteers to assist in presenting information to the public.
Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department.
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ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Fleenor moved, Member Mirick seconded with all members present
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Secretary Date
Not Approved