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\ "z MEMO To: Mayor and City Council FROM: Clerk-Administratp11 ; DATE: November 1, 1983 SUBJECT: ENERGY COUNCIL As you may recall, Paul Wellstone, Director of the Governor's Community Energy Program, presented a proposal to you at your October loth Council meeting for participation in the Governor's Community Energy Program which would include the formation of an Energy Council in the City of Mounds View and establishment of various programs related to energy conservation. Attached please find correspondence received by this office from Mr. Wellstone on October 31st outlining work performed by himself and his staff after the October loth meeting, and requesting the City organize an Energy Council and undertake this program. After the October loth Council meeting, I met with Mr. Wellstone and his staff and discussed what types of programs could be under- taken in the City of Mounds View and the commitments that the City would need to make in order to accomplish a successful program. It was my general observation that the type of effort that they were proposing would entail the dedication of an individual staff member on at least a half-time basis to accomplish all of the leg work and organizational work that would be necessary once the Energy Council was appointed. During our discussions various types of funding were reviewed for such a position, including the State MEED Program, as mentioned in his memo, and the possibility of joining with the City of Blaine, who has also been asked to parti- cipate in providing for a full-time position in order that an experienced and qualified individual in the field of energy conservation could be hired. Staff would request Council direction as to your desires for the formation of an Energy Council and authorization to discuss with the City Manager of the City of Blaine the possibility of coordinating staffing efforts to see if both cities could obtain a half-time position through the MEED Program, thus, not further encumbering our existing staff and providing an individual who could concentrate their full efforts on energy conservation in each of the cities. It should be understood that the MEED Program is funded for a one year period and after that other funding would need to be obtained, the cities would need to fund the position out of their existing revenues, or the staff position could be eliminated with the program continuing on a significantly reduced basis. Your direction in this matter would be appreciated. DFP/pf Attachment