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Meeting Minutes –University CityGreen Practices Committee <br />January 10, 2013-Page 2 <br />a.Helen Fuller and Eric Karch summarized of the RainScape Rebates Program and answered questions from <br />about ten audience members. A list of questions and answers will be included as an attachment to the <br />meeting minutes and will be sent to anyone providing an email address on the sign in <br />6.Old Business <br />a.Schedule for Member Reports <br />(1)The rotation of member reports will start this month. <br />b.Air Quality/Transportation  Subcommittee Report presented by Jeff. <br />(1)Jeff is interested in taking on the Green Buildings topic instea <br />(2)Jeff will review the Greenhouse Gas Inventory report from 2011 prior the <br />He would like to know the status of the goals and action items f <br />working with Lynnette. <br />(3)Since he has a background in solar panel technology and energy, Jeff would like to find out more abo <br />the vehicle charging stations at the Moonrise Hotel and those located on the Washington Univer <br />campus. The charging stations relate to transportation. <br />(4)Lois recommended that Jeff select a few goals from the Sustainability plan, complete background <br />research, pick an item or so to focus on then create an action plan. Jeff would prefer to pick one or two <br />goals that are beneficial and attainable for the City. <br />(5)Jeff would like to know about the potential traffic reduction or impact of the Trolley project. <br />will send the most recent traffic study to Jeff for review. Michael mentioned that the Council is still <br />waiting on documents from the Trolley project team before permit <br />(6)Dianne mentioned that the University of Louisville has an incent <br />certain sustainable tasks to receive points toward purchasing a The program is a part of the <br />long range goals of the City of Louisville. She also read an article about eliminating one-way streets and <br />left turns to allow traffic to idle less and these systems also protect pedestrians. <br />c.Waste/Resource Conservation  Subcommittee Report presented Lois. <br />(1)Lois plans to continue the previous groundwork of surveying Delmar Loop business owners about their <br />recycling practices. She will work with the Loop Special Busines(LSBD) to develop a survey to <br />gather information to create a baseline of data. The survey will <br />analysis, which can help to identify strengths, weaknesses, oppo <br />will be shared with the Commission for feedback on how to move f <br />(2)Dianne recommended that the Olive Business District and U City Chce be included in <br />the fact finding process. Michael recommended attending one of the monthly LSBD meetings. <br />(3)New York City is actually considering banning plastic foam food packaging. <br />d.Energy Conservation Codes- Adopting 2012 Codes <br />(1)Lynnette reported that Community Development staff is in the process of recommending tha <br />adopt the 2012 codes for all areas. <br />e.Energy Ordinance Update <br />(1)No update tonight. <br /> <br />7.Reports <br />a.Councilmember Glickert <br />(1)Council approved $100,000 for infrastructure improvements (curbsidewalks) in various <br />locations in University City as determined by City staff. The im <br />compliancy. <br />(2)A new bridge is planned at Chamberlain and Kingsland. <br />(3)Five new police cars will be purchased. <br />(4)The new fire station construction is moving along. The station is located at Westgate and Vernon. <br />Adam Long is the Citys new fire chief. Mr. Long previously serv <br />Lambert International airport. <br /> <br />