Hi,
I'd like to propose a use for the city property on the northwest corner
of Omaha Street and Mt. Rushmore Road. I would propose that the city
build a solar panel farm there that would provide power to the Central
High School, and perhaps even to the Civic Center.
This proposal would:
* make an economical use of the property, since it would be providing "free" electricity to the high school once its' paid for.
* provide vocational training for high school students who will learn how their school is powered.
* be relatively cheap because the land is already city-owned, and the power line to the high school would be quite short.
* indicate that Rapid City is a city that is keeping up with technology and is environmentally aware.
I do not know the actual technical nor economic details other than the above.
Attached is an overlay of the property with solar panels from a solar farm in Arizona.
If you would like more information about this idea please feel free to contact me and I can make a more detailed report.
