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City Council Minutes October 10, 2005 Page 4 Make recommendations in maintenance of facility -roof needs to be replaced; office being built for Arena Manager making this position more accessible to the public; Installation of 10'x15' banners of pro hockey players. Library Board: • Provide leadership and expertise in use of library; • Educate the public in importance of library; • Play active role in decisions regarding expansion project; • Explore future services. Municipal Utilities Commission: • Next year construction of new sub station in Otsego; • Upgrade station on Proctor Avenue; • Construct new station in Elk River; • New wire to be installed along Highway 10; • Continue Conservation Program, Energy Program, Plantings, Energy Audits and Rebates; • Continue with aquifer storage and recovery program; • Ongoing training in safety for employees and community. Parks and Recreation Commission: • Update current Master Plan and get a handle on development; • Use $1.2M grant money for trails and Highland East redevelopment; • Refocus on downtown redevelopment with park area and River Walk; • Implement Natural Resources Inventory (NRn Task Force; • Identify site and explore opportunities for area parks in northeast Elk River; • Have more collaboration with Sherburne County to connect Elk River with Sherburne County Refuge. Energy City Commission: • Provide geographical focal point to demonstrate energy efficient and renewable produces; • Built two energy saving demo homes with a third Energy House currently under construction along County Road 1; • Emphasize the importance of Energy City as an economic development tool; • Educate the public regarding emerging technology; • Offer tours of 13 demonstration sites; • Continue to increase the number of sites; • Increase the number of geo-thermal installations; • Encourage input from the public. Heritage Preservation Commission: