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were suggested. Commissioner Chuba suggested using "Art Soup" marketing and added his thought that scholarships are a good idea. Discussion of beginning the subcommittee now followed. Commissioner Sayler will join the subcommittee. Environmental Administrator Haug will send out a meeting invite soon. 6. Energy City Commission Ordinance Amendment Commissioner Rohlf helped Environmental Administrator Haug write a more flexible description of the membership, but felt it is still cumbersome. Mayor Klinzing expressed her feeling that designated areas are necessary and that it's the "mix" that makes Energy City successful. Keeping the partners is important. She added that other commissioners might not be able to make the necessary connections for people and perhaps there should be some "at large" positions. Discussion followed regarding resolutions and ordinances. Chair Zehringer suggested having the words "up to" the number of members. Environmental Administrator Haug questioned whether this item should be postponed and Chair Zehringer asked to table the issue until the next meeting. 7. Other 2010 Budget: Environmental Administrator Haug stated the budget is bleak for next year and will be tightening. She added that she is requesting the same amount as last year ($10,000) for the Energy Expo. Discussion of whether the funds not used this year could be rolled over followed. Mayor Klinzing stated that whatever the City has allocated needs to be spent first with any leftover funds being dealt with by the ECC (perhaps "banked" for next year). Northstar Corridor Launch: The ECC has been invited to be part of the day. It's the third or fourth Sunday in November or perhaps the first Sunday in December. The Energy City Commission has been invited to be the only display allowed in the (heated) tent at the station. Give sways are allowed at the two hour event. The Energy City Commission could give away information on energy savings. A subcommittee to plan the ECUs involvement was formed. Mayor Klinzing joined Commissioners Rohlf and Chuba in volunteering for the subcommittee. The meeting was set for June 8t". Environmental Administrator Haug will coordinate the meeting. News from the Hub: The Economic Development Department put an article regarding Energy City in their newsletter "News from the Hub". It's in pdf format on the website. Green by Design Conference: This conference is being held in the Cities and has a lot of technical information available. The City will be sending a building inspector to the event. NREDA: The date is June 24tH Project Conserve: It's going well. June 4th and 6th are the next meeting dates. Environmental Administrator Haug stated that there may be a children's component to this round of meetings, but the agenda hasn't been finalized yet. The participants are seeing results. They are asking for in- depth information on geothermal and transportation energy savings. The northstar cooridor information will be included. 8. Schedule Next ECC Meeting and Identify Agenda Items 3