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APPENDIX 10-YEAR 1 , 1 <br /> Appendix C: 10-year Action Plan <br /> Energy City 10-Year Action Plan. <br /> Goal One <br /> 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 <br /> trademark in 2008. This designation reinforces it's standing within the state and region as a hub of energy technology,renewable energy manufacturing, <br /> renewable energy demonstrations,recycling,use of green products,and education. <br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks <br /> Promote Elk River as center for"Green"and <br /> r12 <br /> Expand the'Energy City'campaign by promoting 2 expos,lectures,conferencrs,and/or events yearly <br /> "Lean"manufacturinx <br /> Identify and promote 4 sources of energy and water efficient and cost-effective building materials annually(as long <br /> as they do not have negative impacts on the longevity of a building)to alleviate environmental impacts on new <br /> Develop and maintain Citys reputation as construction or remodeling projects <br /> supportive of Sustainable('Green')Building Participate in 2"green"city competition by 2024(land lab,Green Step Cities,living Cities,Cities of the Future,etc.) <br /> practices <br /> Encourage businesses to reduce their solid waste impact by 5%per incident when remodeling,building,or <br /> A4 deconstructing structures by donating,recycling,or reusing materials.Require all businesses to record and report <br /> all solid waste abated during remodeling,buildin&or deconstructing by 2024 <br /> Work diligently with new development areas to maximize the preservation of prime vegetative communities <br /> AS Invest in the community in a way that is (woodland stands,prairie areas,vistas,etc)through sustainable expansion of the community through educational <br /> sustainable for the community,which is programs and Incentives annually <br /> A6 focused on providing services at the lowest Work with area agencies,residents,businesses,and community organizations to plant SW trees and 100 acres of <br /> that characterized the City of Elk River native vegetation throughout the city by 2024 <br /> "Powered by Nature"theme Educate the public through 2 public meetings annually on land development and redevelopment through promotion <br /> ,cosland <br /> of sustainable land use.(Areas of special concern are wetland protection,storm water management,low impact <br /> landscapinit.etc <br /> AS Complete a bike trail between Downtown Elk River and the Elk river Northstar Station by 2024 <br /> A9 Contract with a bike share business to provide bikes at the Elk River Station and downtown for commuters and <br /> Support public transportation and active tourists coming into Elk River by 2024 <br /> A:0 transportation planning Promote walking and biking in the City of Elk River by conducting a study on sidewalks and traits(mileage,links, <br /> safety,etc.)by 2018 <br /> Al l Implement 50%of the recommendations from the sidewalk/trail study by 2024,including connections through <br /> 1private areas <br /> Goal Two <br /> GOAL 2 Economic Development of the"Energy City"-As a leader in the state for energy efficient products and services,the city should continue to <br /> develop incentives,train.ng,anc resources for the expansion of the economic base. <br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks <br /> Bl Increase the number of-Green Collas iota Develop and expand a microloan program to encourage 50 new green collar jobs by 2024 <br /> B2 Increase the number of companies that are Increase by 5 the number of companies that are actively manufacturing products or components of products that <br /> actively engaged in reducing their are directly or indirectly used in renewable energy or energy efficiency 2024 <br /> 63 environmental impacts Provide training to 10 business(owners and employees)annually on reducing environmental impacts <br /> B4 Provide expertise of governmental policies, Create and maintain a list of local,state,federal,and/or nongovernmental grants and incentives available for <br /> procedures,and codes that reduce barriers and "green'buildirg practices by 2015 updated annual) <br /> BS provide incentives to participating residents, Review all local policies,procedures,and codes to reduce barriers for"green"building practices biennially <br /> businesses,and community organization to <br /> B6 Incentivize-green"building Independently review the Energy City website to be a more user friendly and interactive tool for users periodically <br /> 0 <br /> EN-eRGYCITY Page 52 UNIVERSITY of ST.THOMAS <br /> Opus College of Business <br />