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Councilmember Strommen stated that she does not think all the things the term “green” <br />encompasses can be listed. She stated that it includes things like sustainable resources, energy <br />efficient and recycled materials. <br />Councilmember Look suggested that the words “economically feasible” be included. <br />Councilmember Olson stated that not everyone is looking for economically feasible housing <br />when they are building, but looking for a cost savings on the back side, with lower energy bills. <br />She stated that she would also like to see the City explore opportunities for conservation <br />measures in existing housing. She stated that she would like to see the City work to educate <br />people and possibly have things made available at cost. <br />Councilmember Look expressed concern with the term “explore” opportunities. <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that she thinks it is as simple as researching what options are <br />available and then coming back to talk about it with the residents. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he feels that “green” is a trend that is here to stay. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the Council should keep in mind that there are possible <br />benefits to encouraging “green” development. He stated that being known as a City with this <br />type of development may make the City a trendy community. He stated that this goal is about <br />the housing plan and not energy or environment issues, unless the Council would like to create <br />an additional goal surrounding those issues. <br />Councilmember Olson stated that she has thought about this issue in relation to water <br />consumption. She stated that if people could water their lawns with gray water or drip tapes, <br />there wouldn’t be as much water wasted. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that this is a relevant issue for the City to be involved in <br />because it also has a financial impact on the City. <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson suggested that the language be changed to “explore <br />conservation opportunities in existing housing and consider public education in the community”. <br />She suggested adding a bullet point about expanding the opportunities to attract higher end <br />executive housing. <br />There was a Consensus to support the new language suggested by Assistant City Administrator <br />Nelson for goal 6. <br />Councilmember Dehen asked what the bullet point about “longer term housing rather than trendy <br />styles” meant. <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that this was something that came from the Strategic <br />Planning session. <br />City Council Work Session / March 3, 2008 <br />Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br />