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City Council Study Session Monday, March 19, 2007 Page 8 ment; action taken by communities as they looked forward to the future and the goal ofreducing greenhouse gas emissions by 7% by 2012; and the need for state and local governments to pass legislation lowering emissions. Ms. Tungsvick outlined three ways to reduce emissions, including: use of green vehicles by cities and residents; use of renewable energy sources and provision of incentives for homeowners to do so; and encouraging energy ef- ficiencies, such as using LED lights for stoplights, with eventual cost and energy efficiencies realized. Ms. Tungsvick addressed challenges of potential short-term costs; hard work; and public awareness; while noting the benefits of long-term savings; by setting an example; and supporting a renewal energy bill. Ms. Tungsvick concluded by observing that the City of Roseville will need to make changes in the near future, and the "Cool Cities" campaign was a great way to start. Ms. Baldridge reviewed the steps for Roseville to become a "Cool City," signature of the Mayor on a Climate Protection Agreement; working with other organizations to reach goals by determining what 1990 emission levels were compared to current levels, by using resources from state organiza- tions, and planning for strategies and goals for reducing emissions, and how to implement those strategies. Ms. Baldridge advised that of the 418 cities across the nation currently par- ticipating, 13 were in Minnesota and the Club's goal was to make the City of Roseville the 14th; and concluded by thanking the City Council for an oppor- tunity to make their presentation, and encouraged the City Council to sup- port becoming a "Cool City." Mayor Klausing thanked the Club for their presentation; and opined that the City Council may be interested in incorporating some of their suggestions. Councilmember Roe thanked the Club for bringing the issue to their atten- tion, and for making the City Council aware of the Club's work; and ex- pressed appreciation that young people are getting involved and bringing awareness to decision-makers in the community. Councilmember Roe ob- served that it had become evident in the recent community visioning process