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5. APPROVE AGENDA <br />Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to approve the <br />agenda as presented. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Shryock, LeTourneau, Johns, <br />Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br />6. PUBLIC HEARING <br />None. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />7.01: Consider Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Amended Conditional Use Permit <br />Associated with Connexus Energy's Solar Project (Project No. 17-135); Case of <br />Connexus Energy <br />City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the Amended <br />Conditional Use Permit. He noted that there are no significant changes to the CUP document <br />other than the inclusion of two additional Permittees. He noted that the Site Plan and Landscape <br />Plan are very similar to what had been provided as a conceptual layout when the request <br />originally came forward, just with more detail. <br />Mayor Strommen noted that the Council has had thorough discussion on this topic and the <br />Planning Commission has also had a thorough review. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked for information on the decommission process. <br />Andrew Dahlen, SoCore Energy, stated that SoCore Energy is responsible for the <br />decommissioning process. He explained that the steel would be recycled, and the company <br />would be obligated to restore the site to its original contours. <br />Mayor Strommen noted that in driving through southern Minnesota she has noticed more solar <br />farms. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau asked for information on the funding and cost savings that <br />Connexus customers may see as a result of this project. <br />Brian Burandt, Connexus, provided additional information on the funding for the system and the <br />tax credits that will be received. He noted that if the Connexus customers will see a decrease in <br />their bills on day one. He stated that the Connexus campus was originally looked at, but the City <br />believes that parcel has higher economic development value and encouraged the company to <br />look at other parcels which is what led Connexus to this parcel owned by Anoka County. <br />City Council / April 9, 2018 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />