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<br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks
<br /> Cl Identify X new participants(businesses and homeowners)in the"High 5"program by 2024
<br /> C2 Obtain a rating of"double high 5"(25 points)or higher by X%of participants by 2024
<br /> C3 City Hall(and other city owned buildings)will participate in the"High 5"program and work to achieve the highest
<br /> rating by 2024
<br /> C4 Obtain X new participants in the"Project Conserve"home and business energy and thermal auditing program by
<br /> 2024
<br /> Promote and utilize sustainable Green building Provide X tours to school groups,residents,businesses,investors,.and/or fellow local,state,federal,and
<br /> CS techniques,materials,and practices
<br /> mternatianalgovernmental and non-governmental employees by 2024
<br /> Adopt"Green"standards/guidelines for all large purchases((ex:electronics(printers,printing supplies),wood
<br /> C6 products,food,cleaning products,paints/coatings/adhesives,carpets,furniture,paper products))by the'City by
<br /> 2024
<br /> C7 Promote development of X"next generation technologies"by 2024(sustainable packaging,sustainable design,
<br /> renewable energies,"green"products,etc.)
<br /> C8 Achieve a Step 5 status in the GreenStep Cities Program by 20XX
<br /> C9 Explore neighborhood energy systems(PV Systems,water Collection Systems)and make a plan for improvements
<br /> Identify and promote renewable energy by 2024
<br /> C10 resources Explore District Heating Systems and make a plan for developments by 2424
<br /> C11 Achieve 15%above State/Federal mandates of renewable energy city-wide by 2024
<br /> a as ubl ngagement In the"Energy City"; od.ideasare nothing°if they are;not pushed to he users and decisio makers. The"Energy City".
<br /> will rtdevelop and iariage education programs promote the city's goals. *ark for the:continuing education of the public with respect to a *?f
<br /> technology,energy Finanufacturing,:energy dentinstiationSkreOcknec,use of greetr green products and education. u
<br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks
<br /> D1 Increase amount of educational materials about recycling and organics recycling for residents and businesses by X%
<br /> by 20XX
<br /> 02 Increase residential curb-side recycling to X%and residential curb-side organics to X%by 20XX
<br /> Develop education and enforcement programs
<br /> D3 to keep recyclables out of the waste stream Develop enforcement policies for recycling and organics by residents and businesses by 2024
<br /> D4 Add X new solar trash and recycling compactors to City owned property by 2024
<br /> D5 Provide solid waste,recycling,and organics recycling receptacle for X%of community events by 20XX
<br /> Promote implementation of water conservation practices(rain gardens,bioswales,green roofs,porous pavement,
<br /> D6 Develop and implement enhanced water greenways,wetlands,and stormwater tree trenches,low maintenance native landscaping,grey water systems,
<br /> education,incentive,and conservation etc.)by educating residents,businesses,and City of Elk River employees by 2024
<br /> programs Demonstrate x ft'of porous pavement on City owned property by 20XX and provide education for area businesses
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<br /> and homeowners to do the same:
<br /> D8 Solicit$X In gifts and contributions for use on"Energy City"campaign projects by 2024
<br /> 09 Apply for X grant(s)a year for use of"Energy City"funding of energy technology,energy manufacturing,energy
<br /> Solicit gifts and contributions demonstrations,recycling,use of green products,and/or education by 2024
<br /> D10 Advertise and support the"CleanER"program(adopt a park,stormpond,wetland,greenspace,etc.)and have X
<br /> adoptions by 2024
<br /> 011 Enroll in the"Resilient Communities Partnership'with the UMN by 2024
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