4.1. ECCSR 08-19-2015 City of
Elk ----- Meeting of the Elk River
River Energy City Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Members Present: Chair Tom Sagstetter, Vice Chari Denny Chuba, Councilmember
Matt Westgaard, and Commissioners Tim Steinbeck,TA Flatland,
Bruce Sayler, Trish Curtis
Members Absent: Commissioners Jim Hamann and Jason Hoskins
Staff Present: Kristin Mroz, Environmental Technician
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
Sagstetter added 5.3 Meeting Frequency to the agenda
Moved by Curtis and seconded by Chuba to approve the April 15, 2015 Energy
City Commission agenda, as amended.
4. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Westgaard and seconded by Steinbeck to approve the consent
agenda.
5.1 GreenStep Cities Step 4
IvIroz gave the staff update and reviewed a few of the measurements that related to
Energy City.
Curtis suggested that the Green House Gas Inventory be calculated by working with
a local high school student or group next year.
5.2 Interpretative Signage
Mroz stated that signage is valuable to community education and is a part of our
Action Plan. Sagstetter suggested the library have information on I.EED
certification, Energy City, and the operating costs saved by upfront building
improvements. Sagstetter also recommended the tour sites have signage.
Steinbeck suggested an interpretive sign downtown to explain Energy City. Sagstetter
recommended the Cinema building in collaboration with their proposed solar energy
project.
Flatland noted that signs should be written so that they won't need to be changed
frequently.
Westgaard suggested talking with Communications Department about the city
wayfinding signs to see if we could add the Energy City logo or directional signs.
Mroz will continue to work on wording and locations for the signs. Commissioners
will provide additional thoughts.
5.3 Meeting Frequency
Mroz stated that with the Action Plan complete, commission projects have slowed
and most work necessary requires staff time only. Therefore, Mroz suggested
quarterly or bi-monthly meetings which would require an ordinance amendment.
Westgaard suggested changing the ordinance to "meet at a minimum each quarter"
and provide monthly updates from staff to commissioners via email. Special
meetings will be scheduled as necessary and subcommittees could meet as needed.
A motion to recommend to City Council that Energy City commission meetings be
changed from once a month to a minimum of quarterly was provided by Westgaard
and seconded by Sayler. All in favor, 0 opposed.
6. Next Meeting Agenda Items (August 19, 20 15)
6.1 CNG Vehicles Presentation (TBD)
Randy's Sanitation, Ace Waste Connection, or Waste Management
6.2 GRE presentation on Solar Research (FBD)
7. Announcements
7.1 Commissioner Updates
Sayler stated that the Connexus Electric Vehicle test drive will be on September 12
from 11:31) to 2:30 in conjunction with the Ramsey Happy Days Festival. Cars will
be available to test drive and the Connexus recharge stations will provide
demonstrations.
7.2 Staff Updates
Mroz gave an update of the High .5 program. The Current newsletter went out this
week and two interested households have already called to ask for more information.
Eddy would like flyers to hand out on 13R&E visits. Eddy also asked for survey
questions to prompt businesses interest in High 5 as well as put the packet on the
flash drive that is given to businesses at the visit.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, MOTION BY CHUBA TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Minutes prepared by Kristin Mroz,
Tina Allard, City Clerk Torn Sagstetter, Chair
Energy City Commission
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