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Falcon Heights Environment Commission
April 9th, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
Present: Chair Wassenberg, Secretary Olson, Liaison Moretto, Mayor Lindstrom, and Commissioners:
Holmes.
1) Approval of Minutes- Tabled
2) News and Announcements
Bulbs and aerators will be given out at the Kids Stuff Sale.
3) Eagle Scout Project – Zane Johnson
Zane Johnson gave a presentation on his planned Eagle Scout Project to build a rain garden at the zero lot
in Falcon Heights. This lot is City-owned and is undevelopable due to deep utilities, but may be a good
candidate for a garden. Zane is proposing a pollinator friendly garden that would be neonicotinoid-free
and fed by local stormwater runoff. He has volunteers ready and the support of local neighbors.
Motion was passed to recommend the project to the City Council for approval.
4) Presentation Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) – Ramy Selim
Ramy Selim from MREA gave a presentation about Solar Twin Cities. Solar Twin Cities is a group
purchasing program that helps make solar installations more affordable by taking advantage of the
economies of scale (bulk buying). They work to get help get a group purchase of solar and installer
contractor on board. The community ultimately gets to vote (not MREA) on who will be the contractor.
There will be events around the cities called “Power Hours” to inform interested citizens who might then
decided to participate. MREA asked if Falcon Heights would like to be a promotional partner. City
would receive (at the Megawatt Promoter level):
City Logo on Posters
Logo on program website
Resources on display at events
5 mentions on MREA’s social media (15,000 contacts)
2 relevant/approved promotional posts
MREA Business Membership
Motion was passed to recommend that the City promote this opportunity. The City should provide:
Use of Logo
Letter of Support on official letterhead
15 social media posts for the program and events
Poster Placement at City Hall
5) Spring Event- Holmes
Patti Holmes provided the Commission updates on the upcoming Sustainable Actions Fair. A volunteer
opportunities signup sheet was passed around. There will be an upcoming building inspection.
Contingency location will be at City Hall.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.
Next Meeting: Monday, May 14th, 2018