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E lls <br />River` <br />Request for Action <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority <br />7.6 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />General Business <br />May 1, 2017 <br />Tom Sagstetter, Conservation and Key Accounts <br />Manager <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Installation of a Electric Vehicle Charging Station <br />Amanda Othoudt, EDD <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, a license agreement with ERMU to provide for the installation of a 240 -volt Level 2 <br />electric vehicle car charger with access to two parking spaces designated Electric Vehicle Parking Only. <br />Background /Discussion <br />Elk River has been Energy City since 1997 and was formally incorporated into Minnesota Statute in 2006 <br />as an Energy City. The city, through the Energy City Commission, participates in a variety of <br />sustainability initiatives including but are not limited to; Green Step Cities, Climate Smart Municipals, and <br />Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS). These organizations focus on sustainable practices that work to <br />decrease the impacts of humans on the environment. <br />Elk River is a state leader and has achieved the highest step rating available from Green Step Cities. As <br />part of the Energy City 10 -year Plan the Commission adopted the inclusion of public electric vehicle <br />infrastructure and is evaluating the purchase of electric vehicle(s) for the city fleet based on a fleet <br />assessment currently being conducted. <br />ERMU in partnership with the city was awarded a $40,000 grant from American Public Power <br />Association to research the adoption of electric vehicles into the city fleet, install two electric vehicle <br />charging stations, implement time of use rates for the residential EV charging program, and educate the <br />community on the environmental and financial benefits of the EV technology. In general, all electric <br />vehicles produce approximately 55% less CO2 and the equivalent cost per gallon is about $1. <br />The charging station is proposed to be installed in the HRA lot between Elk River Meats and Avalon <br />Solon. This optimal location provides high visibility to persons using the parking lot and walking on Main <br />Street. This location would also allow for the least disturbances and most cost effective installation. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Attachments <br />Map of Electric Vehicle Charging Station <br />Parking Lot Charger Location <br />License Agreement ERMU and HRA of Elk River <br />PV0WIHED <br />Template Updated 4/14 INATUOjE <br />