January 18, 2023 ECC Meeting Packet

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Chair Mahon asked that the ECC Communication plan be resent to all commissioners. He also suggested that the Commission submit quarterly articles to the Star News on various EV topics/events. Chair Mahon requested a meeting with Vice -Chair Iverson and Tom Sagstetter to discuss the 2023 IF event, and to initiate a presentation on potential EV charger installation sites. 6.3 Sustainability Definition Commissioners reviewed 4 common definitions of `sustainability. Commissioner Miller motioned to approve, the one used by the UN World Commission on Environmental & Development. `Sustainable development meets the needs of the present udXbout compromising the ability of futurr generations to meet their own needs.' Motion seconded by Commissioner Aesoph. Researching UN Sustainability steps was also requested. 6.4 Initiative Foundation (IF) Commissioners discussed the 2023 summer EV event proposed by the IF. Last year they funded the successful St. Cloud event through the Greater St. Cloud Dev. Corporation. FTC is the preferred location; however, the Commission would like to have EV charges installed at the site prior to the event. Our next meeting with IF is Thurs. Dec. 8 in Upper Town. 6.5 Sign Campaign Design Chair Mahon shared a sign campaign presentation that he and CM Wagner developed. Discussion included the need to increase public awareness of Energy City efforts and projects. Chair Mahon asked members to review it and let it soak in for future discussion at the next meeting. He also mentioned he would like the Commission to start a program in spring of 2023 to recognize businesses that have embraced green energy (establish qualifications first). Businesses would be recognized with an article in the paper, via social media, and provided an Energy City sticker on for their business door or window. The Commission requested that a Communication staff be present at their meetings moving forward. They also requested staff meet with the City Administrator and Finance to solicit funding for Energy City (ERMU rebates, city hall solar panel revenues, and marketing/equipment allocations). 6.6 Facilities Energy Conservation Project Factsheet The Commission reviewed the document which included a QR code for people to scan for more information on the energy efficiency improvements. It will be placed on social media and possibly printed in the Star News. 6.7 City of Plymouth EV Article In Sept. 2021, the Plymouth City Council approved a proposal to have 115 EV charging stations privately installed and maintained at multiple parking lots throughout the city. They were the first city in MN to install a citywide network of charging stations for public use. Plymouth contracted with Carbon Solutions Group (CSG), to provide full EV charger implementation. The contract involves a 20-year 2