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Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 Page 8 1 Chair Fee asked if we know the payback period for the LED lighting? Ms. Saulog stated they 2 do not have that information; however, there may be a rebate available. Estimates would be 3 requested of the savings in the future. 4 5 Commissioner Swiontek noted her priorities would be Lighting, Pickleball, and Dog Park. 6 Commissioners Synhavsky and Peterson noted the same priorities. Commissioner Hark stated 7 his priorities would be LED Lighting, Dog Park, and Pickleball. Student Liaison Cram agreed 8 she fears pickleball may be a trend, while dog parks would always be used. Chair Fee noted 9 her priorities would be Lighting, Pickleball, and Dog Park. Commissioner Peterson stated she 10 would like to see more information on the noise considerations for pickleball. Commissioner 11 Peterson stated that the Wellhouse tennis courts need repair. 12 13 Ms. Morello thanked the Commission for their feedback. 14 C.15 Active Transportation Plan Updates. 16 17 Sustainability Coordinator Saulog reviewed a PowerPoint including Updates, Community 18 Listening Sessions, and an Online Map and Survey. The Community Listening Sessions will 19 be held on September 22, September 29, October 2, and October 8. Everyone is invited to fill 20 out the survey to share comments available at savmn.com/at-survey or bit.ly/sav-at. Residents 21 are also invited to add comments to the interactive online map at bit.ly/sav-atmap. 22 23 VII.COMMISSION REPORTS. 24 25 Commissioner Peterson stated she was a volunteer at the Eco-Experience at the State Fair this 26 year. She has information on fix-it clinics throughout the area. 27 28 Commissioner Synhavsky stated she has been sharing the bike survey. She is one of the 29 organizers of the Wilshire Bike Bus. 30 31 Commissioner Swiontek stated she participated in activities at Silverwood Park. They are in 32 the process of converting their home to solar energy. 33 34 Chair Fee plans to attend the bike audit. She received a Lawns ________ grant this year. 35 36 Commissioner Hark stated he and his wife will attend the walk, but are unable to attend the 37 bike portion. He had some discussions with the Chamber of Commerce to put together a 38 survey to gauge interest in EV incentives. 39 40 Ms. Saulog stated that the EV charging ordinance has been going through readings with the 41 City Council. Public Works is in the process of getting the roof redone. Excel is coming to do 42 their witness test that will give us the green light to start operating the solar system. Staff have 43 been continuing with the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. They have been 44 promoting home energy audits to the community. Staff is seeking testimonials from residents 45 and homeowners who have participated in the program. 46