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rM.lp q. <br /> the highest level at this titne. Cities can participate in the Regional Indicators Initiative for <br /> $$1,000/year. 'Phis program will track the city for four years and utilize Elie B3 Benchmarking <br /> database to see how public buildings are performing. <br /> 4.3 Pmseretrdiou by C'lra�r Etyl atht,Reonowic Develgfw) it_fl��r tc{!af <br /> Mr.Wilfarht:presented on this city's Microloan Fund Policy specifically on the Energy <br /> Efficiency Improvement roan section. He explained that it is low interest rate loan and P.S. <br /> Dance Studio tools advantage of the loan. There are challenges with determining what <br /> constitutes energy efficiency and that the cost of the improvements can outweigh the interest <br /> rate. A possible solution is to make a portion of the loan forgivable. This could be done by <br /> using the'Energy City Tligh Five scale and forgiving portions of the loan based on the level. <br /> achieved. Comtissioner Chiba asked about non-profits being eligible and Mr.Wilfarht <br /> explained that if there is job creation and it is promoting the downtown,non-profits may be <br /> eligible. Commissioner Settcrliolm asked where the money conies from and the inaximum <br /> term. Mr.Wilfarht explained that the money conies from the ED.t1 balance through a levy <br /> and the germ is a minimum of 10 yr,up to 20 yr. Chair Setala asked how the energy <br /> efficiency will be measured and how to make a distinction between standard energy <br /> efficiency and high energy efficiency. Commissioner Sagstetter explained that rebates vary <br /> depending on the efficiency and the rebates buy down the initial cost, Mr,Wilfarht stated <br /> that the program is aligned with the rebates, Mr.Sagstetter questioned where the baseline <br /> gets set and how tnucli loan amount can be used for build out, Commissioner Setterholm <br /> explained that in commercial/industrial businesses the train driver is payback, Mr.Wilf arllt <br /> asked in the ECC approves of tying the loan into the entire cost. Consensus of the <br /> commissions stated it was appropriate. <br /> 4.4 F-oc;f -,J2g!11r1NZ0/4 <br /> Ms.Haug announced that Elk River will be the host of hockey Day MN 2014 on January <br /> 18,2014 in the Handke Stadium. This event has a lot of media coverage and tnay be a good <br /> opportunity for Energy City to have a demonstration and have an electric and natural gas <br /> vehicle displayed, The event is promoted for the entire week, Commissioner Westgaard will <br /> keep the BCC informed of how the ECC can participate in the event. <br /> 4.5 Subconlnuttc >Ipci <br /> ® F,_.`.�TdG'CTt$O11.Sj�lcOP7TT172ttee <br /> o 'J lie Education Subcommittee met on Tuesday,April 9 via conference call <br /> between Ms,I Iaug and Commissioner Setterhohn. During the call,discussion <br /> focused on partnering with the schools and determining what opportunities are <br /> available, Commissioner Rybak indicated that the subcommittee should nieet <br /> with the principles and discuss making Energy City tout a.recluirenient for <br /> students far science and technology, Commissioner Rybak explained that j <br /> bussing is a major factor in where schools go. Commissioner Rybak offered to <br /> speak with Janna about settitig up a meeting with all of the principles, <br /> ] sTa� �e� _Sul?c�rr�zttcc ' <br /> o Mr.Sagstetter and Commissioner Chuba informed the ECC that the flier in the <br /> packet is being revised to look similar to other handouts from the city. <br /> ® ll�rosa,rti_r�toT�_.Sttl�k:�ttT?n��fee <br /> U The subcommittee is meeting immediately after the ECC meeting. <br /> Commissioner Setterhohn suggested looking at the Natural Gas fueling station <br /> in South Minneapolis as a demonstration, <br /> i <br /> r <br /> i <br />