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Mayor and City CouncilTO: FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrate DATE: July 18, 1990 SUBJECT: Administrator's Information 718^0.2 \ V 2 3 i930 19 72 SHADYWOOD ROAD - To date the City is still awaiting word from the Judge on tin is matter. ELECTRICAL UTILITIES TERRITORIES - Staff met with representatives from Wright Hennepin on July 11, 1990 to discuss the possibility of territorial shifts and rates. Wright Hennepin outlined that given the various credits that can be taken, that in the period from May through September, that their rate schedule is not substantially different on average than those of NSP. However, NSP has a lower rate as noted in the attachement between October and May. Wright Hennepin has not changed their rates for 10 years and does not expect to change rates for a considerable period of time. NSP on the other hand has currently an approximately 7% increase and unsure as to what increases they may have in the next five to ten years. The reason Wright Hennepin, which used to be lower than NSP's, are where they are at is because Wright Hennepin together with 13 other Cooperatives went together as United Power Association and built a power plant and transmission line from North Dakota. With this move they feel will last ther for a considerable period of time. On the other hand NSP whi > generally has older generating plants and nuclear plants may be faced with higher rates in the longterm future to update or replace and/or mothball such facilities. As far as territory, Wright Hennepin indicated that they had no desire to give up any territory and there did not seem to be any present possiblity of territorial swaps. A discussion with NSP's representative in a subsequent telephone conversation indicated that in the near future the two may get together to see if such could be identified. Staff will keep Council apprised cf any developments. PETERSON/STODOLA - As you may recall the City denied the owners of this property to have a stand-alone dock. They were directed to remove it in the spring of '89 and after they failed to remove it warning tickets wore issued. This subsequently came to court OR July 13, 1990. The defendents attorney attempted to make a motion to have the criminal matters delayed until a civil matter that he had filed on July 10, 1990 could be considered. The Judge denied that, and the defendents have agreed to remove the dock by August 13, 1990. Attached is a copy of the civil lawsuit which was received by the City on July 18, 1990. This will be referred to the City's insurance company. HIGHWAY 12 CORRIDOR STUDY - Attached is the timetable presented Ey the consultant at the Technical Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 1990. In a related note the staff has delayed until the August 13, 1990 meeting consideration of a transportation consultant for the City in relation to an upgraded Highway 12.