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October 13, 2009 Page 4 of 5 additional cost of the changing from a wood chip path to a bitiuninous path, in addition a request for the engineer to bring back pricing from Peterson to add a bike lane. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates City Man er--Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported Director Wyffels met with Retrofit Companies through Xcel Energy for an electrical usage audit The audit revealed all the T8 and T12 bulbs can be changed to a 25 watt bulb to allow for significant savings. Energy Harvesting fixtures can be used in areas where lights aren't required to be on regularly. An annual saving of $2,800 would be achieved. The cost to retrofit the current fixtures would be approximately $5,000. The other significant area for savings is in the pop machine, a "miser' can be installed to monitor use, and adjust power accordingly. City Manager Lotter will be meeting with the Pollution Control Agency to discuss the Ashland Refinery site. It was reported that Risdall Marketing has submitted information with regards to Developer ideas. To answer a question from Councilmember Doffing, Mr. Lotter reported the first round of interviews for potential Police Officers have been completed. The next step would be an interview with Director Jacobson and Manager Lotter. Depending on the outcome of those interviews, an advertisement be submitted. Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported that the following nine member were appointed to the EDC commission: Bob Benke, Dennis Flahave, Mark Nelson, D.L. Beach, Bob Smith, Terri Snell, Marie Hansen, Mike Mudowski, and Ruben Vazquez. Gratitude was expressed to all thirteen applicants. Councilmember David Philli Coundmember Phillips reported Planning Commission will meet October 2e Interviews are being conducted for the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Residents were encouraged to consider serving on an advisory commission in the coming year. Manor Larson Mayor Larson reported at the recent Public Safety Commission meeting a representative from Allma Medical was there discussing Heart Safe. They will be attending an upcoming Council Meeting, Councilmember MaryB Councilmember Burg attended the North Suburban Cable Commission and North Suburban access Corporation meetings the FCC is taking public comment about gove=ent axess channels. It is being heavily lobbied to eliminate or change government access. The next Parks, Recreational and Environmental Commission meeting is scheduled for October le. At the earlier work session the golf course was discussed, Councilmember Burg reported the rumors about selling or closing the golf course are untrue. Councihnember Burg attended the Harvest Dinner, through the New Brighton Area Historical Society and the New Brighton Eagles there were 170 people in attendance. The League of Women Voters will be hosting the Candidate Forms for the 2009 local Election. October 22' a School Board candidate forum is scheduled. Coram On I.iE&M Reverts. Announoernents and Updates