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subcommittee to gather comments from the entire group and compile some <br /> priorities for the upcoming year. All members will provide comments and will be <br /> revisited at the May meeting.The Commission discussed possible events in the <br /> future including an expo, fix it clinics and partnering with EDA for their planned <br /> event this fall. The youth commission (SustainER) continues to be challenging and <br /> Anderson has had some luck at Elk River High School and plans to continue <br /> reaching out to specific schools for her powerED program. The members will also <br /> review the High Five program. Comments will be sent back to Amanda Bednar and <br /> the subcommittee will meet in April. <br /> 5.3 FleetCarma& Electric Vehicle updates —ERMU and City <br /> Member Sagstetter presented the information from the FleetCarma study which <br /> shows the average driving behaviors of city and ERMU staff. This report was <br /> presented to both City Council and the Utilities Board as well. FleetCarma provided <br /> recommendations for hybrid and full electric vehicle options that will meet the needs <br /> of employees. ERMU will be purchasing a Chevy Bolt (EV) and the city will be <br /> leasing a Mitsubishi Outlander (PHEV) in 2018. The Outlander will also have a <br /> vehicle wrap related to Energy City. <br /> 5.4 "Climate Smart: Cities Working Together" film now available <br /> The film is now available for public view and information was shared with the <br /> group. The Climate Smart Municipalities program continues to provide great <br /> resources to Elk River especially by highlighting the advances Germany has made in <br /> energy efficiency and waste reduction. <br /> 5.5 Existing Energy Conditions Report via GPI and GreenStep Cities <br /> City staff received information from the Great Plains Institute about an existing <br /> energy report they are completing for GreenStep City participants. The Commission <br /> was interested in getting more information that may be beneficial for future energy <br /> planning. <br /> 5.6 Update on city ice arena plans <br /> Councilmember Olsen provided an update regarding the status of futures plans for <br /> an ice arena and/or community center. Right now the Council is taking a pause to <br /> further explore options for the overall project. Member Olsen hopes that whatever <br /> direction the project takes, there are aspects of sustainable design incorporated <br /> within the plans.The possibility of district heating options may also be discussed <br /> again in the future due to the location of the ice arena. <br /> 5.7 Update from Member Kingsbury <br /> Member Kingsbury presented information to the group regarding solar power basic, <br /> options available and an overview of production potential for Elk River. He also <br /> 2 <br />