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City Council Minutes May 10, 2010 Page 5 wants to make sure the direction they are moving in is what the Council envisions for the .group. Discussion took place on whether the Commission should focus only on energy efficient technologies and not include green programs. Mayor Klinzing indicated that discussion on that topic went full circle and the decision was green initiatives should be included if there is an energy connection. She noted that Project Conserve is a great example. Councilmember Gumphrey stated he would like to see another Energy House built. Commissioner Touchette indicated that the Commission has discussed taking an existing home and retrofitting with energy efficient technologies. Commissioner Chuba noted that the last Energy House was not financially feasible due to its poor location and the amount of energy technologies that were included in the home. Councilmember Motin stated he would like the Commission to focus more on citizens than on businesses. He added that the awards received are great but are not benefitting property owners. He noted that Project Conserve and the Energy Expo are good examples. Commissioner Steinbeck explained that utility companies hosting energy technologies is important even if some projects do not directly affect property owners. Mayor Klixizing indicated that the Energy City Commission will move forward with its vision and mission at their next meeting. She noted that the Council will decide whether the Energy City Commission should continue past its sunset date of December 31, 2010. Councilmember Zerwas stated he would like to see the data centers in town as a demonstration site. There being no further business, Vice Chair Setala adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Energy City Commission at 8:19 p.m. 5.7. Commercial Reserve Transitional Zone Update Mr. Barnhart presented his staff report. Councilmember Moon questioned why the area on the west side of Highway 169 is not included in the commercial reserve. Mr. Barnhart explained that it was not included in the original Comprehensive Plan but could be an amendment to the plan. Mr. Barnhart indicated a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning to commercial reserve could be initiated to include the west side of Highway 169. He stated he would recommend the entire area south of 2215[ Avenue. Councilmember Westgaard questioned how many properties on the west side are less than ZO acres. Mr. Barnhart indicated staff could identify parcels less than 20 acres and provide the information to the Council prior to the initiation of a zoning amendment. He stated he could have this information at the July worksession. Councilmember Motin indicated that after further review, he would like to see the entire area south of the landfill as commercial reserve. •