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Meeting Minutes –University CityGreen Practices Committee March 14, 2013-Page 3 during April or May. Tim is willing to attend any Council meeting(s) to answer questions or share additional information, as needed. (3)Michael mentioned that a public hearing and three Council readings would need to take place as a part of the adoption process. He suggested that Tim might want to be there to speak on the topic. (4)Tim mentioned that the adoption of the Energy Ordinance is the m order to move energy initiatives forward within the City. He would like to see University City move forward as he receives requests from other cities to implement energy strategies. (5)Tim would like to work with City staff on proceeding with the st Delmar Loop LED pilot. Some of the survey participants preferred the lower color temperature of the original High Pressure Sodium lights instead of the higher color temperature LED and Ceramic Metal Halide test options. He suggested that the City complete another survey comparing the higher color and lower temperature light options in one of the municipal parking lots. Lynnette mentioned that City staff has not re-installed the test lights from the Delmar Loop Pilot and the Cit pilot using City owned streetlights as funds become available. Tim also suggested that the City focus on one light technology and brand to create an interchangeable parts inventor (6)Tim is also working with Washington University (Quadrangle Housi Community Energy System as a part of the new retail and student ggesting that they use the power plant on Eastgate to serve the buildings He is working with the sustainability staff at Washington University on their decision to promote this as a district energy system. Tim feels that this system might only require a change order and not a project redesign. Tim will check with City staff in Community Development to determine for a grant to fund a feasibility study for the energy system pr,000. (7)Tim plans to work with the City on developing private-public partnerships to install solar projects on every flat roof on City buildings. It is cost effective as long the tax credits. The partnerships might last about 5 years and the energy efficiencies taken on 100% by the City when the tax benefits expire. He still needs to check w incentives. (8)Michael thinks that Tims ideas make sense and members should think about having a meeting with the City Manager to share information. Lynnette suggested that Tim work with City staff in the Community Development Department as soon as possible to share information about his recommendations to allow time for staff review and research. (9)Tim mentioned that a solar education farm is planned for the St. Charles area. It appears to be a private sector project by L Tech Corporation. 7.Reports a.Councilmember Glickert (1)Council approved the conditional use permit for the Loop Trolley District. The pwer fiber line will run along one the trolley tracks and will increase Internet speeds. He hopes the Trolley results in a tool for economic development. (2)There is currently over $100 million in development in Universit about 80%, is the Washington University retail and residential project (3)The new fire station has the walls constructed. (4)A new residential (apartment) complex is underway near the Schnuck (5)The new Walgreens project planned at Delmar and Delcrest is moving ahead. 8.Closing Round a.Lois Sechrist rd (1)Lois reminded members that the May GPC meeting will be held at C Floor, due to the Taste of U City event scheduled at the Heman Park Community Center on (2)Next week is World Water Day; it is a United Nations worldwide event and a great opportunity for members to talk to others about water topics.