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The wind generator still needs a lot of negotiation to happen. However, the tax <br />incentives for this project are in place for awhile. Staff is still hopeful this project <br />will happen. <br /> <br />A solar wall demonstration is still proposed; possibly at one of the local schools. <br />The solar wall uses solar energy to preheat make-up air. <br /> <br />The Energy House is still open to the public and will be highlighted during <br />Energy City tours. Minnegasco is contemplating another energy house using <br />natural gas. <br /> <br />As things develop, staffwill update the Council on UPA's micro-turbine that is <br />proposed to generate electricity from methane gas at the city's waste water <br />treatment plant. This demonstration has potential for feedlots with large manure <br />lagoons. <br /> <br />The Demonstration Subcommitte for Energy City will be meeting with MnDOT <br />in November to discuss energy issues related to transportation. The topics will <br />range form the effects of the rerouting of County Road #13 to electric cars. <br /> <br />RECYCLING <br /> <br />Grant - Sherbume County's Solid Waste Management Committee recently <br />provided the City of Elk River with a $3,000 grant for educational recycling <br />materials. Funds will be used to buy magnetic calendars to help remind residents <br />which week they recycle. Residential refuse and recycling customer will receive a <br />magnetic calendar, along with a flyer on how items should be prepared for <br />recycling. These items will be mailed to residents in late November or early <br />December. <br /> <br />Parks - The Park Recycling Program is off to a good start. Next year, we expect <br />even better participation as more residents become aware of this service. During <br />the months of July and August, 600 pounds of recyclables were recovered from <br />City parks. To increase recycling tonnage for 1998, the program will begin when <br />the parks open for the season. Issues that will be addressed before next season, <br />include: enhancing public education and providing permanent cart locations in the <br />parks. <br /> <br />Composting - The Elk River Compost Site is expanding its hours of operation to <br />accommodate resident's fall clean-up activities. Additional hours include <br />Saturday, October 25, and Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. <br />Currently, the site is open every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The site <br />will close for the season after Wednesday, November 19. Items accepted for <br />drop-off include leaves, grass clippings and other soft vegetative material. <br /> <br /> <br />