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�j Elk = - Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 11.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Worksession Aril 20, 2015 Kristin Mroz, Environmental Technician Item Description Reviewed by Elk River Sustainable Community Award Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director COD Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Review and discuss the proposed "Elk River Sustainable Community Award" program. Background/Discussion In honor of Earth Day on April 22, it has been proposed that a"Sustainable Community Award" program be initiated in the City of Elk River which would commend sustainable actions within our community by individuals, groups, and/or businesses. The city is host to numerous sustainability efforts daily and those actions should be recognized. This program will act similarly to the "Volunteer of the Month Award" and be based off of nominations by elected officials, staff, city commissioners, community members, and groups. The selected City of Elk River Sustainable Community Award nominee(s) are committed to representing the "Powered by Nature" and "Energy City" themes of the City of Elk River through voluntary efforts in one of the following categories: • Increase in Recycling and/or Organics Recycling • Energy Efficiency and/or Renewable Energy • Green Space, Native Vegetation, Invasive Species Control, and/or Wildlife Habitat Improvements • Clean Transportation • Water Quality Improvements and/or Stormwater BMPs • Sustainability Education and/or Outreach Nominations should be made for direct, hands-on efforts and the work completed should demonstrate a benefit to the City of Elk River. The Energy City Commission will act as the selection committee. Upon Council approval of the program, staff will begin promoting it with the intent of recognizing recipients quarterly: February, May,August, and November. Financial Impact None Attachments ■ Draft Sustainable Community Award Program p0WIRED 0 NA UREJ