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Energy City Commission Minutes Page 2 October 17,2007 Commissioner Adams gave an update on the feasibility of placing hydropower back into the Lake Orono dam.Barr Engineering was contacted for the study.Commissioner Adams referenced the study,particularly page five in his discussion.He concluded that the hydropower dam would produce as much energy as the wind generator(which would be the same amount of energy that the Target Data Center will need for one month).The payback period would be approximately 40 years due to permit costs. Commissioner Adams feels it is not a feasible project due to the repayment period from permit costs.Discussion followed regarding removal of the initial hydropower units and whether that made a difference or would have made a difference in permit fees. Commissioner Adams stated that the permits were allowed to lapse,so if they had been kept up over the years,it wouldn't have been such a difficult procedure to reinstate them. 5. Water Conservation Commissioner Adams discussed two articles on water conservatio® 1!:,:t he supplied for the commission. Alternate Commissioner Engstrom commented that Europe h of t d wash water separated in European countries so that just the drinking water needs purl lt"ig tion rati,11, an all the water.Commissioner Adams stated that the City would need two distribution system that w e implemented in Elk River. Following discussion of the articles,Chair Zehringer suggested that water co tion be"moved up"in the Expo itinerary.This option will be discussed at the next expo subcommittee me 6. 2008 Energy Expo Update Environmental Administrator Haug supplied the commission with a memo regarding the items discussed by the subcommittee and gave further details.The new library will be the focal demonstration site,although tours will be going again(RRT,GRE, d the Methane Plant).Don Shelby(WCCO)has been contacted as a potential keynote speaker.Ed Begley J .; .they option,although his fees and airfare,lodging,etc.would be substantial. Other ideas for speakers z ".,, p,s- if these don't work out Exhibitors will be housed in the fire stario , ppr. . bitors will be able to fit in the large garage. A tent will be rented for the keynote with a �: d chairi.loY tent will be heated.Speakers will be limited to commissioners from utilities discussing the :ous ways ,.idents can benefit from rebate programs and reduce their energy consumption. rte. Children's programs will be provided through Tri. d the Toonies and CLIMB Theatre once again.The children's .rograms will be held in City Hall.Hyb id vehicle displays will be available through Elk River Ford and b Growers Association.A fire truck will also be available for the children to see. e Lion's Club h contacted for catering.The caterer will be asked to be present from 9 a.m.—4 p.m. at exhibitors, sp � ,performers,and volunteers will be able to eat before and after the expo. Spec chool will be ding a Science Fair.The projects will be displayed at the expo and the winner will be anno at the the Mayor.The Mayor will also present the winner of the coloring contest with their prize Exhibitors will p 10 per booth if they are a for-profit agency, or$25 per booth for non-profits(a fee has been instituted f. non-profits due to several not showing up last year). Commissioner Gongoll suggested that when tours of the library are given,it would be nice to have a visual representation of what it takes to be Gold TTED certified.Mayor Klinzing asked about discussion of the YMCA at the expo.Discussion amongst commissioners followed regarding"green"initiatives at the YMCA. Discussion of a display board regarding the YMCA,near the library's display was received positively. Mayor Klinzing discussed alternative transportation ideas and suggested more biking and hiking/walking trails to promote energy conservation. She commented upon rides held by politicians and celebrities (i.e. Jungbauer and Steger).Discussion followed regarding a bike route from Northstar to the City Hall campus,