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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 11, 2013 5 Councilmember Werner questioned how long the process takes. City Planner Beekman stated that after a City is selected for the program, it will probably take about three months to identify which projects will be selected. Work will commence on the chosen projects during the fall 2013 semester, with deliverables being due in May, which correlates with the end of the school year. Mayor Grant stated that the City of Minnetonka indicated that the quality of work they received through this program was at or near professional level quality. Councilmember Holden questioned, if chosen for this program, how staff will balance their daily work with the addition of the Resilient Communities projects. City Administrator Klaers stated that it will be a challenge; however, the projects would be divided up among multiple staff members. He noted that a time estimation cannot be given by the administrator of the program until projects have been selected. Councilmember Holmes asked if activities related to the B2 project should be included in the application. Discussion took place regarding the timing of the B2 project compared to the RCP. Discussion continued regarding the list of proposed projects. Mayor Grant noted that the work product would be owned by the City. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to direct staff to move forward with an application to be considered for the Resilient Communities Proiect (RCP) program. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). C. Public Entity Innovation Grant (PEIG) Application City Planner Beekman stated that as part of the Resilient Communities Project (RCP), staff is identifying multiple funding sources to include as a financial contribution to the program. One such source is a grant opportunity through Ramsey County Environmental Health through a Public Entity Innovation Grant (PEIG). City Planner Beekman explained that PEIG is a program that provides financial assistance to public entities for the purpose of creating and implementing innovative programs to increase source reduction and residential recycling efforts, initiate residential organic management programs, expand public space recycling, and address bulky waste management. City Planner Beekman indicated that the Ramsey County Environmental Health staff feels the Resilient Communities Project (RCP) would be a good fit with the PEIG program, and the City is eligible to apply for up to $25,000 of grant funding.