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Action Committee for Energy Page 1 April 20,2005 4110 MEETING OF THE ACTION COMMITTEE FOR ENERGY HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL WEDNESDAY, May 18th, 2005 Members Present: Mark Kennedy,Susie Overholser,E. B. Stoutenburg-NRG,Vance Zehringer- ERMU,Albert Swintek—CenterPoint Energy,Sharon Kampa—SBNA,Stephanie Klinzing—Mayor of Elk River,Gary Connett- GRE,and Bryan Adams-ERMU Staff Present: Mara Anderson,Stephen Rohlf 1. Consider May 18th,2005 ACE Agenda Agenda was approved as submitted. 2. Consider April 20th,2005 Minutes Minutes were approved as submitted. 3. Energy City Commission Protocol and Timing Edits made by the city attorney to the Energy City Commission membership ordinance were considered and approved with understanding that future changes may be necessary.The purpose of the Commission was discussed to make sure it was inclusive enough and the Committee agreed that it is. The membership was talked about again because of concerns with conflicts of interest if a Commission member is hired to do consultant work. The related businesses that will provide up to five representatives are determined by the City Council and the exception in part B referring to the hiring of a commission member for consultation work was taken out.A maximum of three unexcused absences was agreed upon so Commission members would be held accountable for • attendance. The powers and duties of creating,promoting,and sponsoring demonstrations was discussed to be most effective if executed in cooperation with local and regional groups especially schools. Creating a related curriculum to be implemented in area schools would be an effective tool to educate the present and future population as well as promote Energy City. Everyone thought it might be a good idea for the City Council to take a tour of the landfill or Energy House III among other projects Energy City is associated with.There was discussion about getting legislative designation of"Energy City"and the significance of the designating body. Trade marking the label might also be advantageous to increase significance but might be more complicated and/or expensive. Method of evaluation to determine if goals were being met will have to be determined once the Commission is officially established. Several ideas were tossed around as means to which success could be measured all based on goals and overall mission of the Commission. The most essential step is to keep track of demonstrations and promotional events. 4. Energy City Budget and Procedure Budget and procedure should be discussed at the next work session (6/13/05) or at the first meeting. Last year's budget will serve as a general starting point for negotiation. Money coming from the City Council as well as Economic Development Association should be utilized. Take advantage whenever possible of donations from interested companies to demonstrate with certain products,keeping in mind economic viability and technological innovation of the product. 5. Energy House III Update Sharon Kampa said Energy House III is close to securing the construction loan from the bank, looking to save money using Conservation Improvement Program money,Landfill Abatement Funds,and donations from suppliers. Marketing for the project will be supplemented by groups with products in use in the House. High performance technologies such as radiant floor heating, state-of- the-art vinyl windows,and insulated concrete walls will bring attention to the project and unintentionally promote the project. Energy House III will undoubtedly bring exposure to Energy