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MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 22, 2019 Page 2 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />• Councilor Zelenka – inquired of staff of how much of the community greenhouse gas inventory in Eugene accounts for gas; discussed Fairmont community meeting discussion around system leaks and inquired if NWN could discuss this further; asked staff to provide a pie chart about where emissions come from; discussed that transportation is a higher emission producer with greater challenges to address reductions, compared to gas. <br />• Mayor Vinis – noted time constraints and asked to reschedule the second agenda item. <br />• Councilor Yeh – discussed equity around volunteer smart energy participation; discussed development of renewable energy options over time and the need for NWN to increase renewable natural gas (beyond 25 percent) to meet climate needs. <br />• Councilor Syrett – inquired about the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission project and timeline for development. <br />• Mayor Vinis – thanked the presenters for the information; inquired about power to gas project and expressed excitement about partnership; discussed infrastructure of project. <br />• Councilor Clark – requested further clarification related to Councilor Zelenka’s question. The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beth Forrest City Recorder <br />(Recorded by Samantha Roberts) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here <br />June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A