06-11-15 Meeting Minutes GPC approved

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iii)The Commission voted to advise changing the city ordinance to eliminate the opt-out option for roll-out carts so that service will remain with University City with the purpose of reducing our carbon footprint.b)Missouri Energy Efficiency Plan delay i)The plan has been delayed to allow additional public input. c)Noise pollution – A Citizen concern about noise issues was sent to Lois Sechrist i)Commission members have had experience with noise pollution such as gas- powered leaf blowers, lawn equipment, barking dogs, and noise fromindustrial businesses. ii)Commission members determined this is not under the purview of Green Practices, however. iii)Jenny will check with Andrea and Zach if this can be addressed with the City noise ordinance. 6.Old Business a)Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program The Green Practices Commission recommends that University City issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the available PACE programs in Missouri,select one, and investigate ordinances necessary to implement PACE in University City. b)Yard Waste discussion was tabled to the next meeting. i)The discussion concerns eliminating yard waste stickers. Paying for this would raise residential trash bills less than $1.00 per month. No yard bagpickup would occur during the winter months. c)Commercial Recycling ordinance update was tabled to the next meeting. d)Olive Business District Street Lights was tabled to the next meeting for discussion and a vote. i)Jenny and Janna will research.ii)University City can ask Ameren to remove the existing street lights with Missouri Department of Transportation approval. iii)The Commission may recommend a feasibility study for this project. iv)The project would have a payback of less than 15 years, which meets the energy ordinance criteria.e)Website – Tabled to the next meeting with no update f)University City Electronics Recycling Event: June 27th from 9 am to Noon at the Heman Park Community Center g)Monarch Waystation update –i)Future waystations are planned to be east of the University City Dog Park on Vernon and at Jackson Park Elementary School. ii)Wildflower seeds can be purchased from Missouri Wildflowers (http://www.mowildflowers.net/) and will deliver to Kirkwood Farmers’ Market. Information on butterfly gardens is available from the Butterfly House (http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly- house/butterflies-and-plants/butterfly-gardening.aspx) iii)The topic was tabled to the next meeting for further discussion. h)Energy Ordinance a.Jenny will work to ensure that City staff are familiar with the University City Energy Ordinance, including educational opportunities; Third Party (Enhanced) Commissioning; and adherence to the 15 year or less investment payback timeframe. www.ucitymo.org