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<br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />5.6 Solar picnic table progress <br /> <br />Modern Construction has agreed to help with the design and construction of the <br />solar picnic table. There have been some delays this fall with scheduling and <br />availability but we are hopeful it will be completed in 2019. More to come soon. <br /> <br />5.7 Builder/developer meeting – winter 2019 <br /> <br /> The goal for the meeting in winter 2019 is to bring together key players for new <br />construction, remodeling, home improvement and other vendors that often work <br />with the City of Elk River. The idea is to provide valuable information all in one <br />place to make the permitting process easier, ensure there is understanding about <br />regulations and have Energy City as the focus on these topics. This could include <br />energy efficiency, load management and other sustainable practices. The hope is to <br />bring together various city departments and external agencies. The city is also getting <br />new permitting software that may make the application process easier and have more <br />electronic options. ERMU has a handout they provide with items to be completed <br />(checklist) for specific types of development. The event would include information <br />sharing but also allow for feedback from developers, contractors and others. The <br />group discussed partnering with a local group like the Chamber of Commerce. The <br />workshop could vary in timing depending on topics and available staff. The group <br />felt it was important to get feedback and possibly utilize technology to do so. Brixius <br />suggested using Kahoot an online survey used on smart phones. Presentations could <br />be available online too before the workshop. Colleen Eddy mentioned that <br />Economic Development’s relator meeting includes continuing education credits <br />which are very appealing to those attending. Tom plans to organize a meeting in <br />early December with city staff to keep this project moving. <br /> <br /> <br />6. Next Meeting Agenda Items (February 20, 2019) <br /> <br /> Trash, recycling and organics update <br /> Builder/Developer meeting <br />Brainstorming session for 2019 projects based on Action Plan potentially for 2020, <br />discuss funding options and more <br />LOST projects- how to involve Energy City (ISI: Institute For Sustainable <br />Infrastructure could be beneficial guidelines) <br /> <br />7. Announcements <br /> <br /> None <br /> <br />8. Adjournment <br /> <br /> There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. <br /> <br />Minutes prepared by Amanda Bednar.