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Energy City Commission Minutes Page 4 <br /> September 17,2008 <br /> Energy City does not qualify for the program because Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) <br /> 11111 <br /> is not a cooperative so there is no way for the ECC to be able to leverage the funds. A <br /> comment was made that Connexus Energy is a coop. <br /> 10. Other <br /> Mayor Klinzing commented that a company approached the City regarding being able to <br /> retrofit current vehicles in the fleet to be able to be dual fuel (E85). This would only work for <br /> newer vehicles that have fuel injection. The company is already located in Elk River, but <br /> they'd like to be a partner. A representative will be asked to speak at a future meeting. <br /> Chair Zehringer reminded the commission that GRE has brokered a deal with Menard's to <br /> collect compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)throughout the State. Menard's supposedly <br /> only accepts three sizes of CFLs. He added that ERMU has extended a similar offer to other <br /> stores in Elk River and Walmart has agreed to partner with the utility for the same service. <br /> ERMU will accept(through Walmart) all bulbs up to 4' in length from residents only. Ad <br /> slicks will be going up next week. A maximum of 6 bulbs per visit will be allowed. With this <br /> in mind,the City may no longer have to collect fluorescent light bulbs during clean up events. <br /> Environmental AdmiOrd ;Haug was approached by a Hori ' loyee concerning <br /> an energy event the s� will b holding on the weekend of O i er 25 6. The employee <br /> was wondering if En �y City Id like to have a display at the.Store. This would be a very <br /> passive display, simil `to w js done during the Business Ex%but the display would not be <br /> 410 <br /> manned. The general V t f f the commission was that if the st a iTp fering an opportunity, <br /> the commission shout i of s it up. If any commissioners haMtems they would like to <br /> have displayed at the oth, ey should give the materials to ° onmental Administrator <br /> Haug or Environmen Technan Blake-Bradley. <br /> MOTION BY MAYOR KLINZINU-%AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ADAMS TO <br /> PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME DEPOT ENERGY EVENT WITH A DISPLAY.ALL IN <br /> FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. <br /> Commissioner Overholser gave an update of the new manufacturing facility ECONAR is <br /> building as well as the "Little People, Big World" episodes that will be aired in which a <br /> geothermal system was installed. ECONAR will be featured in the second episode on October <br /> 20th on The Learning Channel (TLC). Four total expisodes will feature ECONAR. ECONAR <br /> is also participating in an Extreme Makeover program in Minnesota by donating a heat pump <br /> system. <br /> Commissioner Touchette commented that the YMCA would like to light the flag pole at their <br /> facility and would like to use photovoltaics. He questioned whether the commission had any <br /> thoughts regarding the situation. Commissioner Overholser suggested contacting a company to <br /> see if they would do a demonstration. <br /> Chair Zehringer commented that there are substantial rebates available for photovoltaic <br /> installations. Over half of the money allocated is still available. The program has been active <br /> since the beginning of the year. <br />