12-17-2014 ECC MIN - R
City of
E Meeting of the Elk River
River Energy City Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Members Present: Chair Tom Sagstetter,Vice Chair Denny Chuba,Councilmember
Matt Westgaard,and Commissioners Jim Hamann, Scott Hagen,Tim
Steinbeck, Chris Tanaka,Bruce Sayler,and Jason Hoskins
Members Absent: Commissioner TA Flatland
Staff Present: Kristin Mroz,Environmental Technician;Colleen Eddy,Economic
Development Specialist
Others Present: Debbie Rydberg,Temporary Chamber of Commerce liaison
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 8:31 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Sagstetter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Westgaard and seconded by Tanaka to approve the December 17,
2014 Energy City Commission agenda,with the addition of 6.3 Denny Chuba
Presenter request
4. Consider October 15, 2014 Minutes
Moved by Chuba and seconded by Steinbeck to approve the October 15,2014
Energy City Commission minutes,without change.
5.1 Review High 5 Program
Mroz gave the staff report.
Sagstetter stated that he has money in the 2014 Elk River Municipal Utilities budget
which could be used to purchase Chamber bucks as an incentive for the High 5
participants. He suggested the following prizes:
Commercial: 1S`place- $200;2nd place - $150; 3rd place - $100
Residential:1"place-$100;2nd place -$75; 3rd place-$50
Steinbeck suggested that perhaps a utility bill credit would be better suited as an
incentive. Rydberg suggested that the option of Chamber Bucks or a utility bill credit
be given to the winners.
Rydberg stated that another possible action would be to find a job closer to home or
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to take the Northstar as transportation.
Westgaard asked what the timeline of the High 5 Program was. Sagstetter stated that
Elk River Municipal Utilities will be hosting contractor meetings in March and April
of 2015 which would be a good platform to start the Commercial program. Rydberg
suggested that April 22 (Earth Day)would be an ideal time to promote the program.
Westgaard said that the High 5 program should be put on the City Council consent
agenda in March 2015.
Mroz stated that any comments or suggestions should be directed to staff by January
12,2015.
Sagstetter stated that staff will be doing walkthroughs for participants as well as
many energy audits, similar to Project Conserve and staff will be able to go through
the packet with participants.
Rydberg suggested that the energy audit task may include, for example, 1 point for a
self audit or 2 points for a professional audit.
Steinbeck requested that a reminder be sent out at the first of the year for comments
due by January 12,2015.
No action was taken.
5.2 GreenStep Cities Webinar— Cities and Community Solar
Mroz gave the staff report.
Steinbeck suggested that future topics that may be of interest be a part of the agenda
or created as a special meeting.
Mroz suggested that the commission could perhaps attend a 2015 meeting in Saint
Paul or hold a special meeting to view the webinar.Those interested in the webinar
today (December 17) could stay after the meeting to view the webinar. Mroz will
send out the remaining webinar topics to the commissioners.
6. Next Meeting Agenda Items (January 21, 2014)
6.1 High 5 Program
6.2 City Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle recommendation to Fleet Committee
6.3 Possible presenter from Chuba—Mark Stoltman from Randy's Sanitation—
compressed natural gas and refueling stations for fleet and single sort recycling.
7. Announcements
7.1 Commissioner Updates
Sagstetter will purchase Chamber Bucks for the High 5 Program.
7.2 Staff Updates
Mroz gave an update on the Class 5 Energy Behavior Based Energy Efficiency
Program. City staff are encouraged to reduce energy usage while Class 5 Energy will
prepare a benchmark and review monthly energy usage. Class 5 Energy provides
resources for behavioral changes.As a kick off to the program,Mroz and Sagstetter
are providing Energy City Tours for city staff. Feedback from staff so far has been
very positive.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business,MOTION BY SAYLER TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING.
The meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.
Minutes prepay by Kristin Mroz.
Tina Allard,City Clerk Tom Sagst; '•r, Ch.4
Energy Ci • Commission