HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/1990CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 28, 1990
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Apple Valley Staff.
Members Present: No members were present at the meeting.
Members Absent: Jeannine Churchill, Shirley Doering, JoAnn
Ellison, John W. McKay, Sharon Schwartz, Pamela
Sohlberg, and Councilmember Barbara Savanick.
Staff Present: Linda Brinkhaus, Dennis Welsch, Captain Bruce
Erickson, Dennis Miranowski, and Scott Hickok.
Others Present: Councilman Gary Humphrey, Lowell Johnson of the
Minnesota Public Service Energy Department, and
Peggy Tittle of the Self Reliance Center.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was not approved due to non-attendance of Committee
members.
3. APPROVAL OF NINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1990
The minutes of February 14, 1990 were not approved due to non-
attendance of Committee members.
4. DISCUSS ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM - Special Guest Lowell. Johnson of
Minnesota Public Service Energy Department
Mr. Lowell Johnson discussed the State Energy Program and explained a
number of programs that could be structured within the guidelines of the
Governor's Energy Program. Mr. Johnson noted that the City of Apple
Valley is serviced by Minnegasco, Dakota Electric and possibly, NSP.
Johnson continued by stating that Dakota Electric provides an audit to
evaluate the electrical use in residences. Mr. Johnson continued by
stating that in 1974 the energy program began and since then over 100
cities have participated. Seventy-five percent of these cities still have
some utility participation and assistance. These cities use grant money
over a two year period, have monthly reporting, and must have at least
five members representing different sectors of the community. The energy
program possibilities include a residential energy conservation program, a
retail industrial program for businesses in the community, and a transpor-
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February 28, 1990
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tation program for car pooling or community service. Mr. Johnson reported
the need for a transportation program, stating that 70% of the vehicles on
the roads in Minnesota are carrying one person. A fourth energy program
is the Student Weatherization Action Team. This program has worked with
energy education in the schools. An example Mr. Johnson gave was a ninth
grade energy conservation curriculum in which the school made energy
conservation studies part of the curriculum, the ninth graders audit the
school which they attended and the school then makes modifications, as
necessary, to correct energy cost areas or correct deficiencies which
increase the energy efficiency of that school. This program was closely
documented and savings, after the corrections were made, were put into a
pool of funds that would go back into their program for further studies.
The energy program could also involve the development of a community
energy budget.
Mr. Johnson explained that an example would be on Cedar Avenue in the
morning, or actually Cedar Avenue as a daily figure of 60,000 average
daily trips, multiplied by .005 equals 300 cars per day that we could
eliminate through an energy transportation program. To support this type
of program, Mr. Johnson introduced a book called "Wav To Go" which
discusses energy conservation programs. This book helps outline the
different tramsportation programs available in the State.
The final program Mr. Johnson suggested was the Urban Reforestation
Program. This program encourages the use of shade trees to reduce energy
costs. The maximum possible grant over a two year period is $45,000.00.
These funds are broken down into two payments - $30,000.00 the first year
and $15,000.00 the second year. In order to acquire a grant through this
program, the City must provide a local match of at least 10%. The City
must do the accounting and report, in writing, the evaluation of the
program.
Peggy Tittle added that the Self Reliance Center would be able to
assist with the administration of our program once we decided which
direction, or which program we would like to pursue. Ms. Tittle
distributed information about the Self Reliance Center, which is a non-
profit organization designed to implement energy programs and make cities
and individuals more self reliant.
The goal of the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee is to assemble an
energy profile of the community and create an energy program to increase
energy conservation.
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5. DISCUSS MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS SITED ON JANUARY 30, 1990 AND
BEGIN PHASE I OF OUR PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
III. A, B, C, D, AND P ON PAGES 3 AND 4 OF URBAN AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE STUDY MANUAL
Due to non-attendance of Committee members, the above items were not
discussed.
6. DISCUSSION - OTHER ITEMS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Due to non-attendance of Committee members, there was no further
discussion.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20.
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