Carver County Board of Commissioners-- Work Session - October 7th, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) loan program overview
Minpace program eligibility and legislative updates
Carver County joint powers agreement (JPA) revision proposal
Benefits of PACE financing for commercial and nonprofit property owners
Project workflow between Carver County and St. Paul Port Authority
Notable Quotes (3)
It's collected by the county and then as the administrator, I send it to the lender. It's a really great program.
WorkflowExplaining the collection workflow.
Environmental services would still be the initial point of contact for MINPACE, and then work with the county board on a resolution.
JPA RevisionsProposing changes to administrative workflow.
I think it has useful benefit for [businesses].
GeneralClosing remarks regarding the program's utility.
People (2)
Brad HanzelManager
Moderating the work session and discussing JPA administrative updates for Carver County.
Holly HoustonRepresentative
Program administrator explaining PACE financing, eligibility, and state-wide portfolio.
Places Mentioned
Carver County, MinnesotaSt. Paul, MinnesotaChaska, MinnesotaSouth MinneapolisTreasure Island building, St. Paul
Events & Meetings (2)
- September 15th, 2015 - Initial JPA signing
- November 4th - Planned date for JPA update board consent
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Minnesota Statute 216 C.436
Legislative basis for PACE financing in Minnesota.
Minnesota Statute 429.101
Special assessment law used for collecting PACE loan repayments.