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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Quality Committee Minutes 09-11-2019Approved Minutes Page 1 of 3 Regular Meeting of September 11, 2019 Approved Minutes Environmental Quality Committee Meeting September 11, 2019 Chair Prokop called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 11, 2019. MEMBERS PRESENT: Marita Prokop, Marky Williamson, Paul Senne, Andy Polzin, Clark Gregor, Laura Babcock. MEMBERS ABSENT: Joel Spoonheim. STAFF PRESENT: Interim Water Resources Manager Ben Scharenbroich, Council Member Nick Roehl. Public Forum There was no one present to address the Committee. Committee Member Gregor shared that he attended the Climate Reality Forum Training. He received some good tips on communicating the EQC’s mission and is willing to be a resource for the committee. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Committee Member Williamson and seconded by Committee Member Polzin, to approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda There were no items on the Consent Agenda. General Business (5.1) Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant Program Application Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich presented an overview of the grant program application and funds that would be requested from the Met Council and the City. The program would be similar to the 2016-2017 Water Efficiency Rebate Program. If staff receives grant Approved Minutes Page 2 of 3 Regular Meeting of September 11, 2019 money from the Met Council a proposed rebate program would be presented to the EQC in early 2020. Motion was made by Committee Member Spoonheim and seconded by Committee Member Williamson recommending an Application to the Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant Program. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (5.2) Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) City of Plymouth Water Audit Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich presented information from the Plymouth Water Audit conducted by MnTAP Intern Sam Mader. The audit focused on three areas to improve water efficiencies: 1. The City water system (by review of the American Water Works Association audit.) 2. City irrigation systems. 3. The two Housing and Redevelopment Authority city-owned and managed properties, Vicksburg Commons and Plymouth Town Square. Mader had three primary recommendations for water optimization: 1. Conduct a water audit annually or bi-annually to assess and compare data. 2. Calibrate source meters. 3. Determine accuracy of residential water meters. (5.3) Approve Adopt-a-Street Collection Day Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich suggested October 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. for the Adopt-a-Street Collection Day event. Motion by Committee Member Polzin and seconded by Committee Member Williamson recommending approval of the Adopt-a-Street Day event. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Reports and Staff Recommendations (6.1) Water Efficiency Rebate Program Update Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich said the program has now closed but the final numbers were not yet compiled; the projected amount of water saved is anticipated to be approximately 2,000,000 gallons. Scharenbroich will compile a comprehensive report of the program for 2016-2019. Approved Minutes Page 3 of 3 Regular Meeting of September 11, 2019 Future Meeting October 9, 2019 – 2020 Environmental Quality Committee Work Plan Adjournment Chair Prokop adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.