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Meeting Minutes –University CityGreen Practices Committee <br />May 9, 2013-Page 2 <br />b.He asked the Green Practices Commission to endorse the Bring Con <br />c.He asked the City to continue to promote the program, possibly in the fall edition of the newsletter. <br />6.Old Business <br />a.Ecosytems/Habitat  Subcommittee Report by Dianne Benjamin <br />(1)She asked Mitch Leachman to speak to the Commission about the Bring Conservation Home progra <br />The program is already included in the activities of U City in Be City might <br />also be interested and able to locate funding. <br />(2)The Bring Conservation Home program aligns with the residential goals included in the Sustainability <br />Strategic Plan. <br />(3)She plans to sign up for a consultation for her yard to experience the Bring Conservation Home <br />program first hand. <br />(4)Jerry mentioned that he and his wife are trained volunteers for <br />(5)Her goal is to pursue the program whether or not it is endorsed by t <br /> <br />b.Air Quality Subcommittee Report by Scott Eidson <br />(1)He has been working to develop a comprehensive packet for reside <br />include information about tax rebates, credits, incentives, permit requirements, fees and the <br />application process. This packet would make the solar installation process easier with a focus on two <br />components: residential information and the municipal process. <br />(2)He will work with City staff to develop the municipal component which might include ways to <br />streamline the permitting and inspection process, create a fee schedule and ways to incentivize the <br />installation. <br />(3)This residential solar installation packet could assist University City in being recognized as a solar <br />friendly community. Missouri is great for solar energy and compares to areas in Florida on the <br />availability of sunshine to create solar power. <br />(4)Helen Fuller thought that the residential solar installation packet is a great idea, especially for <br />neighborhood trustees. <br />(5)Jared Agee, Building Commissioner, can be contacted for informat <br />residential solar installations. <br />(6)Jerry Mishkin mentioned that he works for a solar company in Clayton, Microgrid Solar. Their <br />residential division has installed more solar panels than any ot <br />familiar with the laws and permitting. Microgrid Solar could be <br />(7)Tim Michels mentioned that the packet should include information on the utility com <br />could slow up the process. He has a folder of information that he could give to Scott to assist with the <br />federal and utility requirements. <br />(8)The St. Louis County SAVES program would not apply since it is based on energy efficiency <br />improvements to the home and not renewables. <br />(9)Scott mentioned that other cities have streamlined the permitting process, including Denver, Fort <br />Collins, and Boulder County, Colorado. <br />c.Goals Update Work Session <br />(1)Deferred to the June agenda. <br />(2)The subcommittee reports for June include Land Use/Open Space/Pa <br />d.Annual Election of Officers <br />(1)The vote for the Secretary position will be delayed until a new summer. <br /> <br />