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Goal 1:Promote the City of Elk River as the"Energy City"-The City of Elk River was established as the"Energy City"in 1997 and received a federal trademark in 2008. This designation reinforces it's standing within the state and region as a hub of energy technology,renewable energy manufacturing, renewable energy demonstrations,recycling,use of green products,and education. Percent complete Objective High Priority Action Tasks 25 50 75 100 .........................:.........................:...................... .................... Promote Elk River as center for"Green"and Environment/Economic Al Expand the"Energy City"campaign by promoting 2 expos,lectures,conferences,and/or events yearly "Lean"manufacturing Development Identify and promote 4 sources of energy and water efficient and cost-effective building materials annually(as long as A2 they do not have negative impacts on the longevity of a building)to alleviate environmental impacts on new construction or remodeling projects Envionment/Building Develop and maintain City's reputation as g................................................................................................. A3 supportive of Sustainable("Green")Building Participate in 2"green"city competition by 2024(Land Lab,Green Step Cities,Living Cities,Cities of the Future,etc.) Environment practices Encourage businesses to reduce their solid waste impact by 5%per incedent when remodeling,building,or A4 deconstructing structures by donating,recycling,or re-using materials.Require all businesses to record and report all Environment/Building/Planning/ solid waste abated during remodeling,building,or deconstructing by 2024 Economic Development Work diligently with new development areas to maximize the preservation of prime vegetative communities(woodland A5 stands,prairie areas,vistas,etc.)through sustainable expansion of the community through educational programs and Enviroment/Parks and Recreation/ Invest in the community in a way that is incentives annually Planning/Building sustainable for the community,which is .........................................................................€........................ A6 focused on providing services at the lowest Work with area agencies,residents,businesses,and community organizations to plant 500 trees and 100 acres of native Environment/Parks and Recreation/ cost and that characterized the City of Elk vegetation throughout the city by 2024 ED River"Powered by Nature"theme Educate the public through 2 public meetings annually on land development and redevelopment through promotion of A7 sustainable land use.(Areas of special concern are wetland protection,storm water management,low impact landscaping, etc.) Environment A8 Complete a bike trail between Downtown Elk River and the Elk river Northstar Station by 2024 Planning/Parks and Rec/Engineering A9 Contract a bike share business to provide bikes at the Elk River Station and downtown for commuters and tourists Support public transportation and active coming into Elk River by 2024 Parks and Recreation ......................................................................... .... A10 transportation planning Promote walking and biking in the City of Elk River by conducting a study on sidewalks and trails(mileage,links,safety, etc.)by 2018 Planning/Parks and Recreation ...........................................................................:......................... All Implement 50%of the recommendations from the sidewalk/trail study by 2024,including connections through private areas Planning/Parks and Recreation Goal 2:Economic Development of the"Energy City"-As a leader in the state for energy efficient products and services,the city should continue to develop incentives,training,and resources for the expansion of the economic base. Percent complete Objective High Priority Action Tasks 25 50 75 100 131 Increase the number of"Green Collar"jobs Develop and expand a microloan program to encourage 50 new green collar jobs by 2024 Economic Development ........................%.........................................................................., B2 Increase by 5 the number of companies that are actively manufacturing products or components of products that are Increase the number of companies that are actively directly or indirectly used in renewable energy or energy efficiency by 2024 Economic Development ...................................................... ...................:..... engaged in reducing their environmental impacts """"""""' 133 Provide training to 10 business owners and employees anually on reducing environmental impacts Environment/Economic Development ........................:.........................:...................... .................... 134 Provide expertise of governmental policies, Create and maintain a list of local,state,federal,and/or non-governmental grants and incentives available for"green" procedures,and codes that reduce barriers and building practices by 2015,updated annually Environment 135 provide incentives to participating residents, Review all local policies,procedures,and codes to reduce barriers for"green"building practices biennially Building/Environment ................................ businesses,and community organization to Environment/Energy City 136 incentivize"green"building Independently review the Energy City website to be a more user friendly and interactive tool for users periodically Commission N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\07-21-2014\Final\x8 2 at1 Energy City Action Plan 07/17/2014