10/12/2021 - City Council RegularSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 12, 2021
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN ROOM—EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
III. JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
IV. FRANCHISE FEES AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
V. RACIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION PLAN, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Information Memo
October 12, 2021 Eagan Special City Council Meeting
III. Joint Meeting with Energy and Environment Advisory Commission
Direction for Consideration:
This is an informational presentation and joint meeting with the members of the Energy
and Environment Advisory Commission and no specific action is required. The Energy
and Environment Advisory Commission will be seeking input on proposed 2021 – 2022
goals and direction for future research.
Facts:
➢The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) meets annually with the
City Council to have dialogue that is important for their advisory work.
➢As part of the joint meeting, Director Pimental, staff and Commissioners will present
findings on past goals from 2020 – 2021, as well as, proposed goals for the EEAC
during 2021-2022.
➢The two goals from 2020 – 2021; Outreach and Education and Single Use Containers.
➢Similar to previous years, the proposed goals focus on sustainability efforts that
could benefit the environmental impact of city residents and commercial
businesses.
➢The EEAC is proposing two goals that they feel will be attainable to provide sufficient
research and solutions for future consideration.
➢Proposed Goal #1 - Educational Outreach – Continue to update the website for
residents and commercial businesses for issues regarding energy and environmental
topics. Utilize multiple communication channels such as ETV, newsletters, webpage
and social media to promote radon education, solar rebate programs and programs
and tips for alternative lawn care machinery items.
➢Proposed Goal #2 - Research of the city electric vehicle use and charging
infrastructure conditions. Research the improved large electric vehicle production
for implementation in City Fleet, as well as, best practices for current and future
electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs.
Attachments: (2)
III-1 Education and Outreach Summary
III-2 Single Use Container Summary
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Education and Outreach
Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) Commission Members of the Education
and Outreach Committee included Member Stefnee Trzpuc, Member David Timmons, Member
Dan Robicheaux, Member Brian Hash and Member Peter Dugan
Education and Outreach Subcommittee Summary
Mission:
Informing, educating, and providing resources to Eagan residents and businesses regarding
energy and environmental initiatives considering limitations imposed by Covid -19
epidemic.
Objectives:
Develop recommendations on designing Eagan web site to focus on Energy and
Environmental content focused on actionable information and education for residents
and businesses. Second, to share successes of the City in environmental and energy areas,
with focus on Green Steps progress and actions. Streamline website to easily access
environmental and energy content.
● Website restructure to focus on usable content under Energy and Environment.
o What the City has done and Green Steps i.e. Number of EVs purchased; Sq
footage of solar panels installed; number of gallons of water saved; winter salt
usage reduction, etc.
o Resources for residents to take action themselves
o Resources for businesses and industry to take action themselves
o Overlap energy and environmental initiatives
o City sustainability initiatives
● Identify Eagan residents and businesses interested in environmental and energy issues.
● Create interest through outreach strategies using available media platforms.
● Identify synergies with Eagan community and local government to support a culture of
sustainability, energy reduction and environmental stewardship.
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Accomplishments:
● Environmental and Energy survey developed, published and results summarized.
o Survey results published March 31, 2021.
▪ Results - Residents want our green efforts focused on water quality and
conservation, recycling and waste reduction and “green” yards. They
want to learn and communicate using email and getting information from
our newsletters and website.
● Survey Highlights
● 91 Residents responded (83%)
● Most important green issues
o Water quality and conversation (55%)
o Recycling (47%)
o Waste Reduction (food and packing) (35%)
● Want to learn more on Eagan green issues (58%)
● Select 3 green topics you want to learn more about
o Water quality and conservation (43%)
o Green yard (native species, irrigation, rain garden,
etc.) (37%)
o Tree and plant care and preservation (36%)
● Best way to communicate about green issues
o Community Newsletters (60%)
o Email (49%)
o Website (47%)
● Get involved via?
o email (68%)
● Website Actions
o Completed
▪ Three pages for review. City responded in March with a comment that
these pages refer to linked pages that are outdated. City will implement
changes to eliminate outdated content.
o To be considered
▪ Website redesign of content, and message on “green” topics (Energy and
Environment). Add a new section to the website for Energy and
Environment topics. Website needs a “cleaner and more accessible
home” for “green” topics to link to a dedicated energy and environ ment
landing page.
▪ Simplifying/combining other website funding pages to one page with an
easier view of funding available. Suggestions included; 1. Segment
funding by source, i.e. government entity, utilities and other sources of
funding as we discover them; 2. Ask the City for their knowledge of
funding; 3. Site examples of industry or residences using funding. Not
completed.
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▪ Discuss with industry leaders about their interest in Environment and
Energy issues to best understand how we can support them. Not
completed.
▪ Develop Greens Steps dashboard. City expects to finish Green Step
reporting and will provide this information to the Commission. Add to the
website. City response; “The group behind the Green steps program was
looking to create a year over year dashboard that showed the significant
data and improvements for each city and their varying levels of
participation in the program.” City to follow up.
Recommendations:
o This committee recognizes that most residents want clean water and want to do
their part in recycling and reducing waste. To do this they want information from
their City’s website, newsletters and email correspondence, to support these
expectations. The City survey shows the natural environment as a top priority for
most residents, as important as the economy and public safety.
▪ Recommendation 1; City to emphasize and prioritize communication of
“green issues”. Website needs a specific landing page for energy and
environment topics. Keep the Eagan website as is and add this page. We
can link existing energy and environment content within the webs ite to
this page. Additionally, current topics and issues can be added, i.e.
recycling in our parks.
o Communication should be focused through the Eagan newsletters and website.
Specific Eagan programs, as developed by sustainability coordinator, would be
emailed to residences.
▪ Recommendation 2: City to prioritize appropriate modifications to the
newsletters (Experience Eagan, Eagan Business News, Discover and
others?) and Eagan website to emphasize energy and environment,
information, education, and activities. More focused communication
should be through email.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Single Use Container
Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) Commission Members of the Single Use
Container Committee included Member Stefnee Trzpuc, Member Ian Ziese, Member David
Timmons and Member Makayla Palmer.
Single Use Container Subcommittee Summary
The single use containers committee tasked itself with investigating options the City Council
could consider towards reducing single use plastics within the city. Although the COVID-
shortened year and associated in-person meeting restrictions hampered efforts, the committee
was able to make progress researching these options. After speaking with a number of contacts
working both business and governmental roles as well as reviewing initiatives passed by other
metro cities leading in this area, it became clear that a slightly broader focus on a reduction of
multiple facets of the waste stream would be preferable. Specifically, the addition of organics
recycling at a minimum, with a goal of moving towards being a “zero waste” community. The
city faces challenges in achieving these goals in tax policy that does not incentive a move from
single waste stream to one differentiated into organics vs inorganics, externali zed costs where
businesses are not responsible for the cost to deal with the waste created by items such as
single-use plastics, and the lack of a full or part-time city staff member such as a sustainability
coordinator to handle this and other “green” cit y initiatives.
To these ends, the committee created this “compostable readiness report” to detail our
findings. This document is intended to serve as a reference and jumping off point for future
initiatives by the committee and city council. It includes information on trends in the business
community around single use containers and composting, a survey of ordinances passed by
nearby cities, and a list of contacts and resources relevant to the topic.
Environmental Summary and Business Trends
An alarming 91 percent of all plastic never makes it to a recycling center. It lives for centuries in
landfills or in the environment. Over time, the sun and heat slowly break up plastics into smaller
pieces until they become microplastics. These fragments never break d own and are hard to
detect, yet exist just about everywhere. Most of this plastic was originally single-use
convenience items such as straws, utensils, and bags – which are also not commonly accepted
by recycling systems. The impact of the single-use plastics-turned-microplastics cycle has
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environmental and health consequences. While this issue is a global one, the solutions are part
of a local and regional strategy to protect the health of humans and wildlife, and reduce the
harm caused by the manufacture and disposal of non-recyclable plastics.
“The adverse environmental and human health impacts indicate that there is a need to
implement legislation to minimize continual growing threats of plastic waste. As plastics have
different physicochemical characteristics, they tend to produce a variety of toxic effects on
aquatic and human health. Currently, there are five plastic types classified as carcinogenic
(category 1A), or both carcinogenic and mutagenic (category 1B), including polyurethanes,
polyacrylonitriles, polyvinyl chloride, epoxy resins, and styrenic copolymers (Lithner et al. 2011).
… Production of such polymers has reached 37 t per year raising concerns over their impact on
the environment and potential human health risks (Lithner et al. 2011).” (Lam et al., 2018)
Local communities are taking proactive measures to reduce the amount of single-use plastics.
These approaches are aligned with larger approaches to curb environmental harm.
Consideration of city ordinances to reduce plastic consumption will show a commitment to the
community’s health and to the safety of our wildlife and environmental ecosystem. These
decisions can also support business and economic development through presenting Eagan as a
21-century, forward facing city.
Shift in How Business is Delivered
● National chains such as Starbucks, Coca-Cola, and Aramark are actively using their
operational platforms to reduce single-use plastics. For example, Aramark has made a
global commitment to reduce single-use plastics by 2022 by 100 million plastic straws,
as well as expanding reusable containers and recycling efforts at client locations.
McDonald’s has set the goal of all customer packaging coming from renewable,
recycled, or certified sources and recycling guest packaging in 100% of all restaurants by
2025.
● These goals are not 20 years in the future. They are two years, five years, or immediate -
- in our very near future. The changes to how business deliver products is accelerating
and sustainability is on the fast track.
● “The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has enhanced the complexities of plastic waste
management. Our improved, hyper-hygenic way of life in the fear of transmission has
conveniently shifted our behavioral patterns like the use of PPE, increased demand for
plastic-packaged food and groceries, and the use of disposable utensils. The
inadequacies and inefficiencies of our current waste management system to deal with
the increased dependence on plastic could aggravate its mismanagement and leakage
into the environment, thus triggering a new environmental crisis. …Reduction in plastic
pollution and at the same time promoting sustainable plastic waste management
technologies can be achieved by prioritizing policies to instill individual behavioral as
well as social, institutional changes. Incentivizing measures that encourage circularity
and sustainable practices, and public-private investments in research, infrastructure,
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and marketing would help in bringing the aforementioned changes. Individual
responsibility, corporate action, and government policy are all necessary to keep us
from transitioning from one disaster to another.” (Vanapalli et al., 2021).
Example Ordinances and County/State Considerations
We researched three city single use ordinances: St. Paul, Minneapolis, and St Louis Park. From
this review, we discovered that Hennepin County appears to be leading many environmental
issues. Our research also indicated that moving beyond single use containers to reduction of
wastes such as organics should be considered. As such, if we want to further pursue single use
containers, we could consider including this within the framework of Eagan being a “Zero
Waste” city. This would ensure our efforts are broader than focusing on one industry and
instead involves all residents of our community.
We recommend if we were to move forward with an objective of reducing single use plastics by
compostable single use containers, we would model St Louis Park’s ordinance for its simplicity
and clarity. This ordinance is attached for discussion. If we want to look at a Zero Waste
Initiative, we could begin by reviewing Hennepin County’s Zero Waste initiative. Attached is the
Hennepin County 2017 guide. This year they have challenged all residents with Zero Waste
Challenge:
https://tinyurl.com/274c3kp9
Lastly, Dakota County is focused on increasing recycling to meet State requirements of 75%
recycled waste by 2030. At the county level, the current focus to achieve this goal is on organics
recycling. City support of this effort, including possible inclusion as part of a “Zero Waste” city,
should be considered as part of the broader effort to fulfill the state mandate.
Additional Links and Resources
Our research as part of this committee involved speaking with a number of contacts within the
community, as well as investigating proposed and enacted ordinances and laws at the state,
county, and city levels. The links and contacts below are provided to enable future initiatives by
the Energy and Environment Commission and Eagan City Council.
Minnesota Waste Wise
Minnesota Waste Wise is an arm of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce focused on helping
businesses control and reduce waste costs, as well as connect those businesses to available
grants to fund recycling program improvements. Grant money available in Dakota County
currently for things like bins and bags for recycling programs.
Robert Friend - Executive Director, Minnesota Waste Wise - rfriend@mnchamber.com
Erin Hertog - Program Coordinator for Dakota County - ehertog@mnchamber.com
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Additional Contact
Simon Hefty - Former Product Manager focusing in compostable food packaging at Litin -
srhefty@gmail.com
Expert in compostable single use packaging. Has presented information as an expert to city
councils such as St. Louis Park that are considering ordinances or that want to better
understand the economics behind alternative packaging options.
Example Ordinances, Laws, Etc.
State:
● HF 403 (2010) – Compostable bag mandate.
o https://tinyurl.com/34hmxd74
● HF 2564 (2014) – Statewide solid waste source reduction goal established.
o https://tinyurl.com/w4vefs85
Hennepin County:
● Ordinance 13 (2020) – Commercial organic waste recycling ordinance.
o https://tinyurl.com/2kwsv7zy
City of Saint Paul:
● Ordinance 17-29, chapter 236 (2019) – Environmental preservation ordinance related
to plastic packaging.
o https://tinyurl.com/9fjwju5k
City of Saint Louis Park:
● Zero-waste packaging; Section 12-201 – 12-210 (Upcoming) – Zero-waste packaging
ordinance.
o https://tinyurl.com/j48wncp9
Agenda Information Memo
October 12, 2021 Special City Council Meeting
IV. Franchise Fees and Sustainability Efforts
Direction for Consideration: receive information and comment on the proposed schedule on
the implementation of the establishment of a sustainability program and resulting franchise fee
ordinance.
Facts:
➢ At the April 2021 retreat, the City Council discussed the topic of a sustainability program
that would include a Sustainability Coordinator position and other program expenses,
with the establishment of a franchise fee to provide a revenue source for both staffing
and sustainability related projects and other expenses.
➢ On August 10, 2020 the City Council provided direction for creating a sustainability
program and franchise fee ordinance to fund the program.
➢ Program details and anticipated sustainability related benefits are attached. A goal for
the program is to define expenses related to sustainability efforts over a period of time.
➢ The proposed 2022 Budget includes funding for a Sustainability Coordinator position,
provided franchise fee funds are available.
➢ Currently, the City of Eagan has identical gas and electric franchise agreements with
MERC , Xcel Energy and Center Point Energy and electric franchise agreements with
DEA and Xcel Energy.
➢ Each franchise agreement includes the following identical language relating to
implementation of a franchise fee.
VIII. Franchise Fee.
(A) Form. During the term of the franchise hereby granted, and in addition to permit fees
being imposed or that the City has a right to impose, the City may charge the Company a
franchise fee. The fee may be (1) a percentage of gross revenues received by the Company for
its operations within the City, or (2) a flat fee per customer based on metered service to retail
customers within the City or on some other similar basis, or (3) a fee based on units of energy
delivered to any class of retail customers within the corporate limits of the City. The method of
imposing the franchise fee, the percentage of revenue rate, or the flat rate based on metered
service may differ for each customer class or combine the methods described in (1) – (3) above
in assessing the fee. The City shall use a formula that provides a stable and predictable amount
of fees and complies with Commission rules and orders and Company tariffs.
(B) Separate ordinance. The franchise fee shall be imposed by separate ordinance duly
passed and adopted by the City council, which ordinance shall not be adopted until at least
sixty (60) days after written notice enclosing the proposed ordinance has been served upon the
Company and in compliance with Company’s Commission notice requirements. The effective
date of the franchise fee shall be specified in the proposed ordinance.
(C) Conditions of fee. The City may impose a franchise fee on the Company to recover
the cost of specific public projects which it orders from time to time that involve gas
utility work of the Company. Any franchise fee imposed for a specific project after
the effective date of this Ordinance shall expire upon the date that the cost of the
Company’s gas utility work associated with the project has been paid for. A
franchise fee for any other purpose shall not be imposed on the Company, unless
the same franchise fee is also imposed on all other energy suppliers providing
service within the City.
(D) Collection of fee. The franchise fee shall be payable not less than quarterly during
complete billing months of the period for which payment is to be made. The franchise fee
formula may be changed from time to time, however, the change shall meet the same notice
requirements and the fee may not be changed more often than annually. Such fee shall not
exceed any amount that the Company may legally charge to its customers prior to payment to
the City. Such fee is subject to subsequent reductions to account for uncollectibles and
customer refunds incurred by the Company. The Company agrees to make available for
inspection by the City at reasonable times all records necessary to audit the Company’s
determination of the franchise fee payments.
(E) Continuation of franchise fee. If this franchise expires and the City and the Company
are unable to agree upon terms of a new franchise, the franchise fee, if any being imposed by
the City at the time this franchise expires, will remain in effect until a new franchise is agreed
upon.
➢ The City of Eagan engaged WSB Engineering to calculate fee estimates based on certain
assumptions and targeted sustainability program efforts, as previously directed by the
City Council at the August 10 workshop.
➢ Prior guidance from the City Council also suggested the franchise fee would be less than
many of our comparable cities; invest revenue from the franchise fee into clean,
renewable energy for all City facilities and clearly defines all expenditure funded from
the franchise fee.
➢ Should a Sustainability Coordinator be hired in the future, the finalization for the
programs and projects funded by a franchise will be better defined and analyzed
including a thorough cost-benefit analysis.
➢ WSB Engineering will be present at the meeting on October 12, 2021 to present further
findings and recommendations, further elaborating on the attached report illustrating
the projected franchise fee rates and projected revenue to be generated through the
implementation of the franchise fee.
➢ Staff has prepared the following tentative schedule for adoption of the franchise fee
ordinance:
A.) Review and comment at the October 12, City Council workshop. Seek direction from the
City Council on the sustainability plan, franchisee fee proposal and schedule, and continue
preparation of the franchise fee ordinance.
B.) October 19, 2021 City Council meeting: Consent agenda directing the City Attorney’s office
to begin the preparation of franchise fee ordinances.
C.) December 7, 2021 City Council meeting: Review and comment on the draft ordinance.
Action taken by the City Council will include scheduling a public hearing at the March 1,
2022 City Council meeting and directing staff to mail the ordinance and notice of public
hearing to all utility companies.
D.) December 8, 2021: Mail the public hearing notice and draft ordinance to utility
companies.
E.) March 1, 2022 City Council meeting: Public hearing on proposed franchise fee ordinance and
Final City Council approval.
F.) Publish Ordinance immediately following March 1, 2022 City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
IV-1 WSB Memorandum Dated August 4, 2021: “Franchise Fee Sustainability Options”
IV-2WSB Memorandum Dated September 17, 2021: “Franchise Fees Evaluation-Neighboring
City Information”
IV-3 Draft 10 Year Sustainability Plan
IV-4 Power Point Presentation
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To: Andrew Pimental, CPRE, Director of Parks and Recreation
From: Monica Heil, VP of Municipal Services,
Amy Fredregill, Sr Director of Sustainability
Date: August 4, 2021
Re: Eagan Franchise Fee Sustainability Options
WSB Project No. 18636-000
Eagan is leading the way in sustainability by taking steps to reduce energy use, preserve and
enhance the environment and encourage innovation within City operations and to be a leader for
the community. One specific avenue where the City is focusing its sustainability efforts is through
the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission, whose purpose is to respond to the City’s
environmental goal by making recommendations to the City Council on local sustainability
strategies for the City’s residents, businesses and municipal operations.
The sustainability efforts of the City have evolved over time. In August 2010, the Eagan City Council
adopted a resolution to participate in the GreenStep program. As an active participant in the
GreenStep Cities Program, the City has worked hard to implement best practices in order to
achieve sustainability goals. “Eagan and our peers are helping to make Minnesota more resilient
for the future while also helping our cities thrive economically ,” said Mayor Mike Maguire, in
September of 2017. In 2018, the City of Eagan completed Step Five which is a high level of
advancement for the GreenStep Cities program. The Commission continues to work on additional
best practices from the program.
What do we mean by Sustainability?
There are Three Fundamental Pillars of Sustainability:
• Sustainability simultaneously advances economic, social and environmental outcomes to
meet the needs of current and future generations.
• Each aspect – economic, social and environmental – is like a leg on a three-legged stool.
If one leg is shorter or weaker than another, the stool is not balanced. No part of the stool
exists in a silo, but instead is connected as a system with other systems to serve any
number of purposes.
Preparing for the future means finding solutions to challenges that simultaneously support the
economic, social, and environmental viability of a community. Examples of each pillar could include
initiatives such as:
o Economic – Encouraging patronization of retail centers by developing electric vehicle
(EV) charging infrastructure in the parking areas nearby stores, restaurants, and other
amenities.
o Social – Building trails and bikeways for active living and equitable access to local jobs
and amenities.
o Environment – Reducing pesticide use by converting to native pollinator habitat.
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Initiatives can also address all three pillars together in a single effort to advance sustainability,
as is the case with some water quality projects. Enhanced waterbody buffer strips increase
the attractiveness of an area through recreational opportunities (swimming, fishing, boating)
and the ecological health of the waterway. The social pillar is advanced by offering equitable
opportunities to utilize the natural resources especially for communities that are more reliant
on fishing. The economic pillar is strengthened by tourism and recreation dollars spent by
visitors fishing, swimming, boating, and picnicking in the areas enhanced by buffer strips.
There are many benefits associated with the implementation of a sustainability program.
Through sustainable initiatives, we have the unique opportunity to support long-term viability
of the community. The inter-related nature of the City’s systems (land, water, energy,
transportation, the economy, housing, etc.) are inextricably linked. Using a sustainability
approach that advances economic, social, and environmental outcomes, the viability of a
community is strengthened as these inter-related systems are leveraged and used more
efficiently in concert with each other.
Cost and risk reduction can be another benefit of sustainability. For example, reducing energy
and water use lowers utility bills as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Risks can be lowered
by reducing chemicals and inputs that can potentially lead to hazardous waste that can create
risk and must be treated properly. Modern sustainability is key to solving some of our
community’s most common challenges including waste generation, soil, air , and water
pollution.
Sustainability increases economic competitiveness. Many companies are becoming
increasingly motivated to set sustainability goals. Building a viable and sustainable community
supports business attraction and retention efforts. Community and business needs constantly
evolve and often involve complex infrastructure challenges with systems that are
interconnected. Preparing and planning for the unexpected is important in shaping a viable
community.
• The following City systems are related and have sustainability-related options for
implementation:
o Community Planning and Economic Development
o Energy
o Water Reuse
o Stormwater and Flood Management
o Land Development
o Construction
o Transportation
o Vegetation & Landscaping
o Walkways and Trails
o Natural Resources
Options for Eagan to Consider to Advance Sustainability through Franchise Fees
There are many avenues for Eagan to advance quality of life and retain residents living in the City
by advancing the three pillars of sustainability. Beyond the general ideas above, a range of more
specific options for the City to consider are enumerated below.
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Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency can be encouraged by implementing sustainability policies, incentives, rebates
or other investments for future buildings or renovations such as building automation and other
initiatives. For buildings not yet automated or updated with energy efficient options, a 20-30%
energy cost savings can be achieved once buildings are fully automated. By implementing best
practices for managing building temperature and more closely monitoring the energy system itself,
experience demonstrates that these building investments yield 20-30% savings for both electric
and gas expenses annually.
Lighting conversions are another means by which to encourage energy efficiency. Many options
for lighting conversations are currently available, including the change-out of existing lighting to
LED (interior and exterior) in all City facilities and Parks. While a deeper analysis would be required
for up-front installation cost estimates, in general, lighting projects typically have a 1-3 year payback
period after rebates and grants. Other investments have smaller rebates and can be more
expensive, like replacing rooftop units, with a payback range of 3-10 years. The Center for Energy
and Environment offers efficiency assessments and reports with specific estimates upfront costs
and payback that the City can consider if it elects to move forward with this effort.
Renewable Energy Options to Offset City Energy Load
Renewable Energy is another means by which to reduce the City’s demand on the Energy load.
As a part of the City’s sustainability initiatives, the City can consider developing a comprehensive
inventory of City property, buildings, and other assets that can be support sustainability efforts, and
evaluate the feasibility of the three main renewable energy options:
• Onsite Solar
• Utility Green Tariff Subscriptions, and
• Community Solar Garden Subscriptions
Onsite Solar
Onsite solar can be considered for building roofs, stand-alone arrays or function as shade
structures in parking lots. A solar contractor should be engaged in the preliminary evaluation of City
facilities to determine if the building can structurally support the solar and if the siting is beneficial
for solar irradiation (i.e. the structure is cited in is in a sunny, and not seasonally shady, location,
etc.).
A more robust investigation can yield specific estimates for Eagan’s solar capacity based on the
City’s annual electric bills. For discussion purposes, a recent example of initial construction costs
and return on investments for a rooftop solar array project within a business district implementation
project include a 49 kW (DC) system with 115-123 panels. The payback initial cash purchase price
ranged from $105,000-$122,500. Tax credits associated with the initial construction of the project
were valued at $28,000 - $32,000. The 25-year energy costs savings are anticipated to be
approximately $200,000. The pay-back for the up-front construction costs of the system is 8-years,
and the system will reduce CO2 emissions associated with traditional energy production by 86,730
pounds per year.
Green Tariffs
The City can consider subscriptions from local utilities to off-set varying degrees of the building or
operational load. Examples include Renewable*Connect at Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric
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Wellspring programs (At this time, Renewable*Connect currently has a wait list for subscriptions
that the City can join).
Community Solar Garden Subscriptions
Community solar garden subscriptions can also be considered as a renewable energy source that does not
require City ownership and maintenance associated with the array. A wide variety of options can be
evaluated for use within the City of Eagan: Solar garden subscriptions.
Transportation
The transportation sector is now the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions. A number of options
exist for Eagan to consider that would reduce the City’s footprint in this sector. The City can conduct an
analysis of future options to incorporate higher mile per gallon (MPG) vehicles or electric vehicles (EVs)
into City fleet, including biodiesel and hybrid vehicles options given the availability and suitability of models
needed. There are a range of options to build on the momentum Eagan already has with transportation
electrification. Eagan has already adopted a number of best practices and has invested in Level 2 EV
chargers (longer time frame needed to charge with this type of equipment ) and Level 3 EV chargers (also
referred to as DC fast charging) at the Community Center. Most Level 3 chargers provide an 80% charge
in 30 minutes which make them ideal for retail and public settings where users have less time. Electrification
of the City’s fleet requires the City to also explore where and how additional charging stations sh ould be
planned throughout the City. Research should be conducted within City owned/controlled facilities to
determine average daily trips, if any users are currently driving EVs or if interest has been expressed.
Locations to be considered for EV charging stations should include: City Hall, other City buildings, schools
(in partnership with the school districts) parks, and City -owned parking structures (i.e. Twin Cities Premium
Outlet Mall). In its evaluation of charging station locations, the City mig ht also consider providing
designated parking stalls for HourCar or other ride sharing vehicles.
An all-inclusive and conservative cost estimate with rebates for the construction of an EV charger is
$15,000-$20,000 per charger. The charging station itself ranges from $6,000-$8,000 per unit. Installation
costs will vary based on the location and the proximity of a power supply. Bulk discounts for multiple
installations should be considered. Rebates for charging station installations are typically $2,500/circuit,
and most often, we assume two circuits per charger, for a total rebate of $5,000 per charging station.
Typically, five to six charging stations are provided at a typical parking ramps. However, many of these
stations are utilized by long term parkers, such as employees, parking for eight hours while working. At a
retail outlet, with more vehicle turnover, there could be a greater need for more charging stations, so a high-
level estimate might be 12 charging stations for the City-owned parking structure at Twin Cities Premium
Outlet Mall.
Operations and Maintenance must be considered when evaluating the construction of EV charging stations.
If chargers are networked, the City will pay a fee that covers the costs for cellular/Wi-Fi communications.
Several factors will play a role of repair needed over the life of the unit, including frequency of use, climate,
and whether the unit is exposed to elements. Generally, charging stations should be kept clean by wiping
them down and any accessible parts need to be checked on occasion for basic wear and tear. Non-
networked Level 2 chargers, which are common in public spaces and parking lots, may require some annual
maintenance. Networked stations with payment collection stations may requ ire more maintenance. Most
Level 2 charger maintenance issues can be addressed by an electrician. Level 3/DC Fast Charging stations
will require the most maintenance. Level 3 chargers require filers, cooling systems and other advanced
parts. Operators must work with manufacturers to establish a service program ahead of installation. More
information about EV charging stations can be found here.
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Community Health and Well-Being
To advance the social pillar of sustainability, a number of options can be considered by the City for
further implementation. Active living infrastructure should be built for all ages and abilities. The
City can consider adding new trail connections for bicycle and equitable access to parks and open
space, which is supported by the Complete Streets Model. Trail costs do vary based on size/length,
and the complexity of the proposed trail location, but for budgeting purposes, an estimate of
approximately $120 per linear foot will be adequate for estimating the costs associated with trail
connections/extensions throughout the City. Bike racks and lockers can also be conside red for
construction within City facilities. There are many styles and sizes of bike racks, with an application
to fit any site. Typically bike racks can be purchased for approximately $1,500 each, with bike
lockers typically at $4,000 each.
The City can also elect to integrate edible landscape / community garden opportunities in open
space areas, or restore native landscape areas / convert turf to native plant communities. The
benefits of native landscapes include reduced maintenance needs, drought tolerance, and reduced
chemical and fertilizer applications, while providing habitat areas for pollinators and other animals.
The estimated cost to convert existing turf and landscaped areas to native can range from $8,000-
$12,000 per acre depending on size of area, existing vegetation, soil types and other factors. Once
established, maintenance costs for native areas can typically be 20-30% less than maintaining
turfgrass areas. As a part of the City’s sustainability initiatives, City Staff may also explore the use
of electric maintenance equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, etc.
Water
Sustainable water use reduces groundwater use, puts water back into the groundwater system,
improves water quality, reduces downstream flooding, lowers the price of water for residents, and
reduces overall City system infrastructure costs. To reduce energy, water use, and nutrient loading
in downstream water bodies, the City can explore water re-use applications for irrigation in City
campuses, commercial and industrial areas, parks, and golf courses.
In Hugo, an 1,100 home HOA was spending $120,000 in annually to irrigate the complex using
City-treated water. The HOA and City partnered to retrofit all irrigation from groundwater supply to
surface water supply. City-owned pumps and pipes deliver stormwater to HOA at an annual cost
of $59,500 per year. Not only is this a cost savings for the HOA, this system also reduces peak
demand on the City’s treated water system.
Using recent construction costs from water re-use projects WSB has designed, we are estimating
the initial cost to construct a stormwater re-use systems sized between 375 – 700 gallons per
minute (gpm) is $355,000 to $650,000. The cost estimates reflect systems with micron filtration
systems and self-backwashing screens. Systems operating between 375 to 700 gpm could irrigate
approximately seven to twelve soccer fields, respectively.
As an alternative to construction of water re-use systems, the City might also consider developing
a sprinkler program to decrease water usage. The City c an explore establishing a rebate program
for smart sprinkler and irrigation controllers with timers and sensors. Eden Prairie offers such a
program, and more information on their program can be found here. Chanhassen also offers a
program, and more information on Chanhassen’s program can be found here.
Rain gardens are another alternative to consider to filter or collect stormwater runoff to lessen
impacts on City storm sewer system. Raingardens are designed and sized based on volume of
stormwater to be treated, and the site conditions. Small raingardens can be installed for under
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$5,000 to treat runoff from smaller buildings/houses, and up to $20,000+ to handle runoff from
parking lots and larger buildings.
With new construction and private development projects, the City can consider integrating
permeable pavements for stormwater management or reduce paved areas (road diets). The City
might also consider adopting a policy to incorporate carbon absorbing concrete into new
infrastructure to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint. There are local concrete products that inject
CO2 into the concrete during batching as a means of recycling CO2 instead of releasing it into the
atmosphere. Franchise fees can be used to offset any premium price involved with this type of
investment.
Other Sustainability Options
Other options to consider to further the City’s sustainability initiatives could include:
• Expanding the City’s recycling program and exploring an organics collection program.
o Dakota County staff works directly with cities to help them with their recycling
programs and city buildings including exploring eligibility for grant programs; Gena
Gerard is the contact for Dakota County.
• Staff Education on Sustainability Topics
o Webinars are currently available or tailored training could be developed if the City
were interested in exploring workshops to meet specific needs. Some readily
available useful content can be found from these organizations:
▪ Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS) has tools and guides here.
▪ Drive Electric offers educational resources here.
▪ Climate Smart Municipalities offers a video library here.
• Reducing paper waste / reduce Staff printing by adding tablets and other digital medium.
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To: Andrew Pimental, CPRE
Director of Parks and Recreation
From: Monica Heil, PE, Vice President of Municipal Services
Bart Fischer, Senior Public Administrator
Date: October 6, 2021
Re: Eagan Franchise Fees Evaluation – Neighboring City Information
The City of Eagan desires to study the possible implementation of electric and gas franchise fees
across the City to fund needed sustainability projects and efforts. As part of that analysis, a look
into what neighboring cities are doing as it relates to franchise fees is in order. The following memo
provides information gathered from cities and utility companies across Dakota County, the Twin
Cities Metro Area and the State. In addition, an example timeline for implementation of franchise
fees is provided for reference.
City Gas/Electric Franchise Fees and Their Uses
A survey was conducted and information was gathered from a number of different sources
regarding cities that have gas and/or electric franchise fees as well as what the franchise fee funds
are used for. The goal was to provide information from a cross section of cities and specifically
neighboring cities in Dakota County. In addition, Xcel Energy, as part of their annual rate book
publication, provides information on cities that incorporate electric franchise fees as well as their
rates. This information and table is provided at the end of this memo. Unfortunately, no such
summary is available at this time for gad facilities.
Cities that responded to the survey with gas and electric franchise fees, and their uses, include:
• Apple Valley – Electric franchise fees only. Funds used for burying of overhead power
lines or screening of electrical infrastructure and substations.
• Burnsville - Funds are self-restricted for facilities. They have been used for a police facility
renovation, building a new fire station, and planning for a city hall and second fire station
renovation.
• Chanhassen – Fees used for projects related to street overlays and reconstruction and trail
improvement projects.
• Coon Rapids – Fees go directly into the General Fund.
• Inver Grove Heights – Fees used for the Pavement Management Program.
• Maplewood - 90-95% of the fees go to street projects such as reclamation, spot-paving,
and full reconstructions. 5-10% of the electric franchise fee may be used for street lighting.
• Oakdale – Fees go directly into the General Fund.
• Princeton – Funds used for park and trail projects.
• Richfield – Funds used for the mill and overlay program as well as the street light
replacement program.
• Rogers – Fees used for the pavement management program.
• Vadnais Heights – Fees go for street repair and replacement.
• Prior Lake – Franchise Fees very recently established for pavement management
purposes.
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• St. Louis Park – Franchise Fees are being used solely for pavement management
purposes at this time. Franchise fees generate $4.77M annually for pavement
management purposes; the City does not special assess for street improvement projects.
• Minnetonka – Franchise fees can be used to support trail infrastructure improvements.
• Bloomington – Franchise fees are primarily used for pavement management purposes,
with some small trail reconstruction projects to-date.
• Minneapolis – Franchise Fees can be used for clean energy programs such as the Clean
Energy Partnership with Xcel Energy: Energy Utility Franchise Agreements - City of
Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov)
• Northfield - Funding is primarily for street improvement projects, and secondarily for
ancillary improvements (i.e. trail gaps, sidewalk gaps and climate actions and initiatives
as outlined in the strategic plan).
The City of Falcon Heights also collects Franchise Fees, and those funds are unrestricted. While
not specifically designated for Sustainability purposes, the City of Falcon Heights could use the
funds they collect for Sustainability. Residential fees collected with the gas utility are $1.75/month
and residential electric fees collected are $2.25/month. Comb ined with fees collected from
industrial and commercial users as well, this generates $XM annually.
The City of Edina collects Franchise Fees for its Conservation and Sustainability Fund.
• $1M generated annually
• Fees are $1.45/month for gas and $1.45/month for electric.
• This fund supports staffing, program operations and projects
• The City’s policy dictates 50% of this annual funding is dedicated to capital improvement
projects
• CIP projects have included:
o Buildings: Energy management plan & implementation projects at City Hall (~$1M
committed for building automation system, LED lighting, electric water heater
replacements, HVAC controls and improved ventilation).
o Transport: Supplement equipment budget to pay for more efficient City vehicles,
purchase and installation of EV chargers that are open to the public and City fleet.
o Community: Cost-share in residential energy audits, hiring a consultant to develop
a climate action plan, and contracting with partners to implement commercial
building efficiency programs.
o
Cities that responded to the survey and do not have gas or electric franchise fees include:
• Hastings
• Mendota Heights
• Rosemount
• Savage
• Waconia
The attached information from Xcel is useful for rate comparisons. It is also common for utility
providers such as Xcel to insist on the same fee structure for other utility providers within the City,
meaning often the electric and gas fees are the same or very similar.
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Franchise Fee Implementation Timeline and Schedule
The following summarizes a rough timeline of events needed for franchise fee implementation.
The City Attorney and the utilities will need at least a month, if not more, to work through the
language in the franchise agreements. In many cases t he ordinances need to be updated as well
so this could be taking place at the same time.
Occurring simultaneous to the utility coordination above, the City co uld begin the public
engagement process. Examples for public engagement include: articles in the City newsletter,
additional mailers with information on what franchise fees are and how the City wants to use them,
public meetings with a presentation(s), website information, social media blasts, blogs, newspaper
articles, and scripted YouTube videos. Depending on the level of public engagement the City
prefers, the timeline could be between 1 and 4 months. This would include a public hearing and
City Council approval for implementing the use of Franchise Fees.
Following City Council authorization, the private utilities need a minimum of 90 days before any
collections take place in order to complete the paperwork and implementation.
In summary, following City Council direction to move forward with fully investigating the use of
franchise fees to fund sustainability projects, the entire timeline could take anywhere between 3
and 4 months to work through the process between the City and utilities as well as conduct a public
engagement process simultaneously, and another 3 months before the fees are actually collected.
This equates to a 4-to-7-month process.
Below is an example of a schedule for implementation of a franchise fee program.
• Month 1: Begin public engagement and outreach process. Attorney coordination with
utilities. Ordinance updates as needed.
• Month 2: Continued public engagement. City Council adopts ordinances authorizing and
implementing franchise fees.
• Months 3-5: Continued public engagement and outreach more as an effort to inform
residents of what they will see on their upcoming utility bills. Meetings with the utility
providers to finalize implementation.
• Month 6: Utility providers begin to collect fees.
Return on Investment (ROI)
There are several published resources available regarding the return on investment for
sustainability practices:
• What’s Your ROI on Sustainability? 7 Metrics to Measure
• Circular economy for cities: Circle Economy (ellenmacarthurfoundation.org), Circular
Economy Briefing Toolkits for Businesses, Cities and Countries - Insights - Circle Economy
(circle-economy.com)
• Municipality-led case studies for zero-waste cities - municipality-led-circular-economy
(c40.org)
• Sustainable Urban Development Indicators - Microsoft Word - SUD Indicators Final Report
- 17 Sept 2011.docx (upenn.edu)
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• Measuring sustainability in government operations 2018 Minnesota Enterprise
Sustainability Report (mn.gov)
• Guidelines on tools to finance smart, circular cities
• Why measuring the true ROI of sustainability is essential to companies achieving
meaningful change - The Simply Sustainable blog (edie.net)
• Energy Management – SB Energy Management White Paper_Final 12-7-15.pdf (iusb.edu)
• Climate Inventory -News Flash • Linn County, IA • CivicEngage (linncounty-ia.gov)
• Climate related decision-making factors: Climate Change Impacts in the United States
(globalchange.gov)
Summary
The information gathered from cities and utility companies across Dakota County, the Twin Cities
Metro Area and the State and provided above will help the City of Eagan in evaluation of the
implementation of gas and electric franchise fees for funding of needed sustainability projects and
efforts.
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES Section No.
23rd Revised Sheet No.
5
93.1
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bills computed under the indicated rate
classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local government unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
R
1 Coon Rapids: The franchise fee excludes rate schedules for highway lighting, municipal street lighting, municipal water pumping,
municipal fire sirens, and municipal sewage disposal service. For all consumers, the four percent franchise fee is applicable to the first
$950,000 of calendar year gross operating revenues. The franchise fee is reduced to one half percent (0.5%) for the remaining amount of
annual gross operating revenues exceeding $950,000.
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.1a)
Date Filed: 10-31-18 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 01-01-19
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E,G999/CI-09-970 Order Date: 03-23-11
Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date Afton $2.00 $2.00 $5.00 $5.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 01/2005 08/16/2024
Albertville $2.50 $5.00 $10.00 $50.00 $2.00 — — 03/2011 09/07/2029
Bayport $1.50 $3.00 $25.00 $50.00 $3.00 $3.00 $25.00 01/2014 05/04/2028
Big Lake $4.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 — — — 10/2014 07/04/2034
Bloomington $3.75 $7.50 $40.00 $115.00 — — — 04/2016 12/20/2035
Brooklyn
Center
$1.60
$4.00
$22.00
$100.00
$13.00
$13.00
$13.00
01/2017
12/08/2023
Brooklyn Park $7.00 $7.50 $45.00 $160.00 — — — 03/2016 12/31/2028
Burnsville $1.00 $3.00 $10.00 $45.00 — — — 07/2016 02/15/2036
Centerville $4.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 — — — 05/2016 01/26/2036
Champlin $3.58 $9.70 $40.80 $142.81 $17.34 $17.34 $17.34 01/2019 11/23/2028
Chisago City $1.30 $5.00 $15.00 $55.00 $5.00 $5.00 $15.00 06/2009 02/28/2029
Circle Pines $2.75 $3.00 $35.00 — $3.00 — — 10/2009 08/24/2029
Clara City $2.00 $2.00 $15.00 $68.00 $2.00 $2.00 $15.00 01/2014 10/07/2033
Clements $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 — — — 07/2012 06/09/2024
Coon Rapids1 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% — — — 04/2018 01/13/2032
Cottage Grove $1.65 $1.65 $8.25 $33.00 $3.30 $0.75 $8.25 03/2016 11/04/2023
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES Section No.
7th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.1a
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bills computed under the indicated rate
classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local government unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
R
R
1 Faribault: The franchise fee excludes invoices to the city for street lighting and municipal pumping.
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.2)
Date Filed: 10-31-18 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 01-01-19
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E,G999/CI-09-970 Order Date: 03-23-11
Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date Deephaven $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 04/2002 11/02/2030
Dilworth $2.60 $6.00 $21.00 $136.50 — $6.00 $21.00 05/2018 02/25/2038
Eagle Lake $0.50 $0.50 $0.50 $0.50 — — — 10/2012 05/06/2032
Eden Prairie $4.00 $5.00 $12.50 $55.00 — — — 04/2018 06/18/2032
Edina $2.40 $4.08 $11.40 $48.60 — — — 07/2018 11/03/2035
Excelsior $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 11/2012 08/02/2032
Falcon
Heights
$2.25
$3.50
$22.00
$200.00
$2.00
—
—
10/2018
06/12/2038
Faribault1 $1.48 $1.76 $35.20 $308.00 — — — 01/2019 12/31/2019
Faribault1 $1.63 $1.94 $38.72 $338.80 — — — 01/2020 11/08/2024
Forest Lake $4.00 $2.50 $18.50 $75.00 $7.50 $2.50 $18.50 05/2013 01/27/2033
Golden Valley $6.00 $6.00 $30.00 $258.00 — — — 04/2018 12/17/2027
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
20th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.2
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bills computed under the indicated rate
classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local government unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
R
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.3)
Date Filed: 10-31-18 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 01-01-19
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E,G999/CI-09-970 Order Date: 03-23-11
Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date Goodview $2.75 $3.00 $25.00 $110.00 $25.00 $2.50 $10.00 07/2006 04/30/2026
Grant $2.35 $2.00 $14.00 $75.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 01/2015 12/01/2023
Hayfield $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 01/2015 04/17/2031
Henderson $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 — — — 04/2012 08/16/2031
Hopkins $3.50 $6.15 $24.70 $170.50 — — — 01/2019 12/31/2023
Inver Grove
Heights
$2.75
$3.00
$25.00
$95.00
—
—
—
01/2018
06/30/2029
Landfall Village $2.25 $4.75 $14.00 $65.00 $15.50 — — 04/2014 12/10/2033
Lexington $4.00 $6.50 $40.00 $170.00 — — — 03/2017 10/05/2031
Lindstrom $2.50 $5.00 $24.00 $70.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 04/2016 12/17/2028
Little Canada $2.75 $5.25 $40.00 $230.00 $15.50 $2.00 $3.00 07/2010 08/26/2023
Madison Lake $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 05/2013 02/03/2033
Mahtomedi $1.30 $1.38 $14.40 $110.28 $12.71 $0.63 $14.84 01/2005 10/18/2024
Mankato $1.00 $1.55 $16.50 $223.00 $1.00 $0.25 $1.00 02/2015 09/21/2034
Mantorville $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 11/2012 08/12/2032
Maplewood $3.00 $4.75 $30.00 $180.00 $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 11/2018 09/26/2024
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
18th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.3
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bills computed under the indicated rate
classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local government unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
R
C
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.4)
Date Filed: 10-31-18 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 01-01-19
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E,G999/CI-09-970 Order Date: 03-23-11
Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date
Minneapolis
5.0%
5.5%
<100 kW
5.5%
<100 kW
3.5%
>100 kW at
primary or
higher voltage
5.5%
>100 kW at
secondary
voltage
5.5%
5.5%
5.5%
03/2018
10/16/2024
Minnetonka $4.50 $4.50 $13.50 $45.00 — $4.50 $4.50 01/2019 05/14/2038
Monticello $1.95 $5.50 $31.00 $190.00 $12.00 $12.00 $31.00 06/2007 05/31/2027
Mound $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 01/2017 12/31/2020
Mounds View 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 01/2019 12/31/2021
New Brighton $0.0047
per kWh
$0.0043
per kWh
$0.0033
per kWh
$0.0017
per kWh
$0.0054
per kWh
$0.0046
per kWh
$0.0033
per kWh
03/2016
11/25/2022
New Hope $3.00 $6.00 $26.00 $115.00 — — — 01/2017 06/26/2031
New Richland $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 — — — 02/2013 07/11/2024
Newport $1.00 $1.50 $14.00 $70.00 $5.00 $1.00 $10.00 01/2011 10/18/2026
North Branch $3.50 $3.50 $8.75 $17.50 — — — 08/2018 04/09/2038
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
20th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.4
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bills computed under the indicated rate
classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local government unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
R
1 Shakopee: The fee collected shall total three percent (3%) of the Company's gross revenues from its operations within the City collected
from each customer of each class. For customers in the Large C&I class, the three percent franchise fee is applicable to the first $950,000
of calendar year gross revenues. The franchise fee is reduced to one-half percent (0.5%) for the remaining amount of annual gross
revenues exceeding $950,000.
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.5)
Date Filed: 05-31-18 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 08-01-18
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E,G999/CI-09-970 Order Date: 03-23-11
Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date North Mankato $1.00 $1.55 $16.50 $223.00 $17.62 $1.46 $12.30 04/2015 10/05/2034
Oakdale $1.50 $3.00 $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $2.00 $8.00 11/2013 10/27/2023
Osseo $1.28 $2.07 $17.57 $102.65 $6.20 $0.45 $2.55 03/2012 10/26/2023
Owatonna $0.0016 per kWh Customer peak demand less than 100 kW in calendar year
$0.0014 per kWh Customer peak demand greater than 100 kW in calendar year
01/2003
04/01/2022
Plymouth $2.12 $3.18 $10.61 $42.44 — — — 08/2018 07/09/2027
Prior Lake $1.50 $5.00 $10.00 $50.00 — — — 07/2006 03/19/2026
Richmond $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 — — — 05/2013 05/03/2031
Richfield $4.10 $12.50 $30.00 $185.00 — — — 04/2014 03/12/2027
Robbinsdale 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 06/2017 07/01/2019
Rogers $5.00 $7.00 $45.00 $210.00 $17.00 $12.00 $65.00 01/2016 11/22/2024
Sartell $4.00 $6.75 $15.00 $109.00 — — — 01/2017 09/11/2036
Sauk Rapids 4.0%
1.5%
Customers who purchase $50,000 or less in calendar year
That part which exceeds $50,000 in calendar year
02/2016
06/15/2023
Shakopee1 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% — — — 01/2017 08/06/2021
Shoreview $2.50 $3.00 $30.00 $310.00 — — — 10/2013 07/17/2031
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
17th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.5
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bills computed under the indicated rate
classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local government unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
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1 South St. Paul: The franchise fee excludes rate schedules for highway lighting, municipal street lighting, municipal water pumping,
municipal traffic signals, municipal fire sirens, and municipal sewage disposal service.
2 St. Cloud: The franchise fee for residential heating customers will be 1.5% during the months of November – April.
3 St. Paul: The monthly franchise fee will be as stated on the following sheets. The residential service franchise fee will be as stated
except during the months of November - April when there will be no fee. The fee shall not exceed $620,000 during any calendar year from
any large commercial and industrial customer qualifying for service on the Competitive Market Rider. The schedule on the foll owing sheets
show the meter, energy, and demand factor for each year of the St. Paul franchise and for each of the customer classifications.
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.6)
Date Filed: 07-26-18 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 10-01-18
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E,G999/CI-09-970 Order Date: 03-23-11
Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date Shorewood $4.00 $8.00 $10.00 $25.00 — — — 10/2018 06/24/2038
South St. Paul1 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% — — — 04/2018 04/05/2030
Spicer $1.00 $1.00 $8.00 $8.00 — — — 02/2013 10/01/2032
Spring Lake
Park
$0.80
$1.20
$8.50
$50.00
—
—
—
04/2015
01/04/2035
St. Cloud2 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% — — — 12/2017 12/31/2024
2%
purchase
<$100,000 in
calendar year
St. Joseph $1.00 $1.75 $10.00 $8.00 $1.00 $10.00 02/2004 11/19/2023
1.5%
that part
>$100,000 in
calendar year
St. Louis Park $4.00 $8.50 $45.00 $145.00 — $8.50 $45.00 02/2017 09/18/2036
St. Michael $3.50 $2.50 $2.50 $10.00 $10.00 $2.50 $10.00 05/2011 11/24/2023
St. Paul3 See fee schedule in the Notes section on the following sheets. 11/2006 08/31/2026
St. Paul Park $1.50 $2.00 $25.00 $335.00 $10.00 $1.00 $5.00 08/2005 05/15/2025
Stillwater $2.00 $2.50 $18.00 $125.00 $4.00 $2.00 $18.00 06/2015 02/16/2035
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bills
computed under the indicated rate classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local governmental unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
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Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date Vadnais Heights $2.00 $3.00 $13.00 $60.00 — — — 05/2018 01/01/2038
Victoria $3.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 — — — 02/2017 10/09/2036
Waite Park $4.00 $6.75 $15.00 $109.00 — — — 01/2019 06/10/2032
Watertown $3.00 $4.50 $16.00 $51.00 — $13.50 $21.00 04/2010 04/10/2027
Wayzata $2.06 $4.64 $4.64 $15.45 $1.03 $1.03 $1.03 03/2011 11/30/2026
White Bear Lake 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 05/2018 01/08/2038
Winona 4.0%
1.5%
Customers who purchase $100,000 or less in calendar year
That part which exceeds $100,000 in calendar year
06/2003
06/15/2023
Winsted $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 — — — 05/2012 12/19/2031
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
4th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.6
Notes:
3 St. Paul (continued)
Customer Class Meter Factor - Monthly Charge per Account
Start Date
End Date
1-Nov-2006
31-Oct-2008
1-Nov-2008
31-Oct-2010
1-Nov-2010
31-Oct-2012
1-Nov-2012
31-Oct-2014
1-Nov-2014
31-Oct-2016
Residential (May - October) $2.63 $2.70 $2.77 $2.84 $2.91
Small Commercial & Industrial
Non-Demand $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Firm Secondary $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Firm Primary $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Interruptible Secondary $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Interruptible Primary $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Large Commercial & Industrial
Special $5.04 $5.11 $5.18 $5.25 $5.32
Firm Secondary $5.04 $5.11 $5.18 $5.25 $5.32
Firm Primary $5.04 $5.11 $5.18 $5.25 $5.32
Firm Trans. Transf. $5.04 $5.11 $5.18 $5.25 $5.32
Interruptible Secondary $5.04 $5.11 $5.18 $5.25 $5.32
Interruptible Primary $5.04 $5.11 $5.18 $5.25 $5.32
Interruptible TT $5.04 $5.11 $5.18 $5.25 $5.32
Standby Service None None None None None
Public Street & Highway Lighting $6.74 $6.81 $6.88 $6.95 $7.02
Small Municipal Pumping
Non-Demand $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Demand Secondary $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Demand Primary $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Large Municipal Pumping
Demand Primary (Sec cust) $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
Fire and Civil Defense Siren Service $2.96 $3.09 $3.22 $3.35 $3.48
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.7)
Date Filed: 11-02-15 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 10-01-17
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E002/GR-15-826 Order Date: 06-12-17
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
4th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.7
Notes:
3 St. Paul (continued)
Customer Class Meter Factor - Monthly Charge per Account
Start Date
End Date
1-Nov-2016
31-Oct-2018
1-Nov-2018
31-Oct-2020
1-Nov-2020
31-Oct-2022
1-Nov-2022
31-Oct-2024
1-Nov-2024
31-Aug-2026
Residential (May - October) $3.03 $3.15 $3.27 $3.40 $3.54
Small Commercial & Industrial
Non-Demand $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Firm Secondary $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Firm Primary $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Interruptible Secondary $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Interruptible Primary $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Large Commercial & Industrial
Special $5.53 $5.75 $5.98 $6.22 $6.47
Firm Secondary $5.53 $5.75 $5.98 $6.22 $6.47
Firm Primary $5.53 $5.75 $5.98 $6.22 $6.47
Firm Trans. Transf. $5.53 $5.75 $5.98 $6.22 $6.47
Interruptible Secondary $5.53 $5.75 $5.98 $6.22 $6.47
Interruptible Primary $5.53 $5.75 $5.98 $6.22 $6.47
Interruptible TT $5.53 $5.75 $5.98 $6.22 $6.47
Standby Service None None None None None
Public Street & Highway Lighting $7.30 $7.59 $7.90 $8.21 $8.54
Small Municipal Pumping
Non-Demand $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Demand Secondary $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Demand Primary $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Large Municipal Pumping
Demand Primary (Sec cust) $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
Fire and Civil Defense Siren Service $3.62 $3.76 $3.91 $4.07 $4.23
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.8)
Date Filed: 11-02-15 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 10-01-17
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E002/GR-15-826 Order Date: 06-12-17
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
4th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.8
Notes:
3 St. Paul (continued)
Customer Class Energy Factor - Monthly Charge per kWh
Start Date
End Date
1-Nov-2006
31-Oct-2008
1-Nov-2008
31-Oct-2010
1-Nov-2010
31-Oct-2012
1-Nov-2012
31-Oct-2014
1-Nov-2014
31-Oct-2016
Residential (May - October) $0.0094 $0.0095 $0.0096 $0.0097 $0.0098
Small Commercial & Industrial
Non-Demand $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040
Firm Secondary $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
Firm Primary $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
Interruptible Secondary $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
Interruptible Primary $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
Large Commercial & Industrial
Special $0.0028 $0.0028 $0.0028 $0.0028 $0.0028
Firm Secondary $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013
Firm Primary $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013
Firm Trans. Transf. $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013
Interruptible Secondary $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013
Interruptible Primary $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013
Interruptible TT $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013 $0.0013
Standby Service None None None None None
Public Street & Highway Lighting $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040
Small Municipal Pumping
Non-Demand $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040 $0.0040
Demand Secondary $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
Demand Primary $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
Large Municipal Pumping
Demand Primary (Sec cust) $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
Fire and Civil Defense Siren Service $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018 $0.0018
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.9)
Date Filed: 11-02-15 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 10-01-17
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E002/GR-15-826 Order Date: 06-12-17
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
4th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.9
Notes:
3 St. Paul (continued)
Customer Class Energy Factor - Monthly Charge per kWh
Start Date
End Date
1-Nov-2016
31-Oct-2018
1-Nov-2018
31-Oct-2020
1-Nov-2020
31-Oct-2022
1-Nov-2022
31-Oct-2024
1-Nov-2024
31-Aug-2026
Residential (May - October) $0.0102 $0.0106 $0.0110 $0.0115 $0.0119
Small Commercial & Industrial
Non-Demand $0.0042 $0.0043 $0.0045 $0.0047 $0.0049
Firm Secondary $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
Firm Primary $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
Interruptible Secondary $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
Interruptible Primary $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
Large Commercial & Industrial
Special $0.0029 $0.0030 $0.0031 $0.0033 $0.0034
Firm Secondary $0.0014 $0.0014 $0.0015 $0.0015 $0.0016
Firm Primary $0.0014 $0.0014 $0.0015 $0.0015 $0.0016
Firm Trans. Transf. $0.0014 $0.0014 $0.0015 $0.0015 $0.0016
Interruptible Secondary $0.0014 $0.0014 $0.0015 $0.0015 $0.0016
Interruptible Primary $0.0014 $0.0014 $0.0015 $0.0015 $0.0016
Interruptible TT $0.0014 $0.0014 $0.0015 $0.0015 $0.0016
Standby Service None None None None None
Public Street & Highway Lighting $0.0042 $0.0043 $0.0045 $0.0047 $0.0049
Small Municipal Pumping
Non-Demand $0.0042 $0.0043 $0.0045 $0.0047 $0.0049
Demand Secondary $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
Demand Primary $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
Large Municipal Pumping
Demand Primary (Sec cust) $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
Fire and Civil Defense Siren Service $0.0019 $0.0019 $0.0020 $0.0021 $0.0022
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.10)
Date Filed: 11-02-15 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 10-01-17
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E002/GR-15-826 Order Date: 06-12-17
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
4th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.10
Notes:
3 St. Paul (continued)
Customer Class Demand Factor - Monthly Charge per kW
Start Date
End Date
1-Nov-2006
31-Oct-2008
1-Nov-2008
31-Oct-2010
1-Nov-2010
31-Oct-2012
1-Nov-2012
31-Oct-2014
1-Nov-2014
31-Oct-2016
Residential (May - October) None None None None None
Small Commercial & Industrial
Non-Demand None None None None None
Firm Secondary $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10
Firm Primary $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06
Interruptible Secondary $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10
Interruptible Primary $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06
Large Commercial & Industrial
Special None None None None None
Firm Secondary $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10
Firm Primary $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06
Firm Trans. Transf. $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06
Interruptible Secondary $0.81 $0.81 $0.81 $0.81 $0.81
Interruptible Primary $0.71 $0.71 $0.71 $0.71 $0.71
Interruptible TT $0.51 $0.54 $0.57 $0.60 $0.63
Standby Service $0.30 $0.33 $0.36 $0.39 $0.42
Public Street & Highway Lighting None None None None None
Small Municipal Pumping
Non-Demand None None None None None
Demand Secondary $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10 $1.10
Demand Primary $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06
Large Municipal Pumping
Demand Primary (Sec cust) $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06
Fire and Civil Defense Siren Service $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06 $1.06
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.11)
Date Filed: 11-02-15 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 10-01-17
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E002/GR-15-826 Order Date: 06-12-17
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
4th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.11
Notes:
3 St. Paul (continued)
Customer Class Demand Factor - Monthly Charge per kW
Start Date
End Date
1-Nov-2016
31-Oct-2018
1-Nov-2018
31-Oct-2020
1-Nov-2020
31-Oct-2022
1-Nov-2022
31-Oct-2024
1-Nov-2024
31-Aug-2026
Residential (May - October) None None None None None
Small Commercial & Industrial
Non-Demand None None None None None
Firm Secondary $1.14 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29 $1.34
Firm Primary $1.10 $1.15 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29
Interruptible Secondary $1.14 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29 $1.34
Interruptible Primary $1.10 $1.15 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29
Large Commercial & Industrial
Special None None None None None
Firm Secondary $1.14 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29 $1.34
Firm Primary $1.10 $1.15 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29
Firm Trans. Transf. $1.10 $1.15 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29
Interruptible Secondary $0.84 $0.88 $0.91 $0.95 $0.99
Interruptible Primary $0.74 $0.77 $0.80 $0.83 $0.86
Interruptible TT $0.66 $0.68 $0.71 $0.74 $0.77
Standby Service $0.44 $0.45 $0.47 $0.49 $0.51
Public Street & Highway Lighting None None None None None
Small Municipal Pumping
Non-Demand None None None None None
Demand Secondary $1.14 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29 $1.34
Demand Primary $1.10 $1.15 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29
Large Municipal Pumping
Demand Primary (Sec cust) $1.10 $1.15 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29
Fire and Civil Defense Siren Service $1.10 $1.15 $1.19 $1.24 $1.29
(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.12)
Date Filed: 11-02-15 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 10-01-17
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E002/GR-15-826 Order Date: 06-12-17
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATE BOOK – MPUC NO. 2
FRANCHISE AND OTHER CITY FEES (Continued) Section No.
10th Revised Sheet No.
5
93.12
Franchise and other city fees, as designated below will be included in the customers’ monthly bil ls computed under the indicated rate
classes and effective in the following Minnesota communities:
The Company remits 100% of these fees collected from ratepayers to the local governmental unit.
— Indicates fee is not applied
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(Continued on Sheet No. 5-93.13)
Date Filed: 10-31-18 By: Christopher B. Clark Effective Date: 01-01-19
President, Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation
Docket No. E,G999/CI-09-970 Order Date: 03-23-11
Franchise Fees City Residential Small C&I Non-demand Small C&I Demand Large C&I Public Street Lighting Municipal Pumping Non-demand Municipal Pumping Demand Effective Date Expiration Date Vadnais Heights $2.00 $3.00 $13.00 $60.00 — — — 05/2018 01/01/2038
Victoria $3.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 — — — 02/2017 10/09/2036
Waite Park $4.00 $6.75 $15.00 $109.00 — — — 01/2019 06/10/2032
Watertown $3.00 $4.50 $16.00 $51.00 — $13.50 $21.00 04/2010 04/10/2027
Wayzata $2.06 $4.64 $4.64 $15.45 $1.03 $1.03 $1.03 03/2011 11/30/2026
White Bear Lake 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 05/2018 01/08/2038
Winona 4.0%
1.5%
Customers who purchase $100,000 or less in calendar year
That part which exceeds $100,000 in calendar year
06/2003
06/15/2023
Winsted $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 — — — 05/2012 12/19/2031
costs are rough estimates FIVE YEAR EXAMPLE SUSTAINABILITY CIP PROGRAM
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
LED conversion Lighting projects (4 locations)100,000.00$ $100,000 all yes 2nd quarter
Planning Initiatives (Energy management, climate action plan)50,000.00$ $100,000 na na 2nd quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT recycling staffing)150,000.00$ $150,000 na na 1st quarter
Recycling program needs (parks start up costs included)150,000.00$ $150,000 all all 2nd quarter
EV Rapid Charging stations (1 dual station)75,000.00$ $75,000 all all 3rd quarter
automated building technology upgrades in software programs 75,000.00$ $75,000 all all 4th quarter
green energy program purchases for city buildings (including solar gardens)250,000.00$ $250,000 all all 4th quarter
tree replacement/urban canopy program 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 1st quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 4th quarter
year one rolling fund balance*300,000.00$ $300,000 all all 4th quarter
Total estimated costs $1,615,000
2023***
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
LED conversion Lighting Projects (CB, park shelter buildings)100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Planning Initiatives follow up 50,000.00$ $100,000 all all 1st quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)159,000.00$ $159,000 all all year round
Electric Vehicles/Equipment purchases (3)50,000.00$ $150,000 all all 1st quarter
Install 2 community use Level 2 dual vehicle charging stations 30,000.00$ $60,000 all all 2nd quarter
native restoration 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 2nd quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 4th quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
tree replacement/urban canopy program 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
green energy program purchases and solar applications for city buildings 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all year round
year two addition to rolling fund balance 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 4th quarter
Total estimated costs $1,484,000
***2023 and beyond modified per new professional Sustainability staff
*prevents fund from going negative
2022
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
LED conversion lighting projects (remaining parking lots)100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 2nd quarter
Planning (additional plans, specifics and Initiatives)50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 1st quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)169,000.00$ $169,000 all all year round
Solar for PD Garage/City facility roofs 150,000.00$ $150,000 all all 2nd quarter
Electric Vehicle Purchases and support charging stations (1 car, 1 dual unit)80,000.00$ $80,000 all all 2nd quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 4th quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
green energy purchases for city facilities 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all year round
tree replacement/urban canopy program 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 2nd quarter
Emergency Generator repairs/additions/maintenance 350,000.00$ $350,000 all all 3rd quarter
Native restoration 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 2nd quarter
Opportunistic trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Total estimated costs $1,614,000
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
LED conversion lighting projects (remaining facilities)100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 2nd quarter
Tree Replacesments/Urban Canapy program 150,000.00$ $150,000 all all 2nd quarter
Electric Vehicle Purchases and support charging stations (2 total units)60,000.00$ $120,000 all all 1st quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)179,000.00$ $179,000 all all year round
green energy purchases for city facilities 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all year round
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 3rd quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
Solar application at city/park buildings 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all 3rd quarter
native restoration 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 2nd quarter
Opportunistic trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Total estimated costs $1,514,000
2025
2024
2026
Project cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
Mechanical systems efficiency upgrads and replacements 400,000.00$ $400,000 all all 3rd quarter
Tree Replacements/Urban Canopy work 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 2nd quarter
Electric Vehilce Purchases and support charging stations (2)60,000.00$ $120,000 all all 1st quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 3rd quarter
green energy purchases for city facilities 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all year round
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)195,000.00$ $195,000 all all year round
Native Restoration 50,000.00$ 50,000 all all 2nd quarter
Opportunitistic Trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ 100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Total estimated costs 1,530,000
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
Mechanical systems efficiency upgrads and replacements 400,000.00$ $400,000 all yes 2nd quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT recycling staffing)205,000.00$ $205,000 na na 1st quarter
Tree Replacements/Urban Canopy work 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 2nd quarter
EV Rapid Charging stations (1 dual station)75,000.00$ $75,000 all all 3rd quarter
automated building technology upgrades in software programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
green energy program purchases for city buildings 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all 4th quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 4th quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
Native Restoration 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all year round
Opportunitistic Trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Total estimated costs $1,595,000
2027
2028
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
Mechanical systems efficiency upgrads and replacements 400,000.00$ $400,000 all all 3rd quarter
Tree Replacements/Urban Canopy work 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 1st quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)215,000.00$ $215,000 all all year round
Electric Vehicles/Equipment purchases (3)50,000.00$ $150,000 all all 1st quarter
Level 2 dual vehicle charging station 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 2nd quarter
native restoration 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 2nd quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 3rd quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
green energy program purchases and solar applications for city buildings 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all year round
Opportunitistic Trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Total estimated costs $1,630,000
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
Planning Initiatives (follow up work on intial planning work)50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 1st quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)225,000.00$ $225,000 all all year round
Solar for CMF/Utilities Garage 150,000.00$ $150,000 all all 3rd quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
tree replacement/urban canopy program 150,000.00$ $150,000 all all 2nd quarter
green energy program purchases and solar applications for city buildings 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all year round
Emergency Generator at ECC 300,000.00$ $300,000 all all 2nd quarter
Native restoration 25,000.00$ $25,000 all all 2nd quarter
Opportunitistic Trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Total costs $1,565,000
2029
Project:cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
Mechanical systems efficiency upgrads and replacements 400,000.00$ $400,000 all all 2nd quarter
Tree Replacesments/Urban Canapy program 150,000.00$ $150,000 all all 2nd quarter
Electric Vehicle Purchases and support charging stations (2)60,000.00$ $120,000 all all 1st quarter
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)235,000.00$ $235,000 all all year round
green energy purchases for city facilities 250,000.00$ $250,000 all all year round
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
Solar application at remaining city/park buildings where applicable 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 2nd quarter
native restoration 50,000.00$ $50,000 all all 2nd quarter
Opportunitistic Trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Total costs $1,670,000
2031
Project cost estimate Total $Location Equity Timing
Mechanical systems efficiency upgrads and replacements 400,000.00$ $400,000 all all 2nd quarter
Tree Replacements/Urban Canopy work 150,000.00$ $150,000 all all 2nd quarter
Electric Vehilce Purchases and support charging stations (2)60,000.00$ $120,000 all all 1st quarter
community green- matching gifts/awards & recognitions/marketing programs 100,000.00$ $100,000 all all 4th quarter
Eagan Bike share program 15,000.00$ $15,000 all all 2nd quarter
Sustainability Facility Improvements 200,000.00$ $200,000 all all 4th quarter
green energy purchases for city facilities 225,000.00$ $225,000 all all year round
Personnel Expenses (FT Sustainability Coordinator, PT Recycle staffing)245,000.00$ $245,000 all all year round
Native Restoration 50,000.00$ 50,000 all all 2nd quarter
Opportunistic trail projects - increase community walkability 100,000.00$ 100,000 all all 3rd quarter
Total costs 1,605,000
2030
Franchise Fees for
Sustainability
October 12, 2021
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Franchise Fee Program
•What is a City's authority to charge a franchise fee?
o Minnesota State Statue allows for a city to impose a fee on a utility company (typically gas and electric) for its
use of the public rights-of-way.
•Franchise Fees can be collected from gas and electric utility service providers as a part of the City’s
Franchise Agreements. These fees are then passed on to the utility customers as a part of their
monthly bills.
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City of Edina
•Conservation and Sustainability Fund (CAS)
•Generates $1M annually
•Funds support staffing, program operations and projects
•The City’s policy dictates 50% of this annual funding is dedicated to Capital Improvement
Projects.
•Fees for residential users are $1.45/month for gas and $1.45/month for electric for CAS Fund
•The City of Edina collects separate Franchise Fees to fund other initiatives
1.Pedestrian and cyclist improvements
2.Government, education and public access channels
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Proposed Rates
9/17/2021
TOTAL METERS FROM UTILITY COMPANIES
ELECTRIC UTILITIES GAS UTILITIES
Meter Type Utility # Meters Fee/
Month # Months Annual Revenue Meter Type Utility # Meters Fee/
Month *# Months Annual Revenue
Residential Users Electric 23,772 1.75 12 $ 499,212 Residential Gas 22,458 1.75 12 $ 471,618
Small C&I Electric 2,158 8.00 12 $ 207,168 Com -A Gas 575 8.00 12 $ 55,200
Large C&I Electric 829 20.00 12 $ 198,960 Com/Ind-B Gas 1,045 20.00 12 $ 250,800
-Com/Ind-C Gas 17 40.00 12 $ 8,160
ELECTRIC TOTAL $ 905,340 GAS TOTAL $ 785,778
TOTAL FRANCHISE FEE REVENUE:$ 1,691,118
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Process/Timeline
•Begin public engagement early
•Create the need
•Announcement in City newsletter, mailings, social media, website
•FAQ’s
•Communicate/engage early with private utilities
•Draft franchise fee ordinance/agreements
•Public hearing/adopt ordinance/agreements
•Process will take 6+ months
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THANK YOU
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Agenda Information Memo
October 12, 2021, Special City Council Meeting
V. Racial Equity and Inclusion Plan, Request for Qualifications
Action to be Considered:
Review and provide direction on the contents of the Request for Qualifications for a racial
equity and inclusion plan consultant and the propos ed schedule and process for selection of the
consultant.
Facts:
➢ At the City Council retreat on April 27, 2021, the City Council discussed racial equity and
inclusion in the community and additional steps the City might take to address these
topics.
➢ During the retreat, staff was asked to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) to assist
the City with the preparation of a racial equity and inclusion plan.
➢ The City Council discussed the contents of a draft RFP at the August 10, 2021 City
Council Workshop and agreed that rather than distribute an RFP, a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) should be reviewed and discussed at the October 12, 2021 City
Council Workshop. The RFQ seeks to identify those consultants who are most qualified
and experienced in racial equity and inclusion plan preparation.
➢ At the August 10, 2021 City Council Workshop, the Council directed staff to work with
the Council’s Communications Committee for the consultant review and selection
process.
➢ The City Council reached consensus that the RFQ and the selected consultant should be
prepared to assist the City with the following key tasks:
o Work with the City Council, staff, and community to audit and assess the City’s
current racial equity and inclusion system efforts
o Assist with engaging other resources, stakeholders, businesses, and corporations
to assist the City in racial equity and inclusion efforts
o Receive an outside, honest assessment of the City’s efforts to date and provide
recommendations on areas for improvement
o Conduct the necessary community engagement efforts to determine the best
methods and formats for short and long-term involvement from the community
to guide and assist with the City’s racial equity and inclusion planning effort s
o Determine the City’s “gaps” and opportunities, including staff capacity and
ability to develop and implement a racial equity and inclusion plan.
➢ The following is a schedule for consideration, including distribution, review, and
selection of the consultant.
o October 19, 2021: City Council approval of and release of Request for
Qualifications
o November 19, 2021: Request for Qualifications documents submitted to City of
Eagan
o November 19, 2021-December 17, 2021: Review of RFQ
o Early January 2022: meetings (“interviews”) with finalists to determine which
consultant to hire and start the process of working on the agreement/contract
and scope of work.
o February, 2022: City Council meeting approval of contract with selected
consultant
o March, 2022: Project kickoff
Policy Questions:
1. Does the City Council continue to support the plan to distribute an RFQ and select a
consultant to assist the City with the preparation of a racial equity and inclusion plan ?
2. If so, are there suggested changes to the RFQ documen t?
3. Does the City Council want to interview finalist(s) or task the Communications
Committee to make the recommendation, which could include the Assistant City
Administrator and City Administrator?
Attachments:
V-1 Draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ)