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Management Solutions was in attendance and had a presentation for the Commission regarding Electric Charging Stations. Jody McDevitt, Energy Management Solutions (EMS) representative, introduced himself to the Commission. He commented on the City’s sustainability efforts which included an electric vehicle charging station program. He estimated the sale of electric vehicles would overcome the sale of gas vehicles in 2038. He commented on how this shift would impact property owners and municipalities in order to provide enough charging stations. He reported Carbon Solutions Group was offering a no cost electric vehicle charging program that would provide charging stations to the City of New Brighton with revenue streams. It was noted the charging stations could be co-branded and would provide an attractive amenity for the community. He noted the term for the proposed EV stations would be 10 years. He described how Carbon Solutions would be working to partner partnering with municipalities to get charging stations into communities. He commented on the communities Carbon Solutions Group was already working with in the metro area. Director Schlichting reviewed a map of the City of New Brighton noting the locations that were proposed to have electric vehicle charging stations in the future. He explained staff would be walking each park and visiting each City facility in order to see how many parking stalls could be designated for charging stations. He discussed the electric vehicles the City would be pursuing. Staff commented further on the proposed agreement with EMS and Carbon Solutions and requested the Commission make a recommendation to the City Council to consider entering into an agreement for a City wide EV program. Discussion included:  The Commission complimented staff for their efforts on Old Highway 8.  Staff described how park dedication fees are paid by developers.  The timeline for the US Bank property redevelopment was discussed.  The Commission asked several questions regarding how the electric charging stations operated.  The importance of having proper EV infrastructure in place was discussed.  Chair Johnson expressed concern with the fact a single private entity would be gaining from the charging stations that were located on City property.  The Commission thanked staff for the detailed presentations. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Bank to recommend the City Council consider entering into a contract with EMS and Carbon Solutions Group for City wide EV project. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried 8-0. Director Schlichting commented on the renovation plans for the Public Works/Parks Maintenance Building. He indicated this project would also include improvements to the stormwater ponding just south of the proposed addition. He reported the City would be applying for a grant with the Rice Creek Watershed to assist with funding the stormwater ponding improvements.