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CITY OF ELK E -- ENERGY . T ` 2024 ACTION PLAN
<br /> Our Goal is to make Elk River the most energy responsible city in Minnesota
<br /> Ambitious,necessary,and possible-this is the Energy Action Plan for the City of Elk River, This plan outlines the slops toward realizing healthy,
<br /> prosperous and susminabie frtiurn for our city. it challenges residents,business, city leaders to create a better future for the nextgeiteration,
<br /> This plan sets out a dear vision of that itrtnre,with concrete targets and the steps and metrics needed to achieve each one of them,Between now and 2024
<br /> there will be much to learn and accomplish to achieve our goal of makIngElk River the MONt etivironnientally friendly and energy rresponsible city in
<br /> Minnesota.Rut the Energy City Commission has little doubt that the results will improve our quality of life and make us even more competitive in the future
<br /> economy,while enabling us to live a better balance with Earth's natural systems,truly bong Powered by Nature.
<br /> The Energy City Action Plan is divided into 4 goals with each one having identifiable objectives and high priority action tasks,Together,those 4 goals address
<br /> promoting the City of Elk River,economic development within Elk River,education through demonstrations,and engaging the residents and businesses of the
<br /> community.The goals of this plan are centered on three areas of focus;reducing carbon,managing waste more efficiently,and reducing human impacts on the
<br /> environment
<br /> Summaries of each plan are provided In the following pages,highlighting targets,and the strategies to accomplish the goals.
<br /> i Al, .i PromotethR City of Elk River'as the"Energy Cityi" Thee.city of Elit iver was-establist ed ies the`"inergy City"in 1997 ani recehred arfederal
<br /> tradetparlein 2008.This designation reinforces It's,standing ithin the stateiand region as a Laub of energytechnology,renewable+nnergy;r entifact aringt;
<br /> renewable energy demonstrations recycling,use of green products,and`
<br /> education: a
<br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks
<br /> Al Promote Elk River as center for"Green"and
<br /> "Lean"manufacturing Promote the"Energy City"campaign by attending X expos,lectures,conferences,and/or events yearly
<br /> Identify and promote X sources of energy and water efficient and cost-effective building materials(as long as they
<br /> A2 do not have negative impacts on the longevity of a building)to alleviate environmental impacts on new
<br /> Develop and maintain City's reputation as construction or remodeling projects by 20XX
<br /> A3 supportive of Sustainable("Green")Building Participate in X"green"city competition by 2024(Land Lab,Living Cities,Cities of the Future,etc.)
<br /> practices Encourage businesses to reduce their solid waste impact by X%when remodeling,building,or deconstructing
<br /> A4 structures by donating,recycling,or re-using materials by 2024.Require all businesses to record and report all solid
<br /> waste abated during remodeling,building,or deconstructing.
<br /> Work diligently with new development areas to preserve X•%of prime vegetative communities(woodland stands,
<br /> As prairie areas,vistas,etc.)through sustainable expansion of the community through educational programs and
<br /> Invest in the community in a way that is incentives by 2024
<br /> sustainable for the community,which is
<br /> A6 focused on providing services at the lowest cost Work with area agencies,residents,businesses,and community organizations to plant X trees and X acres of native
<br /> and that characterized the city of Elk River vegetation throughout the city by 2024
<br /> "Powered by Nature"theme Educate the public on land development and redevelopment through promotion of sustainable land use.(Areas of
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<br /> special concern are wetland protraction,storm water management,low impact landscaping,etc.)by 2024
<br /> A8 Complete a bike trail between Downtown Elk River and the Elk river Northstar Station by 2024
<br /> A9 Contract a bike share business to provide X bikes at the Elk River Station and downtown for commuters and tourists
<br /> Support public transportation and active coming into Elk.River by 2024
<br /> transportation planning Promote walking and biking in the City of Elk River by conducting a study on sidewalks and trails(mileage,links,
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<br /> safety,etc.)by 20XX
<br /> A11 Increase the mileage of walkable/bikeable routes byX miles by 2024
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<br /> 6oAl' Economic development of the Enerinfaity a leader in the state for energy efficient products arid,services,the city should continue tip
<br /> develop incentives,training,and resources for the expansion of the;economic base;
<br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks
<br /> 81 Increase the number of"Green Collar"jobs Develop and expand a microloan program to encourage X new green coilarjolts by 2024
<br /> 62 Increase the number of companies that are increase by X the number of companies that are actively manufacturing products or components of products that
<br /> actively engaged in reducing their are directly or indirectly used in renewable energy or energy efficiency by 2024
<br /> 83 environmental impacts Provide training to X business owners and employees on reducing environmental impacts by 2024
<br /> 84 Provide expertise of governmental policies, Create and maintain a list of X local,state,federal,and/or non-governmental grants and incentives available for
<br /> procedures,and codes that reduce barriers and "green"building practices by 20XX
<br /> provide incentives to participating residents, procedures, "green"building practices by2024
<br /> li5 Review all local policies, rocedures,and codes reduce barriers for or" reen"`buildin
<br /> businesses,and community organization to
<br /> 66' incentivize"green"building Complete X%of the Energy City website to a more user friendly and interactive tool for users by 20XX
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