10.2 SR 04-17-2023Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
10.2
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Work Session
April 17, 2023
Suzanne Fischer, Environmental/Special Projects Director
Item Description
Reviewed by
Energy City Commission Strategic Plan
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Informational.
Background/Discussion
One goal of the Energy City Commission (ECC) is to `PresentECC activity to the City Council a minimum of three timesper
year:'The ECC would like to take this opportunity to present/share their thoughts on the following:
■ ECC Goals
■ Communication Plan
■ Funding Mechanism
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Work with citizens to achieve goals.
Attachments
■ Consolidated Goals
■ Communication Plan
The Elk River Vision P 0 W E e E 0 0 V
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirzted resourcefulness, exceptional NATURE
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated. August 2020
ECC Pmpoxd Goale-Working lhafl 6.13.2022
Px^ttss Aaron Becky
Casey
Trish Cunis
Mark
ReECie
Tom
Vem hereon
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Awarded By
Bdnua Herbett
Mahon
Peremon
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Sagatener
Wagner
Capp...
ECC
1
Complere the solar rimy and b—i, demons d— in Om^o Paxk.
N nice a conrcactor, a corpoace sponser, or pursue assistance from au Eagb Scoot fr
10
project
i
Create cousismnr signage on energy & sustim.bIq project details, co — ary batebrs
and the ECC Mission Smremenc
2
Raise pubkc awareness ofECC wtiatives a —ken thmugbom fe wmmnnity via a sign
rvapaign.
Event— lighting, icesheet re(n'gemaon me[hods&cnvirenme W bmefisa, electric
Zamboni, storm water pond drn up (Adopt A Highway), Orono Paek splash pad,
5
5
5
GOER buying tOWI renewable enegy, PD hybrid vehicles, public EV datgers, LED
ligbts on Woodland rrea cross walks, WM IandfJl leadu<re +reared Q W WTP, etc.
30
Propose ro CC rlurall npa connects, =JW wffi fl'2023-WN, include a S amount of
Revise RFTro requve energy&sosreinabiliry eapeddimres(poinr systan), in capael
3
energy & sustabrabitiry expevdimra b suppoa of the ECUs Mission &Vision Stacetments.
projects. Present to CC for review/approval.
5
LED hgbld g, prope.inru/ ox, doorgarkav, art.).
Crean ECC Dashboard for moodily Wdares ro CC (Wagner) & aine posting.
d'5
$
Provide input m deparonems on compreber sive energy and/or susrainabain issues.
Notice ECC on plans mbmined chat —ad beoefir from energy & soda ability
4
Consistently indnde builamg alremetives chat are EE & sustaiwble for msid—,, bad—, and
practices. Explvn me benefin, and operational cosrsavings Provide fad sb—, aiae
devdopus as pan of the permitting process.
omces, rebate ab.aaoo, cost beneat analysis, ea. w/pemar files.
0
Composnbk, paper, reuseable, woven & 000-woven polypmlyleae, jure, uc Draft
bfy ags use ade
alrematives m le use lasac b d b milers m reduce rom
sing
Plastic Bag policy (ox CC review/approval Seekgxmn ro help
Wnntiril ff-b
5
pmmore p yre
going m the Undfill.
hve
retaaersoffsetbigher cost ofenvrronmental alrematives.
hhps://www.ebpsupply.cum/bl us -plastic-bags
dg /2020/07/pl.gfi
6dps//corpmatetargeccom/acede/2020/0"!/plasriccar.sorriwn
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Garner 3 years public baading energy data— Creare a public dashboard ro
G
gchednlea Ci. buadmgs/pmjeca ronxro see wherwe aze-&cuky.
ere how dry baildmgs/stirvices—hiring-n .(Should already be m the
B3 b... h-1clW darabese)
Devdop a sustainabairy and safety demonstration fox local schools with ivfxmaaon and
Reseazch .odd programs already in use. Include key issues (.e. raft W you dig, avoid
pmcrices for use at work and home.
dawned power lives, mmml gas dangers, arc, as well as msrai^ablily (water conservatio
oxgmire, recydmg, HHW, eaergy efRdenry, ere.). CoonLarew/CenrerPoinras feasible
0
Send annual maaings ro cusromers showing whaz fair cmrem appfinbk paymenn
9
Push social meda infxmation-d programs m inarase publice awaeness of ECC avd raise
and what they could be if they implemented enc &msnivbaity practices into their
5
the numbs of folbwers by WI.,
everyday lives. Promote best p—ti— for
proven envirrnun bd measures and benehts W the public.
Paztner wish local businesses and connactom on tinergy& susrainabEty xogmms (ode scup
chop), roar reduce ffi-carbon fb.gg [and provide b—fi. ro rneirbusiaesses and the
Iacnafy efficient hearing& moling syi— for cusromem. Paforma
� sive review of—peoga.ns for new appl:v�cesaM HVAC components
m"^iry'
Sam ffi—. tat and LED pxmnodon/giveaway.
10
Devdopa city-wide recognition progmmrohonor busa�esses,non-pmfin, and individuals,
PoxtiLlenrwnv: Since aadLowlExergy Eff enryAoiore Nenrork CeretesforEreergyared
o
roar exempkfy high standards in-n &mstainabairy.
Exo—&'Mirenrmm'r Comenxuiox lrapwxmxt Program, en:
tst— Present ECC Anaual Goals. 2nd mrg
5
11
Present ECC activity to CC at least 3X/yeaz, and as needed.
Establish Bodges 3rd mtg: Status
Reporton,,dg, Goals
Garner data Eom wasre nauta on sued waare �s rexu<lea for morner data pobt. u, pa
5
household/#communal/#community wide
$
0
T^ral All^cadon Per ECC C^rvmiaei^nais Equil r^ 25 Pains
5
$
To be a Top 5 i^itiad-aline item must receive points from ar 1eas13 ECC
Comwe
$
The maximumspoinm pu iviriative that can be awaNed is 10 points with a miwmum
ors o
0
Poinra shodd be awarded in' a of 5
0
Torat Poinre wwaraea ter arc cummiaabmr (sh^alaagaal u'rowPa;ara)
Chxk (Shoud be Zero)
20 20 0 15 10 0 20 0 0 0 85
(Should be 0
(a) 7&9 could be combined rbrouybi,b Gty Lead,, Demowrmtion of BeacAma g all City fuilities, identify,og b, BS
Stan gathering data Rom wasre haulers on solid wasre us recycled f another data polcy
#s uhousehold/#rommuuel/#mmm¢vi wide M Measure, b-,,i—,rely, dasbboazd(IC)
ECC Communication Plan 3.2021 edited 1.18.2023
Desired
Goal
Alignment
Objective
Strategy(ies)
Audience(s)
Tool(s)
Timeline
Outcome(s)
OPIR
Budget
Other
Direct/written status
Energy City
Presentations,
updates of ECC
Action Plan
Inform
Standing item
City Council
Web, FB,
Annually
Commission goals
(ECA3P ), 1, 2,
on mtg agendas
General public
news release
Create & integrate
Create brand -
branding in all
Consistency
ensure graphic
All
Ongoing
Consistency in
communications
and/or TIP
all messaging
included
Create four two
Focus on:
energy informational
ECAP 2
Educate and
Home Bus.,
General public
Video
Quarterly
Communication
videos annually
promote
Gov't.,
July & Dec
Department
Recycling
Promote energy
Publish and/or
News
initiatives and
ECAP 2, 3
Promote
release photo
cutline of
General public
Releases,
Once monthly
accomplishments
initiatives
Facebook
Photographically-
Take, publish,
Highlight energy
ECAP 3
Inform
action and/or
General public
Instagram
4 x monthly
initiatives with
storytelling
images.
photos
Publish op-eds
Inform/
Identify key
Local
"ar"""rr
Change in
and/or letters to the
ECAP 3
Influence
initiatives
General public
newspaper
Quarterly & as
behaviors
editor
applicable
Acquire
Annually
Acquire
Survey
ECAP 4
qualitative/
Identify key
Target
Online survey
and/or as
feedback for
community(ies)
quantitative
initiatives,
audiences
tools
applicable
decision -
feedback
making
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ECC Communication Plan 3.2021 edited 1.18.2023
Desired
Goal
Alignment
Objective
Strategy(ies)
Audience(s)
Tool(s)
Timeline
Outcome(s)
OPR
Budget
Other
Promote energy
General/
tours, meetings,
ECAP 4
Educate,
Targeted
presentations and
Inform
audiences
focus groups
Support city energy
ECAP 3
Inform
Sign Campaign
General public
signage
Implement a limited
Educate,
Target
speakers bureau this
ECAP 3
Inform
audiences
duplicates #8 IMO
Develop materials
Educate,
Realtors,
Newcomers
for Realtors
ECAP 3
Inform
newcomers
adapt energy
Builders?
saving tips
Promote,
Online
Facebook
Expand social media
ECAP 3, 4
educate,
subscribers
community
Bi-weekly
inform
sites, Twitter
Energy idees
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Air existinn
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energy T
Recearnh federal and
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ECAP 3,4
E�sate
that align with
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Work session presentation to City Council, April 17, 2023
Casey Mahon & Vern Iverson
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2023 Elk River Energy Commissioners
Casey Mahon, Chair (Residential Rep.)
Vern Iverson, Vice Chair (Residential Rep.)
Cory Grupa (City Council)
Jonny Cappaert (Business Rep.)
Mark Peterson (Energy Business Rep.)
Tony Miller (Business Rep.)
Reggie Vanlonden (Chamber Rep.)
Levi Aesoph (Business Rep.)
Tom Sagstetter (ERMU)
School TBD (Spectrum/St. Andrew's)
Suzanne Fischer (Env. Services/Special Projects Director)
The Elk River Energy Commission...
...believes its purpose is to be objective, non -partisan and straight fonvard in
providing feedback and recommendations to the City of Elk River and to the
constituents of the greater community. We see ourselves as advisors, and in
certain instances, 'doers' in advancing Elk River energy issues that will benefit
our greater community.
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Past Accomplishments
Lighting & ice rink retrofit at FTC
Hybrid police vehicles
Solar lights at Woodland Hills
EV stations & incentives
Pumps at Orono splash pad
Educational kiosk at the library
Adopt a storm pond program
All city operations 100% renewable
Educational wind turbine at YAC
Community Organics Program
LED lights at Lions Park
Solar panels at city hall
Green Step (1-5) Cities Program (#5)
Facilities Energy conservation QR fact sheet
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2022
Our volunteer work and initiatives purposefully align with the City of Elk River
Mission, Vision and branding. In 2022 we began a structured process for moving
forward:
' Appointed new Chair and Vice Chair.
' Developed Mission, Vision, Values Statements
' Developed
&
prioritized 12
goals (selected the top
3
for
2023)
' Created a Communications
Plan addressing internal
and
external stakeholders.
' Changed meeting schedule from once a quarter to eight times annually.
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Mission, Vision and Values' Statements
Mission: Community advocates supporting the City of Elk River with expertise
on energy and sustainability initiatives to improve the quality of life of the greater
community.
Vision: Identify, educate, advocate, and support individual and community- wide
energy and sustainability initiatives that economically, socially, and
environmentally improve Elk River for future generations.
Values: Objectively support educating the greater community on current and
future environmental and sustainability issues.
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Goals
Developed 12 measurable Strategic Goals ... focusing on three for 2023.
1. Advocate to the City Council that all RFPs or capital expenditures clearly
identify and quantify the long-term environmental and energy efficiency
attributes for projects or equipment exceeding $50,000 in cost.
2. Complete the solar
array
and battery
demonstration project in Orono
Park.
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3. Raise public awareness of ECC initiatives undertaken throughout the
community via a sign campaign.
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2023 Updates & Upcoming Initiatives
1. Supporting an Eagle Scout completing the solar table at Orono Park.
2. Communications Plan requires four articles to the Star News annually.
3. Hosting Recharge MN EV Expo August 5, 2023, at FTC. Funding provided
by the Initiative Foundation.
4. Continue coordinating the fall EV Week at Farmers Market.
City Council Considerations
■ Continued support of FCC's goals, programs, and projects.
■ Funding for marketing and project materials as needed.
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Thank You
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