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5.1. ECCSR 05-21-2014 OF 1 ELK RIVER - ENERGY 2024 ACTION L Our t oal is to make Elk River the most energy responsible city in Minnesota Ambitions,necessary,anti Audible-this is the Energy City Action Phut for tire City of River, This plan outlines the steps toward realizing a healthy, prosperous and sestet he future for our city.it clunittintesresidenfit,business and city leaders to mate a better future for the next mutation,' This plan sets out a clear vi. on of that future,with concrete targets and the steps and metrics needed to achieve each one of them.Between now and 2024 there will be much to le- n and accomplish to achieve our goal of making Elk River the most environmentally friendly end energy responsible city in i►'tinnesota. But the Energy e-y Commission has little doubt that theresults will improve our quality of life and make us even more competitive in the future eceno: y,while enabling us to live a better balance with Earth's natural systems,truly being Powered by Nature. The Energy City Action Plan I divided into 4 goals with each one having identifiable objectives and high priority action tasks.Together,these 4 goals address, promoting the City of Elk Rh' ,economic development within Elk River,education through demonstrations,and engaging the residents and businesses of the community..The goals of this an are centered on three areas or roam reducing carbon,managing waste more efficiently,and reducing iittinait impacts on the environment. Summaries ;each plan are provided in the following pages,highlighting targets,and the strategies to accomplish the goals. 6041,2 omote the di.s ` i t F " ik River as the�ner�yr . 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L ` , r,Jective High Priority Action Tasks Promote Elk River a center for"Green"and Al Promote the"Energy City"campaign by attending X expos,lectures,conferences,and/or events yearly "Lean"manufaaur g Identify and promote X sources of energy and water efficient and cost-effective building materials fas long as they Al do not have negative impacts on the longevity of a building)to alleviate environmental impacts on new Develop and ma tarn City's reputation as construction or remodeling projects by 20XX A3 supportive of Sus inable("Green")Building Participate in "green"city competition by 2024(Land Lab,Living Cities,Cities of the Future,etc.) • actices Encourage businesses to reduce their solid waste impact by X%when remodeling,building,or deconstructing A4 structures by donating,recycling,or re-using materials by 2024.Require all businesses to record and report all solid waste abated during remodeling,building,or deconstructing., Work diligently with new development areas to preserve X%of prime vegetative communities(woodland stands, AS Invest-in the co munity irra way that s prairie areas,vistas,etc.)through sustainable expansion of the community through educational programs and sustainable for 1 e community,which is incentives by 2024 A6 focused on providi services at the lowest cost Work with area agencies,residents,businesses,and community organizations to plant X trees and X acres of native and that charact ized the City of Elk River vegetation throughout the city by 2024 "Powere• •y Nature"theme Educate the public on land development and redevelopment through promotion of sustainable land use.(Areas of A7 special concern are wetland protraction,storm water management,low impact landscaping,etc.)by 2024 A8 Complete a bike trail between Downtown Elk River and the Elk river Northstar Station by 2024 Contract a bike share business to provide X bikes at the Elk River Station and downtown for commuters and A9 Support public,:-nsportation and active tourists coming into Elk River by 2024 transp• ation planning Promote walking and biking in the City of Elk River by conducting a study on sidewalks and traits(mileage,links, A10 safety,etc.)by 20XX All increase the mileage of walkable/bikeable routes by X miles by 2024 GOAL 2 Economie-develap lit of the•'s nergy„City” a leader in the state for energy efficient ffroducts and Senn- erutces,the•city should cpt ttntu '_ develop lncentives,'trairti .nrf resources for the expansion of the economic base, t . 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High Priority Action Tasks B1 Increase the nu r of"Green Collar"jobs Develop and expand a microloan program to encourage X new green collar jobs by 2024 82 increase the nu r of companies that?are increase by X the number of companies that are actively manufacturing products or components of products that actively eng :ed in reducing their are directly or indirectly used in renewable energy or energy efficiency by 2024 63 enviro ental impacts Provide training to X business owners and employees on reducing environmental impacts by 2024' 64 Provide expertis •f governmental policies, Create and maintain a list of X local' 'federal,andfor non-governmental grants and incentives available for procedures,and co•es that reduce barriers and"green"building practices by 20XX BS provide incentive 1 o participating residents, Review all local policies,procedures,and codes to reduce barriers for"green"building practices by 2024 businesses,and 'mmunity organization to B6 incentiv-C"green"building Complete X%of the Energy City website to a more user friendly and interactive tool for users by 20XX • r n hak pr tnd tsihohri ase ideas ,1-he"Energy fiity� , fte istvclt #ies been Moore rcrreerad wahb�erodui e '0 sunlig tt,gas antlsolid wa ya ;,have cowered the community forag . "Gr�ee� homes,bussi esses,acid pi odo+� resp dwon( F r rg vn _1 atd nr o - endorse,sponsors;and facilitaterthe next generation of ideas-k ,= Objective High Priority Action Tasks C1 Identify X new participants(businesses and homeowners).in the"High 5"program by 2024 C2 Obtain a rating of"double high 5"(25 points)or higher by X%of participants by 2024 C3 City Hall(and other city owned buildings)will participate in the"High 5"program and work to achieve the highest rating by 2024 C4 Obtain X new participants in the"Project Conserve"'home and business energy and thermal auditing program by 2024 Promote and utili-, sustainable Green building Provide X tours to school groups,residents,businesses,investors,and/or fellow local,state,federal,and C5 techniques,«r terials,and practices international governmental and non-governmental employees by 2024 Adopt"Green"standards/guidelines for all large purchases((ex:electronics(printers,printing supplies),wood C6 products,food,cleaning products,paints/coatings/adhesives,carpets,furniture,paper products))by the City by 2024 Promote development of X"next generation technologies"by 2024(sustainable packaging,sustainable design, renewable energies,"green"products,etc.) �g Achieve a Step 5 status in the GreenStep Cities Program by 20XX C9 Explore neighborhood energy systems(PV Systems,Water Collection Systems)and make a planter improvements Identify and.remote renewable energy by 2024 C10 resources Explore District Heating Systems and make a plan for developments by 2024 C11 Achieve 15%above State/Federal mandates of renewable energy city-wide by 2024 GOAL 4.g biteEngage " n the Ere # Good i teks ar not ling' t ey no hp hed to the users acrd cfecision_makers p " " a 91r5or develop and tt ana edr lion programs rotf ote the c 's goals V, ork for thh con linuin c cton;pf=the pubic with respect to , etiOlOnanufacturit Zane demonstrations,_recycling else ofgreentproducts and educati Objective High Priority Action Tasks increase amount of educational materials about recycling and organics recycling for residents and businesses by D1 X%by 20XX D2 Increase residential curb-side recycling to X%and residential curb-side organics to X%by 20XX Develop educati n and enforcement programs D3 to keep recycla es out of the waste stream Develop enforcement policies for recycling and organics by residents and businesses by 2024 D4 Add X new solar trash and recycling compactors to City owned property by 2024 D5 Provide solid waste,recycling,and organics recycling receptacle for X%of community events by 20XX Promote implementation of water conservation practices(rain gardens,bioswales,green roofs,porous pavement, D6 Develop and juplement enhanced water greenways,wetlands,and stormwater tree trenches,low maintenance native landscaping,grey water systems, education,incentive,and conservation etc.)by educating residents,businesses,and City of Elk River employees by 2024 programs D7 Demonstrate X ft'of porous pavement on City owned property by 20XX and provide education for area businesses and homeowners to do the same D8 Solicit$X in gifts and contributions for use on"Energy City"campaign projects by 2024 Apply for X grant(s)a year for use of"Energy City'funding of energy technology,energy manufacturing,energy 5oGdtg fts and contributions demonstrations,recycling,use of green products,and/or education by 2024 D10 Advertise and support the"CleanER"program(adopt a park,stormpond,wetland,greenspace,etc:)and have x adoptions by 2024 1711 Enroll in the"Resilient Communities Partnership"with the UMN by 2024