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Member Stenlund said in his experience it's better to bring ideas and possible solutions to the table rather than just being negative to someone else's ideas. Joint Meeting with City Council June 9 has been proposed for the meeting date. Mr. Schwartz said he would contact members not in attendance to determine if this date works for everyone. Twin Lakes Update Mr. Schwartz updated the Commission on the latest developments. Comprehensive Plan Mr. Schwartz and Chair DeBenedet updated the Commission on the latest developments. Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program Grant Application Mr. Schwartz updated the Commission on the grant application status. Spring Clean-up Day Spring Clean-up Day was on Apri126 and was very well attended. Member Willenbring asked when the best time to go to the site was. Mr. Schwartz said there is normally a steady stream of people and lines aren't usually very long. Member Willenbring mentioned that at the Earth Day celebration at the Nature Center there was also recycling of all kinds of plastic, as well as other things; and it was a very successful day. Other Member Stenlund asked if the city has every done alake-scaping workshop. Mr. Schwartz said not to his knowledge. Member Vanderwall asked about the Rainbow project on Larpenteur. Mr. Schwartz said the project was approved by Council with certain conditions as far as storm water treatment. The first meeting of the Pathway Committee is May 23 in the Council Chambers. Member Vanderwall said by the meeting he hoped to have a list of students to be involved with the Pathway Committee. 5. Presentation by Johnson Controls on Systems Optimization/Replacement Ellie Blankenship and Arif Quraishi from Johnson Controls gave a presentation of what their company can do for the city. They analyze and manage heating & cooling equipment to provide the best energy efficiency and cost savings possible. The City Manager had suggested Johnson Controls speak to the PWETC. Page 2 of 5