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provided in the packets to give commissioners an idea of what they could possibly • <br /> work for. <br /> 7. Energy City Designation <br /> Since Mayor Klinzing was absent,this item was postponed until January meeting. <br /> 8. Energy Issues Conference <br /> East Elk River is still a possible location. The commission agreed to a sub- <br /> committee to work on targeting an audience, securing speakers, and date and <br /> time. That sub-committee includes Commissioners Hendrickson, Gongoll, <br /> Bratlie,Zehringer, and Mara as a staff member plus Chair Zehringer thought <br /> Commissioner Kampa might be interested as well. The Energy Conference sub- <br /> committee will meet January 5th at City Hall to begin the project. <br /> 9. Energy House III Update <br /> Chair Zerhringer said the shingle installation may be completed today. The <br /> shingles are made of recycled steel and said to last the life of the house or 100 <br /> years. Some confusion about the supply and return ventilation systems made for <br /> scratching the original plan of the system, and a less efficient, more traditional <br /> technology will have to suffice. ERMU will be installing the security system and <br /> the NWSB are planning a springtime housewarming. <br /> 10. Other <br /> Rebecca said that a clarification in the by-law would be necessary,requiring the <br /> commission to agree to four dates that they would meet. Additional meetings <br /> may be scheduled as the commission deems necessary, and meetings may also be <br /> cancelled. <br /> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GONGOLL TO MEET QUARTERLY <br /> THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF JANUARY,APRIL,JULY,AND OCTOBER. <br /> SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HENDRICKSON. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Chair Zehringer presented the photovoltaic array demonstration at the Elk River <br /> Landfill and determined with available rebates this technology is a reasonable <br /> alternative. Commissioner Bratlie said he might consider solar panels on a future <br /> project with ISD 728 for demonstration purposes if nothing else. <br /> 11. Schedule Next Energy City Commission Meeting <br /> Next scheduled meeting is January 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m. Elk River City Hall. <br /> 12. Adjourn <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Mara Anderson <br /> Environmental Assistant • <br />