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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 24, 2014 6 <br /> City Planner Streff commented that over the past few months, during the first phase, the ERAB <br /> has assisted in the preparation of the Policy White Paper. This document was developed from <br /> discussion with the ERAB along with input from both City and County staff. A presentation of <br /> the Policy White Paper was given to the JDA at their November 3, 2014, meeting. After review <br /> and comment the JDA formally accepted the Policy White Paper and expressed their support for <br /> the ERAB as they continue to work on the EIRF. <br /> City Planner Streff indicated that during the second phase, the ERAB along with City and <br /> County staff will evaluate the most relevant energy opportunities for the TCAAP property. It is <br /> anticipated that the second phase will be completed by the end of March 2015. <br /> Greg Mack, Project Manager for the ERAB, reviewed the work being completed by the ERAB <br /> for the TCAAP site. He explained that the JDA appointed the ERAB and he introduced the <br /> members serving on this group, noting Lyle Salmela was serving as the Chair of the Board. He <br /> thanked Councilmember Holden for serving as the Council liaison. <br /> Lyle Salmela, 1480 Arden Vista Court, thanked the Council for supporting him on the ERAB. <br /> He discussed the challenges facing the ERAB when addressing the concept of sustainable energy <br /> on the TCAAP site. He noted that solar and geothermal energy may be a possibility for the site. <br /> Michael Hearne, Ever-Green Energy, explained that he was excited to be a part of the ERAB and <br /> their efforts to determine the future energy needs for TCAAP. He discussed how the White Paper <br /> was created by the ERAB with the assistance of local stakeholders. He indicated the Energy <br /> Integration and Resiliency Framework was designed to build upon the White Paper <br /> recommendations, while looking forward 50 years. <br /> Mr. Hearne stated the energy vision for TCAAP will be to have a vibrant development that <br /> leverages long term energy conservation and resilience to attract investment and partnerships that <br /> achieves sustainable benefits for Arden Hills and the surrounding community. He then reviewed <br /> the guiding principles set by the ERAB along with the group's next steps. <br /> Mayor Grant requested that Mr. Hearne introduce his partners or colleagues to the Council. <br /> Mr. Hearne introduced Sarah Lynch from Fresh Energy, along with Janie Edwards and Megan <br /> Hoy from the Center for Energy and Environment. He reported he was also working with Burns <br /> &McDonald out of Kansas City, who were unable to attend the meeting this evening. <br /> Councilmember Holden referred to the actions and items that can be addressed by the Council <br /> up front for TCAAP. She encouraged the Council to review these items within the White Paper <br /> and consider what actions should be taken. She hoped to have the site be a nationwide leader for <br /> its energy conservation. <br /> Mayor Grant explained the Council would continue to work on the planning for TCAAP, along <br /> with its infrastructure, utilities and energy use. <br /> Councilmember McClung thanked the ERAB and its consultants for the report. <br /> Mr. Mack discussed how community education would be important to demonstrate the <br /> possibilities of what could be for the TCAAP site. He encouraged the Council to remain flexible <br />