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Most are still excited and all that have responded will continue with the program through another <br />heating season since the data from the first one is not complete. Blower door tests were done <br />much later than anticipated originally. <br />Several survey comments made were that participants wanted more time following the blower <br />door tests for education and communication. Chair Zehringer stated the intention was to spend <br />time with each participant, but there was a communication breakdown between ERMU and <br />CenterPoint Energy. Other comments included requests for actual "in-home" assistance with <br />potential changes, costs, and education and one that Energy City should be at every event in the <br />area to get the word out about Project Conserve. <br />Discussion turned to the need for more staff to meet these needs. If the City gets two Green <br />Corps interns, one may be dedicated to Energy City initiatives. <br />Commissioner Berreman questioned whether an agenda has been put together for the next set of <br />meetings yet. He stated that CenterPoint Energy has some new rebate programs rolling out that <br />he might be able to discuss at the meeting. <br />A question was raised as to whether the survey is in pdf format on the website. Discussion <br />followed regarding surveying the community for interest in future Project Conserve participants or <br />as an educational tool. <br />4. 2010 Energv Expo Update <br />The date has been set for February 27, 2010 from 11 - 3 at the Elk River High School. There is a <br />basketball tournament the evening before the event so staff will not be able to set up the evening <br />before although some materials may be stored in the school ahead of time. Tentative discussion <br />was that Cenaiko will set up early (possibly around 6 a.m.) with exhibitors being allowed into the <br />building at 8 a.m. and Will Steger (keynote) speaking at 11 a.m. in Zabee Theater. <br />Several ideas for changes include having a recycled art contest during the event, poster contests, <br />or carnival games. Northstar rail passes might be an award. A comment had been made that this <br />needs to be a more kid/family friendly event. A compost bin/rain barrel sale might be held in <br />conjunction with the Expo through RAM and possibly subsidized to Elk River residents by them <br />receiving a credit on their utility bill. <br />The City Council approved $10,000 for the budget. Ms. Chase suggested going to the Eco- <br />experience at the State Fair for ideas. Other possible ideas were to have tax credit accountants <br />available for ideas and having Home Depot/Menards demonstrations. <br />Blinky Bonnie will provide food at their expense/benefit. The subcommittee is in the process of <br />developing a list of sponsors. If anyone has ideas, please let Environmental Administrator Haug or <br />Environmental Technician Blake-Bradley know. <br />5. Elk River Landfill 8~ RRT <br />The landfill proposal was delayed until the September 14 workshop meeting with the City Council <br />and will come back for a final decision on September 21. They may ask for an extension at that <br />time. <br />Environmental Administrator Haug commented that there was an article featuring RRT (and <br />Commissioner Gagliardi) in the publication Finance and Commerce. She passed it around for <br />2 <br />