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124 versus a centralized inverter(s) to ensure the majority of the system would continue <br />125 operating if one small portion was out-of-service. <br />126 <br />127 Mr. Culver advised that staff would check on that detail; noting there were several <br />128 different methodologies still in play and under consideration. Mr. Culver noted that <br />129 Sundial had provided a proposal for four large solar arrays with one inverter each; <br />130 but another option would be to have each row with its own inverter, or each panel <br />131 as well; and he would seek more detail on that and report back to the PWETC. <br />132 <br />133 Member Stenlund noted that would impact maintenance costs, since the inverters <br />134 would cost more than the panels. Member Stenlund spoke in support of moving <br />135 forward with the Sundial Solar proposal. <br />136 <br />137 With confirmation by Mr. Culver, M b eigl clarified that this was still <br />138 nonbinding and the motion would on orize negotiations at this point. <br />139 <br />140 Vice Chair Cihacek further confirmed is was only at the negotiation stage at this <br />141 point and nonbinding, as he had conce nd sought further negotiation regarding <br />142 the proposed annual cost escalator bein o high, considered Sundiaolar could <br />143 offer a better overall price; and other items of concern to him perso ally that he <br />144 would provide to staff. However, Vice Chair Cihacek agreed that Sundial should <br />145 be the selected vendor and staff initia egotiations ith them. <br />146 <br />147 Mr. Culver noted that Sundial Solar would not be in ng the system until the <br />148 spring of 2016, so these would be preliminary negotiations. <br />149 <br />150 Member Stenlund moved, Member Hdtmerl seconded, recommending to the City <br />151 Council that the City enter into a Letter of Intent with Sundial Solar and staff be <br />152 authorized to enter into negotiations with the firm preparatory to the City entering <br />153 into a Power Purchase Agreement for a solar panel system on the Oval/Skating <br />154 Center roof as detailed in the proposal and staff report dated July 28, 2915. <br />155 <br />156 Ayes:7 <br />157 Nays:0 <br />158 Motion carried. <br />159 """iiillllllll <br />160 6. Items for An ,22015 Agenda <br />161 • Continued R iew and Update of City Campus Solar Installation <br />162 • Discussion of final year of the Leaf Pick-up Program; outreach to residents <br />163 about termination of the program; and alternatives for residents <br />164 <br />165 Vice Chair Cihacek opined that those two discussions would take considerable <br />166 time, and if any new business needed to be addressed it could be added to an <br />167 amended agenda. <br />168 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />