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Page 5 F.nexgy City Commission btinutes December li, ?010 Ms. Haug proposed taking a strong look at the ordinance regarding the number of members due to difficulty filling positions and obtaining quorums. For example, SNBA is still listed and it's quite restrictive to who can be on the commission. She will send out the ordinance before the meeting so that commissioners can review and be ready to discuss at the meeting. It would be nice to have more flexibility. Right now there is no opening for Ryan (CenterPoint Energy) and he is interested in being on the commission. Residents may be interested in sitting on the commission as well. Commissioner Rohlf questioned where the ordinance he wrote up is located. Ms. Haug commented she will look for it. Spectrum School is not a voting member at this time due to the way the ordinance is written. Commissioner Rohlf commented that we need people in the industry, but want people with a passion for what the commission does. Ms. Haug reminded people to call if they are not going to be at the meeting to let her know due to issues with quorums and open meeting laws. Commissioner Touchette requested a change to the time to make the meeting later because he has a continual conflict. During ordinance amendments, this is the perfect time to discuss changes to the meeting schedule. It is a public meeting so there are rules about how the meetings need to be posted. Chair Zehringer reminded people to bring their comments. Citv Wide Branding -Annie Deckert The Elk River Vision has goals which support the vision. The EDA has authorized a city wide branding campaign as an action step that will help assist in supporting the goals. Elk River currently conveys several messages to the community which may convey that the different departments don't work together when in reality they do; a branding plan will help create a unified message. Commissioner Touchette shared that the goal is to have unified methodology in place for when businesses and commerce are approached so the branding can be used as an effective marketing tool. Chair Zehringer stated that Mayor Elect Dietz has no preconceived notions about economic development. Rooftoo Solar Panel Uadate Discussion of the presentation by Finance Director, Tim Simon and Building Maintenance Supervisor, Gary Lore on October 20, prior to the meeting starting is as follows: Finance Director, Tim Simon stated that the city has been awarded a grant from the School District and Local Government Renewable Energy Grant program for 16 solar roof panels for the City Hall building. Mr. Simon reviewed a PovverPoint presentation outlining details of the project. He noted that the grant, awarded September 8, 2010, provides for 50 percent of the cost of the project ($49,000). Building Maintenance Supervisor Gary Lore explained that the city hall building was chosen due to the siting of the building, the need for supplemental heat during the spring, summer and fall. He noted that the pitch of the roof is nearly perfect for the roof panels and the piping is already in place. Mr. Lore stated that the installation should be fairly simple.