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At the request of Member Seigler, Mr. Culver provided an update on establishment <br />of Quiet Zones in area communities for trains and related crossing upgrades. <br />Member Wozniak noted a recent email regarding the Alliance for Sustainability <br />and how their efforts may inform the comprehensive plan update specific to policy <br />statements for the sustainability chapters. Member Wozniak advised that he and a <br />representative of the Planning Commission had been in attendance and had agreed <br />to bring it to the attention of their respective commissions. Member Wozniak <br />encouraged the PWETC's consideration of this interest in alternative energy <br />sources and addressing energy use in the future. <br />While agreeing with the concept, Chair Cihacek asked for staffs feedback. <br />Mr. Culver offered to work with the Community Development Director on the <br />guidance she was getting from the Planning Commission; suggesting that if a joint <br />meeting was indicated, it would most likely be held at a scheduled Planning <br />Commission, one of two currently being held for their regular business and one <br />dedicated (fourth Wednesday of each remaining month in 2017) to the <br />comprehensive plan update process. Mr. Culver offered to work out schedules and <br />determine interest. <br />Member Wozniak passed out flyers and suggested a possible presentation at the <br />PWETC of Ramsey County's BizWaste Recycling Program, with Ramsey County <br />grants of up to $10,000 available for businesses to expand recycling efforts at their <br />businesses. <br />Chair Cihacek noted that the PWETC had received a presentation in the past, and <br />while not opposed, expressed his preference for discussions with area businesses <br />versus at a PWETC meeting. If there was another presentation, Chair Cihacek <br />asked that it be a short update, and based on research from past PWETC meeting <br />minutes, the update be an expansion of their previous presentation rather than <br />redundant. <br />Chair Cihacek thanked Member Lenz for her service, and encouraged her to attend <br />future PWETC meetings as an audience participant to provide feedback as <br />appropriate. <br />9. Adjourn <br />Member Lenz moved, Member Thumau seconded, adjournment of the meeting at <br />approximately 8:24 p.m. <br />Ayes: 7 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br />Page 14 of 14 <br />