08/08/2016 - Energy and Environment Advisory Commission4 ,
City of Eagan
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Monday, August 8, 2016
MINUTES OF MEETING OF August 8, 2016
Approved 10-10-16
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) was held on
Monday, August 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Those present were Member
Prabhakar, Member Oxley, Member Mirick, Member Dugan, Member Hamlin, Member Pottorff,
Member Friedline and Member Fleenor. Staff members present were Assistant Director of Parks and
Recreation Jared Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Prabhakar asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Assistant Director Flewellen stated
there were no changes. Member Oxley moved, Member Pottorff seconded, with all present members
voting in favor to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Friedline amended the minutes adding conditional ban to the plastic bag study. Member
Oxley moved, Member Hamlin seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the
regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2016, as amended. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be discussed at this time.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Dakota Valley Recycling
Jackson Becker with Dakota Valley Recycling presented the background of Dakota Valley Recycling
and their role in Eagan, some examples of projects Dakota Valley has worked on in Eagan, Dakota
County's solid waste master plan and priority issue for 2017, as well as discussed future projects that are
specifically related to organics.
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Directors Report
Assistant Director Flewellen shared the staff report as well as presented updates on past projects
discussed with the commission.
OLD BUSINESS
2016/2017 Work Plan Goals
EEAC members reviewed the work plan and goals discusses for 2016/2017. Chair Prabhakar
recommended shortening the number of goals to ensure completion. The commission went through
each of the five individual goals discussed during the June 1, 2016 meeting and prioritized them
accordingly.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to be discussed at this time.
ROUND TABLE
Commissioner Dugan addressed the opening meeting law in regards to emails. Director Pimental
addressed the proper channels of communication.
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Oxley moved, Member Friedline seconded with all members
present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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