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With discussion,the commission agreed to give Mroz authority to accept the applications in between regular scheduled meetings until the committee is made up of 11 members. 5.2 Climate Smart Municipalities Mroz provided a PowerPoint summary of the delegation trip to Germany in July. Mroz also discussed the upcoming visit from the German delegates to Minnesota in October.Westgaard suggested the Wastewater Treatment Plant as a tour. Curtis suggested marketing our recreation opportunities in Elk River. Sagstetter suggested the SHERCO plant as a possible tour. 5.3 EV Charger Grant Sagstetter discussed the APPA DEED grant for$100,000 for EV charging station infrastructure and education campaign.The Elk River Municipal Utilities will apply and have met with various groups and the Utility Board to get input on the application.A decision will be sent in October. 5.4 Signage Curtis suggested that both interior and exterior signage is needed. Specific signage opportunities include information on the LED traffic lights,Energy City Commission, Greenstep Cities Step 4, Sustainable Communities Partnership, Climate Smart Municipalities partnership. Westgaard suggested working with Michael Hecker on Woodland Trails signage. Hamann suggest solar charging signs. Sagstetter suggested utilizing EV charging stations.Westgaard mentioned talking to RaeAnn Gardner about Wayfinding and utilizing an international symbol for energy. 6. Next Meeting Agenda Items (November 16, 2016) 6.1 Signage 6.2 Youth Committee 6.3 EV Updates 6.4 Greenhouse Gas Assessment 6.5 Community Center 8. Announcements 8.1 Commissioner Updates Westgaard mentioned the Community Center design and referendum proposal and suggested adding further design elements to the next agenda. 8.2 Staff Updates Mroz discussed the fall partnerships with the University of St.Thomas Sustainable Communities Partnership.