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Mroz requested the current chair and vice chair to state their interest in remaining in those positions. Both Sagstetter and Chuba agreed to remain. No other nominations were presented. Moved by Curtis and seconded by Chuba to approve Tom Sagstetter as Chair. Moved by Curtis and seconded by Sagstetter to approve Dennis Chuba as Vice Chair. 5.3 Special Meeting Mroz stated that most new commissioners were present and that a special meeting is no longer suggested. Sagstetter suggested skype/webinar meetings for the monthly updates. Mroz will look into the feasibility of this option. 5.4 Membership Representatives Mroz suggested reviewing the ordinance requiring specific types of commissioners (i.e. ERMU representative, 6 energy-related business representatives, etc.) Currently, no at-large position is available.Additionally,interest has been expressed for a youth commissioner position. Sagstetter agreed with the youth commissioner position and adding a position for residents/community members who may not be associated with an energy-related business or other position. Flatland suggested if a youth were added that the commitment for that position change from 3 years to 1 year and follow the school year. Rydberg recommended that the student be under 18 years of age. Sagstetter questioned if a minor could officially vote. Mroz would look into it. Flatland suggested that we start with a pilot student grade 5-12 and correlate with the curriculum if possible. Sagstetter suggested tying in a research/science project. Herman recommended a junior energy committee which could meet after school. One member of the committee could then attend the Energy City Commission as a liaison. Mroz and Flatland will coordinate with Beth Balmanno to discuss logistics of such a group. Balmanno suggested reaching out to 4-H for interest along with area schools. Hoskins recommended recruiting prior to the end of the 2016 spring semester and start the group at the start of the 2016 fall semester. Curtis suggested that residents have a voice in the Energy City Commission. Some current commissioners are not Elk River residents so if a residential at-large position is added, they should be required to have Elk River residency. Mroz recommended waiting on the resident at-large position to see if all of the current empty positions are filled. The ordinance should be updated prior to February 2017 and the idea will be re-assessed at a later meeting.