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7.5. SR 04-06-2009REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Ci Council 7.5. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Apri16, 2009 Nicki Blake-Bradley, Environmental Administration Technician Item Description Reviewed by Resolution Acknowledging Contributions from Sponsors for the Rebecca Haug, Environmental Energy Expo Administrator Reviewed by Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator Action Requested Council motion adopting resolution acknowledging contributions for the Energy Expo to be held on April 18, 2009 at the Gold LEED certified Twin Lakes Elementary School. Background/Discussion In 2007, the first Energy Expo was offered at Twin Lakes Elementary School and had over 700 people attend the event. The City of Elk River, Energy City Commission held the 2008 Energy Expo at the City Hall Campus and had approximately 800 people in attendance. The third Energy Expo will be held on Apri118, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Twin Lakes Elementary School once again. The following items will be a part of the day's program: • Keynote speaker, Joe Shuster, author of Beyond Fo.r~il Fools:• The Boadmap to Energy Independence by 2b40 will speak following the Mayor's Welcome Address • Energy Innovations Contest displays by Spectrum High School students and award presentation • Presentation of Energy Enny's short film contest finalists by Spectrum High School students and award presentation • Exhibitors regarding sustainable and renewable energy technologies, including hybrid vehicles • "Project Conserve" participants' experiences • Guided bus tours of Energy Ciry demonstration sites at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (lasting approximately 1.5 - 2 hours) • Performances by Tricia and the Toonies at 11:00 a.m. and CLIMB Theatre at 1:00 p.m. • Display of Coloring Contest Finalists and presentation of first place winners • Catering by the Elk River Lion's Club • Grand prize drawings for (3) $500 gift certificates toward Energy Star Appliances at the close of the day Financial Impact To provide this event to the public free of charge, sponsors have been solicited. The City Council is asked to accept the pledged donations from the following companies for the Energy Expo: C:\Documents and Settings\jjohnson\Loca1 Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK49\Action Requested -Expo sponsors 2009.doc Resource Recovery Technologies (RRT) Elk River Star News Great Rivex Energy (GRE) Waste Management (WM)) Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Sherburne County Zoning Wal-Mart Centerpoint Energy MN Corn Growers Association The Bank of Elk River: Randy's Sanitation Attachments N/A $5,000 $2,100 (free advertising) $3,000 $2,500 $2,500 ($1,000 cash and $1,500 CFL donation) $2,000 (bus, children's performances, adv) $1,000 $500 $500 $250 (waste removal services) ACtIOn Motion by Second by Vote FOllow Up C:\Documents and Settings\jjohnson\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK49\Action Requested -Expo sponsors 2009.doc RESOLUTION #09- RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is grateful to all civic groups, organizations, and individuals for their contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Elk River received donations in the year 2009 from various individuals and organizations as itemized on Exhibit A, attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River that the donations on the attached Exhibit A are accepted in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donors. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this day of Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk EXHIBIT A Contributor Resource Recovery Technologies (RRT) Elk River Star News Great River Energy (GRE) Waste Management (WMI) Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Sherburne County Zoning Wal-Mart Centerpoint Energy MN Corn Growers Association The Bank of Elk River: Randy's Sanitation Amount Purpose All for Energy Expo $5,000 $2,100 (free advertising) $3,000 $2,500 $2,500 ($1,000 cash and $1,500 CFL donation) $2,000 (bus, children's performances, adv) $1,000 $500 $500 $250 (waste removal services)