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• Staff explained the State would be addressing this topic further during their 2024 legislative session. B. Partners in Energy Presentation - Jennifer Fink, Parks and Recreation Director and Partners in Energy Staff Director Fink stated the City Council approved participating in the Xcel Energy Partners in Energy program (PiE). This PiE plan will then be incorporated into the City’s Climate Action Plan being developed by Pale Blue Dot. PREC reviewed the high level goa ls at the July Meeting. She discussed the process moving forward and noted the Partners in Energy team was on hand to assist with answering questions. She asked what the Commission was excited about within the Energy Action Plan. Dierdre Coleman, Partners in Energy, commented on how it would benefit the City to have an Energy Action Plan in place when trying to seek State grant funding. Discussion included: • The Commission commented on how case studies were a great way to show the value of peer groups. • The Commission believed the recognition program would be a great way to get businesses working towards becoming more green. • The Commission believed the City was moving in the right direction. • The Commission supported the City considering a single hauler for trash pickup. • The Commission discussed how switching to electric appliances would become cleaner over time as the grid shifts to electricity. • The Commission commented on how important it would be to educate the public as to the incentives of becoming more green. • The Commission recommended staff consider how rentals should be addressed within the energy plan. Motion by Hicks, seconded by Sokol-Kraft to recommend the City Council consider approval of the Energy Action Plan. Motion carried 8-0. VI. Informational Items A. Park Project Updates - Jennifer Fink, Parks and Recreation Director Director Fink provided the Commission with an update on the park projects that were underway. She reviewed the work that was underway at Hansen Park, noting the picnic shelter was 50% complete. She discussed the grant opportunity she was pursuing for the playground at Hansen Park. She stated the playground at Totem Pole Park came down last week and the tennis court was being abated. She commented on the neighborhood meeting that was held for the Lions Park splash pad. She noted Silver Oaks was waiting on design plans.