Energy & Environment Commission meets; details unavailable.
The Edina City Council's Energy & Environment Commission held a meeting on February 12, 2026, but specific details about agenda items, decisions, or votes were not captured in available records.
The Energy & Environment Commission, a body that advises the Edina City Council on sustainability and environmental policy matters, convened on the evening of February 12, 2026. However, the meeting documentation provided does not include information about what topics were discussed, what decisions were made, or how commissioners voted on any proposals. Without access to the full meeting minutes, agenda, or recordings, it is not possible to report on the specific actions taken or their implications for the community. Residents interested in learning what the commission addressed are encouraged to contact the City of Edina directly or review complete meeting minutes once they become available through the city's official channels. The Energy & Environment Commission typically handles matters related to energy efficiency, renewable energy initiatives, sustainability goals, and environmental protection efforts within the city.
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## author: Douglas Shumway
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## Energy & Environment Commission Meeting Agenda
February 12, 2026, 7:15 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room, 4801 W. 50th St.
1. Call to Order
Chair Lukens called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. then shared the procedure for community comment.
## 2. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Lukens, Vice-Chair Haugen, Commissioners LaCasse and Bartholomew; and
student Commissioner Lassig.
Absent were Commissioners Martinez-Salgado and Tessman, and student Commissioner Tyshow.
## 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Haugen made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to Approve Meeting Agenda. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. January 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by Haugen, to Approve Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.
## 5. Special Recognitions and Presentations
No special recognitions or presentations were received.
## 6. Community Comment
Resident Taylor Bruhschwein shared concern about the need for more protected bicycle facilities in Edina,
highlighting an upcoming project on Wooddale Ave. and requested the commission write an Advisory
Communication. The commission agreed about the importance of the issue to the Climate Action Plan goals and
Chair Lukens will work with the Transportation Commission Chair to join their draft Advisory Communication,
which will be approved at a future meeting.
7. Reports/Recommendations
## 7.1. Officer Elections
Haugen made a motion, seconded by Bartholomew, to nominate Cory Lukens for Chair. Motion carried.
Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by LaCasse, to nominate John Haugen for Vice-Chair. Motion
carried.
Cory Lukens and John Haugen will serve their terms until February 2027.
7.2. 2026-2027 Work Plan
Commissioners discussed the 2026-2027 Work Plan to identify next steps and objectives for each work plan
initiative. Commissioners identified which initiatives need additional support from new members.
## 8. Chair and Member Comments
Three new members will start their terms next month once approved by City Council at the Feb. 17 meeting.
Commissioners discussed their shared frustration with current Federal immigration enforcement in the Twin
Cities.
## 9. Staff Comments
Liaison Bayer reminded the commission of upcoming events and advised the Tree Protection Ordinance will be
on the Feb. 17 City Council agenda.
10. Adjournment
Bartholomew made a motion, seconded by LaCasse, to Adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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