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Page 3 Energy City Commission ndivutes November 17, ?010 Ms. Deckert explained that the guidelines for revolving loans are being revised to include energy efficiency. She stated that a low interest loan (2% interest) may be available to the Arts Alliance. Commissioner Chuba asked if there were any grants available. Ms. Deckert stated not to her knowledge. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SETALA AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER STEINBECK TO SUPPORT THE ARTS ALLIANCE ACQUISITION OF THE FORMER FIRST NATIONAL BANK SITE AT 716 MAIN STREET FOR A REGIONAL ART CENTER, AS AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEMONSTRATION SITE. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioners Touchette and Chuba abstained from voting on the motion due to a conflict of interest. 5. 2011Energv Expo Update Ms. Haug informed the commission that staff has received confirmation by keynote speaker Ron Schara (and his dog, Raven), and four exhibitors have signed up. She noted that the Expo will be in competition on that day with the Minneapolis Home Show. Ms. Haug stated that they will be giving away free energy audits, instead of the Energy Star rebates. KBOB has offered nine 90- second slots for advertising businesses that will exhibit at the Expo. January 22 is the cutoff for exhibitors. Requests will be accepted to exhibit after the deadline, but their business will not be on the advertising for the Expo. Chair Zehringer noted there will be 15 minute-workshops for participants to come and learn about different energy efficiency topics. Ms. Haug stated that KBOB will be offering prizes. Ms. Deckert stated that prizes include tickets to Moon Dance, We Fest, etc. Ms. Haug stated that businesses such as MetalCraft will be sponsoring prizes. Ms. Deckert stated that prizes include tickets to Moon Dance, WeFest, etc. Discussion followed regarding ways to get exhibitors to participate. Ms. Haug will check with the school to see if an electric car could be displayed. Commissioner Steinbeck noted that GRE has an electric care. Denny Chuba suggested checking with Volt to see if they would be interested in displaying an electric car. 10. Consider EDAM Membership Staff discussed the possibility of a being a bronze medalist sponsor with the EDA for EDAM. She noted that Ms. Haug and Chair Zehringer spoke at the last EDAM (Economic Development Authority, MN) conference. Ms. Deckert asked if the Commission was interested in the bronze sponsorship, which would be split with the EDA. She stated that as a member, they would receive recognition on EDAM's newsletter and emails, as well as at conferences. She noted that other cities and utilities are sponsoring members of EDAM, as well. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER TOUCHETTE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHUBA TO PARTNER WITH THE EDA IN A SPONSORSHIP WITH EDAM AT A COST OF $375 WHICH WOULD BE SHARED WITH THE EDA. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. 11a. GRE Rebates Update