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Motion by member Curtis, second by Hanson to appoint Tom Sagstetter as Chair <br /> — <br /> again. Motion by Sagstetter, second by Brixius to appoint Henry Griner as Co-Chair. <br /> Both motions passed unanimously. <br /> 5.3 10-year Action Plan <br /> Commission members discussed various items within the Action Plan that are <br /> priorities and goals for the future of the group. Members asked for an update on <br /> what has been accomplished and any metrics that can be included for each year or <br /> action item. Options for possible community education classes were discussed and <br /> potential partnerships with ISD 728. Member Hanson discussed the need and <br /> demand for better recycling education especially for hard to manage items that his <br /> local business has the ability to recycle.The proximity of the landfill is also a visual <br /> representation of how waste management affects our community as well. Public <br /> outreach and education on this topic could include videos in partnership with the <br /> City in the future too. The group also discussed how photos could help educate <br /> residents about waste in parks,along roads and within ponds in the city. Member <br /> Plaisted shared some information about the green roof and raingarden mixes his <br /> company has created for local residents. He will share an update when the project is <br /> completed. Other topics discussed included a survey to residents (about what topics <br /> are important to them related to sustainability),micro dams,defused solar array <br /> programs, carbon from air liquid fuel at the landfill and other new technologies. The <br /> Action Plan calls for many items to be done in the next year or few years,there was <br /> some discussion whether or not that's realistic for some items.A detailed update of <br /> progress will be sent to the group soon. <br /> 5.4 Hometown Solar Grant Update <br /> The City has begun working with MMPA for the installation for a 5 kW solar array <br /> to be built at City Hall.This grant opportunity will allow the city to educate the <br /> public about how solar energy works and allow them to see it up close. The <br /> installation will include a dashboard;the group suggested adding this to the City Hall <br /> cable television and other areas to show live updates of solar production and <br /> consumption. The array is very small and will only produce about 2% of the energy <br /> needed for City Hall's consumption. The group then spent some time discussion <br /> solar options for residential application,paybacks,production and the role of tax <br /> incentives. ERMU provides the option to purchase renewable energy through Clean <br /> Energy Choice which can be a better option economically for residents. At home EV <br /> chargers are also becoming more popular in Elk River.Wind in Minnesota is not <br /> very efficient and not always the best option for power generation. <br /> The distributed energy contract as part of the Hometown Solar installation was <br /> approved by the Utility Commission. This system is very small and won't have any <br /> issues with connection or production. <br /> 5.5 CSM update/video program <br /> 2 <br />