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enter into a Letter of Intent with Sundial Solar for the installation of a 375kW Photovoltaic <br />system on the roof of the Skating Center. Staff worked with Sundial Solar on the detailed <br />engineering and design for the proposed system on the Skating Center. <br />In November 2015, staff brought the Skating Center project to the PWETC meeting to review <br />and make a recommendation on the PPA that would help fund the installation of the proposed <br />300kW solar pv system. <br />In early 2016, Sundial Solar approached City staff with a formal proposal to install a solar <br />system on the Skating Center roof. However, in order to meet building code requirements for an <br />arena, the roof substructure would require modification in order to support the additional weight <br />of the solar panels. This work would have required shutting down the arena for several weeks, <br />which was not acceptable given the use of the arena. <br />City staff and Sundial therefore began looking at alternatives on the City Campus for a similar <br />installation. Sundial came back in July 2016 with a proposal to install solar arrays on top of City <br />Hall and the Maintenance Facility. These two installations would combine for a total of 450 kW <br />watts, which is larger than the proposed 375 kW system originally proposed for the skating <br />center. This PPA was not supported by City Council as the timing didn't work out due to the <br />beginning of the facility needs study, and the potential conflict of roof/building maintenance. <br />Now in 2018, staff are revisiting the potential solar projects with the City Hall Campus. Staff met <br />with two developer/financers to discuss solar rooftop potential, and changes in the solar market <br />from 2016. Staff received a proposal from IPS -Solar, who are here to discuss the proposal. <br />Staff is waiting for the final proposal from IPS -Solar. This will be added to the packet once <br />received and distributed to Commission members as soon as possible. <br />Staff also recently attended a seminar on a new program called Solar Possible which is a <br />collaborative solar purchasing program for state agencies, local governments, and schools. This <br />program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration and is receiving <br />technical support from the Clean Energy Resource Team (CERTs) and the Great Plains Institute. <br />A fact sheet on this program is attached. <br />Staff asks that the Commission review and discuss the information presented and provide <br />direction to staff on how to proceed with the proposed options. <br />Recommended Action: <br />Receive information and provide feedback to staff. <br />Attachments: <br />A. Solar Possible Program Fact Sheet <br />B. IPS Solar — Community Garden Solar Proposal for City of Roseville Presentation <br />