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and air leaks. Third level (highest cost) audits will include blower door test and infrared scans done by the auditor in addition to the previous levels. The stimulus grant was used to purchase the equipment to be used for the thermal scan and blower door tests. The tests will be billed on the utility bill and credits will be assessed there as well. Approximately 350 households are signed up. Around 600 is desired. An article was placed in the paper. Chair Zehringer asked for assistance from the commissioners to spread the word and help increase the number of participants. Residents of Elk River, Dayton, Otsego and Big Lake Township are eligible to participate. The first meetings have been scheduled for September 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; October 2, 9 - 11 a.m.; and October 5 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Elk River High School Little Theater. The school is not charging the City for the space, although high school staff time must be covered for those hours that are not regular. Chair Zehringer added that people can sign up at the door as well. Todd Berreman discussed a new rebate program that Center Point Energy has implemented. Ryan Setterholm is the program administrator. There was interest in having the utilities speak about their programs at the orientation. The Air Sealing rebate is 50% up to $400 total for the rebate. The City received a Green Corps "intern" for the next 11 months. His name is Steven "Ross" Pomeroy and he will start on September 27. He is not able to do technical stuff but will be helping out "behind the scenes". 6. Business Recvclina Event The City of Elk River will hold an event at Great River Energy on September 30th from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. to launch the new Business Recycling Program. Local business owner, Jack Mowry (Metalcraft) will speak as well as Kerry Nichols (Communication Systems, Inc) from Minnetonka on green initiatives they have implemented in their businesses. Metalcraft received $90,000 in rebates for the new building (the bulk in the HVAC system). Registration is still open. 7. Energv City Hiah Fives The Mayor will recognize those businesses which participate in the City's new Business Recycling Program with a new certificate called an Energy City High Five. The High Five will be able to be displayed and will give attention to sustainability and likely increase sales, etc. Annie Deckert, Economic Development Assistant has developed the High Fives for Energy City. Commissioner Touchette arrived at 2:05 p.m. A question was raised as to whether a company could apply for recognition for programs already in place. This would allow the company to be showcased through Energy City. 8. Other Stimulus Grant Update: The City has received a grant to place solar panels on top of City Hall from the stimulus grant funds. The panels will function as a supplement for heating. It has a 15 year payback. Public Works Compost Site: Commissioner Chuba questioned the new fee on use of the Compost Site at the Public Works facility. Mayor Klinzing explained that a fee is being implemented 2