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roof, one area of concern with the public works maintenance garage having more skylights, HVAC systems, etc. At the request of Member Lenz, Mr. Culver advised that the City could seek different sized systems and layer onto them as long as the Made in Minnesota Program offers continued to apply. Mr. Culver opined that he saw the City coming up with a long-term plan for solar system on all city -owned building rooftops; and coupled with that he intended to recommend seeking solar community shares to offset the City's energy consumption. Mr. Culver clarified that he was still not proposing that the City served as a host, but shares would be good for the City and its residents in offsetting energy costs. At the request of Member Seigler, Mr. Culver confirmed that the City's application in the lottery system through its Letter of Intent, with word anticipated yet this fall as to that success of that application. As an administrator of that lottery program, Member Cihacek reported that proposals are due August 31, 2015 at which time they would each be evaluated and scored according to an established process; then proceed into the lottery system. Member Cihacek anticipated knowing those results by the September 2015 PWETC meeting and recommendation as to contract award or not, for final recommendation — if successful — for the October or November 2015 City Council meetings for their review and approval as applicable. At the request of Mr. Culver, Member Cihacek reported that approximately 30 communities expressed interest in the lottery program, representing 350 megawatts of demand. Member Cihacek noted it was a complex process with the lottery system and expressed his hope that it went quickly. 6. Items for September Agenda • Solar Installation Update at St. Christopher's Church off TH 36 and Hamline Avenue (Stenlund) Chair Stenlund expressed his personal interest and for the benefit of the community in hearing from representatives of the church about this solar installation, the concept itself, lessons learned, etc. Mr. Culver noted the project highlighted at the recent Living Green program, advising that this project was the first to take advantage of financing through the St. Paul Port Authority (SPAA), authorized by the City of Roseville to guarantee collection if the church defaulted on this financing by assessing their property the amount of the loan. Mr. Culver expressed interest in seeing if this prompted any other interested parties in Roseville in doing so. Mr. Culver opined the SPAA was a great program and anticipated more panels popping throughout Roseville as more interest and incentives are made available. • Water/Sewer Service Review as charged by the City Council (Culver) Page 8 of 13