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5.4 ECC Goal Status will be discussed at the next meeting since it was mentioned as part of the Eagle Scout project, the Star News articles, and the ElectriFUNcation event in August. 5.5 ElectriFUNcation Event The ReCharge MN group is doing a good job organizing this event that will be held at the FTC on 8.5.2023. The food trucks will be moved outside per MN State Fire Code. The Star News is interviewing EV drivers for an article which will tied into publicizing the event. 5.6 Pledge with Recharge America Stephanie Dorman with Recharge America sent an invitation via email to the City of Elk River to formally pledge with Recharge America. There is no cost for this program. It includes newsletters with industry updates,provides an opportunity for the city to be featured in their newsletters,places our logo and link to the city website on the Recharge America website, first access to their annual symposium, and quarterly participation in round table discussions as desired. The Commission was in support of the pledge which will be back to the Sept. meeting for action. 5.7 School Representative The Commission would like to have a school representative on the Commission to encourage energy efficiency and sustainability with youth. ISD 728 does not have an individual at this time. Commissioner Grupa will contact Spectrum again, and also reach out to St. Andrews school. 5.8 Other Commissioner Updates Commissioner Iverson that sustainable building codes have changed over the years, and we should explore them and perhaps update some of our building codes. He will reach out to his contact,who is an architect, for information to share at the next meeting. There being no further business, Commissioner Levi moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Grupa. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55am. Si, anne M. Fischer 7.20.2023 Suzanne M. Fischer Date Environmental Services/Special Projects Director 2