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Attachment E September 22, 2020 Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Sustainability Update Partners in Energy Staff met with Xcel Energy and the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) for the Partners in Energy Kickoff Meeting on September 2, 2020, and a follow up on September 4. The meeting objectives were to introduce the core team, get a program overview, learn about the city's sustainability priorities, and discuss the next steps for recruiting an Energy Action Team. City staff are currently looking into the potential makeup of the Energy Action Team, and how to recruit members. The Energy Action Team should have an equitable group of individuals to ensure the Energy Action Plan is for all communities in Roseville. Adopt -A -Drain The City has also been working on expanding its Adopt -A -Drain program, which is part of a wider statewide initiative started by Hamline University and the City of St. Paul. This program encourages residents to commit to adopting a stormdrain in their neighborhood, and keep the drain clear by sweeping up debris, salt, trash, and yard waste. The water that flows in the drains goes directly into water bodies within the City, and it is important to keep these drains clear so they do not carry these harmful pollutants into these waters. The City now has a webpage about the program (http://cityofroseville.com/3499/Adopt-A-Drain-Program), and has ordered signs that will be mailed to interested residents in the City that have adopted a drain. Biz Recycling Roseville plans on doing a mailing to all businesses within the City to encourage participation in Ramsey & Washington Counties' Biz Recycling program. This program is aimed at businesses and multi- unit housing developments to help with their recycling and compost procedures, giving them insights and potential grant money to improve their recycling efforts. Roseville will be promoting this program through a direct mailing. City Compost Collection Feasibility Since June, an initial feasibility report has been made determining how City and park buildings could set up compost collection, mainly to capture food scraps and paper products from going to the landfill. Additionally, documents related to running sustainable meetings and events have been created. A draft report of how the City can divert additional materials from the waste stream created at Municipal Buildings is attached. Green Corp Member The City successfully applied for a Green Corp Member through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The Green Corp Member will work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the city