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Further discussion and additional information requests included opportunities and <br /> advantages of a separate system available for redirection for emergencies; <br /> opportunity cost analyses, and also soft costs incurred if the City chose to be a <br /> host site (e.g. insurance, liability, wear and tear, etc.); cost benefit for taxpayers; <br /> comparative analyses of lease rates and financial modeling of how to best benefit <br /> from an installation; and identifying developers and determining what those <br /> developers are willing to pay. <br /> Regarding the timeline, Mr. Schwartz clarified that the only concern in timing is <br /> the application period for Made in Minnesota credits, due by February 28 of each <br /> year for their lottery system for funding with only finite information available at <br /> this time. <br /> Chair Stenlund reviewed the timeline and intent of the next three meetings to <br /> gather sufficient information to make a recommendation to the City Council <br /> based on the due diligence of the PWETC and subsequent submission to the <br /> lottery system, even if the first round was neutral, and only limited use achieved. <br /> Chair Stenlund opined that subsequent lottery rounds could enhance the <br /> opportunities as it was determined how best to sell the Roseville solar pieces. <br /> Mr. Schwartz referenced the St. Paul Port Authority presentation and their <br /> financing powers, as recently hosted by the City of Roseville's Housing & <br /> Redevelopment Authority; as they reached out statewide for financing options <br /> through joint powers agreements. Mr. Schwartz advised that the City of Roseville <br /> was interested in this option due to the interest expressed by several churches in <br /> Roseville; and ability to fund solar projects through special assessments for those <br /> entities over time. Mr. Schwartz noted that this was in process as well as staffs <br /> continued search for funding opportunities through private entities in Roseville. <br /> It was noted that l OK Solar would be making a presentation to the PWETC at <br /> their October meeting; in addition to staff providing answers to the questioned <br /> raised tonight; and developed as more information became available. <br /> Further discussion included the RFP process needed; lining up financial partners; <br /> host site versus developer status;potential complexities of financing; and certain <br /> scenarios that may be excluded based on a lack of financing, with the host site <br /> seeming to be the most passive of the three options and potentially a much <br /> simpler process if conditions were met. <br /> Staff encouraged members to advise staff of any additional information requests <br /> before the next meeting. <br /> 9. Possible Items for Next Meeting—October 28, 2014 <br /> • Revisit Information on parking provided by Mr. Bilotta tonight and <br /> Chapter 1019 (Cihacek) <br /> 1) Inclusion of permeable surfaces as an addition to parking standards; <br /> Page 15 of 16 <br />