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Ms. Bakken explained that looking ahead in 2026, priorities include continued <br />Green To Go outreach, bike plan finalization, food scraps pickup preparation, <br />recycling events, a second clothing swap, expanded pollinator efforts, <br />potential urban agriculture collaboration, safe cycling education, additional <br />electric vehicle outreach, and exploration of sustainability practices within <br />homeowners' associations in partnership with the University of Minnesota. <br />Ms. Bakken concluded by inviting the commission to ask questions and <br />provide feedback. <br />Member Fergus asked about the Home Energy Audit program, noting that he <br />saw a code in the newsletter for a free audit. He asked how often homeowners <br />are recommended to complete a home energy audit and whether it should be <br />done annually. <br />Ms. Bakken said she would not recommend getting a home energy audit <br />annually. Based on her personal experience, she completed one in 2017 and <br />another in 2024, about 7 years apart. She suggested that homeowners may <br />consider a follow-up audit several years after completing improvements, such <br />as insulation projects, to evaluate whether those changes achieved the <br />expected energy savings and air -sealing benefits. <br />Ms. Bakken noted that audits can also help identify aging equipment, such as <br />water heaters, that may need to be replaced in the future. Overall, she <br />suggested every five to ten years as a reasonable interval rather than annually. <br />She also reminded the commission that residents can receive a free Home <br />Energy Squad audit if they book in February. <br />Ms. Bakken thanked the commission for their time and noted that she has a <br />few follow-up items she will report back on. She then transitioned to the next <br />agenda item, indicating that Jesse would provide the Campus Master Plan <br />update and offering to pull up the presentation, if needed. <br />d. Civic Campus Project Update <br />Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer provided an update on the Civic <br />Campus Master Plan, focusing on the North Side campus and the outer <br />perimeter. The license passport center was envisioned as a one-story design <br />with efficiencies in common lobbies and reduced elevator space. The <br />maintenance operations center was considering different ways to provide <br />buffers and screening to the neighborhood, with a focus on the fagade design. <br />The City is also conducting a parking study to determine the appropriate size of <br />the parking lot, taking into account peak usage times and complementary uses <br />on the site. <br />Member Fergus noted that Member Luongo had commented at another meeting <br />about a proposed rain garden at the Maintenance Operations Center site, <br />specifically at the northwest corner of Lexington Avenue and Woodhill Drive. <br />Page 16 of 18 <br />