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<br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Mayor and City Council 10.1 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Work Session June 4, 2018 Amanda Bednar, Environmental Coordinator <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Energy City Commission 10 Year Action Plan Tom Sagstetter, Conservation & Key Accounts <br />Manager <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Provide direction to staff and the Energy City Commission (ECC). <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Energy City Commission has 11 members who promote Elk River as a hub of energy technology, <br />energy manufacturing, energy demonstrations, recycling, use of green products, and the adoption of <br />sustainable living practices. The Commission created a 10-year Action Plan in 2014 and has since updated <br />it to better meet the goals and expectations of the group. Many of the goals have been accomplished and <br />staff continues working on better ways to track city accomplishments. <br /> <br />The ECC is looking for more direction and clear goals from City Council and Council expectations for <br />the Commission. The Action Plan has been shared with the City Council and city department directors in <br />the past and it’s important to understand the long-term objectives in the planning and budgeting process. <br />The ECC feels the Council would benefit by having some detailed discussion on the goals, objectives, and <br />budgeting process prior to finalizing the 2019 city budget. The ECC would welcome any <br />recommendations Council would provide as they pertain to goals, tracking metrics, and budgeting <br />process. The Action Plan has been shared with city department directors to get their feedback on items <br />that affect their departments. <br /> <br />The Commission members are very passionate about Energy City and have expressed their willingness to <br />meet more frequently and spend more time on city projects. Staff is looking for more direction and <br />desired outcomes from City Council. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Updated 10-year Action Plan <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />