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meet these requirements, the City has historically provided commissioners with City email addresses and city‐owned electronic devices to be used to conduct City business. This waiver informs Commissioners of the risks of using personal devices and emails so each individual can make an informed choice that is best for them. The waiver helps the City document each individual commissioner’s preferred way for the public to contact them. It also helps staff know who to ask for data from personal devices to make sure the City is meeting its legal obligations regarding data and records. Two paper copies of this waiver will be available for each commissioner when they arrive to the meeting. We ask that you complete and sign both forms. Staff encouraged the Commissioners to give one to their staff liaison and to keep the other for their records. Discussion included: • The Commission thanked staff for the training and handbook. B. Park Project Update - Jennifer Fink, Parks and Recreation Director Direct Fink provided the Commission and update on the park projects that were underway at Hansen Park East, Totem Pole Park and Lions Park. She discussed how increased prices were impacting the City park projects. She reported the City applied for a $350,000 grant through the DNR for Silver Oaks Park. She noted the City received $14,000 in grants from USTA National for the Hansen Park tennis courts. Discussion included: • The Commission thanked staff for pursuing grants to assist with the City park improvements. C. Climate Action Plan and Partners in Energy Update – Commissioners Chair O’Rourke commented on the Partners in Energy work that was being done with Xcel Energy. She stated the hope for this working group was to reduce the energy being used within the City’s buildings, reducing overall energy use in the community and expanding solar in the City. Commissioner Alfors commented on the subcommittees that had been created for those serving on the Climate Action Plan Committee. These subcommittees were waste management, local food and agriculture, transportation, health and safety, water and waste water, greenspace, climate economy and buildings. She reported goals are being created for each subcommittee and the Committee itself was looking to see what other cities are doing within their Climate Action Plan. Commissioner McEathron discussed the work the transportation subcommittee was doing noting the focus has been on EV’s and charging stations. He reported this Committee was gathering a lot of information that would have to be provided to the public in order to better understand how to lower carbon emissions. He commented further on the City’s water and waste water. Discussion included: