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• r <br /> Sagstetter asked if there were energy efficiency guidelines in place for the Nature's <br /> Edge Business Center. Westgaard stated that the micro loan program has some <br /> energy efficiency guidelines but agrees that energy efficiency guidelines can be added <br /> into more programs, such as TIFs,in either the form of recommendations or <br /> requirements.Westgaard also suggested that TIF projects could act as a <br /> demonstration site for Energy City. <br /> Rydberg suggested that as new buildings with energy efficient design are constructed <br /> in Elk River, that the city should go to the media to get the word out. <br /> Sagstetter suggested that department budgets add an"energy efficiency" budget for <br /> projects throughout the year. Mroz suggested that they include a "sustainability" <br /> budget to include projects from the Action Plan, High 5 program, and GreenStep <br /> Cities.Westgaard stated that at least one annual objective needs to include and <br /> energy efficiency upgrade for each department annually. Sayler added that the <br /> commission may need to get City Council on board first as the annual budget may <br /> need to increase slightly overall in order to accommodate for sustainable projects but <br /> the payback will make the increase obsolete. <br /> Rydberg stated that City Hall should be encouraged to achieve the High 5 third level <br /> so that we can act as a demonstration site for the program. Curtis suggested adding <br /> signage to the lobby to educate the public. <br /> Steinbeck added that the city should show measurements to the public. Sagstetter <br /> suggested that we post annual and 10-year completion checklists for the Action Plan. <br /> 6. Next Meeting Agenda Items (April 15, 2015) <br /> 6.1 High 5 Program <br /> 6.2 City Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle recommendation to Fleet Committee <br /> 6.3 Randy's Sanitation—CNG Vehicles Presentation (MD) <br /> 7. Announcements <br /> 7.1 Commissioner Updates <br /> Sagstetter reminded everyone that we have 3 open positions in the Energy City <br /> Commission. <br /> Sagstetter mentioned that the contactor/electrician ERMU website is nearly <br /> complete and will include energy efficiency topics. <br /> 7.2 Staff Updates <br /> Mroz and Sagstetter gave an update on the CERTs Conference. Sagstetter stated that <br /> there was a large focus on solar and LED lighting. Mroz added that seeing what <br /> other communities have done was very eye opening and Energy City should strive to <br /> do more. <br /> 8. Adjournment <br />