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<br />2 <br /> <br />“residential organics collection” to be used rather than “curb-side” collection to <br />ensure clarification between separate carts which are not used in the city. The group <br />also discussed goals for increasing commercial recycling participation even though it <br />is not required within the Action Plan or city ordinance. <br /> <br />Moved by Hoskins and seconded by Herman to approve changes and finalized 10 <br />Year Action Plan. It is scheduled to be presented to City Council at the June 5, 2017 <br />meeting. <br /> <br />5.2 Recycle Coach Update <br /> <br />Elk River has launched the Recycle Coach web app to help residents recycle more <br />and recycle properly. The app provides information about their individual recycling <br />and trash schedule, alerts them to change in service and allows them to contact <br />ERMU directly with issues. It also includes a search function for odd items like <br />paint, furniture and electronics. Herman and Hanson suggested created something to <br />go out in ERMU bills with frequent problem items like propane tanks and paint that <br />many residents don’t know how to dispose of properly. City staff will be working <br />with them to create something for residential use. <br /> <br />5.3 FleetCarma Update <br /> <br />Sagstetter provided a brief overview of the FleetCarma program which has been in <br />use for a few months. Interesting trends to note included idling time for many city <br />vehicles, roughly 20-40% on average. Idling may be the result of necessary electrical <br />equipment, weather conditions or other staff protocol but is still a concern regarding <br />energy and money wasted in idle. Some information will be updated with more <br />detail and correct units of measure. This information will continue to be tracked and <br />monitored to illustrate trends and highlighting areas for improvement. <br /> <br />5.4 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Update <br /> <br />Sagstetter informed the Commission that work is almost complete for the 240V <br />charging station in downtown Elk River. ERMU has an agreement with the HRA for <br />the two parking spots. Payment for charging will be taken via Charge Point cards. <br />Plans for signage are still in the works including a large education sign for the <br />demonstration site. ERMU will provide 100% renewable energy for the charging <br />stations. <br /> <br />Sagstetter also provided information about the rebates available to residents <br />interested in installing charging stations at home. Five residential homes are currently <br />participating in the program. <br /> <br />5.5 UST Engineering Design <br /> <br />The senior engineering design class presented their final project and were featured in <br />a story by Kare11 for their solar powered picnic table. The Commission discussed <br />possible funding options for the creation of the picnic table and installation of the