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<br />rei ~\j <br />( ); <br />~ll< <br /> <br />ITEM 5.3. <br /> <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />FROM: STEPHEN ROHLF BUILDING & <br />ZONING ADMINISTRATOR <br />s~ <br /> <br />DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: ENERGY CITY UPDATE <br /> <br />Northstar Corridor <br />Energy City, specifically the Demonstration Subcommittee, has offered their expertise to <br />aid the North Star Corridor Project on energy related issues. Attached is a letter on this <br />subject dated, July 21, 1999. In this letter, Energy City also offers to advise the City of <br />Elk River on energy issues related to land use planning, an important component that is <br />often forgotten. The North Star Corridor Project is a tremendous opportunity to make a <br />major statement that Elk River is Energy City. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Wind Generator <br />The other major demonstration staff is currently working on is the proposed wind <br />generator. Standing over 200 feet tall and with blades measuring approximately 180 feet <br />in diameter, this wind generator is also an opportunity to make a major statement for <br />Energy City. The financial hurdles and arrangements with participating utilities appear to <br />be resolved. The last obstacle is finding a site. Staff will be reviewing possible sites with <br />Greg Jaunich of Northern Alternative Energy, the developer of the wind generator, on <br />Thursday, September 9. Staffwill update the Council on our progress at Monday night's <br />meeting. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />