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Council approves municipal planning grant resolution to study thermal energy network
Summary
Frank Cheney presented a resolution seeking a $30,000 municipal planning grant to study a thermal energy network; the council voted to approve signing the resolution tonight, with an estimated local match of about $3,000 (10%).
Frank Cheney presented a formal resolution authorizing the city to apply for a municipal planning grant to fund a feasibility study of a thermal energy network, including geothermal and methane capture options. Cheney said the application requests the full $30,000 grant and that the city's match is expected to be roughly 10% (about $3,000).
Mayor Andrew Touchette said signing the resolution is a necessary step in the application process and noted the grant application is due Nov. 3. Council member discussion focused on confirming the request amount and clarifying that the council was only authorizing the resolution signing at this stage, not committing beyond the required match. A motion to approve signing the resolution was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Next steps: staff (Frank and Carrie) will finalize the application packet and submit it by the Nov. 3 deadline; the resolution was signed and passed at the meeting.
