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Sustainability Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />November 16, 2022 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />Discussion Item — 2023 LSAB Work Plan Ideas <br />Kayla started the topic by explaining the 2023 sustainability budget items and <br />opened the conversation up to the group to discuss work plan ideas. Kayla will <br />take these ideas and incorporate them into a draft work plan that will be <br />discussed at the December meeting. The work plan ideas need to align with the <br />Sustainability Action Plan. A majority of the plan is in progress or completed, but <br />42% has not been started. There are a number of goals that are a good fit for <br />LSAB to support in 2023. <br />Public Comment <br />John Cowley: John is interested in evaluating the barriers to renewable energy. <br />He asked what the City and board can do to promote solar farms. He said that he <br />would be a willing participate if there are ideas to pursue. Kayla mentioned that <br />US Solar has approached the City and the company builds solar gardens and <br />finds customers to subscribe. They're interested in Louisville becoming a partner <br />in 2023. Solar gardens are not limited to the same county as Xcel customer. <br />LSAB Discussion <br />Todd would like to consider using some of the $10,000 for lawn equipment <br />electrification for the commercial sector. He added that the $16,000 for <br />residential electrification incentives could be stacked on other existing incentives. <br />He recommended the City consider homeowner workshops that explained how to <br />make homes more efficient. <br />Kayla mentioned that staff will develop the municipal pilots based on feedback <br />from an employee survey. The municipal pilots, events and office supply line <br />items will not require LSAB input. Lev mentioned that a xeriscape demonstration <br />garden on city property would be a good idea for a municipal pilot. Kayla agreed <br />that this is the type of project the line item could fund. Kayla added that EcoTober <br />will happen at Community Park in Louisville next year and the event will be more <br />adult focused based on feedback. Bluegrass music and a beer garden are being <br />considered. <br />Megan asked that the Sustainability Action Plan tracker be sent to the group so <br />they can evaluate the goals that have not been started. Deb asked to also <br />