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July 6, 2004
Mayor, Council Members, Management and Staff
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Boulevard North
P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082-2007
Dear City of Oak Park Heights Representatives:
1 have been asked to further clarify the tax implications of the MERP project for
the surrounding areas we serve and particularly the City of Oak Park Heights.
Based on what we know now, Xcel Energy anticipates all the boiler and turbine
project costs would be taxable. The tax information in the letter I sent you dated
June 28, 2004, is based on the boiler and turbine costs not qualifying for a tax
exemption. Please keep in mind that the Minnesota Department of Revenue is
the governing agency.
I appreciate the help and advice we continue to receive from Oak Park Heights in
support of this project.
If you have additional questions and concerns about the property tax or the
MERP project, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mark J. Fritsch
Director
Alien S. King Generation Plant
1103 King Plant Road
Bayport, Minnesota 55003-1000