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Committee approves land lease for 30-acre solar array after debate over wellhead risks
Summary
The Finance & Property Committee approved a land lease and solar easement with Great Lakes Distributed Energy LLC for 30 acres of city-owned land after a lengthy debate over wellhead protection, lease length and long-term control; the item will go to the Common Council for final consideration.
The Finance & Property Committee voted to approve a land lease and solar easement with Great Lakes Distributed Energy LLC for placement of solar facilities on roughly 30 acres of city-owned land, a decision reached after extended discussion about wellhead protection, lease terms and community opposition.
Committee members debated whether the proposed site — described in the staff materials as parcels 3414515 and 3414520 — should be used for a long-term lease. One committee member said public feedback had been largely negative, stating, “I’ve had people call, email… it’s been about 95% against it and maybe 5% for it,” and concluded, “I’m not for it.” The member also raised concerns about the lease length and…
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