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• "residential organics collection" to be used rather than"curb-side" collection to <br /> ensure clarification between separate carts which are not used in the city.The group <br /> also discussed goals for increasing commercial recycling participation even though it <br /> is not required within the Action Plan or city ordinance. <br /> Moved by Hoskins and seconded by Herman to approve changes and finalized 10 <br /> Year Action Plan. It is scheduled to be presented to City Council at the June 5,2017 <br /> meeting. <br /> 5.2 Recycle Coach Update <br /> Elk River has launched the Recycle Coach web app to help residents recycle more <br /> and recycle properly.The app provides information about their individual recycling <br /> and trash schedule,alerts them to change in service and allows them to contact <br /> ERMU directly with issues. It also includes a search function for odd items like <br /> paint, furniture and electronics. Herman and Hanson suggested created something to <br /> go out in ERMU bills with frequent problem items like propane tanks and paint that <br /> many residents don't know how to dispose of properly. City staff will be working <br /> with them to create something for residential use. <br /> 5.3 FleetCarma Update <br /> Sagstetter provided a brief overview of the FleetCarma program which has been in <br /> • use for a few months. Interesting trends to note included idling time for many city <br /> vehicles,roughly 20-40%on average. Idling may be the result of necessary electrical <br /> equipment,weather conditions or other staff protocol but is still a concern regarding <br /> energy and money wasted in idle. Some information will be updated with more <br /> detail and correct units of measure. This information will continue to be tracked and <br /> monitored to illustrate trends and highlighting areas for improvement. <br /> 5.4 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Update <br /> Sagstetter informed the Commission that work is almost complete for the 240V <br /> charging station in downtown Elk River. ERMU has an agreement with the HRA for <br /> the two parking spots. Payment for charging will be taken via Charge Point cards. <br /> Plans for signage are still in the works including a large education sign for the <br /> demonstration site. ERMU will provide 100% renewable energy for the charging <br /> stations. <br /> Sagstetter also provided information about the rebates available to residents <br /> interested in installing charging stations at home. Five residential homes are currently <br /> participating in the program. <br /> 5.5 UST Engineering Design <br /> The senior engineering design class presented their final project and were featured in <br /> a story by Karell for their solar powered picnic table.The Commission discussed <br /> • possible funding options for the creation of the picnic table and installation of the <br /> 2 <br />