09-17-2014 ECC MINMeeting of the Elk River
Energy City Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Members Present: Chair Tom Sagstetter, Vice Chair Denny Chuba, Councilman Matt
Westgaard, and Commissioners Jason Hoskins, Jim Hamann, Scott
Hagen
Members Absent: Commissioners Steve Rohlf, Chris Tanaka, Bruce Sayler, Tim
Steinbeck
Staff Present: Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director CODD; Kristin Mroz,
Environmental Technician; and Colleen Eddy, Economic
Development Specialist
I . Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Energy City
Commission was called to order by Sagstetter at 8:36 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Sagstetter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Westgaard and seconded by Chuba to approve the September 17,
2014 Energy City Commission agenda, as written.
4. Consider June 18, 2014 Minutes
Sagstetter noted that under 5.2, the MN State Improvement Plan (SIP) needed to be
changed to MN State Conservation Improvement Plan (CIP)
Moved by Westgaard and seconded by Chuba to approve the August 20, 2014
Energy City Commission minutes, with corrections.
5.1 Regional Indicators Initiative Update
Mroz gave the staff report. No motion was necessary.
5.2 Review High 5 Program
Mroz gave the staff report.
Sagstetter questioned how the program aligns with GreenStep Cities. Mroz stated
that she expected it was already listed under GreenStep Cities because the High 5
Program was implemented before and would look into it.
Sagstetter wondered where the city stands with electric vehicle purchases because
electric vehicle implementation is an option action in the program and the city will
be expected to participate in the High 5 program.
Barnhart stated that the city poolcars are repurposed police department vehicles. The
fleet committee has looked into electric vehicle purchases in the past.
Westgaard suggested that the police vehicles be sold at auction in order to raise
money for a new electric vehicle. In addition, Westgaard suggested that the fleet
committee should not limit its consideration for electric vehicles to pool cars but
should also consider larger service vehicles. Chuba suggested promoting electric
vehicles and energy city with a car wrap.
Sagstetter mentioned the possibility of a partnership with Waste Management for
methane fuel for an alternative vehicle fuel. Barnhart will notify the committee of the
commissions concern and request to continue investigating the implementation of
electric vehicles.
Hamaan noted that the MPCA will be changing rules on recycling and organics
recycling within the next year and businesses will be required to recycle a certain
percentage of their waste. This is a selling point to businesses to implement waste
management actions.
Westgaard suggested that Economic Development staff review the High 5 packet for
congruence. Eddy agreed to review the program. Eddy suggested adding a flyer to
the BR &E Packet to promote the program.
Sagstetter suggested implementing an educational series or webinar. Chuba suggested
a YouTube video to quickly explain the program.
Sagstetter stated he would review the energy and HVAC sections of the program.
Sagstetter suggested looking into a building permit discount for commercial
construction recycling or other recognition and /or rewards.
Sagstetter will talk to Chamber of Commerce for endorsement of the program and a
possible partnership to honor recipients.
Mroz will continue to update the residential High 5 packet.
5.3 Class 5 Energy Behavior Based Program
Mroz gave the staff report.
Sagstetter suggested that the upcoming workshop include more department staff that
are interested in the program rather than just department heads.
6. Next Meeting Agenda Items_ (October 15, 2014)
6.1 Electric Vehicle Presentation — Bruce Sayler — Connexus Energy
6.2 High 5 Program update
7. Announcements
7.1 Commissioner Updates
Sagstetter mentioned that Waste Management, Elk River Municipal Utilities, and City
of Elk River are working on the landfill gas -to- energy expansion and leachate
acceptance at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Sagstetter suggested a solar demonstration site within the city. Staff will start
exploring options.
7.2 Staff Updates
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, MOTION BY WESTGAARD TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING.
The meeting adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Minutes p ared b I *stin Mroz.
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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Tom Sag ter, Cha'
Energy Oty Commission