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EDC Minutes May 6, 2015 Page 4 of 5 the JDA authorized staff to move forward with the implementation steps regarding a Solar PV site on the former Primer Tracer Area and a district geothermal energy system. Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that Kimley-Horn has completed the Fit Test for the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and has presented the results to the City Council. She added that the City Council continues to discuss the TRC and that a deadline for preliminary approval has been set for May 26, 2015. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that Solar PV was identified as a good economic use of the Primer Tracer Area land because of poor access and high levels of environmental contamination. Commissioner Erickson asked what the footprint of the Solar PV would be. Mr. Weinhagen stated that the facility would require approximately 40 acres of land, most of which would be taken up by the solar panels. Chair Heikkila commented that a Solar PV installation would significantly contribute to the marketability of the TCAAP redevelopment. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that it was impressive that the City Council and County Board were looking seriously at alternative energy options for the TCAAP site. She added that this is not the conventional approach taken with most development. B. Commission Members None. C. Council Liaison Council Liaison Woodburn provided an update on the City Council’s work on the TRC. He noted that the City Council discussed restrictions on warehousing uses on the TCAAP site at a recent Special Work Session meeting. D. Staff Comments None. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner von Holtum moved and Commissioner Hands seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0) Chair Steve Heikkila adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m.