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WS — Item 7 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item 7 <br />Date: July 7, 2008 <br />To: City Council <br />From: Gordon Heitke <br />Re: Xcel Utility Franchise Agreements <br />Background <br />The City Council reviewed the draft Xcel utility franchise agreements prepared by <br />Kennedy and Graven at the June 2, 2008 work session. The draft agreements established <br />a maximum franchise fee rate and also established that fees were to be of the same or <br />substantially similar amount for other utility suppliers. The council questioned and <br />expressed concern with the need for including these limitations in the contract, especially <br />in view of the existing franchise fee established for Centennial Utilities. <br />Staff forwarded the question and concern to Mr. James Strommen, Kennedy and Graven, <br />for a response. (See attached memo.) In response to the Council's comments, he also <br />updated the draft agreement showing the language stricken. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />The council needs to determine whether the draft agreement is ready to be presented to <br />Xcel Energy for their consideration. <br />Attachments <br />1. Strommen memo, June 19, 2008 <br />2. Revised Xcel Energy gas and electric franchise agreements <br />