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Mr. Schwartz questioned what technical assistance could be provided by a <br /> consultant, such as Mr. Ross's firm, and what they would help with, or assistance <br /> in finding a financial partner or developer to assess those criteria. <br /> Under the Phase II program, Mr. Ross advised that CERTs was currently working <br /> with a Wisconsin entity running the financial piece of the program, although each <br /> state was different. If he was to proceed, Mr. Ross advised that he would begin <br /> the planning, zoning, and permit pieces, and also help with other analyses related <br /> to land use, his area of expertise. Mr. Ross advised that he was involved with the <br /> overall program design, and therefore would be recruiting communities to <br /> participate in that discussion. <br /> Member Cihacek moved, Member Felice seconded, to move the proposed agenda <br /> item entitled "GreenStep Inventory" to the September meeting agenda to allow <br /> sufficient discussion time tonight on the community solar item to determine next <br /> steps and responsibilities with this new information. <br /> Ayes: 5 <br /> Nays: 0 <br /> Motion carried. <br /> At the request of Ms. Barsel, Mr. Ross clarified that the programs are applicable <br /> equally to either a community solar or public city system, with the thresholds the <br /> same and either qualifying. <br /> Chair Stenlund focused remaining discussion on steps needed to accomplish by <br /> the PWETC to prepare a recommendation for the City Council as Member <br /> Cihacek was requesting to establish that framework moving forward. Member <br /> Stenlund suggested steps as follows: <br /> 1) Assess potential solar sites/locations using the GIS map data; <br /> 2) Analyze the current permit system to determine how a solar application <br /> process would get through code requirements. <br /> Mr. Schwartz clarified that the overall solar ready community could move on an <br /> entirely different track than if the City provided an opportunity for residents on a <br /> community solar installation. <br /> Member Cihacek suggested a step looking at the permit process itself and what <br /> needed to be revised, what fees are in place or needed to be enacted, and what a <br /> developer would need to know; then moving onto the comprehensive plan. <br /> Member Cihacek suggested that the PWETC's first step was to delegate those <br /> aspects to the Planning Commission and other commissions as applicable for their <br /> review within the realm of their expertise; and how to structure a solar initiative to <br /> incentivize private, public or quasi-private applications for developers using a <br /> regulatory framework. <br /> Page 10 of 15 <br />