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Page 2 Energv City Commission Minutes June 15, 2011 wiped out the above ground diesel fuel tanks and sea water inundated the diesel engines, removing their ability to pump water to cool the reactors Mr. Pickens then discussed the Monticello and Prairie Island nuclear power plants and their protections, including below ground storage tanks, air intakes above 1,000 year floodplain elevations, and redundancy measures in place to protect against terrorist attacks or natural disasters. He added that the plants have considered multiple natural disasters at once (due to Fukushima) and that changes have been planned or implemented as a result. Monticello has eight independent ways to get water to the core in an emergency, while Prairie Island has nine. 5. Energv Expo Discussion Ms. Haug stated the plans are moving forward for the Energy Expo although a date and keynote speaker have not been determined yet. Discussion followed regarding possible speakers. Amy Klobuchar had been discussed previously. Suggestions included having nuclear power discussed (with Fukushima Daiichi as contrast) or Dr. Moussad (sp?) Amin from the University of MN regarding smart grids. Chair Zehringer expressed concern over the "draw" of nuclear power discussion but added that it would be an inexpensive keynote. Discussion regarding school involvement followed. Commissioner Sayler questioned whether the subcommittee has been activated yet. Ms. Haug stated that the subcommittee will be meeting at the next meeting date. Ms. Haug added a caution that budgets are very tight this year and that the Expo may not get funded this year. The City Council had budgeted $5,000 and the EDA had budgeted $5,000 for last year. Any thoughts concerning possible cost savings or funding sources are most welcome. Commissioners were invited to be part of the subcommittee as well. 6. June 13 Citv Council Update Ms. Haug and Chair Zehringer attended the City Council meeting on June 13th to seek support for Project Conserve and the Energy City Commission as a whole. The Council approved $10,000 for the budget to support Project Conserve Phase III in a vote of 4 - 1. In general, the Council was supportive, although they questioned staff time and directed Ms. Haug to search for grants. Discussion followed regarding additional training for the energy auditors. Commissioner Steinbeck left the meeting at 10:15 a.m. The following items were discussed briefly with no actions being taken. 7. Update Elk River Municipal utwnes ~t~ Some lights are being converted to LED in City $18 rebate. all. The $45 lamp fixtures will receive at least an 8. Energv City Business Education Event The event was held June 15 and had the most participants yet (30). The utilities representatives were thanked for their participation. Energy City High Fives, the new EDA Financing tool, and utilities rebates were the topics. Ms. Haug asked for suggestions for what businesses would like to hear about at the next event. 9. Other