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<br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />5.3 Project updates: Hometown Solar, Solar Picnic Table, Electric Bike <br /> <br /> Hometown solar: The solar panels were installed at City Hall and are functioning <br />well, even producing a small credit on the city’s last utility bill! The educational kiosk <br />is located at the library. Member Brixius suggested trimming some trees near the <br />panels to ensure maximum production. <br /> Solar picnic table: City staff has been talking with Blue Horizon Energy who installed <br />the Hometown Solar project in hopes that they would also work on the picnic table, <br />more to come. <br /> Electric Bike: This was discussed during city budgeting talks although it is unlikely <br />there will be funding available for purchase in 2020. The commission spent some <br />time talking about the larger trail connection needs to encourage mobility by bike <br />through the city. The layout of Elk River makes this challenging. <br /> <br /> <br />5.4 Action Plan Priorities and 2020 goal <br /> <br />The commission spent some time discussing priorities based on the Action Plan for <br />the coming months/year. Specifically discussed was the multi-purpose which is a <br />major project in the city. Some members are planning to meet with the project <br />supervisor later this fall or early spring to learn more about the project and ideally <br />provide resources about sustainability related topics related to the scope of the <br />project. The Commission is made up of many local business leaders who may be able <br />to provide some beneficial input as well. <br /> <br />Other items of continued discussion were end of life and recycling options for <br />lighting specifically. Commissioner Hanson asked about the ERMU rebate programs <br />and what information could be shared about energy savings in those programs. The <br />goal is to use that information as education to the public about the benefits both <br />financially and environmentally for those programs. This information could be <br />shared via the city’s outlets. The group would like to see additional information <br />sharing about these programs, other rebates, city incentives and other topics that fall <br />under the broader Energy City umbrella. <br /> <br /> <br />5.5 Building Energy & Efficiency Summit (8/22) <br /> <br />Tom and Amanda presented at a realtor conference and will again in October, <br />partnering with economic development and utility programs that we can offer to <br />businesses and residents. This also included promoting Energy City along with Elk <br />River’s other programs. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />