2018-08-27 EC Minutes GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Minutes
August 27, 2018
Commissioners Present: Tracy Anderson, Tonia Galonska, Dawn Hill, Joseph Ramlet,
Scott Seys and Debra Yahle
Staff Present: Eric Eckman, Development and Assets Supervisor and Claire Huisman,
Administrative Assistant
Absent: Commissioners Lynn Gitelis and Jim Stremel
Call to Order
Chair Hill called the meeting to order at 6:28 pm.
Approval of ReQular Meetinq Minutes
MOVED by Galonska, SECONDED by Anderson, and the motion carried
unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2018 regular meeting.
Enerav Consumption Update
Eckman presented data on the City's energy consumption for buildings and facilities as
well as traffic and street lights. Since 2008, the City has been collecting and tracking its
energy consumption data. Due to the implementation of energy-saving projects in
recent years, such as building remodels, addition of solar arrays and the switch to LED
lighting, the City has noticed a reduction in its energy cost and carbon emissions.
These projects were done by using a combination of City funds, state and federal grant
money, and public and private partnerships.
GreenStep Cities - Step 4— Buildinqs and Liqhtinq
After discussion of Step 4 core topic Buildings and Lighting, the Commission made the
following motion.
MOVED by Seys, SECONDED by Yahle and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the entry for Step 4 Buildings and Lighting into the GreenSteps Cities
website at the time when all core topic areas and optional topic areas are
completed.
GreenStep Cities — Step 4 — Renewable Enerqv
After discussion of Step 4 core topic Renewable Energy, the Commission made the
following motion.
MOVED by Galonska, SECONDED by Yahle and the motion carried unanimously
to approve the entry for Step 4 Renewable Energy into the GreenSteps Cities
website at the time when all core topic areas and optional topic areas are
completed.
Proaram/Proiect Updates
In discussion, Commission members were encouraged to volunteer to help collect data
at the Third Annual Countywide Bicyclist and Pedestrian Count put on by Hennepin
County and the City of Minneapolis.
The Recycling and Solid Waste items were also discussed. Commission comments
included:
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• Rebroadcasting the panel discussion through a video on the City website.
• Provide a way on the City website that residents can give feedback after
attending or listening to the Panel Discussion event.
• Conduct an online survey of the residents' comments and concerns regarding the
City's solid waste issue
• The Panel Discussion should not be the residents' only source of information.
In regards to the recycling contract extension, negotiations will include: fixed rate
structure; 50/50 revenue share; three year extension with provision to negotiate
curbside organics collection before the end of the contract if necessary. Commission
members would also like to add a requirement that the recycling provider makes tours
available to the public of the recycling facility (MRF). Commission members would also
like to add to the contract negotiations that the recycling facility would offer tours to the
public.
It was also noted that the list of what can and cannot be recycled through Republic
Services needs to be updated on the City website.
The complete Program/Project Update is on file. �
Other Business I
Joe Ramlet stated that with the help of the City, he and his Eagle Scout friend were able
to complete an erosion control project on Bassett Creek which included installing and
burying bio-logs and planting native vegetation.
Adiourn
MOVED by Ramlet, SECONDED by Anderson, and the motion carried to adjourn ' �
the meeting at 8:07 pm. I,
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Claire Huisman
Administrative Assistant
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