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Agreement from the commission followed Commissioner Touchette's comments. Chair Zehringer thanked him and added that he does have passion. 4. Project Conserve Update A grant was applied for which would help with costs associated with the next phase of Project Conserve. The applicants will be notified in March as to whether they have received the grant or not. Project Conserve participants have signed up to be at the Energy Expo for recruiting at the Energy City booth. Environmental Administrator Haug stated that she has really enjoyed this group. A recent edition of Mainstreams (from Elk River Star News) focused upon resource conservation topics because of Project Conserve. Participants and commissioners should let organizers know of things they'd like to learn about. Guest speakers from the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) were at the last meeting. There will be one more meeting in May where they'll focus upon the natural gas usage and get final electricity and water use. A complete report will be done for replication purposes for any other communities. Phase II will be starting in June. Because this phase is so large, a larger meeting space is necessary. Commissioners were asked for ideas of locations. Discussion regarding possible locations and funding potential followed. One note made was that blower door and infrared tests may not be able to be done if there is no grant money available. Six building inspectors and two interns will be trained to do the tests. Participants for Phase I were asked if they'd be willing to pay for such a service. Several stated that they would be willing to pay a portion of the cost ($50 - $75 for example), especially if it resulted in overall savings. Commissioner Rohlf arrived at 1:50 p.m. At this time, Tim Steinbeck from Great River Energy was introduced as the newest member of the Energy City Commission. Introductions were made and everyone greeted Commissioner Steinbeck. 5. 2010 Energv Expo Update The expo is up to approximately 50 exhibitors. Anoka Ramsey Community College has informed students they will receive extra credit if they attend. This could really boost numbers. Ms. Deckert showed the advertising efforts that she has coordinated through a local radio station and with the assistance of a marketing contractor. The radio station (KBOB) will give us 18 ad spots for the cost of 9 which will play February 25th through the morning of February 27th. Elk River Star News will run a full page ad. The Chamber of Commerce, EDA (Economic Development Authority), Environmental Educator, Elk River Current, and metro newspapers have been used for advertising. Blink Bonnie and Dunn Bros. will supply food items for sale. There will be a spinning wheel with door prizes and prizes from exhibitors to boost traffic at their booths. The agenda and times were discussed. Chair Zehringer thanked the ECC staff and Ms. Deckert for the work that has been done for this event.