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.1j <br /> city of E11= MEMORANDUM <br /> 115. •�•-.• <br /> River <br /> TO: Energy City Commission <br /> FROM: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator <br /> Rachel King, Environmental Assistant <br /> DATE: November 15, 2012 <br /> SUBJECT: Subcommittee Discussion <br /> The Commission worked very hard putting together its SWOT analysis. Based upon the discussions <br /> during those meetings, staff set up a meeting with Chair Setala to discuss future development and <br /> growth of the Energy City Commission.The first item discussed in the meeting was the idea of <br /> creating subcommittees within the Commission.This would help facilitate the organization of <br /> expertise into the proposed subcommittees. <br /> Under this structure system each commissioner is required to sit on at least one subcommittee to <br /> ensure they fulfill their commitment to the Commission. Subcommittees would meet or converse <br /> outside of regular commission meetings but would have updates for the entire Commission each <br /> month on their actions and progress. <br /> Proposed subcommittees include but are not limited to Demonstration Criteria, Energy Design, <br /> Education,and Visionary. <br /> The role of the Demonstration Criteria subcommittee would be to find possible demonstrations <br /> to bring to Elk River and work on enhancing the information and awareness of existing sites. This <br /> would include development of demonstration site categories/criteria as well as website and <br /> marketing materials for demonstration sites and tours. <br /> The role of the Energy Design subcommittee would be to work with new and existing businesses <br /> and residents of Elk River to help educate them on energy conservation initiatives and <br /> opportunities. Examples include energy audits, construction evaluations,business retention visits, <br /> etc. <br /> The role of the Education subcommittee would be to help educate the public on energy related <br /> opportunities, events and activities that are occurring throughout the City. This subcommittee would <br /> work closely with schools and other organization to increase visibility of the Energy City <br /> Commission. Tasks may include development of marketing materials and organization of <br /> !POWERED N:\Departments\Community Development\Environmental\Energy Ciry\Agendas\2012\Memo Format for All Boards- NAT 'RE <br /> subcommittee.doc V <br />