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Energy City Commission Minutes Page 3 March 21,2007 • LEED certification is an option and she stated that they feel they are on track to meet that.The point scale for Gold is 39—51 and currently the library has 42 points. Commissioner Rohlf questioned whether there would be any points available for alternative transportation (i.e.River Rider).Tuttle stated that if there is a shuttle service,they could get points for that. Commissioner Leonard and Engstrom feel it is possible to have the River Rider add the library to its schedule since the YMCA will already be one of the stops.Tuttle stated that it has to meet the intent of LEED (she would need a graphic showing the route,etc.). Another way to get more points for the LEED certification would be to have green cleaning contracts. 5. Energy Expo Update Rebecca gave an update in memo format and discussed the details.There are currently seven sponsors. Speakers and moderators are set. Chair Zehringer stated that Ann Bancroft would be available now since her polar expedition had to be cancelled.It was stated that it's too late in the planning to have Ann attend. Senator Jungbauer wants to speak.Representative Hackbarth will be in session that day so will not be available to attend.Mayor Klinzing stated that there is some volatility regarding the topics and issues are controversial.She noted that Jungbauer called Councilman Motin and expressed disagreement with what the keynote speaker will be saying.Discussion followed regarding concerns about speakers against what the message of the Expo is. Commissioner Bratlie noted that the Expo is not a forum.Rebecca stated that Jungbauer would be given 5—10 minutes to speak before Paul Douglas.There won't be a lot of time available to him since other speakers will be presenting as well(i.e. County Commissioners,etc.). Commissioner Rohlf stated that he feels it will be awkward,but he doesn't want to stifle any ideas.Whether he agrees with Jungbauer or not,the Senator should be able to speak.Mayor Klinzing stated that Councilman Motin had expressed that he did not want Jungbauer there if he will be completely negative. A comment was made that it may be a poor political move on Jungbauer's part to speak negatively about global warming before the keynote address.Discussion followed regarding the timeline and whether there would be enough time for the Senator to speak.He would be able to fit into the hour before the keynote,but with the ribbon cutting and overview of Energy City taking up most of the time,he won't have much. MOTION BY MAYOR KLINZING TO ALLOW WHATEVER LEGISLATORS A .LEND TO HAVE FIVE MINUTES TO SPEAK.SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEONARD.ALL IN FAVOR.MOTION CARRIED. 5. Proclamation update The bill has moved through the Senate and House subcommittees to the floor.Commissioners Bratlie,Zehringer, and Adams attended the subcommittee meeting and spoke late Monday night(8:15). Only a few questions were asked,but Commissioner Adams felt it was important that all three commissioners were present to answer the questions.The bill passed at the subcommittee level. Discussion followed regarding forming a subcommittee to determine what Energy City should be and can do. Rebecca questioned whether the people from the goals subcommittee want to be on this subcommittee. If a new ordinance is to be worked on,goals and costs will be necessary.Rebecca stated that she feels the ECC can still use the original goals but added that costs have to be calculated.