Xcel Orono Substation Easement Acquisition 2012

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Filed in Fourth Judicial District Court 11/2/2012 2:22:13 PM Hennepin County Civil,MN is consistent with Petitioner's rights as set forth in said Exhibit B. which, in addition to describing the easement rights to be acquired,also describes and defines the owners' rights to use and enjoy the easement areas and rights-of-way. 9. Petitioner has complied with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 117.036 and 117.054(2012). 10. The legal description of the lands affected by the taking and the names of those appearing of record or known to Petitioner to be the owners of said lands or interested therein, including all whom Petitioner has, by investigation and inquiry,been able to discover,together with the nature of the ownership of each,as ascertained by Petitioner,are set forth in said Exhibit A. 11. Petitioner, by resolution of its governing body,has authorized the acquisition of the real estate described in said Exhibit A by the exercise of its rights of eminent domain,including the use of the"quick-take"provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 117.042 (2012). 12. The real estate to be acquired through this proceeding is located in Hennepin County,Minnesota. WHEREFORE,Petitioner prays for an order of this Court as follows: 1. Adjudging that said taking is for a public use and purpose, is necessary, and is authorized by law,and granting the Petition; 2. Appointing three disinterested persons, and at least two alternates, to ascertain and report the amount of damages that will be sustained by the several owners on account of the taking; fixing the time and place of the first meeting of the three commissioners; prescribing their compensation; and requiring the commissioners to file their report with the District Court Administrator within 365 days from the date of the order appointing the commissioners,unless said time be further extended by order of the Court;and Xcel/Orono Line-Petition 5255799v1—November 2,2012-Page 4