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ObjectiveHigh Priority Action TasksA1Promote Elk River as center for "Green" and "Lean" manufacturingExpand the "Energy City" campaign by promoting 2 expos, lectures, conferences, and/or events yearlyElk River expo, Climate Smart Municipalities, Realtor workshop, etc. A2Identify and promote 4 sources of energy and water efficient and cost‐effective building materials annually (as long as they do not have negative impacts on the longevity of a building) to alleviate environmental impacts on new construction or remodeling projectsGreen design building toolkitA3Participate in 2 "green" city competitions by 2024 (Land Lab, Green Step Cities, Living Cities, Cities of the Future, etc.)Green Step Cities, Climate Smart MunicipalitiesA4Encourage businesses to reduce their solid waste impact by 5% per incident when remodeling, building, or deconstructing structures by donating, recycling, or re‐using materials. Require all businesses to record and report all solid waste abated during remodeling, building, or deconstructing by 2024High 5 ProgramA5Create a Climate Action & Resiliency Plan in collaboration with the Climate Smart Municipalities partnership. 10 year progressCITY OF ELK RIVER - ENERGY CITY 2024 ACTION PLANSummaries of each goal are provided in the following pages, highlighting targets, and the strategies to accomplish the goals. This document shall be reviewed annually for validation and congruence with annual budgets. At that time, amendments may be approved by the Energy City Commission and Economic Development Authority. In 2024, the Energy City Action Plan will be amended as needed and re‐approved by the Commission and City Council.The Energy City Action Plan is divided into 4 goals with each one having identifiable objectives and high priority action tasks. Together, these 4 goals address promoting the City of Elk River, economic development within Elk River, education through demonstrations, and engaging the residents and businesses of the community. The goals of this plan are centered on three areas of focus: reducing carbon, managing waste more efficiently, and reducing human impacts on the environment.This plan sets out a clear vision of that future, with concrete targets and the steps and metrics needed to achieve each one of them. Between now and 2024 there will be much to learn and accomplish to achieve our goal of making Elk River the most environmentally friendly and energy responsible city in Minnesota. But the Energy City Commission has little doubt that the results will improve our quality of life and make us even more competitive in the future economy, while enabling us to live a better balance with Earth’s natural systems, truly being Powered by Nature.Our Goal is to make Elk River the most energy responsible city in MinnesotaAmbitious, necessary, and possible – this is the Energy City Action Plan for the City of Elk River. This plan outlines the steps toward realizing a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for our city. It challenges residents, business, and city leaders to create a better future for the next generation.GOAL 1: Promote the City of Elk River as the “Energy City” ‐ The city of Elk River was established as the “Energy City" in 1996 and received a federal trademark in 2008.  This designation reinforces it’s standing within the state and region as a hub of energy technology, renewable energy manufacturing, renewable energy demonstrations, recycling, use of green products, and education.Develop and maintain City's reputation as supportive of Sustainable ("Green") Building practicesRedlined Version