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AGENDA ITEM # 6.2 <br /> Ci1y Of <br /> Pequot <br /> Lakes— <br /> REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL <br /> Report Prepared by: Dawn Bittner <br /> Date: May 5, 2020 <br /> Subiect: SolSmart Designation <br /> Re ort: The City recently adopted ordinance language to allow solar energy <br /> systems. The Planning Commission learned there is a program available to <br /> municipalities that reduces unnecessary "soft costs" for residents, businesses, and <br /> local governments that are interested in installing solar, and to provide recognition <br /> to communities that have done so. This program is called SolSmart and a link to <br /> their Minnesota Toolkit is located at: <br /> http://www.growsolar.or /�wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Minnesota-Toolkit pdf <br /> The Planning Commission is recommending the City adopt the SolSmart <br /> designation and would be tasked with implementation of solar development into <br /> the City's Comprehensive Plan, ordinances, and permitting. <br /> The City Administrator is planning to include the City in the MN GreenStep Cities <br /> Program which would coordinate with the SolSmart program as well. <br /> Council Action Requested: Council motion authorizing the City Administrator to <br /> apply for the SolSmart Designation. <br />