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City Council Minutes Page 8 <br /> June 4,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Wagner echoed it would be great to get some additional options <br /> with the loss of GRE. She also wondered how the commission sees the synergy <br /> between its mission and the "Powered by Nature" brand. <br /> Commissioner Sagstetter talked about renewable energy powering some or all of the <br /> city buildings in the future. Renewable energy may continue to become more <br /> affordable. He also mentioned evaluating new buildings and construction projects to <br /> tie in renewable energy. The Energy City Commission is looking at multi-year <br /> projects. <br /> Councilmember Wagner would personally like to see an increase in recycling and <br /> organics services. If it is easy for the public to do,they are more apt to do it. Perhaps <br /> the Energy Commission could participate in events and promote energy saving <br /> options to the public. <br /> Commissioner Curtis asked the Council what the commission's role in Energy City <br /> branding would look like. She felt the commission would like to be involved, not <br /> only from a fiscal standpoint,but from an environmental viewpoint. <br /> Councilmember Wagner said the commission may want to be involved in Business <br /> Retention&Expansion (BR&E) visits. She also mentioned the Beautification <br /> Commission recognizes and awards business owners who make aesthetic <br /> improvements to their property,perhaps the energy commission could look at a <br /> similar program for energy efficiency improvements. <br /> Commissioner Sagstetter said the city used to have a "High Five" award which <br /> recognized energy efficiency. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard said the city has been fortunate to have a power plant, <br /> recycling center, and landfill but is now looking at"Chapter Two" as community <br /> engagement and educating businesses. He wondered if the Commission had any <br /> ideas on incentives for residents to recycle more and reduce the waste stream. It <br /> would be helpful if there was a resource for questions on solar and electric vehicles. <br /> It would be nice to figure out alternative uses for the GRE site and future <br /> partnership opportunities. <br /> Councilmember Olsen commented GRE is a serious issue. The annual clean up <br /> events produce a lot of recyclable material. Commissioner Hanson shared the 2018 <br /> clean up event had fewer in attendance but the same volume of materials. <br /> Commissioner Curtis asked the best way to provide feedback to the Council. The <br /> Council gets a Commission update once per month,but,if the Commission wishes <br /> to provide information more often,they can contact City Administrator Portner or <br /> Ms. Bednar. Items can also be added to the council agenda. She also wanted to know <br /> if the Council saw value in the Energy Commission offering input on projects from <br /> an energy standpoint. <br /> P O w E R E U 9 1 <br /> UREJ <br />