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Staff posed numerous questions at this meeting and expressed great concern that the necessary information needed to review the permit was not provided. It also became evident at this meeting that there were numerous construction related items that were not previously planned and needed to be addressed. The permit had no information pertaining to the location of the valves proposed to be installed along Highway 10, no screening plan, no detail drawing of the protection railing around the valves – this issue was discussed at the June Work Session. The permit indicated installation along the Greenwood Drive alignment between Sherwood and Arden. There is no roadway through this area and there are areas that are not owned by the City. This area may also be redeveloped at some point in the future. Should the City permit an 8" high pressure gas transmission line to be constructed on private property? Also, should the City permit to install the pipe in an area we know will develop and will hinder the development of this area? The application submitted by Xcel energy does not meet the requirement set forth in the City Code. Code 910.09 section b. 910.09: PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a permit is made to the Director. Permit applications shall contain, and will be considered complete only upon compliance with the requirements of the following provisions: (a) Registration with the Director pursuant to this Chapter; (b) Submission of a completed permit application form, including all required attachments, and scaled drawings showing the location and area of the proposed project and the location of all known existing and proposed Facilities. Therefore, Staff will be denying the permit application in its current form, and returning it to Xcel Energy. As a note, Xcel has mailed an information flyer to residents along Greenwood Drive. Attached is a copy of this flyer. In the event Xcel Energy resubmits a permit application for this project and construction will have a significant impact on adjacent properties as a result of this project. Staff would recommend that the City require Xcel Energy to conduct a public information meeting to address citizen comments, questions, and concerns before a permit is issued. Issues Staff Seeks Council Direction On: • What information does the City Council want to see in regards to the valve on County Road 10? • What level of public notification would the Council expect? • Does the Council wish to allow Xcel Energy to use of public land (Hillview Park) as a staging area?