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August 22, 2023 Page 2 of 4 5. Consider Application for a Handbill Distribution for Creative Concrete, Inc. 6. Consider Change Order 1 and Final Payment, Partial Payment 5, for City Project 22-1, 2022 Street Rehabilitation. 7. Consider Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessments, and Setting Public Hearing Date for Assessment Hearing on City Project 22-1, 2022 Street Rehabilitation. 8. Consider Resolution Setting a New Public Hearing on a Street ROW Vacation. 9. Consider Approval of Lease Agreement with Rise, Inc. 10. Consider Resolution Declaring Source of Matching funds for Silver Oaks Park Outdoor Recreation Grant. 11. Consider Resolution Declaring a Vacancy on the Equity Commission. 12. Consider Application for Temporary Wine / Strong Beer License for Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing None. Council Business 1. Consideration of Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinances 902, 903, 904, 905 and Resolution Approving a Summary Publication for Ordinance Numbers 902, 903, 904 and 905. City Manager Massopust indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated the purpose of a franchise fee is to grant Xcel Energy a franchise agreement to construct, operate, repair and maintain a gas and electric distribution utility in the public ways and public grounds of the City of New Bright. Xcel Energy is the sole provider of natural gas and electricity in New Brighton. Their gas and electric utility systems occupy an estimated 84 acres of City street right-of-way and they benefit from the all-weather access afforded by the City streets that are repaired and maintained by City taxpayers. The benefit of franchise fees are they are paid by Xcel Energy customers, including non-profits such as churches, local governments, and school districts. Staff commented on the previous franchise fee that was established in November of 2015 and noted this agreement would expire in 2023. With fees being collected based on use, the City has not met the target of $900,000 in revenue. Staff commented further on the proposed franchise fees and recommended a minor change in the rate structure to provide for additional funding to address Climate Action Plan initiatives. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked how the current franchise fees are utilized by the City. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported the funds are placed in the General Fund and are used for a number of different things. 5. Consider App. for a Handbill Distribution for Creative Concrete, Inc. 6. Consider Change Order 1 and Final Payment, Partial Payment 5, for City Project 22-1. 7. Consider Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Prep. of Proposed Assessments, and Setting Public Hearing Date for Assessment Hearing on City Project 22-1. 8. Consider Resolution Setting a New Public Hearing on a Street ROW Vacation. 9. Consider Approval of Lease Agreement with Rise, Inc. 10. Consider Res. Declaring Source of Matching funds for Silver Oaks Park Outdoor Recreation Grant. 11. Consider Res. Declaring a Vacancy on the Equity Commission. 12. Consider App. for Temp. Wine/Strong Beer License for Northern Lights Greyhound Adoption. Public Hearing Council Business 1. Consideration of Xcel Energy Franchise Ordinances 902, 903, 904, 905 and Resolution Approving a Summary Publication for Ordinance Numbers 902, 903, 904 and 905.