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ITEM 4.5. <br /> <br />y of <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />Memorandum <br /> <br /> MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br /> STEPHEN ROHLF & LAURIE <br /> MEZERA-KERR <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />OCTOBER 20, 1997 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE <br /> <br />ENERGY CITY <br /> <br />Tours - The initial Energy City tour, given on September 23, 1997, included the <br />business incubator and the Energy House. A number of Energy City companies <br />gave presentations at both locations. The next couple of tours will probably <br />include one for the general public of Elk River and one for interested members of <br />the Elk River School District. The demonstrations highlighted on the tours will <br />be catered to the target audience. Tours for industrial leaders from this country <br />and the world are in Energy City's future. <br /> <br />Grant - In August, Energy City was awarded a $25,000 SCORE grant by <br />Sherburne County. Grant funds are earmarked to introduce green products into <br />Energy City's demonstration sites. Green products are items that are made from <br />recycled materials, rather than conventional methods. The Green Products <br />Program will educate residents on what is available and how to use the materials, <br />as well as where the products can be purchased and how they can be financed. <br />The first green products workshop is scheduled for November. <br /> <br />School district - The Demonstration Subcommittee for Energy City has been <br />working with the Elk River School district to create an energy related curriculum. <br />There are some really exciting possibilities for the school district with Energy <br />City being located in Elk River. <br /> <br />The production and consumption of energy is by far the number one <br />environmental issue the world faces today. Peoples' attitudes towards this issue <br />must change, if we are to survive. Hopefully, the curriculum developed in Elk <br />River can be used as a model for other communities throughout the country. <br /> <br />Demonstrations - The landfill gas to electricity demonstration looks like it will <br />be a reality. The final details are being worked out and production of electricity at <br />the landfill should happen next summer. <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br /> <br /> <br />