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outreach, whether only on the City Hall campus or beyond that. Ms. McKeown <br /> noted that their role could also be to work with other businesses willing to serve <br /> as a host site, to facilitate meetings to discuss opportunities, and updating <br /> ordinances and getting realistic standards in place to support such an effort <br /> beforehand. <br /> Stuart Roberts, Roseville resident and business owner <br /> Given the previous discussion about train noise and as a resident on the north end <br /> of Rice Street observing the tracks on a daily basis, Mr. Roberts opined that better <br /> than 90% of the loads represented frack sand and/or oil tank cars. Therefore, Mr. <br /> Roberts opined that getting into renewable energy sources was of great interest to <br /> a number of residents. While it was easy not to see or hear people, Mr. Roberts <br /> further opined that there were a number of residents seriously interested in doing <br /> something different. However, Mr. Roberts noted that, as an example, his home <br /> was not a suitable candidate for a private solar system, but similar to a number of <br /> other residents whose homes were too small or not located for appropriate solar <br /> panels, there was considerable interest in pursuing other options. <br /> Mr. Roberts noted that many residents remained unaware of options such as these, <br /> and discussions about those options, such as tonight's presentation, opining that <br /> the room would be filled to capacity or beyond if that information was made <br /> available. Mr. Roberts stated that residents wanted their City to understand the <br /> interest and need for more information, and be responsive accordingly. Due to <br /> the cumbersome code system currently in place, Mr. Roberts opined that it had <br /> proven impossible to pursue a solar option over the last decade. Also in terms of <br /> trying to get a sense of interest, Mr. Roberts suggested using the City newsletter; <br /> provide e-mail notices, or other to consider other options to reach the public. Mr. <br /> Roberts opined that he found the whole concept of a community solar garden <br /> interesting, and while new and engaging, people often didn't understand that it <br /> was so simple to seek these new and engaging options. <br /> Given the limited amount of roof space he has available, and other issues with <br /> businesses in leased spaces and having no control over the building, Mr. Roberts <br /> opined that it may be hard for a property owner to put PV's on a roof, and the <br /> current rules were holding up the option for a community solar garden. While it's <br /> a great idea from the perspective of most people, while others thought it too <br /> complicated to accomplish, Mr. Roberts encouraged the City to work on getting <br /> the City's portion of the costs taken care of, and if there was enough financing <br /> available for a return, it should pay for itself Mr. Roberts expressed his <br /> appreciation for having this discussion, and spoke in enthusiastic support of the <br /> City pursuing the idea. <br /> As Chair Stenlund polled the audience on their interest in being subscribers, all <br /> those in attendance showed their interest in a community solar option. <br /> Page 9 of 20 <br />