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<br /> <br /> New Brighton Community Center <br /> Water Treatment Plant #1 <br /> <br />Director Schlichting commented the power purchase payments on the updated cash flows are <br />using 2019 energy rates. We have still calculated the payments to be an approximate 20% <br />discount on the energy. Staff provided further comment on possible projects and noted a <br />representative from iDEAL Energies was at the meeting. <br /> <br />Braeden Solon, iDEAL Energies, provided the Commission with a presentation on his company <br />and the options available to the City of New Brighton. He discussed the options available for <br />each building the City owns and reviewed the economics of each project. He reported the City <br />would receive energy savings starting at Day 1. He reviewed several photos of solar arrays. The <br />energy savings to the City were described along with how a solar array project could be financed <br />through tax credits, rebates and other incentive programs. He explained now was the ideal time <br />to pursue solar energy given the high level of tax credits that were available and the price for <br />solar panels had plateaued. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> Funding options were described in detail with the Commission, along with the <br />application deadline. <br /> The cost of the solar array systems was reviewed. It was noted the City would have <br />no up-front costs and would be saving approximately 20% on its energy costs. <br /> The energy efficiency of the solar panels was discussed. <br /> The routine maintenance provided by iDEAL to the solar arrays was described along <br />with how snow would be managed in the winter months. <br /> It was noted the City would need to have insurance on the solar arrays. <br /> <br />Motion by Zach Johnson, seconded by Fields to direct staff to work with iDEAL Energies on <br />a contract and submission to Xcel Energy for a solar array with 2018 rebates. Motion carried <br />7-0-1 (McEathron abstained). <br /> <br />B. Presentation on Recreation Programs – Pat Tuma, Recreation Supervisor <br /> <br />Recreation Supervisor Tuma provided the Commission with a presentation on the recreation <br />programs currently being offered by the City. She discussed the importance of recreating <br />and being active in order to maintain one’s health. She commented further on the youth <br />activities, teen and adult interests and adult sports currently being programmed by New <br />Brighton. She reported kids dance, gymnastic and martial arts classes were highly successful <br />each year and noted over 200 children participated in each of these programs in 2018. The <br />success of the Ed-Ventures summer care program was discussed, along with the fun that was <br />had by the 4th and 5th graders that participated in track and field. Further discussion ensued <br />regarding the seasonal programs offered by the City. She thanked Mary Millett for her <br />assistance over the past three years for growing the City’s pickleball program. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> Further information was provided on sampler classes that were offered by the City. <br /> The programming scheduled at Lions Park was reviewed. <br /> The Commission discussed the benefits of the programs being offered to the <br />community.