3.4.B. SR 03-07-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ci Council 3.4.B.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Consent February 28, 2011 Nicki Blake-Bradley, Environmental
Technician
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED BY
Resolution Acknowledging Sponsorship for Energy Expo Rebecca Haug, Environmental
Administrator
REVIEWED BY
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Adopt attached resolution acknowledging sponsorship pledges for the fifth Energy Expo to be held on
March 5, 2011 at the Elk River High School.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In 2007, the first Energy Expo was offered at Twin Lakes Elementary School and had over 700 people
attend the event. The City of Elk River held the 2010 Energy Expo at the Elk River High School. The
fifth Energy Expo will be held on March 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Elk River High School
once again. The following items will be a part of the day's program:
• Keynote speaker, Ron Schara & Raven at 10:00 a.m. in Zabee Theater following the Mayor's
Welcome Address
• Energy Conservation mini-workshops displays about CFL vs. LED lights, Water Conservation,
Project Conserve Update, and Recycling and Organics
• Exhibitors regarding sustainable and renewable energy technologies, products, and services
• "Project Conserve" participants' experiences
• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) children's activities and Community Ed Carnival
games and bounce houses
• Food vendors: Blink Bonnie Subs, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros., and Sweet Peas
• Grand prize drawings for (3) energy audits and (1) Elk River Municipal Utilities Security System at
the close of the day (must be a resident of Elk River or ERMU customer to win)
FINANCIAL IMPACT
To provide this event to the public free of charge, sponsors have been solicited. The City Council is asked
to accept the pledged donations from the following companies for the Energy Expo:
Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU)
Elk River Star News
Great River Energy (GRE)
Landmark Environmental
Wenck and Associates, Inc.
$2,500 (security system, energy audit donation)
$1,434 (free color and discounted ads)
$500
$250
$250
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Connexus Energy
Randy's Sanitation
Caribou Coffee
Community Education
ECFE
ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution
$250 (energy savings basket)
(waste removal services)
(free coffee)
(carnival games and bounce houses)
(childrens' activities)
Action Motion by Second by Vote
FOllow Up
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RESOLUTION #I I-_
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is grateful to all civic groups, organizations, and
individuals for their contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River received donations in the year 2011 from various
individuals and organizations as itemized on Exhibit A, attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River
that the donations on the attached Exhibit A are accepted in accordance with the terms
prescribed by the donors.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 7`" day of March, 2011.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Contributor Amount Purpose
All for Energy Expo
Elk River Economic Development Assoc.
Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU)
CFL donation)
Elk River Star News
Great River Energy (GRE)
Landmark Environmental
Wenck and Associates, Inc.
Connexus Energy
Randy's Sanitation
Caribou Coffee
Community Education
ECFE
$5,000
$2,500 (security system, energy audits, and
$1,434 (free color and discounted ads)
$500
$250
$250
$250 (energy savings basket)
(waste removal services)
(free coffee)
(carnival games and bounce houses)
(children's activities)