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<br /> '« f�iTATAJI) November 12, 2010
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<br /> arkfit7istrict Mr. Joseph G. Sedarski
<br /> Permitting Analyst
<br /> Commissioners Xcel Energy
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<br /> RE: Proposed Orono Substation Expansion
<br /> New 115 kV Transmission Line Project
<br /> City of Orono Zoning Application #10-3486
<br /> PUC Docket No. E002/LR-10-957
<br /> MSOis t. . . ' Dear Mr. Sedarski:
<br /> Three Rivers Park District (Park District) understands that Xcel Energy proposes to
<br /> 4' expand the Orono substation and construct a new 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line
<br /> a � aggert as part of said project. The Park District also understands that in addition to the line
<br /> ( , oistt*gF^' 4`, identified in the original proposed substation project, Xcel Energy will evaluate
<br /> t; ! %• R `Or routing alternatives for the proposed transmission line.
<br /> °; # y One alternative transmission line route discussed at our meeting on November 1,
<br /> i •Dai ;Woodbeck* I 2010, is proposed within Baker Park Reserve, owned and operated by Three Rivers• a R' ,',L„_ Park District. Under Minnesota State Statutes, the Park District is charged to
<br /> f nistr ct 4 pmaintain, protect, improve, preserve the park system. Baker Park
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<br /> Reserve is a 3,300 acre park reserve under the jurisdiction of the Park District.
<br /> Please understand, as discussed on November 1, 2010, pursuant to Minnesota State
<br /> asemary,Franzese Y Statutes and Park District policy, diversion of Park District property for any purpose
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<br /> ::,;,74;&,.,:10.,774,4,74,.- District Policy XII is enclosed for your reference and use.
<br /> ( a. ,�ta.xa i,a�� In order for the Park District Board of Commissioners to consider the diversion of
<br /> , 'x Ag,�I'atet' public park property, all alternatives must be considered and evaluated. This
<br /> 4 .y, ,t,. ti diversion includes, but not limited to, fee title ownership, easement, permit,
<br /> �Fu temporary occupancy permit and temporary access.
<br /> ”� s= ra 'se ° The Park District insists that Excel Energy evaluate all options for the alternative
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<br /> ��S'y� ppomted � transmission line route prior to consideration of the route through Baker Park
<br /> Reserve. If the Baker Park Reserve route is considered, the Park District has
<br /> Js *F identified several components which need to be addressed and evaluated through an
<br /> Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) process. Following is a partial list of
<br /> therima concerns that Three Rivers Park District desires to be addressed in the
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<br /> up�rr,tend EAW. These Issues may need to be expanded based upon preliminary findings in the
<br /> ,.: EAW.
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<br /> , z ma Administrative Center,3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299
<br /> Information 763.559.9000 • TTY 763.559.6719 • Fax 763.559.3287 • www.ThreeRiversParks.org
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