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Commissioner Monson discussed how the electrification requirements would eliminate <br />emissions within this development. She commented on how tax credits may be able to be <br />pursued individually but not as an overall district. She explained a $10 million funding <br />opportunity would be pursued by the JDA to assist with the footprint of the district heating <br />system. She requested further information on what it would look like to bring gas into the <br />development. Mr. Carter stated the plan was to consider allowing gas on the perimeter, but <br />otherwise gas would not be available within the development. He reported hydrogen fuel cells <br />may be another option for users in the future. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson commented on how important it would be for Ryan Companies to move <br />fast with an organized plan for their project. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund stated staff was asking the JDA to adopt the Sustainability Design Guidelines. He <br />indicated the JDA would have to have the understanding adjustments or modifications may be <br />necessary in the future. He suggested the waiver section be placed on the Road Map in order to <br />allow the JDA to discuss this matter in further detail at a future meeting. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuire supported this recommendation noting she did not want precedent to <br />be set with the waivers and wanted a more clear understanding on how or when waivers would <br />be considered. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber supported moving the guidelines forward with the understanding there <br />would be further discussions regarding the waiver process. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jebens-Singh indicated she supported the guidelines moving forward as well <br />with the understanding the JDA wanted a very good project that was not downgraded to fair <br />through concessions or waivers. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson stated she was comfortable with moving the guidelines forward. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund asked that the Energy Advisory Committee meet and provide the JDA with <br />recommendations on how the waivers should be considered. <br /> <br />Commissioner Monson noted she was only member on the Energy Advisory Committee at this <br />time, but explained she would be willing to make recommendations for the JDA to consider in <br />February. <br /> <br />Chair Wicklund requested a representative from the County consider serving on the Energy <br />Advisory Committee. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Monson seconded by Commissioner Jebens-Singh to approve the <br />Sustainability Design Guidelines for Rice Creek Commons. Motion carried. <br /> <br />