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Page 2 E~eihry Ciry Commission Minutes ]anuary~19, 3011 hours. More information can be found at: thelifetimeled.com. Commissioner Sayler noted that there is a lot of competition for Tungsten which is used in LED bulbs 5. Phase II Proiect Conserve Uodate Chair Zehringer provided a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the energy audits conducted by city inspectors and ERMU staff. He highlighted issues with dirty refrigerator coils, dryer vents, roof vents, attic insulation, ice dams, attic hatches, bath vents, windows, furnaces, sump baskets, radiant barriers, etc. Chair Zehringer stated that the energy audits are done by four of the city's building inspectors and four utilities staff members. 6. Business Recvcling Event Ms. Haug noted that the business recycling event, Trim Your Waste Line, will be held at GRE on Thursday, January 27tH 7. Ordinance Amendment Discussion The ECC Commissioners and staff discussed the proposed ordinance amendment and how representation on the Commission is determined. Councilmember Westgaard asked which organizations are currently represented. Ms. Haug explained. Mr. Pomeroy suggested that the Commission should be opened up residents, as well. 8. 2011 Energv Citv Commission Meeting Schedule Discussion followed regarding meeting times. Changing the meeting time from 1:30 to 8:30 am or 2:30 pm was discussed. The majority seemed to favor 8:30 am. Commissioner Touchette suggested splitting the agenda into action items and informational items, in case a member could not be present for the full meeting. Adoption of the 2011 Energy City Commission Meeting Schedule will be placed on the February agenda for action. 9. Business Energv City High Fives Ross Pomeroy reviewed the proposed criteria for Energy City High Five Awards. He asked for other ideas from the Commission. Commissioner Touchette stated that some of the criteria are not practical for a small business. Ms. Haug suggested have a different structure for small and larger businesses. Commissioner Touchette suggested using the word "encourage" rather than require, since it would be difficult for an employer to monitor compliance. He suggested turning down thermostats, turning off computer monitors when not in use, and installing light sensors, as additional criteria that could be added. Ms. Haug asked the Commissioners to email any other. ideas they may have. 10. The next meeting will be held February 16, 2011at the Elk River City Hall in the Uppertown Conference Room. Chair Zehringer noted that he will not be present. Items for the agenda include: • Energy Expo • Approval of December 15, 2010 Minutes • Phase II Project Conserve Update • Ordinance Amendment • Meeting Schedule