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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 10 <br />would like the Council to approve writing a letter of support to the Public Utilities Commission so <br />they can get approval of that plan. That would allow the City to apply for that $10 million <br />investment. <br />Mayor Grant asked if that would decarbonize the natural gas. He asked if TCAAP has natural <br />gas. <br />Councilmember Monson said they are still focusing on all electric. This geo-thermal system <br />would heat and cool a commercial or industrial building and around 100 residents. There is a <br />score card for what that pilot project is looking for. Rice Creek Commons would be a great fit for <br />that program. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the geo-thermal system, if it would be allowed and whether it's a <br />good fit for TCAAP or not. <br />Councilmember Rousseau summarized that there is no commitment from the City. She said <br />customers are already being charged to implement the pilot program. She stated Xcel is asking for <br />a letter of support from different entities that they can take to the PUC to show support for the <br />project. Mike Wilhelmi confirmed. <br />Councilmember Rousseau said she supports it. Even if it doesn't end up in Arden Hills she <br />thinks it's a good pilot program. <br />Councilmember Monson said the JDA has had conversations with multiple stakeholders at the <br />Army level. She cautions discussing what the Army will and will not allow. We don't have any <br />indication from the decision makers that the answer is no. <br />Mayor Grant said his understanding is you wouldn't have to use the geo-thermal on site. He said <br />basically Xcel wants cities to show support indicating interest in having Xcel move forward with <br />this type of project. It doesn't commit to any one city. <br />Mike Wilhelmi confirmed. <br />Councilmember Monson said she has a draft letter of support for Council to review. <br />Mike Wilhelmi said there are couple deadlines. The sooner, the better. He doesn't anticipate there <br />being a hearing on it until February. The current comment period closes this week. <br />Councilmember Monson said if the Council determines we are in support, who will sign? <br />Discussion ensued regarding the best way to route the letter for Council signatures and what <br />meeting date it should be discussed. <br />B. Adult Use Cannabis Moratorium Update <br />