From:	Bohl, James
Sent:	Monday, May 16, 2016 4:58 PM
To:	Lee, Chris
Subject:	Fwd: Solar Testimony at Zoning Comm.

 
 
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From: Lawrence Hoffman <larryhof@earthlink.net> 
Date: May 16, 2016 at 4:23:13 PM CDT 
To: <jbohl@milwaukee.gov> 
Cc: <nkovac@milwaukee.gov>, <mcoggs@milwaukee.gov>, 
<russell.stamper@milwaukee.gov>, <khalif.rainey@milwaukee.gov>, "Erick 
Shambarger" <Eshamb@milwaukee.gov>, <ahamil@milwaukee.gov>, 
<treiss@milwaukee.gov>, <amanda.cervantes@milwaukee.gov>, 
<s.morton@milwaukee.gov>, <akuwa.dantzler@milwaukee.gov>, 
<dameon.ellzey@milwaukee.gov> 
Subject: Solar Testimony at Zoning Comm.
Ald. Bohl,
 
Thank you for meeting with me, Dr. Dan Folkman, and Dr. Christine Merritt, from 
350.org Milwaukee on Friday.  We are encouraged by your interest and and your 
grasp of the need for solar power and possible ways to integrate it into the Bucks 
complex.  We seek an increased commitment – a major commitment – from the 
Bucks to minimize the carbon footprint of the arena complex and make 
Milwaukee a clear, iconic leader in the use of solar energy.  It is just one of many 
issues you’ll deal with Tuesday, but it is unique and urgent among them. 
 
If you allow us to speak at Zoning, we’ll be comprehensive but concise.  Dan 
Folkman and I can address the possibilities – ways solar collection can be 
integrated into different parts of the complex and benefits that would accrue 
from it.  Erick Shambarger of ECO, who met with our group in Ald. Kovac’s office, 
can testify, particularly about financial incentives for solar projects.  Other 
Milwaukeeans may wish to speak, such as Dr. George Stone, who has run the 
annual Sustainability Conference in Milwaukee.  Perhaps you can be alert for one 
or two who could enhance our arguments. 
 
Again, after we testify, we think an effective strategy at Zoning would include 
two things:
    1.  A committee member asks the Bucks and design team representatives what 
it would take for them to move in our direction. 
    2.  The chair holds off on one, two, or all three final votes until the Bucks and 
their design team join an ad hoc committee to meet at least once with Mr. 
Shambarger, a Zoning Committee member, perhaps another City administrator, 
and a community solar advocate and report (in writing?) to you on the group’s 
considerations and conclusions.
 
Sincerely,
Larry Hoffman
Sustainability Committee, 350.org Milwaukee