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4. Communication Items <br />City Engineer Jesse Freihammer provided a brief review and update on projects <br />and maintenance activities listed in the staff report dated February 23, 2021. <br />Public Works Director Marc Culver updated the Commission on the Recycling RFP <br />that went before the City Council on February 22, 2021. <br />Chair Wozniak inquired about the City's role is with the residential frozen pipes. <br />He thought the City attended to those when it occurs. <br />Mr. Culver explained how the City handles frozen pipes within the City. <br />Chair Wozniak mentioned the stormwater improvements for Saint Rose of Lima <br />parking lot and repairs/replacement of the Galtier Lift Station projects. He thought <br />of some opportunities for field trips for the Commission later in 2021. <br />Mr. Culver thought that was a good idea. He also recommended atrip to the booster <br />station. He noted staff can arrange a tour to visit some of the sites. <br />5. Partners in Energy Update <br />Environmental Manager Ryan Johnson introduced the Partners in Energy update. <br />Mr. Jake Sedlacek, Community Relations Manager, Xcel Energy, and Mr. Mike <br />Holsinger, Lead Facilitator from the Center of Energy and Environment made a <br />presentation to the Commission. <br />Member Joyce explained he had a question regarding peak demand charges with <br />EV car charging and he did not think EV car charging was something that was being <br />done in Roseville. It was mentioned that EV cars are being charged overnight and <br />he wondered if there are any saver switches or any peak times those should not be <br />charging. He wondered how those worked. <br />Mr. Holsinger indicated the switches are still in use and actually there are some <br />new advances as well. He introduced Ms. Tammy Gunderzik to the Commission. <br />Ms. Gunderzik discussed electrical vehicle programs that Xcel is working on. <br />Mr. Culver thought as the City progresses with the Xcel Energy Team, staff will <br />learn more about some of the opportunities. He indicated he was very interested in <br />how the City can work with Xcel Energy to propagate charging stations around the <br />City. He noted the City would love to put a couple in the parking lot but would like <br />to get someone to pay for them or at least help with the costs. He was also interested <br />in how the City can work with businesses to get more charging stations which will <br />motivate people to look more closely at electric vehicles. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />