Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 06 21

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Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda May 17, 2017 Page 2 of 4 6:45-7:30pm: II. Partners in Energy Update: Mark Persichetti and Mr. Dave Hatchimonji provided the update for residential Partners in Energy (PIE) program. Dave Szabados stated there was a meeting for the business PIE program earlier today. The first call of the residential PIE occurred in late April. The primary discussion points for the residential meeting were: • A review of the 90 -day work plan; • Who on the conference call could aid with different programs; • Work on the school packets that include energy and water efficient items to get the students excited about applying sustainability measures to their homes; • How to successfully reach low income and older residents to take advantage of the discounts the Xcel will offer with the PIE program; • A copy of the PIE residential flyer will be sent to the board for review; and • There was a discussion of what the contact point for this program within Louisville should be. III. Kurt Kower — Public Works Update: Mr. Kurt Kower and the LSAB discussed: • Areas where the Public Works in charge including transportation, water, solid waste, etc.: • Transportation: • There is money in the next budget to prepare a Transportation Master Plan. • When repaving and painting occurs, the city is including bike lanes for travel when safe. • Discussed options for multi -modal transportation. The youth advisory board is posting way finding signs around town. • Solid Waste Hauler Contract: • The goal of LSAB is to reduce waste and increase recycling and compost. LSAB asked how it can participate in this process. Kurt says there are two ways to address this (1) participation along with the HOAs and business in the RFP; and (2) participation in passing a city ordinance to mandate recycling or compost services. • City performed a Waste Stream Composition Study that showed that single family homes are doing a good job but could improve in composting. The waste study included sorting waste collected from the northern residential areas of Louisville. Of the waste sorted, 17% could have been diverted from the landfill. • City is exploring options for the new waste hauling agreement including having all the costs to the consumer including in the trash fee and composting and recycling would be free. • Sustainability Plan • Kurt discussed items in the plan that are stretches to achieve or will have to be looked at in the future, vs those that could be interacted in the short term. • Sustainability Specialist: To start the person will work 50% on 2 -year work plan, 10% on data analysis / metrics and increase work on program development. IV. Street Faire Update: Street Faire will be 8 Fridays this year. Mark Persichetti asked for assistance on a few nights to help Teens for Oceans and the Monarch Band with the zero -waste collection program at the Faire.