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Meeting Minutes –University CityGreen Practices Committee May 9, 2013-Page 3 (4) Tim suggested that the Commission write a grant to work with the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association (RCGA) to expand into communities. Other members suggested East-West Gateway (EWG) and the St. Louis County Council. (5) Jeff mentioned that he would like to get more information out to the community about the Commission. We should distribute the GPC brochures and post infotion on the Citys social media sites. If members send content for the website, Lynnette will post it. (6) Members should still think of ways to reach out to the comm (7) Helen has agreed to fill the Secretary position. (8)Lois mentioned that based on the Dynamic Governance meeting method used by the GPC, sub- committees are able to meet and complete work outside of the Commission mee All sub- committee meetings should be posted 24 hours in advance to comply with Sunshine Law requirements (9)Scott volunteered to review the Citys social media presence and standards for outreach on the GPC and its activities. 7.Reports a.Councilmember Glickert (1)Council authorized a conditional use permit to MERS/Goodwill to build another Goodwill Store next door on Olive. Lois reviewed the drawings and identified several sustainable fe permeable paving, white roof, high quality windows, and extra insulation in the walls. (2)He attended a ribbon cutting at the corner of Old Bonhomme and M (the company moved from Olivette). Faith Group is a nationwide IT business for airport security w employees. The company renovated an existing building into office space. Renovations included installing solar panels on the roof that will reduce the energy (3)The opening of the new building located at the corner of North and South and Olive was delayed and is expected to be opened within the next few months. (4)The building on Pershing and Jackson has been purchased and is c solar panels (facing south), geothermal energy and energy effici (5)The new Fire House is on schedule to open this fall around Septe (6)The demolition on the new Walgreens is underway. 8.Closing Round a.Lois Sechrist (1)Lois will be teaching a Greening Healthcare class for the St. Louis C It is co-sponsored by St. Louis Community College and USGBC. The class wiCorporate College at 3221 McKelvey Road in Bridgeton, Mo. Visit http://www.stlcc.edu/CorporateCollege b.Scott Eidson (1) Scott reported that his project is progressing and he plans to h 9.Meeting Adjourned 7:24 pm. Next Meeting: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Heman Park Community Center, 975 Pennsylvania Ave.