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people in the eye at the grocery store and explain why we do this. It is very divided out there. Commissioner Mahon stated that this originated over coffee back in Feb. or March. Two of us were talking about `what is the purpose of this group?' We brainstormed at the Special Meeting on April 5. Commissioner Mahon walked through the thinking and suggested the Commission votes on the Mission, Vision, & Value statements. The fourth is goals and he did not think the group was ready to do that today. He continued to state that we have a political makeup in this community, and there is not anything we can do about that. Our purpose here, is to be an advisory to City Council. We are not here to be `yes' people. We are here to look at what our purpose is, and to provide as much expert advice as possible so decisions are made with facts. The first is our Mission statement. Who we are and why we are here? Vision statement is what we want to do and how we do it. I could not find a Values statement for the City of Elk River. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Curtis motioned to accept the adjusted Mission statement to reflect `vested advocates supporting' in the statement to read, Vested advocates supporting the City of Elk River zvith expertise on sustainability and energy initiatives that can improve the quality of life far the greater community. Commissioner Mahon seconded the motion. Commissioner Mahon read the proposed Vision Statement — Identifying, educating, advocating, and supporting individual and community -wide sustainability and energy initiatives that economically, socially, or environmentally, improve Elk River for generations to come. Commissioner Herbert motioned to approve the Vision statement as read, seconded by Commissioner Curtis. Commissioner Cappaert noted that it is important to have a good definition of `sustainability' so, as a group, we are all on the same page. Commissioner Mahon explained that a Value statement is stating what the company is and what it stands for. The Commission decided that they did not necessarily need to have a Value statement. Commissioner Wagner suggested the issue be tabled. Goals were discussed. Commissioners Mahon suggested the group brainstorm. Goals need to have timelines, be qualitative and quantitative. He gave an example and suggested each commissioner pen an article penned on different subjects to publish in the local paper. This helps get visibility, recognition, and would be in support of our Mission and Vision statements. Another example is that any city project needs to include a certain dollar amount of environmental and/or sustainability elements. Chair Sagstetter emphasized the need to get buy -in and support from Council and the department Directors. The list of goals was reviewed, and after combining similar goals, the Commission agreed on the top three. They are: Solar picnic table installation, Sign Campaign, and to require capital contracts starting in FY23-24, PJ