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The landfill decision was discussed. Mayor Klinzing commented that it was a land use decision, not involving the (excellent) working relationship with the landfill or the partnership regarding Energy City. Commissioner Rohlf commented he is representing the Chamber of Commerce with some comments. Regarding "benefits for partners", Chair Zehringer discussed the idea of creating plaques for Energy City Partners to post at businesses. Discussion followed. The commission generally liked the idea. Ms. Griffiths questioned the outline and original mission statement. Environmental Administrator Haug commented that it was worked upon. Ms. Griffiths questioned what the original statement was. Mayor Klinzing and Commissioner Rohlf thought it was originally developed through the MEI (MN Environmental Initiative). Ms. Griffiths asked whether creating energy was involved in the original vision statement. It was not included because it was strictly demonstrations when Energy City started. Commissioner Rohlf added that the Commission had a protocol for demonstration sites. A Commissioner mentored the project and endorsed if it worked. Commissioner Touchette questioned what have other Energy Cities have done. The answer provided is nothing since we're the only Energy City. Mayor Klinzing clarified the legislature's decision and discussed the trademarks. Commissioner Touchette stated he will merge the two documents into one and it will be taken to the City Council for direction, then polished by the end of the month. He asked to move the Energy City portion to the beginning of the worksession, but that is not possible as the FAST (Focused Area Study) is first. 6. CBAC Updates Removed from this meeting under Agenda changes. 7. Water Conservation At The Source - Mavor Klinzinp Removed from this meeting under Agenda changes. 8. Bloom Fuel Cell Discussion Removed from this meeting under Agenda changes. 9. MN Greenstep Cities Discussion Removed from this meeting under Agenda changes. 10. Roundtable Discussion Commissioner Setala is not present. Chair Zehringer questioned whether anyone had something to discuss. Commissioner Touchette shared that Best Buy will be selling electric cars. A comment was made that KIA will be having a Grand Opening that starts on Wednesday, May 19 and ends on the 22nd. The ribbon cutting was discussed. The Energy City Commission is meeting on May 19 so a question was raised whether is could be at Elk River Ford? The ribbon cutting will be at 4:00 p.m. with "business after hours" at the Chamber of Commerce. Switching meeting locations was discussed at last meeting. Environmental Administrator Haug stated it would be a special meeting; the commission can't talk about new agenda items under "other" (can't add items). This needs to be discussed with the Council (whether it can be a traveling meeting without being a "special" meeting).