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MOTION BY MAYOR KLINZING AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROHLF TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH STATED CHANGES. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. 8. Enercty City High Fives Energy City High Fives is a new recognition program developed by the Economic Development Authority and Energy City Commission for businesses that participate in events such as Business Recycling Program events, Energy Expo, etc. Environmental Administrator Haug stated that we're working on enhancing the program with different levels of High Fives for recognition. 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 Rohlf commented that the more businesses with the High Fives displayed will get the word out. That is the ultimate goal. Ross Pomeroy, Greencorps member, was introduced by Environmental Administrator Haug to the commission. Each commissioner introduced him or herself to Ross and welcomed him to Energy City. 9. Website Update Economic Development Assistant Deckert announced she is working with Ross to update the Energy City website to make it less busy, easier to navigate, adding the Energy City High Fives, and including more information on the business and technical assistance. The EDA also did a business finance tool kit and added an insert for Energy City outlining the free design and technical assistance. It will be used during meetings with prospects and business retention and expansion visits. The EDA will be exhibiting at the MN CAR (Minnesota Association of Realtors) expo on October 27th and will be highlighting the tech assistance. The expo is typically attended by 600 - 700 people. 4. Enernv Exao Update Environmental Administrator Haug informed the commission that we're waiting on final confirmation of keynote speaker Ron Schara (and his dog, Raven). The Subcommittee had agreed to spend between $1500 - $2500. If Ron Schara declines, staff will approach Sven Sundgaard or Don Shelby. Exhibitor and sponsorship letters will be sent soon. Staff is hoping to work with the Area Arts Alliance & River's Edge for the recycled materials art contest to showcase the entries and increase traffic downtown. Staff sent "Save the Date" postcards and heard from some vendors already. BOB FM gave an excellent deal on advertising. One change to exhibitors is that existing exhibitors can get a 10% discount for recruiting a new exhibitor to the event. We're hoping to have a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf (all electric vehicles) to show. Also, staff is working closely with ECFE to focus upon children and families more. Chair Zehringer commented that it would be nice to have the company that converted the GRE Prius to electric. Commissioner Steinbeck may get the contact information to staff to invite.