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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 01-19 CONCM• Call to Order Roll Call Introduction of Councilwoman Cecelia Scott Approval of Minutes December 15. 1977 • Bill Davis - Minnesota Energy Agency MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF'THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 19, 1978 CITY HALL The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Vetter at 7.35 p.m. .r Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Livingston, Price, Wesloh, Winkelman and Jensen. Also present was Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. The Secretary reported that because of a conflict with a special Council meeting that evening, Councilwoman Scott would not be able to attend until possibly later in the meeting. Commissioner Livingston moved the approval of the minutes of the December 15; 1977 Conservation Com- mission meeting and was seconded by Commissioner Price. The motion was passed unanimously. The first agenda item was a presentation by Mr. Bill Davis of the Minnesota Energy Agency. Mr. Davis reviewed the needs for a State Energy Agency and noted the proliferation of energy consuming items in the average household today. Following a lengthy presen- tation, Mr. Davis stated that, he was contacting muni- cipalities, such as Brooklyn Center, to encourage them to develop energy conservation policies, to find out what they are presently doing, and to relay what other communities are doing in the area of energy conservation. He stated that he would be our contact person at the Minnesota Energy Agency and was available to assist the Commission in any projects that they might wish to try. He noted that some communities are sponsoring energy fairs, oil recycling centers and a- variety of other projects. He stated that White Bear Lake, for example, was using CETA employees t do home energy audits for residents requesting them. He further noted that those employees had been trained by the Minnesota Energy Agency and that the Agency would be available to provide such training for municipalities desiring it. He further stated that the City of White Bear Lake had conducted over 300 such energy audits in residential homes. -1- I-1.9-78 Commissioner Dorff arrived at 8:00 p.m. Commissioner Jensen inquired as to what the Minnesota Energy Agency was doing to encourage energy conservation. Mr. Davis replied that the Agency as yet does not have the authority to do more than recommend policy. Most controls presently rest with the Public Service Commission. He noted however, that they were trying to establish lighting standards for public buildings, both public and governmental. The Minnesota Energy Agency also hoped to audit 50% of all government buildings in the State for energy consumption and waste by 1978 and to finish the rest of the buildings in 1979.. They have recommended such policies as staggering shifts to help eliminate traffic congestion. That plan is now being used by 3M. They have also recommended the coordinating of stoplights to make traffic flow continuously instead of in an interrupted manner, as well as a number of other areas in which M.E.A. wa s moving. Councilwoman Scott arrived at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Davis left the Commission with an abundance of lit- erature relative to energy conservation. He indicated that he hoped that the Commission could distribute the materials to residents of Brooklyn Center. He also offered to arrange a showing of a film on building codes at the next Conservation meeting. He again offered his assistance for the project to be undertaken'I. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Davis for his presentation and indicated that they felt that his presentation had been very worthwhile to ',the Commission. Councilwoman, Scott reviewed the recommendation of Hennepin County to consider alternatives to the joint resolution of the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal and Robbinsdale relative to boating on Twin Lake. She indicated that the Hennepin County Commi',ssioner's returned the proposed County ordinance back to the Council for recommended alternatives. They in fact had rejected the ordinance proposed by the Cities. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Jensen moved and Commissioner '!Price seconded a motion to recommend to the City Council that they again return the proposed ordinance as adopted by the three Cities to Hennepin County without any changes. Thel motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Arrival Councilwoman Arrival Twin Lake 1-19-78 -2'- Adjournment • Commissioner Price moved and Commissioner Jensen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Chairman 0 -3- 1-19-78