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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. CONSIDER AGENDA
3. REVIEW PURPOSE
4. 2014 GOALS
4.1 Identify tasks to complete this year
5. REVIEW ACTION PLAN
5.1 Review tasks, edit wording, etc.
5.2 Create deadline for completion of Action Plan
6. OTHER
7. NEXT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS (June 18, 2014)
7.1 Task due dates
7.2 Those responsible for tasks
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From: Kristin Mroz, Environmental Technician
Date: May 21, 2014
Subject: Visionary Subcommittee Supplemental Information
3. REVIEW PURPOSE
The current purpose of the Visionary subcommittee is: To set long and short
term goals to promote productivity and longevity of the Commission.
Review any changes that need to be made to the subcommittees purpose.
4. 2014 GOALS
4.1 Identify tasks to complete this year
Create a list of tasks that the Visionary Subcommittee can complete this year.List any
budgetary needs and provide requests to Kristin.
5. REVIEW ACTION PLAN
5.1 Review tasks, edit wording, etc.
The newly updated version will be presented to the ECC directly following this meeting.
Make any changes using the electronic version to present to the Commission.
5,2 Create deadline for completion of Action Plan
Determine a feasible deadline for the completion of the Action Plan.
7. NEXT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 Task due dates
Determine the due dates for each task in the Action Plan
7.2 Those responsible for tasks
Determine the departments/people involved in completing each task
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CITY OF ELK E -- ENERGY . T ` 2024 ACTION PLAN
Our Goal is to make Elk River the most energy responsible city in Minnesota
Ambitious,necessary,and possible-this is the Energy Action Plan for the City of Elk River, This plan outlines the slops toward realizing healthy,
prosperous and susminabie frtiurn for our city. it challenges residents,business, city leaders to create a better future for the nextgeiteration,
This plan sets out a dear vision of that itrtnre,with concrete targets and the steps and metrics needed to achieve each one of them,Between now and 2024
there will be much to learn and accomplish to achieve our goal of makIngElk River the MONt etivironnientally friendly and energy rresponsible city in
Minnesota.Rut the Energy City Commission has little doubt that the results will improve our quality of life and make us even more competitive in the future
economy,while enabling us to live a better balance with Earth's natural systems,truly bong Powered by Nature.
The Energy City Action Plan is divided into 4 goals with each one having identifiable objectives and high priority action tasks,Together,those 4 goals address
promoting the City of Elk River,economic development within Elk River,education through demonstrations,and engaging the residents and businesses of the
community.The goals of this plan are centered on three areas of focus;reducing carbon,managing waste more efficiently,and reducing human impacts on the
environment
Summaries of each plan are provided In the following pages,highlighting targets,and the strategies to accomplish the goals.
i Al, .i PromotethR City of Elk River'as the"Energy Cityi" Thee.city of Elit iver was-establist ed ies the`"inergy City"in 1997 ani recehred arfederal
tradetparlein 2008.This designation reinforces It's,standing ithin the stateiand region as a Laub of energytechnology,renewable+nnergy;r entifact aringt;
renewable energy demonstrations recycling,use of green products,and`
education: a
Objective High Priority Action Tasks
Al Promote Elk River as center for"Green"and
"Lean"manufacturing Promote the"Energy City"campaign by attending X expos,lectures,conferences,and/or events yearly
Identify and promote X sources of energy and water efficient and cost-effective building materials(as long as they
A2 do not have negative impacts on the longevity of a building)to alleviate environmental impacts on new
Develop and maintain City's reputation as construction or remodeling projects by 20XX
A3 supportive of Sustainable("Green")Building Participate in X"green"city competition by 2024(Land Lab,Living Cities,Cities of the Future,etc.)
practices 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 prairie areas,vistas,etc.)through sustainable expansion of the community through educational programs and
Invest in the community in a way that is incentives by 2024
sustainable for the community,which is
A6 focused on providing 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 characterized the city of Elk River vegetation throughout the city by 2024
"Powered by Nature"theme Educate the public on land development and redevelopment through promotion of sustainable land use.(Areas of
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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
A9 Contract a bike share business to provide X bikes at the Elk River Station and downtown for commuters and tourists
Support public transportation and active coming into Elk.River by 2024
transportation planning Promote walking and biking in the City of Elk River by conducting a study on sidewalks and trails(mileage,links,
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safety,etc.)by 20XX
A11 Increase the mileage of walkable/bikeable routes byX miles by 2024
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6oAl' Economic development of the Enerinfaity a leader in the state for energy efficient products arid,services,the city should continue tip
develop incentives,training,and resources for the expansion of the;economic base;
Objective High Priority Action Tasks
81 Increase the number of"Green Collar"jobs Develop and expand a microloan program to encourage X new green coilarjolts by 2024
62 Increase the number of companies that are increase by X the number of companies that are actively manufacturing products or components of products that
actively engaged in reducing their are directly or indirectly used in renewable energy or energy efficiency by 2024
83 environmental impacts Provide training to X business owners and employees on reducing environmental impacts by 2024
84 Provide expertise of governmental policies, Create and maintain a list of X local,state,federal,and/or non-governmental grants and incentives available for
procedures,and codes that reduce barriers and "green"building practices by 20XX
provide incentives to participating residents, procedures, "green"building practices by2024
li5 Review all local policies, rocedures,and codes reduce barriers for or" reen"`buildin
businesses,and community organization to
66' incentivize"green"building Complete X%of the Energy City website to a more user friendly and interactive tool for users by 20XX
AL #Showcase ideas of the-"Energy City" The city°historically has been home to green and renewable energy pkr91 € d e ri ^`Water,wtuind
sunlight,gas,and solid waste have powere#the co ikntinity forages. `� ree i"homes,businesses,aisd,praducts`arer eted o t d "The n y
Litt"will aid,:cre ite,promote,-endorse,sponsor,tatadfacil tate;the next generation of ideas.:
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Objective High Priority Action Tasks
Cl 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 utilize sustainable Green building Provide X tours to school groups,residents,businesses,investors,.and/or fellow local,state,federal,and
CS techniques,materials,and practices
mternatianalgovernmental 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
C7 Promote development of X"next generation technologies"by 2024(sustainable packaging,sustainable design,
renewable energies,"green"products,etc.)
C8 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 plan for improvements
Identify and promote renewable energy by 2024
C10 resources Explore District Heating Systems and make a plan for developments by 2424
C11 Achieve 15%above State/Federal mandates of renewable energy city-wide by 2024
a as ubl ngagement In the"Energy City"; od.ideasare nothing°if they are;not pushed to he users and decisio makers. The"Energy City".
will rtdevelop and iariage education programs promote the city's goals. *ark for the:continuing education of the public with respect to a *?f
technology,energy Finanufacturing,:energy dentinstiationSkreOcknec,use of greetr green products and education. u
Objective High Priority Action Tasks
D1 Increase amount of educational materials about recycling and organics recycling for residents and businesses by X%
by 20XX
02 Increase residential curb-side recycling to X%and residential curb-side organics to X%by 20XX
Develop education and enforcement programs
D3 to keep recyclables 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 implement 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 Demonstrate x ft'of porous pavement on City owned property by 20XX and provide education for area businesses
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and homeowners to do the same:
D8 Solicit$X In gifts and contributions for use on"Energy City"campaign projects by 2024
09 Apply for X grant(s)a year for use of"Energy City"funding of energy technology,energy manufacturing,energy
Solicit gifts 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
011 Enroll in the"Resilient Communities Partnership'with the UMN by 2024