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<br />Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 873, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer stated this was the first of two readings of an Ordinance implementing a franchise fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas operations that take place in the <br /> City. He explained the public hearing for the Ordinance would take place on August 27, 2012. He noted this Ordinance would continue the 4% franchise fee and discussions continued <br /> on the renewal. Staff recommended the Council hold the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 873. <br /> <br />Council Member Hull questioned how long the new contract would be after negotiations were settled. Finance Director Beer stated the contract would be for 20 years. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 873, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within <br /> the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 874, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer stated this was the first of two readings of an Ordinance implementing a franchise fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas operations that take place in the City. <br /> At this time, Center Point Energy only had one customer in the City of Mounds View. He explained the public hearing for the Ordinance would take place on August 27, 2012. He noted <br /> this Ordinance would continue the 4% franchise fee and discussions continued on the renewal. Staff recommended the Council hold the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 874. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 874, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within <br /> the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Resolution 7976, Adopting the Ramsey County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. <br /> <br />Police Chief Kinney explained Ramsey County had an All Hazard Mitigation Plan before the Council this evening for approval. This plan was a Federal requirement in order for the City <br /> to be eligible for future grants and Federal funding. The plan itself addressed hazards throughout the County while providing risk assessment. <br /> <br />Police Chief Kinney indicated the plan was lengthy but thorough and public input was provided in the plan. Staff recommended approval of the all hazards mitigation plan.