08-17-2016 ECC MIN C of
El Meeting of the Elk River
River Energy City Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Members Present: Chair Tom Sagstetter,Vice Chair Denny Chuba, Councilmember
Matt Westgaard, and Commissioners Jason Hoskins,Jim Hamann,
Harley Hanson, and Trish Curtis
Members Absent: Commissioners Glenn Hauck,Rudy Thibodeau,Matt Herman,TA
Flatland
Staff Present: Kristin Mroz;Environmental Technician,Colleen Eddy
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 Chuba at 8:30 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chuba led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Consider Agenda
Curtis added 5.4 Signage
Moved by Westgaard and seconded by Hoskins to approve the August 17,
2016 Energy City Commission agenda with the addition of 5.4.
4. Consider Consent Agenda
Moved by Westgaard and seconded by Hoskins to approve the consent
agenda.
5.1 Youth Committee Applications
Mroz provided the selection of youth committee applications that staff received.As
some applications were missing needed detail, the commission discussed how to
move forward without the need to issue a special meeting. Hoskins suggested a
September 30 deadline for marketing to encourage more applications.
Curtis made a motion to accept the two completed applications and the other three contingent on
completeness. Chuba seconded.
Hoskins suggested electronic approvals for the following applications. Mroz could
provide a recommendation via email and add voting buttons.
With discussion,the commission agreed to give Mroz authority to accept the
applications in between regular scheduled meetings until the committee is made up
of 11 members.
5.2 Climate Smart Municipalities
Mroz provided a PowerPoint summary of the delegation trip to Germany in July.
Mroz also discussed the upcoming visit from the German delegates to Minnesota in
October.Westgaard suggested the Wastewater Treatment Plant as a tour. Curtis
suggested marketing our recreation opportunities in Elk River. Sagstetter suggested
the SHERCO plant as a possible tour.
5.3 EV Charger Grant
Sagstetter discussed the APPA DEED grant for$100,000 for EV charging station
infrastructure and education campaign.The Elk River Municipal Utilities will apply
and have met with various groups and the Utility Board to get input on the
application.A decision will be sent in October.
5.4 Signage
Curtis suggested that both interior and exterior signage is needed. Specific signage
opportunities include information on the LED traffic lights,Energy City
Commission, Greenstep Cities Step 4, Sustainable Communities Partnership, Climate
Smart Municipalities partnership.
Westgaard suggested working with Michael Hecker on Woodland Trails signage.
Hamann suggest solar charging signs. Sagstetter suggested utilizing EV charging
stations.Westgaard mentioned talking to RaeAnn Gardner about Wayfinding and
utilizing an international symbol for energy.
6. Next Meeting Agenda Items (November 16, 2016)
6.1 Signage
6.2 Youth Committee
6.3 EV Updates
6.4 Greenhouse Gas Assessment
6.5 Community Center
8. Announcements
8.1 Commissioner Updates
Westgaard mentioned the Community Center design and referendum
proposal and suggested adding further design elements to the next agenda.
8.2 Staff Updates
Mroz discussed the fall partnerships with the University of St.Thomas
Sustainable Communities Partnership.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business,MOTION BY WESTGAARD TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING.
The meeting adjourned at 10:29 a.m.
Minutes prepared by Kristin Mroz.
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Tina Allard,City'Ci rk Tom Sagste ter, Chair
Energy City Commission