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Home My WebLink Aboutweekly notes August 19th 2016 ia Memo TO: City Council Members FROM:Eric Jo on,C' (to WEEKLY NOTES— August 19th,2016 Zoning I Development Items 1. The City has not received any new applications.The September Planning Commission will be held on 9/1 with reviews of an application from MENARDS-outdoor storage expansion(inside the perimeter fence);a small shed on Oakgreen Place and possibly the expansion of Oak Ridge Place-if this application is deemed complete as outlined in the attached communication dated 8-17-16. 2. The MET COUNCIL has completed the draft of the Water Feasibility Report—where alternatives are explored for potable water sources—other than groundwater wells. See the enclosed letter.This report can be found at httpsa/db.tV1MewhULWc I do also have a hard copy here at City Hall.Staff will be reviewing this and offering comments,however the practical matter of this report is that unless or until there is a philosophical shift on how State or MET Council desires to allocate water resources and provide funding, I would speculate this is only a very early analysis of costs and options. 3. Ruby Tuesday will be dosing a number of facilities in the Twin Cities—this will include the OPH location. ST.Croix River Crossing August 1821,2016 Update. Per Council direction,attached is a communication to MNDOT supporting the HISTORIC DISTRICT elements on signs. Other Items • Coalition of Utility Cities—Agenda from the Annual Meeting held on 8/17 as well as planned work schedule and past meeting minutes from January 2016. • The Chief of Police did provide a reminder communication to the School District to ensure they are remaining engaged in reasonable preparation for an emergency response situation—such as an active shooter.As it remains their role to perform such preparation not the SRO. Please see the attached communication. The City however would very much assist and participate in any such planning.See Enclosed. • The City was provided the grant funds from the MSCWMO for$23,961 for the rain garden plantings associated with the 2015 Area D street reconstruction. • The City has been informed that Holiday did make a commitment to McCullough Property that they could install a storm sewer line to drain into their pond—which would lie across from the newly constructed SFR/CSAH 26.This pond however does then drain into the City systems and this connection is not permitted without City approval.Staff does understand that this pipe may be useful for a future development,however the current City systems and possible future flows must be evaluated.Accordingly, so long as the pipe is bulk headed and not used until permitted in the future by the City,Staff would have no objection to this and must stay in the County ROW.We have asked for an amendment to the Construction Agreement with the County to outline these understandings. • Sept 14th—Workshop on the Water. • The City has received an offer on the Bell Property. Staff will be scheduling a dosed session on 9113 to discuss this with Council. • Kohl's Department Store may be the location of a labor / protest despite this weekend with picketers. The Chief has communicated with his staff to ensure that protesting in the City ROW is permitted, but must not interfere with driveways or other use of the ROW. 1 of 25 Mayor McComber provided: Information on the Xcel Energy—PUC rate case settlement City of CHASKA action on DRONE use. Please call me at any time if you have questions...851-253-7837 2 of 25 TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone:763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPC§PlanningCo.00m August 17, 2016 Michael Hoefler HAF Architects, LLC 233 Main Street South Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 RE: Oak Park Heights — Oak Ridge Place — Conditional Use Permit for Memory Care and Assisted Living, Variances for Setbacks and Building Height— 6060 Oxboro Avenue North FILE NO: 236.02 — 16.10 Dear Mr. Hoefler: The City is in receipt of your application materials submitted on August 9, 2016 for a Conditional Use Permit for Memory Care and Assisted Living, a Conditional Use Permit for parking, and Variances for setbacks and building height at 6060 Oxboro Avenue in Oak Park Heights. With this letter we are notifying you that the application is not complete. The City will deem it complete with receipt of the following items by October 29, 2014: 1. In order for this application to be processed, you will need to submit the outstanding balance of$3,882.10 from the previous review. Also provide a fee of $200.00 for the variances and an additional escrow of$1,000.00. 2. Please provide a list of any changes that have been made to the plans following the approvals granted in April of 2015. 3. Submit any permits or correspondence from the Minnesota Department of Transportation related to drainage flows off the site. 4. Please submit the most recent drainage calculations. We would invite you and your representatives to a staff meeting on August 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM at City Hall to discuss the application and address any questions you may have. If all of the application materials are submitted as requested, the Planning Commission would consider the application at a meeting scheduled for September 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council chambers. 3 of 25 Michael Hoefler Page 2 Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, Sub. 3(f), the City of Oak Park Heights is herewith extending the period of time for agency/city review of the application for an additional 60-day period (for a total of 120 days from the date of a complete application) inasmuch as the City has determined that additional research and study by the City staff relative to the complexity of the project as proposed will be required. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Since/1) —10W, AK::::D Scott D. Richards— City Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights The Planning Company LLC c: Eric Johnson Julie Hultman 2 4 of 25 Eric Johnson 14168 Oak Park Blvd N. P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 August 12, 2016 Dear Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Member: Please find enclosed your community's copy of the draft report of the Washington County Municipal Water Coalition (the Coalition, or WCMWC) Water Feasibility Assessment. �1f.1N E The report can also be found online at https:/Idb.tt/MewhULWc Per the language in the project contract between the Coalition, the Metropolitan Council, and SEH, Inc.: During and upon completion of the study, the TAC will be provided opportunity by the Metropolitan Council to review the study results and provide comment that will be included as part of the final record of the study. The TAC shall consist of representatives of each municipality in the study group. The TAG shall make recommendations and findings to the full WCMWC during study activities and at its completion. This is your community's opportunity to provide comments to the Metropolitan Council on the draft report. Please check the appropriate box below: The City of Oak Park Heights has included comments regarding the draft report on the attached sheets, or has emailed its comments to brian.davis(cDmetc.state.mn.us The City of Oak Park Heights has no comments on the draft report. TAC Member Signature: Please complete the review of the draft report, sign and mail/email this form and your comments if any by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31St, 2016 to brian.davis(cD-metc.state.mn.us Please call me at 651-602-1519 if you have any questions. Thank you. Brian M. Davis, Ph.D., P G, P.E. Senior Engineer r -.r-i-t Street North I Saint Paul, MN 55101-1805 651,602-1000 651-291.0904 - . . METROPOLITAN C 0 U N C I L Washington County Municipal Water Coalition — Draft Report Comments Page METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 6 of 25J Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thursday,August 18,2016 11:10 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Project Update: Permanent lighting preparation at Piers 8 and 9 FYI —Original Message-- From: St Croix Crossing Project Team<stcroixcrossing.dot@public.govdelivery.com> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thu,Aug 18,2016 9:18 am Subject: Project Update: Permanent lighting preparation at Piers 8 and 9 Having trouble viewing this email?View it as a Web aaaF StCroix Permanent lighting "ROSSING preparation at Piers 8 & g August 18, 2016 Hello again, With the completion of stay cable installation and segment placement at Piers 8 and 9, closest to the Minn. shoreline, crews have begun preparing for the installation of the permanent lighting system. Once complete,the driving surface will be lit with common interstate lighting and the piers will be dimly lit. i 7 of 25 Rendering of how the completed St. Croix Crossing bridge will be lit. Other construction highlights Crews placed segment 20 of 29 in the bridge deck sequence at Pier 11 (pictured left)and installed the 5th set of stay cables. Photo from Aug. 16. 2 8 of 25 J � 1 Crews use the ringer crane to place segments at Pier 13, located on the Wisc. bluff.The contractor anticipates completing segment placement at Span 14 by the end of August. Once segment placement on the Wiscs bluff is complete,the ringer crane will leave the project. Photo from Aug. 16. J�r m . U, 1 s. 11 UP M.s il1 u 111 � imi � Early evening view of the St. Croix Crossing bridge project. Photo from Aug. 2. 3 9 of 25 Approach work rS,y i li i. I�ZZ,i'�i��irilr)Tr� Crews place gravel alongside the newly paved Wisc. approach. This gravel will be used as a base for the asphalt shoulders. Construction of the shoulders is anticipated to begin on Aug. 18. Photo from Aug. 8. Webcam Our webcam is experiencing an internet connection issue and we are working with EarthCam on getting it fixed.Thank you for your patience. Stay connected • Sign-up for project email updates • Like us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter • Visit the project website • Call the project hotline at 1-855-GO-CROIX(462-7649) Stop by the St. Croix Crossing Project Office at 1862 Greeley St. S. in Stillwater. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F. MnDOT • mndot.gov 4 10 of 25 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 August 16,2016 Ms.Josie Tayse *"`Also via email: josie.tayseCc�state.mn.us '"* MNDOT- Metro-Signing Engineer MNDOT Office of Traffic,Safety and Technology 1500 W.County Rd B2 Mailstop 725 Roseville,MN 55113 RE:Stillwater Historic District Signage Dear Ms.Taylor: The City has received a request by the Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Visitors and Convention Bureau to support the installation of signage on the soon-to-be-completed St.Croix River Crossing that would highlight a Historic District—generally lying in downtown Stillwater. Essentially such signage would appear as affixed to the top of the signs currently planned to be installed on the eastbound and westbound lanes of the St.Croix River Crossing or its approaches. Images below represent this concept >a 0A 58.6— 10585 fiA ' x 7D9OWNTOWN Stillwater II � NEXT RIGHT L--2U l a- 1 2BA�1 ---20z� 1055 I 2D-2--J L-24.7 89 10 4&6----L--24,7--J fi.0'R.1-1.3'B..W.1M1b m 0— WS70RIC OIS7RIC1'0', OH 3&77:12B'Rk.20•S—W.N1A an G.MC MOWHIO W E MW.'&fty•'E Mod;*NW RIOHI'E Mod: Oak Park Heights is aware of the MNDOT signage policy generally precluding the placement of signage in one city to a facility in another city.Given these circumstances and the nature of the tourism and commercial partnership between the City of Oak Park Heights and the City of Stillwater,this letter conveys our support for such limited signage and is something perhaps MNDOT might consider as a reasonable deviation from policy. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards, 14 Eric Johnson City Administrator Cc: Oak Park Heights—Stillwater Convention and Visitor's Bureau;CIO Chuck Dougherty 11 of 25 C77171 Y k, I I I E!:3 Becker• Cohasset• Granite Falls• Hoyt Lakes• Monticello• Oak Park Heights• Red Wing 2016 Annual Meeting Wednesday,August 17,2016 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Offices of Flaherty&Hood, P.A. 525 Park Street,Suite 470 St. Paul,MN 55103-2139 AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions;Approval of Agenda(Greg Pruszinske) 2. Review of 2015-2016 Activities(Bradley Peterson,Carolyn Jackson) 3. Treasurer's Report(Marshall Hallock) 4. Adoption of 2016-2017 Policy Positions,Work Plan and Budget(All) 5. Adoption of Member Assessments (All) 6. Election of Officers for 2016-2017 (All) 7. Authorization of President to Execute 2016-2017 Contract with Flaherty&Hood, P.A. 8. Update on Plant Activity from Members(All) 9. Other Business 10. Adjourn 12 of 25 Coalition of Utility Cities Treasurer's Report for Fiscal Year 2015 - 2016 (7/1/2015-06/30/2016) Cash Balance Beginning Unrestricted Cash Balance 07/01/2015 $ 215,937.12 Dues Collected(Detailed below) 95,000.00 Dues Rebated (66,329.59) FY 2015-2016 Invoices Paid (65,309.42) FY 2014-2015 Invoice Paid (June 2015 Services,Paid in July of 2015) (4,607.53) Ending Unrestricted Cash $ 174,690.58 Budget Information Approved Budget(Not to Exceed) $ 100,000.00 A Expenses (Including Any Estimated Liability) (65,309.42) Budget Remaining $ 34,690.58 Dues Information Assessed Balance Due Becker 20,923.00 $ - Cohasset 12,858.00 $ - Granite Falls 1,454.00 $ - Hoyt Lakes 2,178.00 $ - Monticello 24,920.00 $ - Oak Park Heights 8,594.00 $ - Red Wing 24,073.00 $ - $ 95,000.00 $ - Respectfully Submitted, Marshall Hallock, CPA, Secretary-Treasurer A -The FY 2015 2016 Budget was approved with a range of$70,000 to$100,000. Prepared 7/18/2016 13 of 25 ==T171777TTT"77 ' TIC7iV f� ........ w.- Becker• Cohasset• Granite Falls• Hoyt Lakes• Monticello• Oak Park Heights• Red Wing CUC 2016-2017 Work Plan and Budget Proposed August 17, 2016 Considerations which will impact budget expenditures • After the 2016 elections,there may be new legislators to education about CUC issues. • 2016 is a budget session,which is the "long" session,January 3 to May 22 (at the latest) • Level of agreement/dissent among stakeholders for reform of tax on energy producing equipment. • Extent to which CUC cities wish to engage in Clean Power Plan for Minnesota • Extent to which CUC cities wish to pursue economic development, state aid or other responses to plant closures or conversions and Clean Power Plan • Extent to which CUC cities wish to participate in railroad capacity/safety debate. • Interest in issues relating to solar facility siting. Research Activities $15,000-20,000 Perform research on the effects of cities hosting electricity production plants: • Track and analyze new EPA clean air rule(111(d))as it applies to existing power plants. • Research land use and valuation issues associated with closure of power plants. • Evaluate host city options to handle effects of the Clean Power Plan and closure/conversion of power plants. • Research other economic development opportunities for host cities such as coal ash mining. • Research impact of proposed changes to electricity plant taxation. • As needed, research of legislative and agency initiatives or actions. Monitoring Activities $20,000-$30,000 Monitor key activities of legislature, agencies,task forces, and courts that may have impact on CUC interests. • Monitor state and federal regulatory changes (PUC, EPA& MPCA)that may impact CUC city plants. • Monitor the EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan and the State's response. Prepared by Flaherty&Hood,P.A.for the Coalition of Utility Cities—811612016 14 of 25 • Monitor PUC proceedings with respect to CLIC interests, including the Xcel IRP, decommissioning,storage, and rate issues involving property taxes,and the investigation of environmental and socioeconomic costs of electricity production. • Monitor bill introductions and committee hearings for legislation and amendments that may implicate CLIC interests. • Monitor conference committees of bills affecting CLIC interests. Advocacy Activities $35,000-$45,000 Advocate CUC's interests at Legislature, Department of Revenue, Pollution Control Agency and Governor's office. • Prepare handouts and supporting material. • Prepare correspondence to agencies and legislators. • Meet with CUC member legislators and work to solidify support for legislation. Continue communication throughout legislative session. • Meet with tax chairs and tax committee members to discuss utility taxation legislation. • Meet with economic development chairs and committee members about response to Clean Power Plan and plant closures or conversions • Meet with environment chairs and committee members about response to Clean Power Plan and plant closures. • Meet with chairs and members of other committees if other legislation related to CLIC interests arises. • Meet with Department of Revenue as needed regarding taxation of electricity plants. • Meet with MN Pollution Control Agency as needed regarding the Clean Power Plan. • Meet with other stakeholders, including utilities and environmental groups as needed. • Draft legislation,secure authors and introduce bills. • Secure hearings as needed for legislation. • Identify testifiers and prepare talking points. Communication and Member Services $10,000-$15,000 Communicate with member cities regarding activities described above. Arrange and conduct meetings and other member activities. • Draft regular updates for member cities on results of monitoring and advocacy work. • Visit with city councils (as requested). • Arrange pre-session and annual meetings. Arrange other meetings and teleconferences on as-needed basis. • Prepare Final Report for members. Total Range: $80,000-$110,000 Prepared by Flaherty&Hood,P.A.for the Coalition of Utility Cities 8/16/2016 15 of 25 Coalition of Utility Cities Pre-Session Strategy Meeting January 14, 2016 Draft Meeting Minutes Present: Greg Prusinzke, Rick Hendrickson, Marshall Hallock,Kay Kuhlman, Kay Kuhlman,Jeff O'Neill, Mark Skelton (by phone), Max Peters(by phone), Bill Lavin(by phone), Bradley Peterson,Carolyn Jackson and Chris Henjum. Coalition President Greg Prusinske called the meeting to order at 10:41 a.m. After introductions, member cities gave an update on plant activities in their communities. Becker:Of the three coal-fired units in Becker,Xcel has proposed closing two of them,Sherco II in 2023 and Sherco I in 2026,and building gas plant of approximately 700 mW and on 400 acres building a 50 mW solar plant.Xcel would negotiate to use Sherco III to provide steam for the existing paper plant on the site. Monticello:The nuclear plant experienced an outage a few weeks prior to the meeting.The welding on the dry cask was a fault. It appears Xcel is going to be fined for this.Xcel has been changing its staffing levels. Red Wing:The plant replaced a turbine and made life cycle updates to run for 20 years.The nuclear plant seems to be a vital part of Xcel's"clean energy future."There is no resolution currently on spent nuclear waste storage. Granite Falls:The plant currently does not produce electricity, it is still locked up.There is no news on whether it will be demolished. Hoyt Lakes:MN Power has completed its retrofit. It is now a peaking plant with 30 fewer employees after the retrofit.Currently running about 10%of the time because of so little demand from iron mines. Then the group approved the minutes of the July, 1,2015 meeting minutes. Lobbyists Carolyn Jackson and Bradley Peterson then gave a legislative preview.Carolyn reviewed the Senate proposal to eliminate the personal property tax on electric generating equipment as well as its exclusions and exemptions,and replace it with a valuation based on production and nameplate capacity. We reviewed the impact it would have on our member cities,going into explicit details on the impact on the City of Becker with its proposed plant closings.The bill is currently in the tax bill, HF848,which is still in conference committee. Bradley summarized the meetings we had with Xcel,both in St. Paul and in Becker about the Senate proposal.Xcel expressed some concern about the"adjustment factor"in the bill which increases the valuation formula with the increase in consumer electricity rates.Xcel reported working with other 16 of 25 providers and Senate staff to include transmission and distribution in the formula.Senate staff reported their intent to have a revised bill in February,prior to the March 8 beginning of the legislative session. The group then discussed the strategy going forward,focusing on working with Senate staff on any revisions to the plan and educating House CLIC representatives and members of the tax conference committee.They agreed we should continue to watch for railroad safety issues,solar siting issues,and bills reflecting the new federal Clean Power Plan. There being no further business, President Prusinzke adjourned the meeting at 12:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Jackson Senior Lobbyist Flaherty&Hood, P.A. 17 of 25 POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS .14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.•P.O.Box 2007 Brian DeRosler Oak Park Heights,Minnesota 55082 Chief of POlice Telephone:(651)439-4723• Fax:(651)439-3639 Emergency:911 Robert Bach,Principal Stillwater Area High School 5701 Stillwater Blvd No. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082- Dear Mr.Bach; . As we approach and enter the 2016/2017 school year I wish you a good year and good luck on your construction projects at the school.,It was good meeting with you on the proposed Homecoming Parade. The parade-sounds like, 'it would be a fun event for the students and community and I hope it comes together for you. If there are issues with gnn_ythin$at the school we cahassist with please contact myself or SRO Paradise. In an effort for all parties to be prepared for firtare budgets I would like to ensure we become engaged with the renewal of the existing SRO services contract with the school.This contract will expire at the end of this school Year. I would like to again commend'the school and district on the efforts you have taken with your emergency response planning over the last several years. As you.are aware an essential.part of that response is ensuring all staff are aware'and comfortable with their responsibilities to ensure students and their own safetyprior to and during an. emergency response. SRO Paradise presented materials to your safety committee last year about training that is available and has been found to be very helpful for all staff members to understand their responsibilities and what to expect with our response to active shooter and other emergencies. While this-is not the only source of training,it hes been receiving positive reactions. The training known as"ALICE"training is fast becoming an industry standard. c`w W W.811Getrai111Ag.CAA1" Asyou are familiar with the MN School Safety-Center at the MN Department of Public Safety also offers various training opportunities. The preparedness of your facility does not fall within the direct purview of the.City's'ass4ned SRO nor with the City Police Department;however we would be very interested in cooperative attendance at such training if you seek to sponsor it as well as practice or simulations you would undertake in response to this or other training you may have. As the f3rst'responders for the school,should a situation arise the.City is prepared to respond appropriately with coordinated response aligned with other local officials.However,it is the pre-emptory preparedness that we would encourage the.District to continue with the physical security of your building and staff training efforts as well. 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M- M' N' N, O: O: (n: Q1 m: CO: a, Oi m' m- O'l: m: Gn; U17 O+: toa0, m- (a' Q iOG'iC4rmCIDlFO\Im@44NNrl.MblMa 1>{aa-gym 21 of 25 gym'° Our St. Croix — Preserving a Natural, Recreational and Economic Amenity A workshop on the water for local leaders. September 14, 2016 4:00—5:00 p.m. I Hudson, WI Aboard the Grand Dutchess Join us for our 7t'annual workshop on the St.Croix River! Learn how you can help to preserve and enhance our beloved St.Croix River. p� About the workshop ✓ Celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service. ✓ Learn more about the St.Croix National Scenic Riverway policies and standards. " ✓ Discuss the benefits of adopting more current stormwater and land use management standards. ✓ Hear about how communities are finding new and more efficient ways to guide leaders and property owners Registration—by Sept 7 through policy procedures. Cost is$25 Dinner is included.Space is ✓ Enhance your skills and learn about new tools. limited;register early. Register online: www.stcroixriverassociation.or>? 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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,this publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request.Direct requests to 612-624-0772 or afnr@umn.edu.0 Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material. 22 of 25 Eric Johnson From: Mary Mccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Seed: Thursday,August 18,2016 11:06 AM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Xcel rate case settlement FYI --Original Message— From: Carolyn C Jackson<CCJackson@flaherty-hood.com> To: Becky Burtch (rburich@hoytiakes.com)<rburich@hoytlakes.com>; Bradley M Peterson<BMPeterson@flaherty- hood.com>; Crystal Johnson(crystal.johnson@grankefalls.com)<crystal.johnson@granitefalis.com>; Dave Smiglewski <smig@mvtvwireless.com>; Greg Hagy(grhagy@gmail.com)<grhagy@gmail.com>; Greg Pruszinske (gpruszinske@ci.becker.mn.us)<gpruszinske@ci.becker.mn.us>; Jeff O'Neill(jeff.oneill@ci.monticello.mmus) <jell.oneill@ci.monticello.mn.us>; Kay Kuhlmann (kay.kuhlmann@ci.red-wing.mn.us)<kay.kuhlmann@ci.red- wing.mn.us>; Lynnette Brannan <lynette.brannan@gmail.com>; Mark Skelton <mayor@hoytlakes.com>; Marshall Hallock (marshall.hallock@ci.red-wing.mn.us)<marshall.hallock@ci.red wing.mn.us>; Mary McComber (marymccomber@aol.com)<marymccomber@aol.com>; Max Peters<maxp@cohasset-mn.com>; Rick Hendrickson (rhendrickson@ci.becker.mn.us) <rhendrickson@ci.becker.mn.us>; Timothy Flaherty<tpflaherty@flaherty-hood.com> Cc: Bradley M Peterson <BMPeterson@flaherty-hood.com>;Timothy Flaherty<tpflaherty@flaherty-hood.com>; Chris J Henjum <CJHenjum@flaherty-hood.com> Sent: Thu, Aug 18, 2016 8:49 am Subject: Xcel rate case settlement Hi Coalition of Utility Cities members, Jeff O'Neill sent me this press release.Xcel has settled its rate case with the PUC. Most importantly,Xcel will make its capital improvements to nuclear(and other)facilities and assess the long-term needs of Prairie Island in its next IRP in 2018. Here's the release: Yesterday.Xcel Enerev and intervenine parties filed a settlement agreement with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in the multi-year rate case proceeding.The settlement covers rates from 2016-2019 and includes all revenue requirements. Reliable electricity is important to our customers,which is why Xcel Energy makes continuous improvements to the infrastructure that serves them.Those improvements,and the work our employees do to keep power plants and the grid running safely and reliably, require investments. This settlement agreement will enable us to continue to invest in clean, reliable electric service for our customers, modernize our system,and continue to deliver carbon-free energy at our nuclear plants. Key settlement terms include: • The agreement reflects a four-year period covering 2016-2019 • The revenue increases are based on the Department of Commerce's sales forecast • Annual sales true-up to weather-normalized actual sales every year ■ A return on equity of 9.2 percent and an equity ratio of 52.5 percent ■ We may continue to use existing rate riders ■ Up to$28 million in property taxes from 2016(above 2015 levels)are deferred to 2018 and 2019 1 23 of 25 ■ We will not propose another rate request until 2020,at the earliest(where interim rates would not go in effect before Jan. 1,2020) • LED street lighting capital costs will be deferred to the next rate case ■ A bill payment assistance program for customers with medical needs is included The settlement reflects an increase of 2.47 percent in 2016, 1.97 percent in 2017,no increase in 2018,and a 1.65 percent increase in 2019. WHAT ABOUT THE NUCLEAR PLANTS? The settlement agreement includes investments we will make to keep all of our facilities operating safely and reliably, including our nuclear plants.An analysis of long-term needs at Prairie Island will be studied in our next Integrated Resource Plan,which will be filed in 2018. Xcel Energy I Responsible By Nature Manager, Community Relations and Economic 8701 Monticello Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55369 P: 763-493-1631 C:612-750-8557 612-573-9171 E: Scott.D.Johnson@Xcelenerg, XCELENERGY.COM Please consider the environment before printing this email. Carolyn Jackson Senior Lobbyist Flaherty and Hood clackson@flaherty-hood.com Office(651)259-1928 Cell(612)735-2627 2 24 of 25 City clips wings of drones By Alek Chhith achhith@swpub.com I Posted: 7ftesday,August 16, 201611:31 am The Chaska City Council approved an ordinance that bans drone usage near Hazeltine National Golf Club during the Ryder Cup and regulates the circumstances under which the . flying objects could be used in the community. The short-term ban is issued during the week of the Ryder Cup, Sept.27-Oct-2, amid security concerns that the objects could be dangerous during the international golf tournament. 1616m, The small helicopter-like remote-controlled aircrafts cannot be used in an area south of Lyman Boulevard, north of Pilot sightings (copy) Highway 212, east of Highway 41 and west of Audubon The Chaska City Council banned the use of Road. drones during the Ryder Cup. The only exceptions would be for NBC Television, which is broadcasting the event, and to law enforcement,which may utilize drones for security purposes. EVERYDAY USE Several restrictions were also passed regarding the everyday use of the objects. The list of regulations include a limited operation time between dusk and dawn and that a drone"cannot operate over some person or person's property that has not consented." "This really is common sense," said Councilor Greg Boe. "It's no different than how we treat someone with a remote control airplane," said City Administrator Matt Podhradsky. hWJAvww.swnewsmedacmVch ska hwdcVdt�dips-wirgs-af-drones/ardcle 62187347-714e-5e8�8023-39cMl7Oc053_htrni?mode=prird 1/1 25 of 25