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Page 3 <br /> Energy City Commission Minutes <br /> April 18,2012 <br /> A suggestion was made to find a different venue if a separate event is planned in the future. Several <br /> • commissioners are not ready to pull out of the Business and Energy Expo. Comments were made that lessons <br /> have been learned and the commission should go forward from there. <br /> Discussion followed regarding other educational options (such as October's Energy Awareness Month), <br /> Publicity at the Fair (either a booth or mini eco-house type demonstration that the commission members could <br /> showcase new technology or products), or a Farmer's Market booth. <br /> Commissioner Sayler left the meeting at 9:55 a.m. <br /> Vice-Chair Setterholm suggested that there be one big"show and tell" event per year (in March) and perhaps <br /> October should be the time when a theme is set. Commissioner Steinbeck stated that October has traditionally <br /> been a time when the utility companies have gone into the schools and provided a forum for the 3—5th graders. <br /> Discussion of upcoming Energy City tours followed. <br /> October Awareness month will be a topic for the May agenda. <br /> Pros and cons of sticking with the Chamber of Commerce were discussed. Commissioner Zehringer stated he <br /> would vote against partnering again due to loss of identity. Pros included a larger audience and the potential for <br /> partnerships being formed with businesses. Cons included cost,identity loss,being buried under the brand, and <br /> lack of non-profits <br /> The Expo will be placed on the agenda for May as well. <br /> • 5. Other <br /> The next Business Education Series Event will be held on May 23"' from noon to 2 p.m. at the Library featuring <br /> CAER's (Community Aid Elk River) organics program and Trident Polymer (plastics broker). The fall event will <br /> focus upon restaurants. <br /> 6. Schedule Next ECC Meeting and Identify Agenda Items <br /> The next meeting will be held May 16, 2012 at the Elk River City Hall in the Upper Town Conference Room at <br /> 8:30 a.m. Items for the agenda include: <br /> • Approval of the April 18,2012 Minutes <br /> • Website strategy update <br /> • Website content/consultant bids <br /> • Standard ECC Presentation <br /> • October Awareness month <br /> • Business and Energy Expo <br /> 8. Adjournment <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Nicki Blake-Bradley <br /> / <br /> 411FAllard RI* Setterholm <br /> City Clerk Energy City Commission Vice-Chair <br />