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City of <br /> Elk - Request for Action <br /> River O. <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 9.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Worksession February 3, 2014 Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Energy City Commission Cal Portner City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Consider for adoption at a future meeting ordinance amendments pertaining to the organization of the <br /> Energy City Commission. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The Energy City Commission was established with 15 members,representing businesses, boards, <br /> commissions, and environmental interests in the city. A number of seats have been vacant for an <br /> extended period of time. It seems appropriate to review the roster and organizing ordinances <br /> occasionally. <br /> Staff proposes modifying the membership from 15 members to 11 members as follows <br /> Current Proposed <br /> 1 City Council 1 City Council/EDA <br /> 1 Elk River Municipal Utilities 1 Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> 6 Energy related businesses 6 Energy related businesses <br /> 1 Independent School District 728 1 School servingthe City of Elk River <br /> 1 Sherburne County Board of Commissioners 1 Chamberof Commerce <br /> 1 Economic Development Authority 1 Elk River Landfill <br /> 1 Chamber of Commerce 11 <br /> 1 Suburban Northwest Builders Association <br /> 1 Elk RiverLandfill <br /> 1 Environmental Group <br /> 15 <br /> The suggested changes combine the Council and the EDA seat, allow greater flexibility for the school <br /> district representative (Spectrum has voiced interest,as has Minnesota School of Business), and removes <br /> the seats that have been consistently difficult to fill. The modification is not expected to impair the work <br /> of the commission. Lastly,the ordinance prohibits reimbursement for expenses. It is suggested that this <br /> be modified to permit reimbursement for approved expenses (primarily approved training and travel.) <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Draft ordinance <br /> P a w E A E U s r <br /> NaA f RE] <br />