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City Council Special Meeting Minutes May 8, 2018 Page 2 of 6 focused on innovation, clean energy, economic development opportunities, customer choice programs and technology. The process for drafting the MOU begins by establishing mutual values, vision and guiding principles, which can be based on the goals and strategies identified in the SAP and the values listed in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, staff will work with Xcel to create a work plan with potential short and long-term focus areas. Xcel is seeking support from the City on House Bill 18-1428, the Colorado Community Energy and Innovation Collaboration Act. The bill aims to build a statewide framework that allows communities to enter into an agreement to achieve the community's energy- related goals, similar to the Energy Future Collaboration, and would streamline processes for new or modified services and programs. Staff recommends City Council direct staff to begin the process of drafting an MOU for Energy Future Collaboration with Xcel an also requests Council appoint a liaison to work with staff in the development of the MOU. Staff also recommends City Council direct staff to support HB 18-1428 and contact Xcel to be listed as a supporting community and the bill's sponsor to relay the City's support of the bill. Councilmember Stolzmann stated she and Councilmember Loo met with staff from Xcel to discuss the program and feel this MOU aligns with our sustainability goals. She and Councilmember Loo are also interested in the Renewable Connect program to work on an additional solar garden to move towards being carbon neutral as a City. City Manager Balser stated staff is ready to begin drafting the MOU but would like to confirm Council is interested and if a Councilmember will be a liaison. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked about the status of the House Bill. Deputy City Manager Davis stated the bill died in the legislature this week. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton asked if this would be an exclusive agreement. City Manager Balser stated staff has not heard this is exclusive. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton would like to make sure we can still explore other opportunities if they present themselves. Councilmember Maloney stated his support for the MOU. We are looking for clean energy for the best possible price. He added the Sustainability Board should be included in the conversations. Mayor Muckle stated his support. He would like some understanding of what we are doing to drive new generation. Councilmember Stolzmann stated most cities in the program want new renewable sources. Each municipality can create an MOU that meets its own needs and priorities. Members agreed staff should begin work on the MOU and appointed Councilmembers Stolzmann and Loo to serve as the Council liaisons to this project.