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Ms. McKeown's presentation included a history of the program, subsequent to a 2009 report to the legislature and efforts for cities to help the State meet goals to reduce greenhouse gas and improve the economy, the environment and achieve social sustainability. Ms. McKeown advised that the program was designed for all MN cities and the best practices focused on cost savings and greenhouse gas reductions that led cities beyond basic steps and encouraged a culture of innovation. Ms. McKeown reviewed how a city could become a participant and be designated as an official GreenStep City, and provided a list of those cities and partnering agencies the state already participating. Steps to p ,yjiLicipate included: Pass resolution of support Document past actions Implement minimum number of best Some selected by city, May choose from seve the best practice Recognized for appropriate step The five categories for bel • Buildings and lighting Transportation on your city category to achieve credit for McKeown, Metro CERT Director at cleanenergy resourceteams.org ng workshops cooperatively with the League of PWET Commissioners and members of the public to at http : / /greenstep.pca.state.mn.us /. stioned the difference in city classifications, and where Roseville would fit in if they had determined some of the best practices had been or were already being done. Ms. McKeown noted that, in the metropolitan area, most cities have more best practices in play than out -state or rural communities; and defined the programmatic requirements to determine the classification of cities; and provided rationale for the city to become involved to document and create a framework for their sustainability work, for recognition, marketing, or to realize cost savings in building costs, storm water management, transportation or other categories. Page 4 of 10