HomeMy WebLinkAboutEC Minutes 5.8.2023 - Approved
City of Falcon Heights
Environment Commission
City Hall
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
Minutes
Monday, May 8, 2023
6:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Beth Mercer-Taylor (Chair) _X_
John Pellegrini (Vice-Chair) _X_ Jared Mehlhaff _X_
Emma Kostecki _A_ Amy Christiansen _X_
Pedro De Filippo Vannucci _X_ Stephanie Skarolid _A_
Council Liaison Meyer _A_
Staff Liaison Lynch _X_
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 10, 2023
Commissioner Christiansen made a motion to approve the minutes from April 10, 2023.
Minutes were approved by consent.
E. AGENDA
1. Xcel Energy – Partners in Energy Program
Staff Liaison Lynch shared the presentation from Xcel that will be shown to City Council
on May 10, 2023 and invited the Environment Commission to attend. The Commission
discussed questions to ask after the presentation and potentially setting up a booth at the
Ice Cream Social in July for program information.
2. EV Smart Certification Program Updates
Staff Liaison Lynch gave an overview of the EV Smart Certification Program. She
explained she met with representatives from the program and developed priorities for the
City. There are three certification levels – bronze, silver, and gold. Currently the City of
Falcon Heights is on tract for a bronze certification, however silver may be attainable as
well.
F. Information and Announcements
1. Staff Liaison Report
Liaison Lynch reminded the Commission about the Spring Together event scheduled for
May 20, 2023 from 4-6 PM at Curtiss Field. Chair Mercer-Taylor offered to bring the
Climate Chaser vehicle as a display in the parking lot. The Commission also discussed
additional games to have at the table.
The Commission also discussed the possibility of a Ride and Drive event at the Ice Cream
Social in July and talking about watershed grants and opportunities at a future meeting.
2. Council Liaison Report – None.
G. Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Next regular meeting date: June 12, 2022