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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
JULY 16, 2007
10A
JENNIFER WITTKOPF, PUBLIC WORKS COORDINATOR
AGENDA ITEM:
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REPORT REGARDING CITY OF PRIOR
LAKE VEHICLE AND FACILITY ENERGY CONSERVATION AND
ALTERNATIVES PLAN
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to approve a report regarding the City of
Prior Lake Vehicle and Facility Energy Conservation Plan and to provide staff
with direction for further development and implementation of the plan.
Historv
The 2030 Vision and Strategic Plan was updated and adopted on May 7,2007.
Included in the Vision is an element for Community Capital Assets. Part of that
Vision Element is a Five-Year Goal to provide community leadership in energy
conservation. The two-year objectives associated with the five-year goal are
as follows:
. Develop a plan for implementation of energy conservation in City
fleet and facilities
. Recommend improvements to City building energy efficiency
including audits for each building
. Evaluate and implement environmentally-sound and cost-effective
means to power City rolling stock
. Implement a public awareness program regarding energy
conservation
Current Circumstances
City staff has formed a Committee to discuss and begin preparation of an
energy conservation plan. The committee consists of representatives from the
Public Works, Planning and Building departments.
The committee developed a mission for the City of Prior Lake in regards to
energy conservation. The mission is to set an example and be a leader in the
community for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, not only for
the purpose of saving money, but for having less of an impact on the
environment and lessening our dependency on foreign oil.
A goal for the committee, in relation to energy conservation for City facilities,
fleet and the Community-at-Large, is to determine:
. What has the City done already
. What can the City do differently or additionally
. How can the City educate the public about what we do and what they
can do
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Using the guidance of the 2030 Vision the articulated mission and goal of the
Committee is to developed a preliminary list of options to explore, regarding
possible energy efficiencies and alternatives for the City fleet and facilities (see
attached) .
Conclusion
Many options for energy conservation and alternative sources exist, and the
list prepared by the Committee is only a sampling of what can be done. Staff
can examine other options and report further or proceed with the list as
developed. Based on Council direction, staff will continue to research and
possibly begin implementation.
ISSUES:
At this time the Council should provide direction, whether staff should review
other areas and aspects of energy conservation and alternatives or proceed
with research on items presented in the attached list. Further discussion and
results can be brought back to the Council this fall.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
Preparation of the Energy Conservation and Alternatives Plan will have
minimal financial impact, requiring staff time for research and preparation.
Financial implications from recommendations in the report will be discussed
prior to implementation, as directed by Council.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a report regarding the City of Prior Lake Vehicle and Facility
Energy Conservation and Alternatives Plan.
2. Table this agenda item for a specific reason.
3. Deny this agenda item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1.
Reviewed by:
City of Prior lake
Vehicle and Facility Enerav Conservation Plan
- Preliminary Options -
City Facilities
. Lighting (interior & exterior)
o efficiency
o consistency
o sensors/timers
. HV AC
o link all buildings to new system at CHIPS
o peak shaving
o dual fuel
o long term efforts to eliminate natural gas usage
.O&M
o "green" cleaning products
o review paper usage & recycling
o clearinghouse for purchases (office supplies, etc)
o turf management
o solar power options
City Fleet
. Fuel
o bio-diesel in use, increase content
o E85
o vehicle fuel efficiency - could track
. Inspection vehicles - discontinue use of retired police interceptor squads, use
small pick-up trucks instead
. Hours in idle mode - try to reduce
Community-At-Larae
. Garbage service - have an annual contract with one hauler for the entire City
. Compost site - possibly partner with schools, Jeffers Foundation, SMSC
Other Current Issues
. WTF - Xcel Energy is providing energy design assistance for plans - they will
prepare a matrix of energy efficiencies that can be incorporated into the facility
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