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14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North - Hugo, MN 55038
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Agenda
HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HUGO CITY HALL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 — 7 P.M.
1. September 4, 2018 City Council Meeting
2. September 6, 2018 Midyear Budget Workshop
3. September 11, 2018 HBA Networking Breakfast
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. None scheduled
G. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call vote. If a member of the City Council or
the public wishes to discuss an item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
will be considered separately.
1. Approval of Claims
2. Approve Annual Performance Review for City Clerk Michele Lindau
3. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Paul Christianson
4. Approve Hiring of Amber Lozier as Finance and Public Works Administrative
Assistant
5. Approve Off -Site Gambling Permit for Merrick, Inc. for Purse Bingo at the Hugo
American Legion
6. Approve Extension of Leave of Absence for Firefighter Andy Luchsinger
7. Approve Electrical Inspection Services Agreement with Tolke Inspections, Inc.
8. Approve Resolution Approving Preliminary Tax Levy for 2019
9. Approve Special Event Permit for Halloween Event at Woodloch Stables
10. Approve Reduction in Letter of Credit for Adelaide Landing Phase 2 and Release of
the Cash Escrow for the Phase 1 Grading.
11. Approve Property Line Adjustment for Wlaschin at 7755 125th Street North
12. Approve Purchase Agreement with Chris Cosgrove for City Owned Property on
TH61
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Update on Midyear Budget Workshop and Aerial Truck Committee
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a Solar Farm located north of 165th Street and west of
Henna Avenue North
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Nothing Scheduled
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Yellow Ribbon Network Update
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Family Movie Night at Hanifl Fields on Friday, September 28, 2018
2. Barbeque Cookout and Fundraiser at Lions Park on Saturday, September 29, 2018
3. White Bear Area Chamber Business & Achievement Awards Tuesday, October 2, 2018
4. Schedule Holiday Party for Thursday, December 13, 2018
M. ADJOURNMENT
BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
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Minutes from the September
4,
2018 City Council Meeting
D.2
Minutes from the September
6,
2018 Midyear Budget Workshop
D.3
Minutes from the September
11,
2018 HBA Networking Breakfast
Staff recommends Council approve the above meeting minutes as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
G.1 Approval of Claims
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented.
G.2 Approve Annual Performance Review for City Clerk Michele Lindau
Michele Lindau was hired as the new City Clerk in the City of Hugo on January 1, 2008.
Michele was originally hired by the City of Hugo as a part time employee in 1997 and a full time
employee beginning May 1, 1999. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual
performance review for City Clerk Michele Lindau.
G.3 Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Paul Christianson
The City of Hugo hired Paul Christianson as a Public Works Worker on September 27, 2004.
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Public Works
Worker Paul Christianson.
GA Approve Hiring of Amber Lozier as Finance and Public Works Administrative
Assistant
At its September 4, 2018 meeting, The Council approved the job description for the Finance and
Public Works Administrative Assistant, an inter -departmental position that will support both the
Finance and the Public Works Departments. Amber Lozier has worked for the City as a
temporary scanning technician since February, 2015, helping to scan documents for the
Laserfiche project. Finance Director Ron Otkin recommends Council approve the appointment
of Amber Lozier as the new full-time Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant with a
start date of October 8, 2018.
G.5. Approve Off -Site Gambling Permit for Merrick, Inc. for Purse Bingo at the Hugo
American Legion
Merrick, Inc., has submitted an application to conduct off -site gambling at the Hugo American
Legion on September 24, 2018. The Legion is requesting Merrick be allowed to conduct Purse
Bingo at their location. Staff recommends Council approve the Off -Site Gambling Permit for
Merrick, Inc.
G.6 Approve Extension of Leave of Absence for Firefighter Andy Luchsinger
At its May 21, 2018, meeting, the Council approved a four -month Leave of Absence for
Firefighter Andy Luchsinger effective from May 5 — September 9. Andy is requesting an
extension of his leave until December 31, 2018. Staff recommends Council approve the
extension of the leave for Andy Luchsinger until December 31, 2018.
G.7 Approve Electrical Inspection Services Agreement with Tolke Inspections, Inc.
At its July 16, 2018 meeting, the Council approved a revised agreement with Brian Nelson
Inspection Services, Inc. On August 1, 2018, Brian submitted his notice of retirement. Staff has
interviewed other contractors and would like to enter into an agreement with Tolke Inspections,
Inc. Staff recommends Council approve the agreement for electrical inspection services with
Tolke Inspection Services effective October 1, 2018.
G.8 Approve Resolution Approving Preliminary Tax Lew for 2019
At its September 6, 2018, mid -year budget workshop, the City Council listened to a presentation
from Finance Director Ron Otkin highlighting revenues and expenditures to -date as well as
projections for the 2019 fiscal year. It was the consensus of the Council that the 2019
preliminary tax levy provide for no change in the urban tax rate. The total proposed 2019
property tax levy of $7,083,393 keeps the urban tax rate at 36.330% of tax capacity while the
rural tax rate will decline by 0.02%. The Finance Director believes this levy is sufficient to fund
the operating and capital budgets in 2019 and recommends the City Council approve the
Resolution Approving the Preliminary Tax Levy Payable in 2019.
G.9 Approve Special Event Permit for Halloween Event at Woodloch Stables
Ken Short from Motley, MN, has applied for a Special Event Permit for a Halloween haunted
walk to be known as "Hellwoods" on property owned by Woodloch Stables at 5696 170th Street
North and property to the northwest owned by Fred Macalus at 5696 170th Street North. This
event took place for the first time last year and was known as the "Woods of Terror". This is an
event for 14+ years of age and consists of a 35-45 minute haunted walk through the woods on
an established trail. Starting September 28, 2018, from Sunday through Thursday, the haunted
trail will be open at 7:30 p.m. with no entry after 10 p.m. On Fridays, Saturdays, and
Wednesday, October 31st (Halloween), no entry will be permitted after 11 p.m. All visitors will
be off the premises by midnight. Staff and Washington County Sheriff's Office have worked
with the applicant on the details of this event and recommend Council approve the Special
Event Permit for "Hellwoods" subject to the conditions in the staff memo.
G.10 Approve Reduction in Letter of Credit for Adelaide Landing Phase 1 and 2
Adelaide Landing 2nd Addition has had significant work completed to date and the Excelsior
Group is requesting an initial reduction in the letter of credit. The current letter of credit is in the
amount of $1,578,491. Staff has inspected the work completed to date and recommends
reducing the letter of credit to $325,000 based on the value of work remaining to be completed.
The Excelsior Group is also requesting the release of the cash escrow for the grading as the
initial grading phase is complete. Staff recommends the release of the cash escrow for the
grading in the amount of $68,400.
G.11 Approve Property Line Adiustment for Wlaschin at 7755 12511 Street North
Staff received a property line adjustment application submitted by Matthew and Teresa Wlaschin
and Wlaschin Family Farm Limited Partnership on Thursday, August 9. The properties are
located south of 125th Street North. The applicants are requesting approval of a property line
adjustment for the properties of 7755 125th Street North and 12140 Illies Avenue North. Parcel
B is 5 acres and parcel A is 137 acres in size. The applicant is proposing to adjust the common
property line between the properties. This adjustment will result in Parcel B totaling 6 acres and
Parcel A totaling 136 acres. Staff recommends that Council approve the Wlaschin Property Line
adjustment.
G.12 Approve Purchase Agreement with Chris Cosgrove for City Owned Property on
TH61
At its Tuesday, August 21, 2018, meeting the EDA was presented with a concept for the City
owned property across from City Hall by Chris and Jennifer Cosgrove. The Cosgroves owned
and operate Cozzies Traven and Grill along Highway 36 near Stillwater. They have interest in
purchasing the City owned property for their second location. The EDA agreed that the concept
generally met the development criteria the City has for the property and directed staff to
negotiate a purchase agreement with the Cosgroves for City Council approval. Staff has been
working with the City Attorney on the purchase agreement. Staff recommends the City Council
approve the draft purchase agreement subject to the City Attorney review and approval.
H.1 Update on Midyear Budget Workshop and Aerial Truck Committee
The Midyear Budget meeting was held on Thursday, September 6, 2018. During the meeting
there was discussion on the purchase of an aerial truck for the Fire Department. Council
suggested forming a committee to plan for the purchase of this truck. Staff recommends Council
appoint on the committee: Mayor Tom Weidt, Public Works Director Scott Anderson, Public
Works Lead Worker Mike Loeffler, Finance Coordinator Anna Wobse, Fire Chief Kevin
Colvard, one of the Assistant Chiefs, a third member of the Hugo Fire Department, and
City Administrator Bryan Bear.
I.1 Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a Solar Farm located north of 165th Street and west of
Henna Avenue North
Fast Sun, LLC, is requesting approval of an interim use permit for a solar farm located north of
165th Street North and west of Henna Avenue North. The Planning Commission held a public
hearing and considered the request at its July 26, 2018, and August 23, 2018, meetings. The
Planning Commission recommended approval of the interim use permit for a solar farm with a
vote of 3-2.
K.1 Yellow Ribbon Network Update
Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein will report to Council on the
Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently.
L.1 Family Movie Night at Hanifl Fields on Friday, September 28, 2018
Family Movie Night will be held September 28, 2018, at Hanifl Fields beginning with a vehicle
show at 6:30 p.m. Fire trucks, squad cars, and other equipment will be available for the kids to
see as well as meet the deputies and firefighters. The movie "Mona" begins at 7:30 p.m. This is
a free event.
L.2 Barbeque Cookout and Fundraiser at Lions Park on Saturday, September 29, 2018
A BBQ Cookout and Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Lions Park
from noon — 2 p.m. This is a free event with donations benefiting the Yellow Ribbon Network.
Council has scheduled this as a meeting.
L.3 White Bear Area Chamber Business & Achievement Awards Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Council has been invited to attend the 2018 Business & Achievement Awards on October 2,
2018 at the Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood. Registration begins at
11:30 a.m., and the program will be from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Staff has RSVP for Council and
recommends Council schedule this as a meeting.
LA Schedule Holiday Party for Thursday, December 13, 2018
Annually, the City holds a holiday parry in appreciation of commissioners, board members, and
City staff. Staff recommends Council schedule the 2018 Holiday Party for Thursday, December
13th at the Hugo American Legion beginning with social hour at 5:30 followed by dinner at 6:30
p.m.
M. Adiournment
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Call to Order
Minutes
HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HUGO CITY HALL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — 7 P.M.
Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Haas, Klein, Miron, Petryk, Weidt
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Rachel
Juba, and City Clerk Michele Lindau
Minutes for the August 20, 2018 City Council Meeting
Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting held
on August 20, 2018, as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Minutes for the August 23, 2018 White Bear Area Chamber Breakfast
Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the White Bear Area Chamber
Breakfast held on August 23, 2018, as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Agenda
Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the agenda as amended by adding an item to
reschedule the Xcel Energy Training Town Grand Opening and to schedule the HBA
Networking Breakfast.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Claims
2. Approve Resignation of Hugo Firefighter Andy Churchill
3. Approve Special Event Permit for the Hugo American Legion Craft Show and
Oktoberfest
4. Approve Pay Request No. 3 and 4 to Diversified Construction Services for
Replacement of Fire Hall Roof
5. Approve Advertisement for Community Development Assistant
Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 4, 2018
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6. Approve Job Description for Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Approval of Claims
Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented.
Approve Resignation of Hugo Firefighter Andy Churchill
Firefighter Andy Churchill had submitted his letter of resignation after serving 14 years on the
Hugo Fire Department. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of
Firefighter Andy Churchill effective November 1, 2018.
Approve Special Event Permit for the Hugo American Legion Craft Show and
Oktoberfest
The Hugo American Legion had applied for a Special Event Permit to hold a craft show and
Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 6, 2018. A Special Event Permit approved by Council is
necessary because alcohol will be sold outdoors, there may be more than 200 people in
attendance, it will extend after dark, and there will be amplified music. Attendance will be
spread out during the day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event will consist of approximately 60
vendors, some inside the building and others out in the parking lot area. There will be a D.J,
food vendors, and a beanbag tournament. Since the Hugo Fire Department is holding their open
house on the same day, staff anticipates there may be limited parking. The applicant had
contacted MGM and Kidz Place Daycare, who have granted permission for attendees to park in
their lots. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Special Event Permit for the Hugo
American Legion to hold a craft show and Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 6, 2018.
Approve Pay Request No. 3 and 4 to Diversified Construction Services for Replacement of
Fire Hall Roof
Diversified Construction Services had submitted Pay Requests No. 3 and 4, which is the final
pay request. Diversified performed the work on the replacement of the Fire Hall roof and
rooftop equipment. Building Official Chuck Preisler had inspected the work and determined it
has been satisfactorily completed. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Pay Request No.
3 in the amount of $8,481.85 and Pay Request No. 4 in the amount of $8,977.50 to Diversified
Construction Services.
Approve Advertisement for Community Development Assistant
At its meeting on July 2, 2018, Council approved the resignation of Community Development
Assistant Rachel Leitz. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the advertisement for a new
Community Development Assistant.
Approve Job Description for Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant
At its December 18, 2017 meeting, the Council adopted a resolution approving a pro forma
Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 4, 2018
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financial guide for water and sanitary sewer operations. This budget guideline contained
funding for an additional full-time sewer and water operator and/or clerical support to the Public
Works Director. At its March 29, 2018 meeting, the Council appointed Accounting Clerk Anna
Wobse as the new Finance Coordinator and authorized staff to fill the vacant Accounting Clerk
position. The Public Works Director and Finance Coordinator have agreed that an inter-
departmental position could be created to support both departments. Adoption of the Consent
Agenda approved the job description for the Finance and Public Works Administrative
Assistant.
Approve Resolutions Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Setting Public Hearing for the
Oneka Lake Boulevard/Harrow Avenue Improvement Proiect
At its March 5, 2018 meeting, Council held a public hearing on the Oneka Lake Boulevard and
Harrow Avenue Street Improvement Project. Council ordered the improvements and authorized
the preparation of plans and specifications for the project. Bids were opened on May 24, 2018,
and the project was awarded to North Valley, Inc. on June 4, 2018. City Administrator Bryan
Bear presented photos of the streets before and after construction stating the improvements are
substantially complete and staff recommended Council move forward with the assessment
process for the project. The next steps were to declare the costs to be assessed, prepare the
proposed assessment, and hold a public hearing.
Klein made motion, Haas seconded, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 25 DECLARING
COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ONEKA LAKE BOULEVARD AND HARROW AVENUE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -26 CALLING
FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE ONEKA
LAKE BOULEVARD AND HARROW AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Update on Hopkins Schoolhouse Committee
At its August 6, 2018 meeting, the Council approved appointments to the Hopkins Schoolhouse
Committee. The committee met the first time on Wednesday, August 29. Council Member
Petryk was in attendance as a substitute for Mike Miron. Becky talked provided an update on
the meeting saying there was discussion on if the building should be put it on the National
Register of Historical Places. There was also discussion on the possibility of shrink wrapping
the roof, and the Council felt it may be worthwhile to explore getting a free estimate. City
Clerk Michele Lindau added that another meeting was being scheduled to include a presentation
from someone who was interested in opening a winery.
Yellow Ribbon Network Report
Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein reported to Council on the
Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 4, 2018
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Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently. In the past two weeks, the YRN has received
five requests from military families for assistance including plumbing and HVAC repairs and
connecting to the County Veterans Service Office. They YRN continues to receive "Thank
you" cards from those receiving care packages, including the 147th Human Resource Company
who are doing medical support work at a hospital. Haas thanked Council Member Miron for
working with an enlisted member on a veteran's Day presentation. The YRN was requesting
greeting cards be donated for the military to use. Volunteers are needed for the September 20th
Serving Our Troops Dinner for troops going to the Middle East. The next Burger Night is
September 26th, and the sponsor is a local homeowners association.
Midyear Budget Workshop on Thursday, September 6, 2018
City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council the Midyear Budget Workshop was scheduled
for Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Tour de Hugo on Saturday, September 22, 2018
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the Tour de Hugo will be held on Saturday,
September 22, 2018, beginning and ending in Lions Park. The rides range from 6-62 miles.
Riders are encouraged to sign up online.
Wilson Tool National Manufacturing Day Open House on Friday, October 5, 2018
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that Wilson Tool, 12912 Farnham Avenue
North, has invited the City Council to attend their annual open house, in honor of National
Manufacturing Day, on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. The event will
highlight the importance of manufacturing to the U.S. economy and showcase the rewarding,
highly skilled jobs available in manufacturing fields. Staff is making "Thank you" cards to send
to the City's manufacturing businesses.
Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule a meeting to attend the Wilson Tool,
Manufacturing Day Open House on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Reschedule Time for the Xcel Energy Training Town Grand Opening
At its July 16, 2018 meeting, Council scheduled a meeting to attend Xcel Energy's Training
Town Grand Opening on October 17, 2018, from 3-5 p.m. Xcel Energy would like to change
the time to 1-3 p.m. City Administrator Bryan Bear added this to the agenda and recommended
Council change the meeting time.
Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to reschedule the time for the Xcel Energy Training Town
Grand Opening on October 17, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. to 1-3 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 4, 2018
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Hugo Area Business Association Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the Hugo Area Business Association is
holding a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. at the Blue
Heron Grill located at 14725 Victor Hugo Boulevard.
Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule a meeting to attend the HBA Breakfast on
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Klein made motion, Haas seconded, to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Lindau
City Clerk
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HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MIDYEAR BUDGET WORKSHOP
HUGO CITY HALL
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 6.2018 — 3 P.M.
Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Haas, Klein, Miron, Petryk, Weidt
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Finance Director Ron Otkin, Fire Chief
Kevin Colvard, Deputy Chief Jim Compton Jr., Assist Chief David Jensen, City Clerk Michele
Lindau
Ron reviewed the 2018 revenues and expenses and said he estimated a General Fund surplus of
$491,979. He suggested $218,476 of it be transferred to the Building Maintenance Fund. Ron
reviewed the budget technique of conservatively estimating revenues and the practice of
contingency budgeting for expenditures. He explained that this usually leads to a budget surplus,
and he recommended the City continue to use this technique.
He talked about the increase in the taxable market value to 6.5%, resulting in an increase in the
tax capacity of $1,103,924 for pay 2019. Ron suggested Council adopt a resolution removing the
last remaining parcel in the TIF District, Northern Pallet Company, which would add $86,497 to
the tax capacity, resulting in a 7.13% increase.
He reviewed the components of the 2019 proposed tax levy and explained the Debt Service Levy
drops considerably in 2020, and the money can be then be levied for street projects. He talked
about the Capital Improvement Fund and the Equipment Fund, with $1,000,000 being applied
towards the purchase of an aerial truck for the Fire Department. The Storm Water Levy and the
Park Improvement Levy would remain the same. There was no change in the employees
deductibles for health insurance; however, premiums increased by $56,504 due to employee age
and the cost of health care. He reviewed what was in the 2019 General Fund Budget, which
included $200,000 earmarked for flat tax rate stabilization. With fiscal disparities approaching 10
percent of the total levy, the tax impact will result in a $37.63 increase for a median value home.
Ron concluded by saying the budget is balanced with no transfers in, and the proposed tax levy
keeps the urban tax rate the same. He recommended Council direct staff to prepare a preliminary
tax levy resolution for the September 17, 2018, in the amount of $7,083,393. The Truth in
Taxation hearing is scheduled for December 3, 2018.
Discussion on aerial truck
The Council discussed the purchase of an aerial truck for the Fire Department. Comments were
made regarding the staging issue and the number of pumper trucks available, and it made sense to
replace the department's aging pumper truck with an aerial truck. Safety was also a critical
concern because climbing buildings the way they are constructed today was not safe. Cost was
the biggest issue, and the Council generally agreed that it made sense to purchase a used vehicle,
but it needed to be a good vehicle. The Council talked about the need to form a committee, and
City Administrator Bryan Bear stated he will come back with a recommendation to do so.
Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 6, 2018, Midyear Budget Review
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Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to adjourn at 4:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Lindau
City Clerk
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HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HBA NETWORKING BREAKFAST
BLUE HERON GRILL
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 11.2018 — 7:30 A.M.
The Hugo Area Business Association held a Business Networking Breakfast at the Blue Heron
Grill. Speakers were Mayor Tom Weidt, City Administrator Bryan Bear, and Tyler Hisabeck
who spoke on the Open for Business Program.
Respectfully Submitted,
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City of Hugo Claims
September 17, 2018
Vendor
Invoice
Amount Description
Department
3D S )ecialties Inc
202114
$
418.03 Street Sign Hardware
Street Dept
Aggregate Industries Inc
709299005
$
580.50 Concrete - Victor Gardens Storm Sewer Repairs
Stormwater Fund
American Planning Association of MN
Hugo
$
25.00 Job Posting - Communit/ DeveloF.ment Assistant
Community Development
Anderson, Scott
CLAIM
$
126.14 Work Boot Reimbursement
Public Works
Anderson, Scott
CLAIM
$
145.00 Cold Weather Gear
Public Works
Avenet LLC
42920
$
250.00 Extended Storage Plan
Administration
CDW Government
NVP9783
$
112.91 Battery Backup - Council Chambers
Audio/Video
Century Link
651 653-1154
$
58.78 SCADA Lines
Water & Sewer
Comcast
909198036
$
1,775.80 Business Internet Fees
Various
Denawa;v, Shayla
CLAIM
$
99.99 Office Chair (Office Max)
Gen Gov't Bldgs
EPA Audio Visual Inc
191761
$
1,693.40 Monitor - Council Chambers
Audio/Video
Gene's Disposal Service Inc
328998
$
944.19 August Waste Hauling - PW Facility
Public Works
Gene's Disposal Service Inc
328998
$
163.45 Amiust Waste Hauling - Fire Station
Fire Dept
Gene's Disposal Service Inc
328998
$
72.98 August Waste Hauling - City Hall
Gen Gov't Bldgs
Goodin Company
02290872-00
$
47.69 Ball Valves
Public Works
Gok,her State One Call
8080463
$
471.15 August Service Charges
Water & Sewer
Government Finance Officers Assoc
Registration
$
85.00 Workshop Registration
Finance Dept
Graphic Resources
62662
$
473.70 Utility Bill Mailing
Water & Sewer
Hugo Feed Mill
55743
$
13.99 Tape Measure
Building Inspections
Hugo Feed Mill
33775
$
43.90 Herbicide
Parks Dept
Hugo Feed Mill
33986
$
10.48 Hardware
Public Works
InnoGraphics Design Group
3601
$
545.00 Fall Newsletter Design
Misc Unallocated
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
IN2181990
$
58.96 Breakroom Supplies
Gen Gov't Bldgs
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
IN2181990
$
54.99 Appointment Book
Building Inspections
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
IN2181990
$
41.87 Addirca Machine
Building Inspections
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
IN2181990
$
7.20 Binder Clips
Administration
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
IN2190006
$
634.95 Toner Cartridges
Building Inspections
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
IN2190006
$
63.81 Appointment Book
Building Inspections
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
IN2190006
$
5.90 Paperclips
Administration
Innovative Office Solutions LLC
SCN-077606
$
(22.99) Appointment Book (Returned)
Building Inspections
Juba, Rachel
CLAIM
$
130.00 HBA Business Networking Meeting Registrations 10!
Various
Kath Fuel Oil Service Co.
12320094
$
5,450.73 August Unleaded Gas & Diesel Purchases
Various
Knowlan's Sur.)er Markets Inc
6871
$
19.28 Soft Drinks for Lobby Machine
Gen Gov't Bldgs
Laughlin's Pest Control
21349
$
85.00 August Pest Control Service (CH)
Gen Gov't Bldgs
League of Minnesota Cities
276014
$
13,389.00 Annual Membership Dues
Dues & Subschr-tions
Lindau, Michele
CLAIM
$
18.36 Mileage
City Clerk
Lindau, Michele
CLAIM
$
22.14 Election Mileage
Elections
Loffier Companies Inc
2899757
$
253.80 September Copier Service Payment
Administration
Loffier Companies Inc
2899757
$
184.42 Overage Charges (Color)
Administration
Marco
INV5545886
$
368.79 Quarterly Copier Maintenance
Building Inspections
Menards
90598
$
19.96 Safety Supplies
Public Works
Menards
90598
$
44.27 Culvert Repair Supplies
Stormwater Fund
Midwest Events
854
$
700.00 Tour de Hugo Advertising
Parks Dept
Minnesota Ma; ors Association
Dues
$
30.00 Annual Membership Dues
Mayor & Council
Minnesota Trails
10470
$
400.00 Tour de Hugo Advertising
Parks Dept
MN Dept of Transportation
P00009523
$
257.40 Bituminous Inspections - Oneka Lake Blvd Project
Street Reconstruction
NAC Mechanical Corp
151973
$
1,130.86 HVAC Repairs
Gen Gov't Bldgs
Press Publications
603940
$
38.01 Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice
Ordinances/Proceedings
Promotional Concepts
238415
$
248.56 Tour de Hugo Supplies
Parks Dept
Rapid Press Printing & Copy Center Inc
51954
$
276.00 Tour de Hugo Postcards
Parks Dept
Ricoh USA, Inc
101019502
$
123.18 Copier Lease Payment
Public Works
Ricoh USA, Inc
101019502
$
11.10 Overage Charges
Public Works
SealTech Inc
837
$
9,133.60 Seal Coat Pedestrian Trails
Street Dept
Snap-On Industrial
ARV / 37005746
$
310.35 Shop Tools
Public Works
Thul Specialty Contracting Inc
2511
$
29,047.50 Victor Gardens Storm Sewer Repairs
Stormwater Fund
University of Minnesota
Registration
$
70.00 Traffic Sign Management Workshop - Paul Christianson
Street Dept
University of Minnesota
Registration
$
70.00 Traffic Sign Management Workshop - Jeff Maas
Street Dept
Vacker Inc
2007
$
853.00 Beaver Ponds Water Reuse Signs & Pedestals
Stormwater Fund
Vacker Inc
2007
$
853.00 Waters Edge Water Reuse Signs & Pedestals
Stormwater Fund
WSB & Associates
July
$
96,328.00 Engineering Fees - See Attached Breakdown
Various
Total Claims for September 17. 2018
$
168,868.08
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14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us
EST. 1906
TO: Bryan J. Bear, City Administrator
FROM: Ron Otkin, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Appoint Amber Lozier to Position of Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant
DATE: For the City Council Meeting of September 17, 2018
DESIRED COUNCIL ACTION
Adoption of Consent Agenda Including Appointing Amber Lozier to position of Finance and Public Works Administrative
Assistant.
BACKGROUND
At its September 4, 2018 meeting, the City Council approved the job description for a Finance and Public Works
Administrative Assistant. This inter -departmental position will provide assistance to both the Finance and Public Works
Departments. Amber Lozier was hired in February, 2015, as a temporary part-time Scanning Technician. She worked
under the supervision of the City Clerk and assisted with document scanning for the laser fiche project.
In addition to her part-time position with the City of Hugo, Amber is employed by the Family Pathways Thrift Store in
Wyoming as a Sales Associate. She is also taking classes at Normandale Community College, with an emphasis on
Accounting. Both Finance Coordinator Anna Wobse and Public Works Director Scott Anderson believe Amber has the
skills and temperament to take on the duties as provided for in the job description.
RECOMMENDATION
It is their recommendation that Amber be appointed to the recently created position of Finance and Public Works
Administrative Assistant, with a start date of October 8, 2018. This position is slotted at Pay Grade 4, Minimum
($42,228 - $55,012) and will be funded from the general fund (50%), with the balance from water and sewer. Her office
will be at the public works facility. It is anticipated she will concentrate on her public works clerical duties before
beginning to assist with accounts payable.
Please place this item on the consent agenda for the September 17, 2018 City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Approved Job Description
City of Hugo
Position Title: Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant
Department: Finance and Public Works Department
Immediate Supervisor's Title: Finance Coordinator and Public Works Director
Pay Grade: 4
Purpose
Perform non -supervisory accounting and clerical duties for the Finance Department and provide
clerical support to the Public Works Department.
Organizational Relationships
Reports to: Finance Coordinator and Public Works Director
Communicate with: Department heads and other City employees.
Supervises: None
Receives work assignments from: Finance Coordinator and Public Works Director
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Finance Department Sup!) ort
• Computerize accounts payable claims and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare accounts payable checks for signatures and distribution.
• Update vendor master list.
• Maintain electronic and paper document filing systems.
• Reconcile and prepare fiscal year 1099 and additional reporting forms.
• Assist Finance Department with other duties as assigned.
Public Works Depwrtment Su port
• Provide office, clerical, and administrative support to the Public Works/Engineering
Department.
• Receive incoming telephone calls and respond to questions, complaints, or requests
regarding Public Works/Engineering Department procedures, regulations, operations or
services and direct inquires to department personnel as needed.
• Perform general office duties; including ordering of office supplies and routine
maintenance supplies for all department personnel.
• Maintain work order log and track progress.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental information on City
website.
• Maintain electronic and paper document filing systems.
• Audit employee time cards for legitimacy and accuracy.
• Assist Public Works Director and Senior Engineering Technician with other duties as
assigned.
General Cin, Qj Ices Su y ort
• Maintain current laser fiche system and update files as needed.
• Assist other departments with the scanning of documents and files.
• Assist City employees and the public with searching and retrieving of scanned
documents.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SHILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of current accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the City's overall structure and operations and pertinent City ordinances.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including use of
• computers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and other standard office software.
• Skill in handling financial transactions.
• Ability to type and enter data with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with city staff and the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Post -secondary training in accounting procedures.
• One year of work experience in a municipality or service related business.
Possess Class C driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of Fund Balance software.
• Knowledge of Laser Fiche software.
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MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING 6/15 Page 1 of 2
LG230 Application to Conduct Off -Site Gambling No Fee
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION =
Organization Name: Merrick, Inc.
Address: 3210 Labore Road
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Name: John W. Barker
License Number:00264
City: Vadnais Heights , MN Zip: 55110
Daytime Phone: 651-789-6200
Gambling Manager Name: Wendy L. Busch _ Daytime Phone: 651-238-6871
GAMBLING ACTIVITY
Twelve off -site events are allowed each calendar year not to exceed a total of 36 days.
Fromm 24 / 18 to 91 24 / 18
Check the type of games that will be conducted:
Raffle ❑Pull -Tabs Bingo ❑Tipboards ❑Paddlewheel
GAMBLING PREMISES
Name of location where gambling activity will be conducted: American Legion Post 620
I
Street address and
1 City (or township): 538314OTh Street N., Hugo Zip: 55038 County:
• Do not use a post office box.
• If no street address, write in road designations (example. 3 miles east of Hwy. 63 on County Road 42).
Does your organization own the gambling premises?
❑Yes If yes, a lease is not required.
I
ENo If no, the lease agreement below must be completed, and signed by the lessor.
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OFF -SITE ACTIVITY (a lease agreement is not required for raffles)
Rent to be paid for the leased area: $0 (if none, write "0")
All obligations and agreements between the organization and the lessor are listed below or attached.
• Any attachments must be dated and signed by both the lessor and lessee.
• This lease and any attachments is the total and only agreement between the lessor and the organization conducting lawful
gambling activities.
• Other terms, if any:
Lessor's Signature:
Print Lessor's Name:
CONTINUE TO PAGE 2
Date:
LG230 Application to Conduct Off -Site Gambling
6/15 Page 2 of 2
Ad!T?w"gin -0#t byto ;01 Vhft of Governmeot.: A00tovzlby Resolution
CITY APPROVAL
COUNTY "PROVAL
for a gambling premises
for a gambling premises
located within city limits
located in a township
City Name;
County Name:
Date Approved by City Council;
Date Approved by County Board,
Resolution Number;
Resolution Number:
(if none, attach meeting minutes.)
(If none, attach meeting minutes.)
Signature of City Personnel:
Signature of County Personnel;
Title: Date Signed:--
Title: Date Signed:
TOWNSHIP NAME:
Local unit of government
Complete below only if required by the county.
On behalf of the township, I acknowledge that the organization is
most
applying to conduct gambling activity within the township limits.
sign.
township has
(A no statutory authority to approve or deny an
application, per Minnesota Statutes 349.213, Subd, 2.)
Print Township Name:
Signature of Township Officer;
Title: Date Signed.
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The person signing this application must be your organization's CEO and have their name on file with the Gambling Control Board.
If the CEO has changed and the current CEO has not filed a LG200B Organization Officers Affidavit with the Gambling Control
Board, he or she must do so at this time
I have read this application, and all information is true, accurate,
and complete and, if applicable, agree to the lease terms as
stated in this PRIlcatio
signature C , isignaWre—, deslignes may not sign) Date
JS
Mall or fax to:
No attachments required.
Minnesota Gambling Control Board
Suite 300 South
Questions? Contact a Ucensing Specialist at 651-539-1900.
1711 West County Road B
Roseville, MN 55113
Fax; 651-639-4032
This publication will be made available In alternative format (i.e. large print, braille) upon request
Data privacy notice: The information requested on this form (and any
attachments) will be used by the Gambling control Board (Board) to
it the Board does not issue apermt, all information provided remains
private, with the exceptlon of your organization's name and address which
determine your organization's qualifications to be Involved In lawful
will remain public
gimbling activities in Minnesota. Your organization has the right to refuse
to supply the Information; however, if your organization refuses to supply
Private data about your organization are available to: Board members,
this Information, the Board may not be able to determine your
Board staff whose work requires access to the Information; Minnesotafs
organization's qualifications and, as a consequence, may refuse to issue a
Department of Public Safety; Attorney General; commissioners of
permit. if your organization supplies the information requested, the Board
AdmInIsh'aUon, Minnesota Management & Budget, and Revenue;
will be able to process your organizations application.
Legislative Auditor; national and intematlonal gambling regulatory
Your organization's name and address will be public Information when
agencies; anyone pursuant to court order; other individuals and agencies
specifically authorized by state or federal few to have access to the
received by the Board. Ali other lnfbrmgbon provided will be private data
information; individuals and agencies for which law or legal order
about your organization until the Board issues the permit. When the
authorizes a new use or sharing of infbrmMn after this notice' was given;
Board Issues the permit, all Informatibn provided will become public.
and anyone with your written consent
An equal appaA-ty enWayer
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City Of Hugo
Electrical Inspection Services Agreement
This contract is made and entered into between the City Of Hugo, hereinafter
identified as "City" and hereinafter identified as
"Contractor".
WHEREAS, the City requires services to be provided for electrical inspection for
electrical permits issued in the City; and
WHERAS, the Contractor desires to and is capable of providing the necessary
services according to the terms and conditions stated herein.
1. TERMS
The terms of this Contract shall become active October 1, 2018.
2. CONTRACTORS OBLIGATIONS
General Description. The Contractor shall provide the following services:
a. Provide qualified personnel to perform electrical inspections within
two work days of notification by the electrical installer.
b. Enforce the Minnesota Electrical Act and Rules as adopted and
amended by the City and current National Electrical Code.
c. Submit a report of completed inspections, invoice for completed
electrical inspections with the completed permits.
d. Cooperate with the City Building Official to resolve non -complying
or incomplete electrical installations when the installers fail to
comply with acceptable standards.
e. Notify the electrical utility for connection or re -connection of all
electrical services installed, replaced or repaired for which an
electrical permit is required. Contractors may call in for hook-ups
on residential installations.
3. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS
General Descriptions. The City shall:
a. Receive and process electrical permits and fees in accordance to
its fee schedule.
b. Assign a permit number.
c. Forward a copy of the permit to the Contractor.
d. Receive and process orders for payments and fees collected for fee
shortages and extra or special inspections.
e. Adopt the most recent version of the Minnesota Electrical Act.
f. Adopt Minnesota Rules.
4. PAYMENT
a. Compensation. The City shall pay the Contractor 80% of the permit
fees collected for completed inspections.
b. Invoices. The Contractor shall submit an invoice and request for
payment on an invoice form acceptable to the City.
c. Time of Payment. The City shall make payments to the Contractor
within thirty days (30) from the date of which the invoice is received.
If the invoice is incorrect, or otherwise improper, the City shall notify
the Contractor within ten days (10) of receiving the incorrect
invoice. Upon receiving the corrected invoice from the Contractor,
the City will make payment within thirty days (30).
d. Payment for Unauthorized Claims. The City may refuse to pay any
claim, which is not specifically authorized by the Contract.
Payment of the claim shall not preclude the City from questioning
the propriety of the claim.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND STANDARDS
a. General. The Contractor shall abide by all federal, state and local
laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations now in effect or
hereafter adopted pertaining to this Contract.
b. Licenses. The Contractor shall procure, at his own expense, all
licenses or other certifications required for the provision of services
contemplated by this Contract. The Contractor shall inform the City
of any changes in the above -stated laws, standards, requirements,
rules, etc., within five (5) days of occurrence.
c. Minnesota Law to Govern. This Contract shall be governed and
construed in accordance with the substantive and procedural laws
of the state Of Minnesota, without giving effect to the principles of
conflict of laws. All proceeding related to this Contract shall be
venued in the State of Minnesota.
6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS.
The Contractor is an independent contractor and nothing herein contained
shall be construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee
between the City and the Contractor. The Contractor shall at all times
be free to exercise initiative, judgment and discretion as to how to best
perform to provide services. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees
that the Contractor is not entitled to receive and benefits received by
City employees and is not eligible for worker's or unemployment
compensation benefits. The Contractor also acknowledges and
agrees that no withholding or deduction for State or Federal income
taxes, FICA, FUTA or otherwise, will be made from payments due the
Contractor and that it is the Contractors sole obligation to comply with
the applicable provisions of all Federal and State tax laws.
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The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its
officers and employees against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages,
expenses, claims and actions, including attorney's fees which the City, its
officers or employees may hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay
arising out of or by reason of any negligent or willful act or adequately
perform the Contractors obligations pursuant to this Contract.
8. INSURANCE.
a. Professional Liability Insurance - The Contractor must provide
and maintain in force professional liability insurance in form approved
by the City with limits of at least $500,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000
aggregate for each person performing inspections under this Contract
and with the City as additional insured.
b. Automobile Liability. The Contractor must provide a certificate of
automobile insurance meeting the minimal requirements of the
State for each person performing inspections under this Contract.
c. Worker's Compensation. If applicable, the Contractor shall procure
and maintain a policy that at least meets the statutory minimum.
d. Certificates. Prior to concurrent with execution of this Contract, the
Contractor shall file copies with the City.
e. Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance. The City may withhold
payments or immediately terminate this Contract for failure of the
Contractor to furnish proof of insurance coverage or to comply with
the insurance requirements as stated above.
f. Non -Waiver. Nothing in this Contract shall constitute a waiver by
the City of any statutory limits or exceptions on liability.
9. SUBCONTRACTING.
The Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract for the performance
of the services contemplated under this Contract nor assign any interest
in this Contract without prior written consent of the City and subject to such
conditions and provisions as are deemed necessary. The Contractor may
have another qualified inspector fill in for him from time to time or in the case of
sickness or while on vacation.
10. TERMINATION.
a. With or Without Cause. This Contract may be terminated with or
without cause by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice.
11. CONTRACT RIGHTS/REMEDIES.
a. Rights Cumulative. All remedies available to either party under the
terms of this Contract or by law are cumulative and may be
exercised concurrently or separately, and the exercise of anyone
remedy shall not be deemed an election of such remedy to the
exclusion of other remedies.
b. Waiver. Waiver for any default shall not be deemed to be a waiver
of any subsequent default. Waiver of Breach of any provision of
this Contract shall not be construed to be modification for the terms
of this Contract, unless stated to be such in writing and signed by
authorized representative of the City and the Contractor.
The PARTIES hereto executed this Contract as of the year and date
listed below.
City of Hugo, MN
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Contractor:
Date:
By: Date:
CITY OF
EST. 1906
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ronald J. Otkin, Finance Director
DATE: For the Council Meeting of September 17, 2018
RE: Preliminary Tax Levy Payable in 2019
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION
Motion to adopt Resolution Approving Preliminary Tax Levy Payable in 2019.
At the mid -year budget workshop it was the consensus of the City Council that the 2019 preliminary tax
levy provide for no change in the urban tax rate. The total proposed 2019 property tax levy of $7,083,393
keeps the urban tax rate at 36.330% of tax capacity while the rural tax rate will decline by 0.02%.
The proposed tax levy is broken down into the following major categories:
Pay 2019
Proposed
Required Levies
Debt Service Levy $ 187,645
Tax Abatement Levy $ 430,530
$ 618,175
Discretionary Levies
General Fund Levy
$
5,370,029
Park Improvements
$
91,521
Firefighter's Relief Levy
$
16,112
Equipment Purchasing Levy
$
111,879
Capital Improvement Levy
$
604,566
Stormwater Levy
$
271,111
$ 6,465,218
Certified Property Tax Levy $ 7,083,393
Debt Service Tax Levies
This levy is required under the terms of various bondholder agreements. These taxes are used to make
principal and interest payments on general obligation bonds issued by the city. The total levy for debt
service in 2019 is $187,645.
2019 Proposed Tax Levy
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Tax Abatement Levy
This levy contains two abatement projects. The first, in the amount of $327,735, will be used to pay the
principal and interest on tax abatement bonds issued to defray the city's share of the CSAH 8
Reconstruction Project. The White Bear Lake School District is participating in the abatement program
and will contribute the balance needed to fully fund the bond obligations. The second abatement project,
in the amount of $102,795, is for bonds sold to finance the acquisition of Irish Avenue Park and the
construction of the Hanifl Park Shelter at Rice Lake Park. Taxes being abated are generated from parcels
abutting these two areas.
General Operating Levy
The levy for general operating purposes is $5,370,029, an increase of $499,004 from the previous year.
This levy is used, along with non -property tax revenues, to fund general government, public safety, public
works, and other city operations. The increase is needed to balance the general fund with no structural
deficit (i.e. transfers from other funds).
The increase in this levy will be used primarily for the following purposes:
The proposed tax levy contains a $200,000 appropriation to provide for flat tax rate stabilization should
the taxable market value of property decline due to an economic downturn. It also provides for step
increases, a 3% cost -of -living adjustment, and health insurance premiums for eligible employees for the
2019 calendar.
Fire Relief Levy
This levy is used to accumulate funds to meet the city's future pension obligations for the Hugo
Firefighter's Relief Association. Taxes are levied in an amount equal to the PERA employer percentage as
applied to total fire department wages and salaries. These funds are placed in a special revenue fund and
can be only be used to make mandatory contributions to the pension fund. The levy for 2019 is $16,112.
Equipment Purchasing Levy
This levy had been temporarily suspended for two years as surplus funds were transferred in from the
General Fund and were used to replace big ticket equipment items in the Public Safety and Public Works
Departments that exceeded their useful life. These items include plow trucks, pickup trucks, dump trucks,
and firefighting vehicles. This levy, in the amount of $111,879, was reinstated for 2018 and will remain at
this level for 2019.
2019 Proposed Tax Levy
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Park Improvement Levy
This levy, first instituted in 2007, is used to finance capital improvements to the city's park system. The
original levy of $296,000 has been reduced by the amount needed to finance the abatement program
referred to above and fund park planning and recreational programming in the general operating fund.
The proposed park improvement levy for next year is $91,521.
Mill and Overlay Levy
This levy (diverted from the CIP levy in 2012) was designed to provide additional funds for the annual seal
coating program; however, this program will be replaced with a mill and overlay program. Funding for
crack filling and traffic striping will now be accounted for in the general fund street maintenance budget
and mill and overlay projects will be accounted for in the Street CIP Fund. Thus, this levy is being returned
to the CIP levy for 2019.
Capital Improvement Levy
This levy, first instituted in 2006, is used to defray a portion of the city's share of street reconstruction
projects. The proposed levy for 2019 is $604,566. When combined with state construction aid, these
funds will allow us to continue improving our network of streets without the need to issue additional
debt.
Storm Water Improvement Levy
This levy was discontinued in 2010 due to the Great Recession and the need to lower our overall tax levy;
however, since then the city has incurred costs in constructing water reuse projects and the fund balance
has dropped below what is needed to eventually maintain our system of drainage ponds. This levy, in the
amount of $271,111, was reinstated for 2018 and will remain at this level for 2019.
Certified Property Tax Levy
To recap, the total amount of property taxes to be certified to the county for inclusion in the truth -in -
taxation notices amounts to $7,083,393. This represents an increase of $494,091, the particulars of which
have been identified above.
Fiscal Disparities
Fiscal Disparities is a program designed by the state legislature to distribute a portion of growth in
commercial and industrial tax values to cities in the seven -county metropolitan area. Historically, the City
of Hugo has been a "winner" in that we receive more value from the pool than we contribute.
Washington County has certified the payable 2019 amount of $713,538, an increase of $70,250 from the
previous year. This amount serves to lower the total property tax dollars paid by residents of the city.
2019 Proposed Tax Levy
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Pay 2019
Proposed
Certified Property Tax Levy $ 7,083,393
Less: Fiscal Disparities $ (713,538)
Local Portion of Levy $ 6,369,855
Taxable Market Value and Tax Capacity
The county tax department has released a preliminary estimate of taxable market value and tax capacity
data for next year. The county estimates an increase in the total tax capacity of $1,103,924, or 6.61%. This
amount will be $86,497 higher when the remaining parcel in the Bald Eagle TIF District is "knocked out" for
the 2019 tax year. These numbers will most likely change when the county releases "final' numbers prior
to the budget adoption meeting scheduled for December 3rd
Tax Rates
Based on estimated market and tax capacity values, the levy recommended herein provides for no
increase in the urban tax rate and a small decrease in the rural tax rate.
Pay 2019
Percent
Proposed
Change
Tax Rate Calculations:
Local Portion of General Expense
$
6,201,112
Divided by Tax Capacity
$
17,523,705
7.13%
Urban Tax Capacity for General
Expense
35.387%
Less 10% for Rural
-3.539%
Local Portion of Debt Service Levy
$
168,743
Divided by Total Tax Capacity
$
17,884,648
7.13%
Tax Capacity for Debt Service
0.944%
Total Urban Tax Rate
36.330%
0.00%
Total Rural Tax Rate
32.792%
-0.02%
2019 Proposed Tax Levy
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City Tax on Median Valued Homestead
According to the latest Washington County data, the median taxable value of a homestead property in Hugo
has increased $10,355 to $259,458, an increase of 4.16%. By keeping our urban tax rate the same the tax
on this homestead will increase as follows:
Pay 2019
Percent
Proposed
Change
City Tax on Median Value
Homestead:
Median Taxable Homestead
$
259,458
4.16%
Tax Capacity
$
2,595
Net Tax
$
942.62
4.16%
Dollar Change
$
37.63
Maximum Tax Levy
The preliminary tax levy adopted by the Council on September 17t' can be decreased (but not increased)
following the budget and tax levy public hearing in December. Thus, the preliminary levy needs to be set
at the maximum amount that the Council determines is appropriate.
Conclusion
The tax levy (as proposed herein) provides for a balanced operating budget while maintaining our existing
urban tax rate. The tax levy provides funds to maintain a flat tax rate should the total taxable value of
properties in the city decrease due to a downturn in the local economy. The city can continue
neighborhood street reconstruction projects while buying down our existing debt.
Attachment
Resolution Approving Preliminary Tax Levy Payable in 2019
RESOLUTION 2018 -
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the following sums of money be levied
for the current year, payable in 2019, upon the taxable property in the City of Hugo,
and certified to Washington County for collection:
Fund
Certified Tax Levy
General Operating
101
$
5,370,029
Park Improvements
225
$
91,521
Fire Relief
226
$
16,112
Equipment Purchasing
403
$
111,879
Capital Improvements
408
$
604,566
Stormwater Improvements
605
$
271,111
Total General Levy
$
6,465,218
Tax Abatement (CSAH 8)
Tax Abatement (Parkland Acquisition & Improvements)
Total Tax Abatement Levy
Improvements Bonds of 2009 (General Obligations)
Improvement Bonds of 2011 (General Obligations)
PW Facility Bonds of 2013 (General Obligations)
Total Debt Service Levy
Total Certified Tax Levy
321
$
327,735
322
$
102,795
$
430,530
316
$
67,883
317
$
63,260
320
$
56,502
$
187,645
$ 7,083,393
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Truth -In -Taxation public hearing be held on Monday,
December 3, 2018, at 7:OOpm at City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue N, Hugo, Minnesota.
Upon roll call, the following members voting AYE:
Upon roll call, the following members voting NAY:
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted this 17th day of December, 2018.
Tom Weidt, Mayor
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
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Special Event Permit
EST. 1906 Memorandum
To: City Administrator Bryan Bear
From: City Clerk Michele Lindau
Date: September 13, 2018 for the September 17, 2018 City Council meeting
Re: Special Event Permit for Halloween Event "Hellwoods"
1. BACKGROUND:
Hugo City Code requires a Special Event Permit approved by Council for any event that
expects over 200 people in attendance, includes amplified music or sound, and/or extends
after dusk.
2. DESCRIPTION OF EVENT:
"Hellwoods" is a Halloween event to take place on the Woodloch Stable (Ramberg)
property, 5676 170th Street North, and on approximately 35 acres of the Macalus property
adjacent to the activity area on the Ramberg site. The event will take place from
September 28th to October 31' and is expected to draw approximately 2,500 people
during that time. "Hellwoods" is for individuals 14+ years of age and consists of a 35-45
minute haunted walk through the woods on an established trail. From Sunday -Thursday
beginning on September 28, the haunted trail will be open from 7:30 p.m. with no entry
after 10 p.m. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Wednesday, October 31' (Halloween), no entry
will be permitted after 11 p.m. All visitors will be off the premises by midnight.
Below are details of the event.
*Cost
Admission fee for the Woods of Terror will be $25/person. There is no charge for
parking.
a Traffic
Parking on the site should be sufficient to move cars off the street and into the
parking lot efficiently. If there are issues with traffic backup on 170th Street, the
City will require an amendment to their plan to provide for more parking and/or
more parking attendants. There will be a lighted walkway from the lot to the
activity area.
a Parking
The parking lot will be located on the event property. Parking will be prohibited
along 170th Street and the applicant will locate an overflow parking area on the
site for staff approval.
C Structures, Tents, and Generators
No permanent structures will be constructed as part of this event. The main office
will be a movable shed and contain first aid equipment, an ATM, and other items
that need to be secure. The number of tents, sizes, and locations has not yet been
determined. All areas containing generators will all be roped off to the public,
and electrical permits will be secured from the City as necessary.
• Bathroom facilities/Waste Management
Applicant will provide five porta potties with wash stations, which is
recommended for a crowd of 750 people. Additional porta potties will be added if
necessary. Applicant will hire a waste management company for proper waste
disposal.
Food and Liquor
No alcohol will be permitted on the premise and those suspected of being under
the influence will be turned away. Food and drinks will be provided by a licensed
food vendor.
• Security
No security issues are anticipated; however, the property owners, City of Hugo, or
the Washington County Sheriff s Office has the ability to require deputies to be
hired if warranted. Activities related to this event will monitored, and changes to
this permit regarding security will be made if necessary
• Medical/Emergency Management
First aid kits will be available onsite. Vehicle access will be available to all areas
to allow for emergency response. All staff have radio contact throughout the area
and weather will be monitored. Excessive rain or lightening will close the event.
Fire extinguishers will be available at all campfire locations.
• Wetland Permit
There are no anticipated impacts to wetlands on the property according to the
submitted site plan. The applicant and property owner are aware that a wetland
permit will be necessary prior to any activity in the wetland areas.
3. REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant has provided the City the completed permit and permit fee. In accordance
with this permit, the applicant shall conduct the event as described in the application
herein and meet the following conditions:
Prior to the Event
1. The applicant will provide the City a signed Hold Harmless Agreement.
2. The applicant will provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance showing the
City of Hugo as additionally insured for this event.
3. No advertising signs for the event are allowed off the property without
appropriate approval.
4. No permanent structures will be constructed as part of this event. All props,
tents, and canopies will be properly installed and secured and kept away from
flames. Applicant will provide staff information on these items for approval.
Applicant will work with the City to determine if an electrical permit is
necessary for the use of the generators.
6. A walk-through of the site will be scheduled with City staff, including the
Hugo Fire Marshal and Washington County Sheriffs Office.
7. The applicant will comply with all additional recommendations made by staff,
the Hugo Fire Marshal, and/or the Washington County Sheriff s Office.
8. Trails will be clear of all obstacles and mulch will be placed in areas as
necessary.
9. Applicant will provide area for overflow parking
10. Applicant will provide location of campfire(s), tiki lights, and other possible
fire hazards for approval of the Fire Marshal.
During the Event
11. The applicant shall conduct the event in accordance with the approved plans
submitted with the application.
12. The applicant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
rules, regulations, and ordinances.
13. Parking area will be monitored, and parking attendants will direct traffic to
approved locations.
14. All areas containing recreational fires will be monitored at all times by a staff
member.
15. No alcohol will be allowed on the site.
16. No overnight camping.
17. Vehicles will not block emergency access areas
18. All campfires will comply with the Hugo Fire Department's rules for
recreational fires.
19. All amplified sound from the event will be at a level to not be heard off the
property.
20. Garbage receptacles shall be regularly emptied and the event site kept clear of
debris.
21. Trails and walking areas will be inspected regularly and kept clear of all
obstacles.
After the Event
22. All signage will be removed immediately after the event.
23. All trash will be removed from the site, including all parking areas and any
trash left on public streets from the event.
4. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION:
This event was held last year with no impacts to the health, safety, and welfare of the
residents of Hugo and participants of this event. In the past, many rodeo events with large
crowds have been held on Woodloch Stable property and staff feels it is a suitable site for
the "Hellwoods" event. The event will be regularly monitored for impacts to neighbors
and traffic and/or unsafe conditions, and the applicant may be required to make changes
or shut down the event. Minor changes to this permit may be approved by City staff.
Changes staff deems to be significant will require Council review and approval. Staff
recommends Council approve the Special Event Permit for "Hellwoods" with the above
conditions.
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14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 9 (651) 762-6300 www.ci.hugo.mn.us
EST, 1506
Special Event Permit Application
Procedures for processing special event permits are found in Hugo City Code Chapter 90, Section 90-37.2.
Any individual or organization holding an event or temporary use of a property which includes erecting temporary structures,
offering food/beverages, or affecting traffic or parking requires a special event permit. Outdoor events, tent sales, employment
fairs, celebrations, or similar special events are subject to this ordinance and require a special event permit.
Applicant (Applicant will receive all correspondence from the City):
Contact Person:
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Signature of Applicant
Event Information
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Description of Event -Please review the items on the check list on the back of the application for information that is
required to make this application complete. If there is not enough room below to describe the event please submit on a
separate sheet of paper.
For Office Use Only
Fee Paid_ Date
❑Yes ❑ No ❑Yes with conditions below
City Council Meeting Date Clerk Signature
Conditions:
Conditions:
Site Plan 2018
Hellwoods
5696 170t" Street, Hugo, Mn 55038
I started Woods of Terror 7 years ago in Blackberry, Mn and it was started
as a non-profit benefit for my mother in-law trying to fight stage 4 lung
cancer. There was a great turn out with over 2,000 customers and had no
accidents or injuries. We only did it for the 1 year and now 7 years later we
would love to put on this amazing event near the Twin Cities area.
This year we will not be doing Spooktacular and hopefully we will be able to
do it again in the near future. Woods of Terror is now called Hellwoods due
to another Haunt out of state with the same name. So unfortunately we had
to change are name. We had a successful year in 2017 and hope to grow
Hellwoods into a safe and fun filled experience for everyone to enjoy for the
2nd yea r.
Hellwoods trail will be on Fred Macalus 35 wooded acres adjacent to
Spooktacular's event and parking. There will be overflow parking at Dead
Broke Arena of 250 extra parking spots. Signs will be in place for entry, exit
points, signage from 1-35 to event and with a 10 mph speed limit sign on
event site. Will have 3 emergency access points off of 170th street and access
to trails and event. All personal will have radio contact for any emergencies.
Emergency vehicles to access trails with a Gator UTV and a fourwheeler to be
able to assist anyone that gets injured back to the main office with first aid.
Rain may close the event if it rains to hard or has any lighting. Will have
cover under canopies if it's a short rain delay.
Past events and experience at Woodloch Stables include High School
Rodeo Finals and 4 to 6 horse shows for the last 25 years and Warrior Dash
Mudding event in 2012 and 2013.
cvenl. will ue cvvereu wiLn insurance unuer i..Li unuerwnLers.
Onsite Sanitation will be providing porta potties with a handicap accessible
one.
Attached will be a copy of Hugo Permit Application, Risk Assessment and Event
Site Map.
Property Owner Bill Ramberg Date
Property Owner Fred Macalus Date
Event Applicant Kenneth Short Date
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2, Duration of event
Hellwoods 09/28/2017 through 10/31/2017 every night
3. Start and end times
See below
4. Sanitation
Porta potties will be provided
5. Emergency Plans
First Aid Supplies wili be on site and marked on map. Risk
Assement attached in site plan
6. Security Plans
None Needed as of now, If needed hire Sherriff for Fridays &
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Saturdays
7. Admission Fee
$25.00 per person
8. Food and Alcohol Plans
Outside licensed food providers will be on site. No alcohol will be
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9. Parking
Parking will be $0.00 per vehicle and in same vicinity as event and
marked on site plan map _
10. City Propetty Required
None Needed
11. Sound and Music
Scary Halloween type sounds and music will be played
12. Tents and Structures
Temporary tents and shed will be used but no permanent
structures
13. Signs and Etc.... Banners, signs, and other advertisements will be used.
Halloween Adventure Themed Event to include
1. Hellwoods for adults 14 and up to occur 4 days a week
Sun&Thurs. Open at Dusk and last car at 10pm
Fri -Sat Open at Dusk and last car at Ilpm
*Additional cost on some extra activities with $ symbal
Family Halloween Adventure (Spooktacular Fall Harvest) will
include NOT OPEN for 2018 Season
1. Face Painting $ 7. Paintball-Zombies $
2. Pumpkin Painting 8, Bouncy House
3. Hay Maze $ 9. Corn Pit
4. Hay Rides $ 10. Photo Backgound- for Pictures
S. Pony Rides $ 11. Campfires for Smores and hot dogs
6. Game Stations 12. Kids Trail different from Night trail
Nighttime Haunted Trail (Hellwoods) for people 14 years oid and
up to include:
1. 30 to 45 minute walk on a trail through haunted woods
2. Scare tactics and fake props will be used
3. For an additional fee patrons may shoot zombies $
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Supplemental Application for Haunted Houses/Trails Page 3, Attachment to A93
Name of Applicant Kenneth Short
Description in full details 9 if necessary, attach an additional
sheet.)
Agenda Number: G.11
CITY OF HUGO
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
FROM: Pierre Giguere, Community Development Intern
SUBJECT: Matthew and Teresa Wlaschin and Wlaschin Family Farm Limited
Partnership Property Line Adjustment. Property Line Adjustment for
properties located south of 125th Street North.
DATE: August 9, 2018, for the City Council meeting of September 17, 2018
REVIEW DEADLINE: September 27, 2018
ZONING: Rural Residential (RR)
LAND USE: Large Lot Residential
1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
The applicants are requesting approval of a property line adjustment for the properties of 7755
125a' Street North and 12140 Illies Avenue North. Parcel B is 5 acres and Parcel A is 137 acres
in size. The applicant is proposing to adjust the common property line between the properties.
This adjustment will result in Parcel B totaling 6 acres and Parcel A totaling 136 acres.
2. ANALYSIS:
Section 90-339 of the City's Comprehensive Land Use Regulations states that, "where adjacent
property owners desire to adjust their mutual lot line without creating a new parcel or lot of record,
they may request a property line adjustment." Subd. (2) of this section further states that, "where
the adjustment of the property line between two properties retains or causes both properties to be
in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Regulation, the Zoning Administrator
shall provide the application to the City Council for administrative review and consideration."
Wlaschin Property Line Adjustment
Page 2
Findings
Staff finds that both properties are in compliance with all applicable regulations in the City Code
and will continue to comply after the property line adjustment.
4. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution approving a property line adjustment for
Matthew and Teresa Wlaschin and Wlaschin Family Farm Limited Partnership.
Attachments:
1. Site Map
2. Survey
3. Approving Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2018-23
APPROVING A PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR MATTHEWAND
TERESA WLASCHIN AND WLASCHIN FAMILY FARM LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 7755 125Tn STREET
NORTH AND 12140 ILLIES AVENUE NORTH.
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Matthew and Teresa Wlaschin that requests
approval of a property line adjustment for properties located south of 125ffi Street North
and west of Illies Avenue North.
WHEREAS, the proposed lot line adjustment would result in two parcels described as
follows:
(See Attached)
WHEREAS, the City Council has fully considered the request for the property line
adjustment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the property line
adjustment for Matthew and Teresa Wlaschin and Wlaschin Family Farm Limited
Partnership.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 17'h day of September, 2018.
Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
Proposed IePal description Parcel A:
The Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter, the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter, the
Northeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter and Government Lot 4 all in Section 34 Township 31, Range 21,
Washington County, Minnesota;
Except that part thereof described as follows:
All that part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and all that part of Government Lot 4, all in
Section 34, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, Village of Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota,
described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of Section 34, Township 31North,
Range 21West, Washington County, Minnesota., thence East along the East-West Quarter Section line of
said Section 34 for 2446.09 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence deflecting to the
right an angle of 89200' and Southerly for 726.0 feet; thence deflecting to the left an angle of 892 and
Easterly for 300.00 feet; thence deflecting to the left an angle of 912 00' and Northerly for 726.0 feet to
said East-West Quarter Section line of Section 34; thence West along said East-West Quarter line for
300.0 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to the right of way of 125th Street North;
and except that part thereof described as follows:
The West Six Hundred feet of the South Seven Hundred Twenty-six feet of the Southeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter of Section Thirty-four, Township Thirty-one North, Range Twenty-one West, City of
Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota. Subject to the right-of-way of County Highway No. 10.
and except that part described as follows:
All that part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 31 North, Range 21 West,
Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of said
Section 34, thence East along the East-West Quarter Section line of said Section 34 for 2386.08 feet to
the point of beginning; thence continuing East along said Quarter Section line 60.01 feet; thence
deflecting to the right an angle of 892 and Southerly for 726.00 feet; thence deflecting to the left an
angle of 919 and Westerly for 60.01 feet; thence deflecting to the right an angle of 919 and Northerly
for 726.00 feet to said point of beginning.
Proposed legal description Parcel B:
All that part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter and all that part of Government Lot 4, all in
Section 34, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, Village of Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota,
described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of Section 34, Township 31North,
Range 21West, Washington County, Minnesota., thence East along the East-West Quarter Section line of
said Section 34 for 2446.09 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence deflecting to the
right an angle of 89900' and Southerly for 726.0 feet; thence deflecting to the left an angle of 892 and
Easterly for 300.00 feet; thence deflecting to the left an angle of 912 00' and Northerly for 726.0 feet to
said East-West Quarter Section line of Section 34; thence West along said East-West Quarter line for
300.0 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to the right of way of 125th Street North;
together with
All that part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 31 North, Range 21 West,
Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of said
Section 34, thence East along the East-West Quarter Section line of said Section 34 for 2386.08 feet to
the point of beginning; thence continuing East along said Quarter Section line 60.01 feet; thence
deflecting to the right an angle of 892 and Southerly for 726.00 feet; thence deflecting to the left an
angle of 912 and Westerly for 60.01 feet; thence deflecting to the right an angle of 912 and Northerly
for 726.00 feet to said point of beginning.
Proposed legal description Parcel to be transferred:
All that part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 31 North, Range 21 West,
Washington County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of said
Section 34, thence East along the East-West Quarter Section line of said Section 34 for 2386.08 feet to
the point of beginning; thence continuing East along said Quarter Section line 60.01 feet; thence
deflecting to the right an angle of 892 and Southerly for 726.00 feet; thence deflecting to the left an
angle of 912 and Westerly for 60.01 feet; thence deflecting to the right an angle of 912 and Northerly
for 726.00 feet to said point of beginning.
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DRAFT
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and between
THE CITY OF HUGO
(a Minnesota municipal corporation)
"Seller"
and
CHRISTOPHER J.COSGROVE
"Buyer"
Dated Effective
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Section
Page
1.
Sale of Property....................................................... _ ......................
1
2.
Purchase Price and Manner of Payment ....................................................
1
3.
Buyer's Contingencies......................................................................
2
4.
Seller's Contingencies.....................................................................
2
5.
Closing.........................................................................................
2
6.
Prorations....................................................................................
3
7.
Title Examination............................................................................
3
8.
Operation Prior to Closing......... .......................... ..............................
4
9.
Representations and Warranties by Seller ................................................
4
10.
Casualty; Condemnation....................................................................
5
11.
Commissions.................................................................................
5
12.
Assignment.....................................................................................
5
13.
Survival....................................................................................
5
14.
Notices....................................................... ..................................
6
15.
Miscellaneous.............................................................................
6
16.
Remedies......................................................................................
7
Exhibits
A
B
Legal Description............................................................................ A-1 to_
Limited Warranty Deed.................................................................. B-1
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made effective as of the
day of , 2018 (the "Effective Date"), between THE CITY OF HUGO, a
Minnesota municipal corporation ("Seller"), and CHRIS J. COSGROVE, a Minnesota resident,
(to be assigned to) , a Minnesota LLC (to be applied for b(`Buyer").
In consideration of this Agreement, Seller and Buyer agree as follows:
1. Sale of Property. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to buy
from Seller, the following property (collectively, "Property"):
1.1 Real Property. The real property located in Washington County, Minnesota
legally described on the attached Exhibit A ("Land"), together with (1) all
easements and rights benefiting or appurtenant to the Land (collectively the "Real
Property").
1.2 The Seller at its sole and absolute discretion may reduce the amount of property
sold to the buyer without claims and cost, loss or damage from Buyer. The
property shall be planned as efficiently as possible. If the development that is
proposed does not require the fall property described in the attached Exhibit A (as
determined by Seller in its sole discretion), the Seller will reduce the amount of
land to be sold and the parties will amend the Purchase Agreement and price
outlined in Section 2. (2.2.).
2. Purchase Price and Manner of Pgyinent. The total purchase price
("Purchase Price") to be paid for the Property shall be One Million Three Hundred and Nineteen
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,319,000.00). The Purchase Price shall be payable as follows:
2.1 $500.00 as earnest money ("Earnest Money"), which Earnest Money shall be paid
to Seller contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement.
2.2 $1,319,000.00 in cash or by wire transfer of immediately available funds on the
Closing Date.
Seller, at its sole and absolute discretion, may reduce the Purchase Price upon approval
by the Hugo City Council of the architectural quality, building plans, site plan, proposed
use of the Property; alternatively, Seller at its sole and absolute discretion, may offer tax
increment financing to defray development costs.
The property is eligible to be purchased for One Dollar ($1.00) if the development
projects meets the following criteria as determined by the City Council in its sole
discretion:
• A full service restaurant or some form of event center or family
entertainment venue, situated so that the customers and public will benefit
from views over the lake according to plans approved by the city council.
Secondary retail, service and housing uses may be considered.
• A development and phasing plan is required and agreed to in writing with
all development complete within 3 years.
• Quality architecture, building materials, and site design, exceeding
requirements of the Downtown Design Guidelines are utilized in form
approved by the city council in its sole discretion.
• Construction of public amenities, including pedestrian connections, a
gathering place near Egg Lake, and public parking on terms acceptable to
the city council in its sole discretion.
3. Buffer's Conting-encies. The obligations of Buyer under this Agreement
are contingent upon each of the following:
3.1 Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Seller
contained in this Agreement must be true now and on the Closing Date as if made
on the Closing Date.
3.2 Access and Inspection. Seller shall have allowed Buyer, and Buyer's agents,
access to the Real Property without charge and at all reasonable times for the
purpose of Buyer's investigation and testing the same. Buyer shall pay all costs
and expenses of such investigation and testing, shall restore the Real Property,
and shall hold Seller and the Real Property harmless from all costs and liabilities
relating to Buyer's activities. Buyer shall have been satisfied with the results of
all such tests and investigations performed by it or on its behalf on or before the
Contingency Date (as hereinafter defined).
3.3 Title. Title shall have been found acceptable, or been made acceptable, in
accordance with the requirements and terms of Section 6 below.
3.4 Access to Highway 61. Buyer shall have obtained approval from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for an addition access to the Land from Highway
61 at the north end of the Land on or before the Closing Date.
3.5 Developers Agreement. The obligations of the Buyer under this Agreement are
contingent upon the Seller and Buyer entering into a Development Agreement relating to
the Property according to terms agreeable to Buyer and Seller on or before the Closing
Date.
The "Contingency Date" shall be the date that the contingencies are met but not latter than 120-
Days from the Effective Date. �f Buyer is not satisfied with its inspection of the Property on or
before the Contingency Date or if title is not found acceptable to Buyer, or made acceptable, in
accordance with the requirements and terms of Section 6 or in the event of casualty or
condemnation under the terms of Section 9, then the Earnest Money shall be returned promptly
to Buyer, and Buyer will execute and deliver to Seller a termination of this Agreement in a form
acceptable to Seller, and Seller and Buyer shall have no further liability or obligations with
respect to this Agreement. If Buyer gives Seller notice on or before the Contingency Date that
the contingencies described in this Section required to be satisfied by the Contingency Date are
either satisfied or waived by Buyer, then the parties will proceed to close the transaction
contemplated hereby and, except as specifically set forth herein, the Earnest Money will be non-
refundable to Buyer but applicable to the Purchase Price.
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4. Seller's Contingencies. The obligations of the Seller under this
Agreement are contingent upon the Seller and Buyer entering into a development agreement
relating to the Real Property according to terms acceptable to Buyer and Seller on or before the
Closing Date.
5. Closing. The closing of the purchase and sale contemplated by this
Agreement (the "Closing") shall occur on (_insert date ), (the "Closing Date"), but Buyer
may close on any business day after the Effective Date by giving Seller at least five days' notice
of such earlier date for the Closing. The Closing shall take place at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at
Seller's office and conducted by a title company to be selected by Seller and licensed to do
business in the State of Minnesota ("Title Company"). Seller agrees to deliver possession of the
Property to Buyer on the Closing Date. Any party hereto may close via an escrow arrangement
with the Title Company.
5.1 Seller's Closin,,, _ Documents. On the Closing Date, Seller shall execute and
deliver to Buyer the following (collectively, "Seller's Closing Documents"), all in
form and content reasonably satisfactory to Buyer:
5.1.1 Deed. A Limited Warranty Deed conveying to Buyer a vendee's interest
in the Property in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
5.1.2 FIRPTA Affidavit. A non -foreign affidavit, properly executed, containing
such information as is required by Internal Revenue Code
Section 1445(b)(2) and its regulations.
5.1.3 IRS Forms. A Designation Agreement designating the "reporting person"
for purposes of completing Internal Revenue Form 1099 and, if applicable,
Internal Revenue Form 8594.
5.1.4 Well Certificate. A Certificate signed by Seller warranting that there are
no "Wells" on the Land within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 103I or, if
there are "Wells", a Well Certificate in the form required by law.
5.1.5 Other Documents. All other documents reasonably determined by Buyer
or the Title Company to be necessary to transfer the vendee's interest in
the Property to Buyer.
5.2 Bu% er's Closim Documents. On the Closing Date, Buyer will execute and
deliver to Seller the following (collectively, "Buyer's Closing Documents"):
5.2.1 Pa=ent. $1,319,000.00 (less $500.00 Earnest Money) by cash or by wire
transfer of immediately available funds.
5.2.2 Development Ag reement. An executed development agreement according
to the terms and in the form required by Seller.
5.2.3 Other Documents. All other documents reasonably determined by Seller
or the Title Company to be necessary to transfer the vendee's interest in
the Property to Buyer.
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6. Prorations. Seller and Buyer agree to the following pro -rations and
allocation of costs regarding this Agreement:
6.1 Title Insurance and Closing, Fee. Seller will pay all costs of the Title Evidence.
Buyer will pay the premium required for the issuance of the Title Policy. Seller
and Buyer will each pay one-half of any closing fee or charge imposed by the
Title Company.
6.2 Deed Tax. Seller shall pay all State Deed Tax payable in connection with this
transaction.
6.3 Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. Real Estate Taxes and installments
of Special Assessments payable in the year in which Closing occurs shall be pro-
rated based upon the Closing Date.
6.4 Other Costs. All other operating costs of the Property shall be allocated between
Seller and Buyer as of the Closing Date, so that Seller pays that part of operating
costs payable before the Closing Date and Buyer pays that part of operating costs
payable from and after the Closing Date.
6.5 Attorneys' Fees. Each of the parties will pay its own attorneys' fees, except that a
party defaulting under this Agreement or any Closing Document will pay the
reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs incurred by the nondefaulting party to
enforce its rights hereunder.
7. Title Examination. Title Examination will be conducted as follows:
7.1 Seller's Title Evidence. Seller shall, within 60 days after the Effective Date,
furnish the following ("Title Evidence") to Buyer: (a) a commitment ("Title
Commitment") for an ALTA 2006 Owner's Policy of Title Insurance ("Title
Policy") insuring title to the Real Property, in the amount of the Purchase Price,
issued by the Title Company; (b) a current survey prepared by a registered land
surveyor and complying with Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for
ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys (2005) (COMMENT # JACK TO
REVIEW)
7.2 Buver's Objections. Within 10 days after receiving the Title Evidence, Buyer will
make written objections ("Objections") to the form and/or contents of the Title
Evidence. Any matter shown on such Title Evidence and not objected to by
Buyer within the foregoing 10-day period, shall be a "Permitted Encumbrance"
hereunder. Seller will have 30 days after receipt of the Objections to cure the
Objections, during which period the Closing will be postponed, if necessary.
Seller shall use its best efforts to correct any Objections. To the extent an
Objection can be satisfied by the payment of money only, Seller shall have the
right to apply a portion of the cash payable to Seller at the Closing to the
satisfaction of such Objection, and the amount so applied shall reduce the amount
of cash payable to Seller at the Closing. If the Objections are not cured within
such 30-day period, Buyer will have the option to do any of the following:
7.2.1 Terminate this Agreement; or
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7.2.2 Waive the Objections and proceed to close.
8. Operation Prior to Closin. During the period from the date of Seller's
acceptance of this Agreement to the Closing Date (the "Executory Period"), Seller shall operate
and maintain the Property in the ordinary course of business in accordance with prudent,
reasonable business standards. Seller shall execute no contracts, leases or other agreements
regarding the Property during the Executory Period that are not terminable on or before the
Closing Date, without the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Seller agrees to forward all reasonable inquiries related to sale of the
property to buyer. Buyer shall take no action which may cause mechanic's or other liens to be
placed on the property and shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any lien or
claimed lien.
9. Re
t?resentations and Warranties by Seller. Seller represents and warrants
to Buyer as follows:
9.1 Existence: Authoritti . Seller has the requisite power and authority to enter into
and perform this Agreement and Seller's Closing Documents; such documents are
valid and binding obligations of Seller, and are enforceable in accordance with
their terms.
9.2 Seller's Defaults. Seller is not in default concerning any of its obligations or
liabilities regarding the Property.
9.3 FIRPTA. Seller is not a "foreign person", "foreign partnership", "foreign trust"
or "foreign estate", as those terms are defined in Section 1445 of the Internal
Revenue Code.
9.4 ProceedinLs. There is no action, litigation, investigation, condemnation or
proceeding of any kind pending or threatened against Seller or any portion of the
Property.
9.5 Wells. The Seller certifies and warrants that the Seller does not know of any
"Wells" on the Land within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 103I. This
representation is intended to satisfy the requirements of that statute.
9.6 Sewage Treatment System Disclosure. For the purposes of satisfying any
applicable requirements of Minn. Stat. § 115.55, Seller discloses and certifies
that:
a) Seller has no knowledge of the existence of an abandoned individual
sewage treatment system on the Land.
Except as herein expressly stated, Buyer is purchasing the Property based upon its own
investigation and inquiry and is not relying on any representation of Seller or other person and is
agreeing to accept and purchase the Property "as is, where is" subject to the conditions of
examination herein set forth and the express warranties herein contained.
10. Casualty Condemnation. If all or any part of the Real Property is
substantially damaged by fire, casualty, the elements or any other cause, Seller shall immediately
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give notice to Buyer, and Buyer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving notice
within 30 days after Seller's notice. If Buyer shall fail to give the notice, then the parties shall
proceed to Closing, and Seller shall assign to Buyer all rights to insurance proceeds, up to the
Purchase Price, resulting from such event and shall pay to Buyer the amount of any deductible or
co-insurance. If eminent domain proceedings are threatened or commenced against all or any
part of the Real Property, Seller shall immediately give notice to Buyer, and Buyer shall have the
right to terminate this Agreement by giving notice within 30 days after Seller's notice. If Buyer
shall fail to give the notice, then the parties shall proceed to Closing, and Seller shall assign to
Buyer all rights to appear in and receive any award from such proceedings.
11. Broker's Commission. Seller and Buyer represent to each other that they
have dealt with no other brokers, finders or the like in connection with this transaction, and agree
to indemnify and hold each other harmless from all claims, damages, costs or expenses of or for
any other such fees or commissions resulting from their actions or agreements regarding the
execution or performance of this Agreement, and will pay all costs of defending any action or
lawsuit brought to recover any such fees or commissions incurred by the other party, including
reasonable attorneys' fees.
12. Assig-nment. Seller may assign its rights under this Agreement before or
after the Closing. Buyer may only assign its rights under this Agreement upon advance written
consent from Seller, which consent may be withheld in Seller's sole and absolute discretion.
Any such assignment will not relieve such assigning party of its obligations under this
Agreement.
13. Survival. All of the terms of this Agreement and warranties and
representations herein contained shall survive and be enforceable after the Closing.
14. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing
and given by personal delivery upon an authorized representative of a party hereto; or if mailed
by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or if
deposited cost paid with a nationally recognized, reputable overnight courier, properly addressed
as follows:
If to Seller: The City of Hugo
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North
Hugo, MN 55038
Attn: Bryan Bear
With Copy to Johnson/Turner
56 East Broadway Avenue, Suite 206
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Attn: David K. Snyder
If to Buyer: Chris Cosgrove
1171 Lecuyer Ct
Stillwater, MN 55082
Notices shall be deemed effective on the earlier of the date of receipt or the date of deposit, as
aforesaid; provided, however, that if notice is given by deposit, the time for response to any
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notice by the other party shall commence to run one business day after any such deposit. Any
party may change its address for the service of notice by giving notice of such change 10 days
prior to the effective date of such change.
15. Miscellaneous. The paragraph headings or captions appearing in this
Agreement are for convenience only, are not a part of this Agreement, and are not to be
considered in interpreting this Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the complete
agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements between the
parties regarding the Property. There are no verbal agreements that change this Agreement, and
no waiver of any of its terms will be effective unless in a writing executed by the parties. This
Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their successors and assigns. This Agreement has
been made under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and such laws will control its interpretation.
16. Remedies. If Buyer defaults under this Agreement, Seller shall have the
right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the applicable Minnesota statutes. If Buyer
fails to cure such default within the statutory cure period, this Agreement will terminate, and
upon such termination Seller will retain the Earnest Money as liquidated damages, time being of
the essence of this Agreement. If Seller defaults under this Agreement, Buyer shall have the
right to return of its Earnest Money.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have executed this Agreement effective as
of the Effective Date.
Date of Signature
, 2018
SELLER:
THE CITY OF HUGO
(a Minnesota municipal corporation)
Its:
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Date of Signature
,2018
BUYER:
Chris Cosgrove
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY DEED
No delinquent taxes and transfer entered; Cerlifcate of Real Estate Value( ) filed ( ) not
required Certificate of Real Estate Value No.
County Auditor
By
Dpwy
STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: S
Date: 20 (reserved for recording data)
LIMITED WARRANTY DEED
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE CITY OF HUGO, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("Grantor"), conveys and
quitclaims to ( "Grantee"), real property in Washington County, Minnesota, legally described
as follows:
See attached Exhibit A
together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto.
This Limited Warranty Deed conveys after -acquired title. Grantor warrants that Grantor has not done or suffered anything to
encumber the property.
The Grantor certifies that the Grantor does not know of any wells on the described real property.
(Affix Deed Tax Stamp Here) THE CITY OF HUGO
(a Minnesota municipal corporation)
By:
Its: Mayor
By:
Its: Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)Ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of 2012, by , the Mayor, and
. the City Clerk, of THE CITY OF HUGO, a Minnesota municipal corporation, Grantor.
Notary Public
Send Tax Statements for the real property described herein to:
Mark Fmnemann
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFrED BY:
Johnson/Tumer
56 East Broadwaty Avenue, Suite 206
EXHIBIT B
Forest Lake, MN 55038
TO
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY DEED
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Agenda Number I.1
CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION
STAFF REPORT
TO: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
FROM: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: FastSun 4, LLC. Interim Use Permit for a Solar Farm located north of
165t' Street North and west of Henna Avenue North.
DATE: September 13, 2018 for the City Council Meeting of September 17, 2018
ZONING: Future Urban Service (FUS)
LAND USE: Low Density Residential (LD)
REVIEW DEADLINE: The applicant has waived their right to the review period outlined in
State Statute number 15.99
1. UPDATE ON PLANNING COMMISSION MEEINGS:
A. Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, July 26, 2018
At its meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and
considered the applicants request. It was in staff s opinion that the applicant provided the items
requested by the Planning Commission. There were nine people that spoke during the public
hearing, including the applicants representative.
There were comments and concerns that were made from several of the residents. Following
describes the comments and concerns:
1. Concerns from a resident about wind ratings of the solar panels and them blowing on to
other properties during a severe storm event.
a. The applicant stated that the panels would be designed and installed per building
code requirements.
2. Concerns that the property would become a dumping ground and a suggestion of a gate at
the main entrance was stated.
a. The applicant stated that the plans would be revised to include a gate.
3. Statements were made that solar farm would depreciate the value of the surrounding
property.
a. The applicant stated that in another City they conducted a study that found that the
solar farm did not impact the surrounding property values, either up or down.
4. One resident stated they had concern about the wildlife in the area.
FastSun 4, LLC. Solar Farm IUP
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a. The applicant stated that they will seed with native plants within the solar areas and
that the panels will not harm birds or other wildlife.
5. Concerns that the solar farm did not fit in with the character of the area.
6. Many residents stated they did not want to see the solar farm.
7. Many residents stated that the landscaping should surround the solar farm for screening
purposes. The tress should be in a mature state, not small trees.
8. Concerns that there were hazardous material within the panels that would harm the ground
water.
The Planning Commission wanted to see revisions to the plans and also wanted to review
additional information regarding the solar farm. The Planning Commission tabled the request. The
Planning Commission requested the following revisions and information:
1. Revise plans to show landscaping on all sides of the solar farm and the landscaping shall
consist of coniferous (evergreen) trees.
2. A maintenance agreement shall be provided for the landscaping to ensure if it dies it will
be replaced by the applicant.
3. Revise the plan to include a gate on 165th Street at the driveway entrance.
4. Revise the IUP to review the permit every 5 years.
5. An insurance policy shall be in place for the solar farm.
6. Provide the design of the panels (specifications)
7. Provide information that the panels are not hazardous.
8. Provide information on the stormwater management for the site.
B. Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, August 23, 2018
At its August 23, 2018, meeting the Planning Commission reopened the public hearing and
considered the request for a second time. Staff provided an update to the Planning Commissions
on the additional items received by the application.
The applicant provided a revised landscape plan with 6 to 8 feet tall Black Hills Spruce and Red
Cedar trees. It is not recommended that the applicant put landscaping within the wetland areas.
Staff recommended that the plan be revised to add trees along the entire south property line, where
the wetlands are not shown. Staff recommended that the applicant show staggered, two row,
landscaping with a combination of the Black Hills Spruce and Red Cedar. Staff will continue to
work with the applicant on the landscape plan. The applicant added a gate to 165th Street at the
entrance into the site.
The applicant provided additional information on the solar panels and a report on health and safety
impacts of solar panels. Further, a solar farm does not require a hazardous waste generators license.
The applicant has stated that there will not be any batteries for the solar panels or components.
Staff updated the IUP to include the following:
1. Review every five years.
2. The applicant shall provide:
a. An insurance policy.
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b. A stormwater management plan to be reviewed and approved by City staff.
c. A landscape maintenance agreement shall be reviewed and approved by staff.
d. A cash escrow per the grand total amount for decommissioning and site restoration
estimate.
There were ten people that spoke during the public hearing. A majority of the same concerns from
the July 23rd meeting were stated, with a strong concern that it did not fit the character of the area.
Additional comments included:
1. Concerns about the glare from the solar panels.
2. Concerns that the trees and the size proposed would not be tall enough to screen the solar
farm.
3. Concern about the voltage from the transformer box and electromagnetic interference (cell
phones, internet, etc.) from the solar farm.
The applicant provided the Planning Commission with material data sheets for the materials that
are inside the solar panels. He also stated that the solar panels would be built to City and State
building code requirements. He provided the Commission with data regarding solar farms on the
east coast that were in the line of a hurricane and that they sustained only minor damage. He stated
that the voltage from the transformer is the same as one you would see in the urban area of town.
He stated in terms of the electromagnetic interference there have not been any reports in
interference and the Minneapolis Airport has several solar panels on the parking ramp. He stated
that there will be three additional power poles installed along 165th Street to serve the solar farm
and provide the power to Xcel Energy.
A Planning Commissioner asked it is was possible to have two staggered rows of evergreen trees
along the west side. The applicant stated if would be difficult in some areas because of the space
between the driveway and the property line. The Commissioner asked if the solar farm could be
moved to the east. The applicant stated that may be possible.
The Planning Commission discussed the project and the additional items submitted. There were
two Commissioners that stated, although the applicant has provided the additional information
requested there is one criteria of approval they did not met in there mind, which was the character
of the area. This was in the terms that the solar farm did not fit in the neighborhood in the area it
was proposed.
One Commissioner stated that there may other uses that are allowed in the zoning district that may
be larger and have more impact on the neighboring properties. Three Commissioners agreed that
the applicant had provided sufficient information and that the proposal meet the criteria for
approval of an interim use permit.
The Planning Commission approved the request for an IUP for the solar farm with a vote of 3-2,
subject to the conditions listed in the resolution and IUP.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting approval of an interim use permit for a solar farm located north of 165ch
Street North and west of Henna Avenue North.
3. BACKGROUND:
On January 4, 2016 the City Council adopted an ordinance regulating the use of solar energy
systems. This ordinance was created through the City's Ordinance Review Committee and went
through the process of approval for an ordinance, including publication/notice, a public hearing at
the Planning Commission, and City Council approval.
The vacant property is 30 acres and is located within the Future Urban Service zoning district. The
applicant has stated that they will be leasing the property. The applicant is proposing to install a
solar farm consisting of approximately 5 acres of used land in the northwest corner for the use of
a solar energy system and installation of solar panels. This request requires approval of an interim
use permit (IUP).
The applicant has indicated that this solar farm will produce approximately one (1) megawatt
(MW) of power. Although solar capacity is dependent on average sunshine, average household
electricity consumption, and temperature and wind; one megawatt of solar capacity can power
approximately 164 homes on average. The applicant has stated that Xcel Energy will be
purchasing the power generated by the panels to assist them in meeting the State's mandate for use
of renewable energy. The applicant has also indicated that Xcel customers may be able to
subscribe to a share of the electrical output from the project, as well. Because Xcel is the only
utility currently offering incentives for solar energy systems, the project will only be within Xcel's
territory. The line between Xcel and Conexus territory intersects this property, which is why the
applicant is renting only the western 19.8 acres of the 30 acre property.
4. LEVEL OF CITY DISCRETION IN DECISION -MAKING:
The City's discretion in approving or denying an Interim Use Permit use permit is limited to
whether or not the permit meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Land Use
Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the interim use permit.
5. CONTEXT:
A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
The property is currently zoned Future Urban Service (FUS) and guided for Low Density
Residential (LD) in the 2030 Land Use Plan. Currently, the surrounding properties are generally
large acreages occupied by single family homes with agricultural uses occurring on the remaining
land. This property is within the Municipal Sewer Service Area (MUSA), however is right on the
border with the properties to the south guided as Agricultural (outside of the service area) and
properties to the north guided as Low Density Residential (inside of the service area).
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B. Natural Characteristics of Site
The property is approximately 30 acres, however the applicant has indicated they will be leasing
the western 19.8 acres of the property and are proposing to install a solar farm on 5 acres in the
northwest corner of the property. The property is relatively flat and has been historically used for
row crops.
Wetlands make up a large majority of this property and occupy 13.3 acres of the 19.8 acre leased
area. There are 16.3 acres of wetlands on the entire 30 acre property. The applicant has completed
and received approval of a wetland delineation of the entire 30 acre site from the Technical
Evaluation Panel (TEP). They are currently in the process of receiving approval on their wetland
replacement application. It shall be a condition of approval that the applicant receives all approvals
necessary from the TEP as well as abides by any conditions the TEP recommends in their Notice
of Decision (NOD).
6. ANALYSIS OF A SOLAR FARM INTERIM USE PERMIT:
The zoning code outlines a number of general standards for the operation of all solar energy
systems, whether it's a solar farm or accessory solar energy system. These include the requirement
for a building permit, evidence of an agreement with the local utility, responsibility of the applicant
to secure any solar energy easements, all solar energy components labeled in accordance with City
code, all exterior electrical or service lines be buried, and all solar energy systems be in compliance
with adopted city and state building codes. In addition to the general standards for all solar energy
systems, there are performance standards for solar farms, which are described below:
(a) Solar farms shall be located on a minimum lot size of ten acres within the Long Term
Agricultural (LA), Agricultural (AG), Rural Residential (RR), and Future Urban Service (FUS)
zoning districts. Solar farms may also be located in any other zoning district only in the
floodplain, as long as all other conditions are met.
The applicant is proposing to lease 19.8 acres of a 30 acre parcel located in the Future Urban
Service zoning district.
(b) Solar farms shall be 50 feet from all property lines and public road rights -of -way.
The applicant has proposed a fence surrounding the solar farm to be located on the 50 foot setback
line from the north and west property line. The fence is approximately 650 feet from the east
property line and 350 feet from the right-of-way on 1651h Street to the south. The actual solar
panels would be setback approximately 15 feet from the fenced area.
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(c) Ground mounted solar energy systems shall not exceed 15 feet in height at any point when
oriented at maximum tilt.
The applicant has indicated that the solar energy system will be approximately 12 feet tall. The
applicant has stated that the solar energy panels will be one of two systems: A single -axis tracker,
that tilts up and down to follow the sun during the year, but not during the day or a fixed tilt system
that faces south and does not move. The panels will be mounted on a steel and aluminum racking
structure and installed with pilings that are driven approximately 6-8 feet in the ground. The
applicant has indicated that the panels will visually look to be at the same height, therefore, may
be driven into the ground at different depths. The TEP has also recommended that the system
should be as close to the City's 15 foot maximum height allowance as possible to allow for more
natural conditions (sunlight, rain, wind) for vegetative growth within the wetland areas. Because
of this condition, the City would expect the height of the system to be approximately 15 feet from
the grade of the ground.
(d) Solar farms shall be enclosed by approved perimeter fencing or adequate vegetative buffer for
screening. Exception may be granted if the natural landscape provides screening from all public
right of ways and neighboring properties.
The applicant has indicated that they will be installing a 6-foot galvanized chain link perimeter
fence for safety and security. This type of fence will not provide any screening, therefore, the
applicant has submitted a landscape plan.
The intent of the landscaping portion of the solar energy system section of the code is to provide
a buffer between surrounding properties and a solar farm. The applicant has shown the installation
of 203 Black Hills Spruce and Red Cedar trees along most property lines. The applicant has stated
that there are existing trees that screen the solar farm to the north and the existing vegetation and
large setback from the east property line meet the intent of the ordinance. City staff agrees that
some of the areas have an adequate buffer with the existing landscape and setback. The TEP has
also made it a requirement that plantings selected for installation within the wetlands must be
native in Minnesota and will likely be very small. Staff will continue to work with the applicant
on the landscape plan.
All landscaping will be required to meet section 90-181 — Landscaping. in regards to sizes of
plantings and minimum installation requirements.
(e) The owner/ operator of the solar farm shall provide the city with evidence that the solar energy
system is functioning properly. This shall be provided at any time deemed necessary by the city.
The applicant has provided the City with an operation and maintenance plan. This plan states that
the system will have real-time monitoring using the facility's meteorological station, energy meter,
and SCADA system. Within this plan it also indicates that there will be routine maintenance of
the facility including road maintenance, fence and gate inspection, and lighting system checks. It
shall be noted within the IUP that the owner/operator of the solar farm shall provide the City with
evidence that the system is functioning properly at any time deemed necessary by the City.
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69 The owner/operator shall submit a decommissioning plan for the solar farm to ensure that the
owner/operator properly removes the equipment and facilities upon the end of the project life,
abandonment, expiration, or termination of the interim use permit. This decommissioning plan
must meet requirements outlined in the City code.
The applicant has provided the City with a decommissioning plan for the solar farm. The City's
ordinance states that the owner/operator of the solar farm shall provide a current -day
decommissioning cost estimate and shall post financial security in a form acceptable by the city.
The City is requiring the owner operator to submit this required information as well as a cash
escrow prior to the issuance of a building permit. The applicant's decommissioning plan meets
City requirements outlined in the code, including the removal of all equipment and structures
within 90 days after the system has been inoperative for 12 months as well as the restoration of the
site. The decommissioning plan requirements will be noted in the applicant's IUP.
7. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF A SOLAR FARM INTERIM USE PERMIT:
An application for a home occupation interim use permit may only be granted upon a finding that
all the following criteria have been met:
(a) The applicant owns the property or has secured a proper lease agreement on the property,
unless the city council determines that unique conditions or circumstances warrant special
arrangement.
The applicant has a lease agreement with the property owner of the property in question.
(b) The proposed solar farm is allowed as a principle use in the respective zoning district and
conforms to this chapter.
The proposed solar farm is an allowed permitted use within the Future Urban Service (FUS) zoning
district.
(c) The proposed solar farm is keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter.
The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to allow for the generation of renewable energy within the
City of Hugo. Promoting the safe, effective, and efficient use of solar energy, may reduce the
onsite consumption of fossil fuels and utility -supplied electric energy while avoiding adverse
impacts on the community at large. The applicant's proposed solar farm meets the purpose,
permitted uses, and performance standards outlined in the City code.
It's in staff s opinion that the request for an IUP for a solar farm meets the spirit and intent of the
ordinance.
(d) The construction of a solar farm shall not impede the city's ability to implement its
comprehensive plan.
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The intent of the FUS zoning district is to promote the preservation of large parcels that are eligible
for city services/utilities. In this particular area, it is unlikely that city services will be extended in
the near future. At the time of development, it is likely that this property will be developed along
with the surrounding area and the City's Comprehensive Plan will be evaluated with the request
at that time. The solar farm will not impede the City's ability to implement its Comprehensive
Plan.
(e) The proposed solar farm is compatible with the present character of the surrounding area.
As stated previously, the intent of the FUS zoning district is to promote the preservation of large
parcels that are eligible for city services. Because of this, this area is generally treated as a
rural/agricultural area of the City. Many of the uses in this zoning district are single family homes
with the remaining land used for agricultural activities. These uses generally translate into having
a low impact on adjacent properties with limited noise, traffic, etc. The applicant has indicated
that there will be routine maintenance on the property, which will generally consist of a truck using
the access drive at various times and will not be intrusive. The applicant has also indicated that
the solar farm will not generate any carbon or other harmful emissions and will not create any
noise, dust, fumes, or glare. The solar farm is consistent with the character of the surrounding area.
It's in staff s opinion that the request for an IUP for a solar farm will not adversely affect the
surrounding area and is compatible with the character of the surrounding area.
69 The proposed solar farm shall have a set date in which the permit shall be reviewed or
terminated.
The applicant has requested the permit to be approved for a period of 25 years, which is the life of
the applicant's agreement with Xcel Energy in purchasing the power generated by the solar farm.
City staff is comfortable with approving the IUP for a 25 year period from the date of the issuance
of the final building permit with the allowance, required by City code, that the owner/operator of
the solar farm provide the City with evidence that the solar energy system is functioning properly
at any time deemed necessary by the City. The solar farm shall be reviewed every five (5) years.
(g) The proposed solar farm shall be subject to any conditions that the city council deems
appropriate for the permission of the use.
City staff have reviewed the application for a solar farm interim use permit and have outlined
conditions of the permit within the IUP document. The City Council and/or staff can update the
permit with any conditions deemed necessary for this use.
8. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, staff have discussed the solar farm at length with the applicant and believes the
applicant has generally done a good job planning the site. It's in staff s opinion that the application
complies with all City standards and the approval criteria for a solar energy system outlined in the
City code. It is in staff s opinion that the requested for a solar farm IUP is reasonable.
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9. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the solar farm interim use permit application with the conditions
listed in the attached resolution.
10. PLANNING COMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission approved the request for an IUP for the solar farm with a vote of 3-2,
subject to the conditions listed in the resolution and IUP.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Site Map
2. Resolution
3. Solar Farm Interim Use Permit
4. Applicant's Narrative
5. Site Plan/Landscape Plan
6. Applicant's Decommissioning Plan and Cost Estimate
7. Applicants Stormwater Management Memo dated August 16, 2018
8. City Engineers Memo dated August 17, 2018
9. Solar Panel Specifications
10. Solar Panel Materials data sheet as provided by the applicant
11. Report for Solar Panel Health and Safety Impacts as provided by the applicant
12. Request to the City Council from Resident Annie Gregoire
13. Request to the City Council from Resident Meriel McClintock
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RESOLUTION 2018-
APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SOLAR FARM ON
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 165TH STREET NORTH AND WEST OF
HENNA AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, FastSun 4, LLC. has requested approval of an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to
allow for a solar farm on the property legally described as follows:
(See Attached)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request at a duly called public
hearing and recommends approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the
request by FastSun 4, LLC. for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow a solar farm, subject
to the following findings of fact:
The applicant has a lease agreement with the property owner of the
property in question.
2. The proposed solar farm is an allowed permitted use within the Future
Urban Service (FUS) zoning district.
The spirit and intent of the ordinance is to allow for the generation of
renewable energy within the City of Hugo. Promoting the safe, effective,
and efficient use of solar energy, may reduce the onsite consumption of
fossil fuels and utility -supplied electric energy while avoiding adverse
impacts on the community at large. The solar farm meets the spirit and
intent of the ordinance.
4. The solar farm will not impede the City's ability to implement its
Comprehensive Plan.
The intent of the Future Urban Service (FUS) zoning district is to promote
the preservation of large parcels that are eligible for city services.
Because of this, this area is generally treated as a rural/agricultural area of
the City. Many of the uses in this zoning district are single family homes
with the remaining land used for agricultural activities. These uses
generally translate into having a low impact on adjacent properties with
limited noise, traffic, etc. The solar farm will not adversely affect the
surrounding area and is compatible with the present character of the
surrounding area.
6. To construct and operate the solar farm on the property the applicant
agrees to sign the interim use permit and agrees to the conditions outlined
in the permit.
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7. The interim use permit shall be reviewed every five years from date of
approval.
The interim use permit shall expire 25 years from the date of the
issuance/approval of the final building inspection on site.
9. The applicant shall comply with all conditions listed in the Interim use
permit.
ADOPTED by the City Council this day of , 2018
Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
DATE OF APPROVAL:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
INTERIM USE PERMIT
FastSun 4, LLC.
601 Carlson Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Linda M. Gregoire
26420 310th Place
Aitkin, MN 56431
PROPERTY ADDRESS: N/A
PROPERTY ID: 10.031.21.23.0003
DURATION: Expires in 25 years (timeline beginning at the issuance of
the building permit)
REVIEW: The permit shall be reviewed every 5 years.
ZONING DISTRICT: Future Urban Service (FUS)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See attached Exhibit A
THIS INTERIM USE PERMIT ALLOWS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A solar farm on the property generally located north of 165th Street North and west of
Henna Avenue North.
THIS INTERIM USE PERMIT IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. A building permit shall be required for the construction of the solar farm.
2. The solar farm shall operate in a manner that is consistent with applicant's
narrative (Exhibit B) and applicant's site plan (Exhibit Q.
3. The solar farm owner/operator shall comply with the decommissioning plan
(Exhibit D) and decommission plan City standards outlined in Section 90-278.
4. The solar energy system shall not exceed 15 feet in height when oriented at
maximum tilt
5. The solar farm shall not permit light, glare, noise, odor, smoke, dust, or vibration
that will in any way have an objectionable effect upon adjacent or nearby property
owners.
6. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure any solar energy
easements, if applicable, to protect solar access for the system (as per MN Statute
Section 500.30).
7. The solar farm owner/operator shall provide evidence that the solar farm is
functioning properly. This shall be provided any time deemed necessary by the
City. If the solar energy system remains nonfunctional or inoperative for a
continuous period of 12 months, the system shall be deemed abandoned and shall
constitute a public nuisance. Within 90 days after notice has been given, the
owner shall remove the abandoned system at their expense after a demolition
permit has been obtained. Removal shall be the entire solar farm and components
including transmission equipment, structures and foundations, and the restoration
of soil and vegetation. If the owner fails to fully remove the system, the City will
remove the system using the decommissioning escrow money.
8. The landscaping shall be installed at the same time as construction of the solar
farm.
9. The solar farm owner/operator shall be in compliance with the landscape
maintenance agreement.
10. A small sign will be allowed at the entrance of the site to display the site address,
emergency contact information, and emergency procedures. A permit for any
sign installed on site will require review and approval of a sign permit application
by the Community Development Director or designee.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit the following must be completed:
11. The solar farm owner/operator shall submit a current -day decommissioning cost
estimate and shall post a cash escrow to the City.
12. An access easement shall be granted to the City for the removal of the solar farm
and components in the event the solar farm owner/operator fails to comply with
decommissioning plan or abandons the solar farm.
13. The solar farm owner/operator must provide evidence of an agreement with the
local utility.
14. The solar farm owner/operator shall provide a copy of the issuance policy for the
solar farm and property, for review by City staff.
15. The solar owner/operator shall work with City staff regarding the landscape plan.
The Community Development Director or designee shall review and approve the
landscape plan prior to installation of any landscaping.
a. Any plantings installed shall be coniferous trees.
b. The plan shall be revised to include a staggered plantings in two rows, 20
feet apart.
c. The installation of landscaping shall be done as to not result in excessive
disturbance to topsoil or vegetation within the wetland areas.
d. All landscaping shall meet section 90-181 — Landscaping in regards to
sizes of plantings and minimum installation requirements.
16. A landscape maintenance agreement shall be reviewed and approved by City
staff.
a. The agreement shall include watering of the trees.
17. The owner/operator of the solar farm shall receive approval of all necessary
permits and comply with all requirements indicated in the associated Notice of
Decision (NOD) provided by the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP). This
includes requirements for time of installation, panel height requests, etc.
18. A stormwater management plan, meeting all City requirements, shall be reviewed
and approved by staff. A stormwater permit shall be issued by the City.
19. A cash escrow shall be deposited to the City for the grand total amount for
decommissioning and site restoration of $134,267.00 found in Exhibit C.
Prior to the issuance/approval of a building permit final the following conditions
must be met/completed:
20. All exterior electrical or other service lines shall be buried underground. The
collection system may be placed overhead near substations or points of
interconnection to the electrical grid.
21. All landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
22. The solar energy panels shall be installed as to have the same elevation and be
consistent throughout the site.
23. Solar energy system components shall be labeled with the manufacturers name
and address, model number, and serial number.
24. The solar farm shall be in compliance with the adopted city and state building
code, electrical code, and plumbing code, as amended and receive any necessary
permits or approvals from any regulatory agency having jurisdiction.
ADOPTED by the City Council this day of , 2018.
Tom Weidt, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
On this day of , 2018, before me, a Notary
Public, personally appeared Tom Weidt, Mayor of the City of Hugo, a Minnesota
municipality within the State of Minnesota, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of
the City of Hugo by the authority of the City Council of the City of Hugo, and Tom Weidt,
Mayor, acknowledge said instrument to be the free act and deed of said City of Hugo.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA
) ss.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
(name -printed), (title)
(Individual Notary)
On this day of , 2018, before me, a Notary
Public, personally appeared FastSun 4, LLC., represented by
(name), (title)
who signed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged said instrument to be his free act
and deed.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: THE CITY OF HUGO
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North
Hugo, MN 55038
June 8, 2018
City Council
City of Hugo
Re: Interim Use Permit Application to Develop a Community Solar Garden
Dear Members of the Staff, Planning Commission and City Council:
FastSun, LLC, is pleased to present this application to the City of Hugo to develop and
operate a community solar garden.
This 1 megawatt array of photovoltaic panels will generate electricity that will be
purchased by Xcel Energy under a 25-year contract.
The solar garden will not generate any carbon or other harmful emissions, will be created
from an inexhaustible source, the sun, will help Xcel Energy meet the State's mandate for
use of renewable energy sources, and will align with the City's goals for sustainability. In
addition, Xcel customers may subscribe to a share of the electrical output from the project,
thus supporting this clean source of energy.
It is important to us to be a good corporate citizen and work cooperatively with each local
community. This helps us respond to any concerns with conditions that create a
successful energy development while supporting the City's community development
objectives.
Please give our application your approval so that we can all benefit from this wise new
source of electricity for our homes and businesses.
Sincerely,
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Dean Leischow
Chief Executive Officer
315 Manitoba Avenue, Suite 200, Wayzata, MN 55391
Project Description
Site Location
The community solar garden is proposed to be located on a parcel along the north side of 1651
Street northeast of the intersection of 165' and Harrow Harrow Avenue, as shown by
Figure 1.
Property Description
The property identification number is 100-3121-23-0003.. Figure 1 shows the parcel
boundaries according to Washington County.
The property owners are Henry J. and Linda M. Gregoire.
The property legal description is:
PT Si/2-NW1/4 BEING THE W 30 A OF SDI/2 1/4 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 031 RANGE 021
Figure 1:
Location and Parcel Map
315 Manitoba Avenue, Suite 200, Wayzata, MN 55391
Site Zoning
The site is zoned Long -Term Agriculture.
-Term AgricJiture �
Agriculture
Figure 2: Site Zoning
On -Site and Nearby Land Use
The site is presently used for row crops. Nearby land use include agriculture and large -lot
semi -rural housing.
Vegetation
The existing vegetation consists of row crops and wetland vegetation.
Floodplain
There is no floodplain mapped on the site by the Federal Emergency Management
Administration.
Site Plan
The site development plan for the community solar garden is shown by Figure 5.
315 Manitoba Avenue, Suite 200, Wayzata, MN 55391
Setbacks
The site development, including the security fence, will conform to the City's setback
requirements for the zoning district. Front: 40 feet. Side: 20 feet. Rear: 50 feet.
Connection to the Xcel System
The proposed community solar garden will connect to the local utility grid at an existing
distribution line that runs along 165th Avenue. Two diagrams of this interconnection are
included on the Site Development Plan, above. A signed agreement with the local utility
company will be submitted with the application for a Building Permit.
Site Access
Access to the site of the community solar garden will be from 1651 Avenue. The internal
service drive will be grass -covered.
Wetland Delineation
Emmons and Olivier Resources, Inc., will conduct a "desktop" review of hydrology, soils,
topography and historic aerial photography of the site and submit it to the Rice Creek
Watershed District for review. The Watershed District will provide a written opinion whether
any apparent wetlands exist in the cultivated fields, and that will be verified by field
investigation and reviewed by the Watershed District.
Prior to the start of construction, the Watershed District will issue a Wetland Conservation Act
Notice of Decision on behalf of itself acting as the WCA Local Governing Unit. The wetland
permitting process will be coordinated with the Army Corps of Engineers , which has
regulatory authority for Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources may require permits through the Minnesota Public Waters program that
they administer. Avoidance and minimization of all impacts to wetlands (if any) and public
waters is being incorporated into the site design and implemented.
Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control
Grading for the community solar garden limited to the extent practical. It may include (1)
creating grass -covered service roads among the blocks of arrays (2) creating pads for the
electrical inverters, (3) stabilizing the construction entrances and exits and access road and (4)
establishing the parking and staging areas for vehicle and equipment storage / laydown and
maintenance. The solar arrays can conform to the slopes and do not require that terraces be
created because each solar array is installed by simply drilling posts into the ground.
Disturbed soils will be returned closely to their original contours. The final site will be seeded
with fast-growing grasses and mowed as necessary to prevent woody species from establishing.
Consequently, the rate, volume and quality of the surface water runoff is expected to be
improved from the present values generated by a plowed field of row crops.
The existing drainage from the site is not expected to be changed.
315 Manitoba Avenue, Suite 200, Wayzata, MN 55391
It is unlikely that water running from the face of the panels will create erosion under the
bottom edge of the lower panels. The panels are set one-half inch apart to allow some of the
runoff to drip to the sides. Water dripping from the bottom edge tends to disperse somewhat
by wind action. Solar operators do not want erosion under the panels, as that could create
minor problems.
Solar Energy Conversion Panels
The solar energy conversion panels will be single -axis trackers, which tilt up and down to
follow the sun during the year but not during the day or a fixed tilt system that faces south and
does not move. They will be approximately 12 feet tall and arranged in arrays as illustrated
below. There would be approximately 4,000 individual solar panels.
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Figure 6: Typical Solar Arrays
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Figure 7: Appearance of Typical Solar Panel Arrays in a Field
The panels will be mounted on a steel and aluminum racking structure and average
approximately 12 feet above grade when in their most upright position.
The racking system is installed in the ground with pilings (I -beams) that are driven directly
into the group at a depth usually between 6 feet and 8 feet depending on soil conditions.
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The racking system manufacturer's engineer will provide certification that the design of the
foundations and panels are within accepted professional standards, given local soil and climate
controls . The equipment is designed to withstand wind up to 90 miles per hour and fifty
pounds per square foot of snow.
Each of the gardens will have one concrete equipment pad, typically less than 320 square feet,
to support interconnection and metering equipment.
The panels will be arranged into rows. Each row of solar panels will connect to an inverter.
The inverters will be connected by directionally bored underground conduit that is housed
inside of housing that will be installed 2 feet below the surface. The conduit will lead to the
concrete equipment pad for each garden. The inverters transform the direct current power
generated by the photovoltaic system to alternating current power, which is then connected to
the existing Xcel Energy three phase power distribution line at the point of common coupling.
The solar array will be contained within an area protected by a six-foot chain link fence. It will
not create any noise, dust, fumes, glare, or other.
Ground Cover
Native plantings will be used as ground cover. These grasses and forbs will enhance local
biodiversity, consistent with the Pollinator Protection Pledge of the local solar power industry.
They will be especially helpful to pollinator species such as bees and butterflies. The ground
cover will be kept mowed to a workable height, and noxious weeds will not be allowed to
flourish and spread into nearby farm fields.
Tree Protection
No trees will be removed from this site for the community solar garden.
Perimeter Fence
A 6-foot, galvanized chain -link perimeter fence will be installed for safety and security. The
fence will meet the setback requirement.
Sign
A small freestanding sign will be erected near the entrance to the site. The sign will include
the site address in 6-inch letters, emergency contact information, and emergency procedures.
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Operations and Maintenance
Monitoring
The solar garden site will operate and be monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year after construction has been completed.
Equipment Inspection
Equipment inspection will occur at regular intervals, including:
PV modules: visual check of the PV modules, tracking system and surrounding grounds to
verify the integrity of the PV modules and racking structure, or the presence of animals
and nests, etc.;
Inverters, transformer and electrical panels: visual check of the devices including the
connection equipment and the grounding network.
Check for presence of water and dust;
Electrical check: measurement of the insulation level and dispersion.
Check of the main switches and safety devices (fuses);
Noise: check of abnormal sounds;
Cabling and wiring: visual check of electrical lines (where visible) and connection box to
verify its status.
Performance Monitoring
Performance monitoring will consist of a real-time and continuous assimilation of the data
acquired by the facility meteorological station, energy meter and SCADA system. Operators
and or maintenance personnel will be immediately notified of abnormalities so timely
corrective action such as repair or replacement on: modules, racking, the collection system,
and etc., can occur.
Facility Maintenance
Routine maintenance of the Project will include road maintenance, fence and gate inspection,
and lighting system checks. Module washing is not needed on a scheduled basis. Rain keeps
the modules sufficiently clean and the site is vegetated to keep dust down so that washing
modules would occur infrequently and only as determined by maintenance technicians. Snow
and ice removal is not needed. The system is designed to shed rain, snow and ice. Vegetation
maintenance will include scheduled mowing and spot spraying weeds using registered
herbicides.
Maintenance Frequency
The electrical and mechanical components of the community solar garden would be checked
on a regular basis to ensure safety and reliability. The maintenance schedule would range from
weekly to yearly depending on the component.
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De -Commissioning, Restoration and Repowering
At the end of commercial operation, FastSun or its successors will be responsible for
decommissioning by removing all of the arrays and equipment. We have contractual
obligations to the landowners regarding decommissioning
Financial Surety
FastSun will post a financial surety for the County that covers the cost of de -commissioning
the site. This surety will conform to the County's requirements in the Code.
De -Commissioning Procedures
All equipment and structures will be removed within 90 days from either of the following: (a)
the end of the system's serviceable life or (b) the day the system is discontinued. A system
shall be considered to be discontinued after one year without energy production unless a plan
is submitted to the Zoning Administrator outlining the steps and schedule for returning the
system to service.
Decommissioning at the end of the project's useful life, which is estimated to be
approximately 25 to 30 years, would include removing the arrays, inverters, transformers,
above -ground portions of the electrical collection system, fencing, lighting, and supply
structure from the Project.
Standard decommissioning and restoration practices will be used, including dismantling and
repurposing, salvaging, recycling or disposing of the solar energy improvements, and
restoration. Land returned to agricultural production will be reclaimed to restore topsoil that
may have been scraped and stockpiled from areas that are designated in the fmal design plan.
Table 2
De -Commissioning Plan Summary
Phase ! Facility
Timeline Decommissioning is estimated to take approximately 90 days to
complete. The decommissioning crew will ensure that all equipment is
recycled or disposed of properly.
Financial
Resource Plan
The project developer will be responsible for all costs to decommission
the Project. Because of the uncertainty in predicting future
decommissioning costs and salvage values, we will review and update
the original decommissioning plan that was approved by the City closer
to the end of the Project's life. We will abide by the applicable
condition(s) and ensure the Project is decommissioned in accordance
with the Conditional Use Permit.
Removal and
The removal and disposal of the Project components are found below.
Disposal of
Project
photovoltaic ! PV modules will be inspected for physical damage,
Components
Modules tested for functionality, and removed from racking.
Functioning PV modules will be packed and stored
for reuse. Non-functioning PV modules will be sent
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to the manufacturer or a third party for recycling or
other appropriate disposal method.
Racking, Poles Racking, utility poles, and fencing will be
and Fencing dismantled/removed and will be sent to a metal
recycling facility. Holes will be backfilled with soil
from the Pro1ject facility
Wire
Conduit
Junction Boxes,
Combiner
Boxes, External
Disconnect
Boxes, etc.
Inverters
Concrete Pads
Above -ground wire will be sent to a facility for
proper disposal and/or recycling. Below -ground wire
will be cut back to a depth of two to three feet below
grade and abandoned in place.
Above -ground conduit will be disassembled at the
Project and sent to a recycling facility.
The boxes will be sent to an electronics recycler
Functioning inverter parts will be re -used. Non-
functioning inverters will be sent to the
manufacturer or an electronics recycler as
applicable.
Material from concrete pads will be removed and
sent to a concrete recycler.
Computers, Computer components will be sent to an electronics
Monitors, Hard recycler and functioning parts will be reused.
Drives and
JSimilar
Restoration After all equipment is removed, the Project site will be restored to a
and condition similar to its pre -construction use if the Project site will once
Reclamation of again be used for agricultural. If holes are created when infrastructure
the Site is removed, they will be back -filled and covered with topsoil. Concrete
pads and all other equipment will be removed and disposed of as
described above. Unless requested otherwise, permanent access roads
constructed on the Project will be removed. Topsoil that was stripped
and relocated to designated areas on the site during construction will
be re -worked to cover exposed subsoils.
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GENERAL NOTES
1. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE SITE AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE
NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK.
2. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY PLAN LAYOUT AND BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY COMPROMISE THE DESIGN OR INTENT OF THE LAYOUT.
3. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
WORK AND MATERIALS SUPPLIED.
4. NO TREES OR SHRUBS TO BE PLANTED IN DELINEATED WETLAND. IDENTIFY WETLAND BOUNDARIES PRIOR TO PLANTING.
5. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALIGNMENT AND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND AND ABOVE GRADE UTILITIES AND
PROVIDE THE NECESSARY PROTECTION FOR SAME BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
6. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW THE SITE FOR DEFICIENCIES IN SITE CONDITIONS WHICH MIGHT NEGATIVELY
AFFECT PLANT ESTABLISHMENT, SURVIVAL OR WARRANTY. UNDESIRABLE SITE CONDITIONS SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE
ATTENTION OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO BEGINNING OF WORK.
7. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF NEWLY INSTALLED MATERIALS UNTIL TIME OF
FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. REPAIR OF ACTS OF VANDALISM OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO
FINAL ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR.
PLANTING NOTES
8. NO PLANTS WILL BE INSTALLED UNTIL FINAL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
9. PROPOSED PLANT MATERIAL SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT EDITION OF THE AMERICAN STANDARD FOR NURSERY
STOCK, ANSI Z60.1. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, DECIDUOUS SHRUBS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST 5 CANES AT THE SPECIFIED
HEIGHT. ORNAMENTAL TREES SHALL HAVE NO'V' CROTCHES AND SHALL BEGIN BRANCHING NO LOWER THAN T FEET ABOVE
THE ROOT BALL. STREET AND BOULEVARD TREES SHALL BEGIN BRANCHING NO LOWER THAN 6' ABOVE PAVED SURFACE.
10. NO PLANT MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS APPROVAL IS GRANTED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO
THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR.
11. ADJUSTMENTS IN LOCATION OF PROPOSED PLANT MATERIALS MAY BE NEEDED IN FIELD. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MUST BE
NOTIFIED PRIOR TO ADJUSTMENT OF PLANTS.
12. PLANT MATERIALS TO BE INSTALLED PER PLANTING DETAILS.
13. WATER ALL PLANT MATERIAL WITHIN 2 HOURS OF PLANTING. APPLY ENOUGH WATER TO THOROUGHLY SATURATE ALL
PLANTING SOIL.
Coniferous Tree Planting Schedule
Symbol
Quantity
Scientific Name
1comnon Name
ISize
lCont.
Type
PG
122
Piceo glauca densata
jBiack Hills Spruce
6-8'
B&B
Single Stem
JV
81
Juniperus virginiarla
Eastern red cedar
6-8'
B&B
Single Stem
203
Total
Deciduous Shrub Planting Schedule
Symbol
Quantity
Scientific Name
Common Name
Size
Type
Spacing
CS
40
Cornus sericeo 'Cordinal'
Cardinal Dogwood
24" Height
#5 Cont.
20' O.C.
40
Shrub Total
k
SOLAR SITE PLAN
1" = 150' (@ 11x17)
LEGEND
CARDINAL DOGWOOD
(Cornus sericea)
_ EASTERN RED CEDAR
(Juniperus virginiana)
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE
+ (Picea g/auca densata)
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NOT TO SCALE
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
MAINTAINING ALL TREES IN A PLUMB
POSITION THROUGH THE WARRANTY
PERIOD. STAKING IS NOT PERMITTED.
PRUNE ANY DAMAGED BRANCHES
AFTER PLANTING IS COMPLETE.
REMOVE ALL FLAGGING AND LABELING
FROM TREE.
WATER TREE THOROUGHLY DURING
PLANTING OPERATIONS. PLACE BACKFILL
IN 8-12" LIFTS AND SATURATE SOIL WITH
WATER. DO NOT COMPACT MORE THAN
NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN PLUMB.
MULCH - 3" DEEP - SHREDDED HARD WOOD
SHALL BE SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF MOLD, DIRT,
SAWDUST, AND FOREIGN MATERIAL AND SHALL
NOT BE IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF
DECOMPOSITION. THE MATERIAL SHALL PASS A
4 INCH SCREEN AND NOT MORE THAN 20
PERCENT BY MASS OF THE MATERIAL SHALL
PASS A .1 It
SIEVE. MAX. LENGTH OF
INDIVIDUAL PIECES NOT TO EXCEED 20 INCHES.
NO MULCH TO LAY AGAINST COLLAR.
ROOTING TOPSOIL BORROW
SCARIFY BOTTOM AND SIDES OF
HOLE PRIOR TO PLANTING
ROOT BALL SET ON MOUNDED SUBGRADE
CONIFEROUS TREE PLANTING DETAIL, TYP.
NOT TO SCALE 0') i NOT TO SCALE
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ARCHITECT UNDERTHE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
SUBMISSION DATE:
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FASTSUN LLC
601 CARLSON PKWY, STE 1050
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DATE: 09-11-2018 LICENSE # 53307
FOR PROJECT NO.
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LOOSEN ROOTS OF ALL
CONTAINERIZED PLANTS.
SCARIFY BOTTOM AND SIDES OF
HOLE PRIOR TO PLANTING
SHRUBS TO BE PLACED SO THAT
TOP OF CONTAINER SITS FLUSH
WITH PROPOSED GRADE.
SET ON MOUNDED GRADE.
WATER SHRUB THOROUGHLY
AFTER PLANTING.
ROOTING TOPSOIL BORROW
05 DECIDUOUS SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL TYP.
02 NOT TO SCALE
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SEEDING NOTES
1. SOW NATIVE SEED MIX FOR SOLAR SITES ON ALL DISTURBED AREAS
AFTER ALL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN
COMPLETED.
2. ACCEPTABLE SEEDING DATES ARE APRIL 15 - JULY 20 IN THE SPRING,
OR SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 20 IN THE FALL. WRITTEN PERMISSION
MUST BE GRANTED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO PERFORM
SEEDING OPERATIONS ON ANY OTHER DATES OF THE YEAR.
3. USE TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL DEVICES (STRAW WATTLES, SILT
FENCE) AS NEEDED TO PREVENT EROSION PRIOR TO AND DURING
SEED ESTABLISHMENT.
4. PREPARE SEED BED PRIOR TO SEEDING PER MNDOT SPEC. 2574.A4.
5. APPLY SEED IN HYDRO -SEED MIXTURE WITH APPROPRIATE AGITATING
EQUIPMENT PER MNDOT SPEC. 2575.3.134. NOTE THAT SOLAR ARRAYS
MUST BE PROTECTED FROM HYDRO -SEED OVERSPRAY OR CLEANED
AFTER APPLICATION PER MNDOT SPEC. 2575.3.E.
6. INCLUDE A COVER CROP OF OATS WITHIN SEED MIX (@ RATE OF 38
LB/ACRE) IF SEEDING BETWEEN OCTOBER 15TH AND AUGUST 1ST. IF
SEEDING BETWEEN AUGUST 1ST AND OCTOBER 15TH, SUBSTITUTE
WINTER WHEAT FOR OATS AT THE SAME RATE.
SEED ESTABLISHMENT NOTES
7. MONITOR THE SITE MONTHLY DURING THE FIRST TWO GROWING
SEASONS TO DETECT AREAS OF WEED COLONIZATION. CUT OR SPRAY
WEEDS WITH GLYPHOSATE HERBICIDE AS SOON AS DETECTED.
8. DURING THE FIRST GROWING SEASON MOW THE ENTIRE SEEDED AREA
ONCE EVERY 40 DAYS. KEEP MOWER DECK HEIGHT BETWEEN 5-8".
9. DURING THE SECOND GROWING SEASON MOW THE ENTIRE SEEDED
AREA ONCE IN MID-JUNE AND ONCE IN MID -AUGUST. KEEP MOWER
DECK HEIGHT BETWEEN 5-8".
10. IF AREAS OF BARE GROUND PERSIST AFTER FIRST GROWING SEASON
BROADCAST ADDITIONAL SEED MIX AS NEEDED TO AID IN
ESTABLISHMENT.
11. AFTER THE FIRST TWO GROWING SEASONS MOW NATIVE SEEDING
AREA ONCE PER YEAR IN LATE FALL, OR EARLY SPRING. RAKE OUT AND
REMOVE DOWNED VEGETATION TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE.
Solar Site Seed Mix
Type ISie.tifl, Name Common Name I Seeds/ sq ft Rate (lb/ac) I % Mix (by sgft) I % Mix (by wt)
Cover lAvenasativa 10ats 1 11.13 37.88 1 15.20% 1 72.70%
Total Guild: 11.13 37.88 15.20% 72.70%
Forb
Achillea millefolium
Common Yarrow
0.51
0.01
Allium stellatum
Prairie Wild Onion
0.73
0.18
Anemone conadensis
Canada Anemone
0.18
0.06
Aquilegia canadensis
Columbine
0.44
0.03
Asclepfas tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed
0.10
0.06
Asclepfas vertkillota
Whorled Milkweed
0.10
0.02
Euthomiagraminffolia
Grass -leaved Goldenrod
0.80
0.01
Galium boreale
Northern Bedstraw
0.25
0.01
Liatris aspera
Rough Blazing Star
0.25
0.04
Penstemon grandiflorus
Large -flowered Beard Tongue
0.50
0.10
Phlox pilosa
Prairie Phlox
0.08
0.01
Potentilla arguto
Prairie Cinquefoil
0.10
0.00
Pycnonthemum virginianum
Virginia Mountain Mint
0.50
0.01
Ratibido columnifera
Prairie Coneflower
1.58
0.10
Rudbeckfa hirta
Black-eyed Susan
1.58
0.05
Sisyrunchium campestre
Field Blue-eyed Grass
0.52
0.03
Solidago specioso
Showy Goldenrod
0.55
0.02
Symphyotrichum ericoides
Heath Aster
0.46
0.01
Symphyotrichum laeve
Smooth Aster
0.63
0.03
Zizia aptera
Heart -leaved Alexanders
0.55
0.12
Total Guild: 10.41 0.90 14.22% 1.70%
Graminoid
Boutelouacurtipendula
Side-oatsGrama
3.30
1 1.50
Bouteloua grocilis
I Blue Grama
1 4.59
1 0.31
Bromus pubescens
I Hairy Wood Chess
28.00
1 10.03
Koelerfamacrontha
IJunegrass
4.59
1 0.06
Sporobolus heterolepts
jPrairie Dropseed
2.94
0.50
Total Guild: 43.42 12.40 59.29% 23.80%
Legume
lAstragalus canodensis
lCanada Milk Vetch
1 0.40
0.15
Dalea caidida
lWhite Prairie Clover
1 1.70
0.20
Dalea purpurea
jPurple Prairie Clover
1 1.02
0.07
Total Guild: 3.12 0.49 4.26% 0.90%
Sedge
Carex bicknellfi
Bicknell's Sedge
1 0.95
0.15
Carex brevior
IShort Sedge
1 2.10
1 0.2
Carex scoporia
Lance -fruited Oval Sedge
1 2.10
1 0.07
Total Guild: 5.15 0.42 7.03% 0.80%
TOTAL SEED MIX 73.23 52.09
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THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OFMINNESOTA.
SUBMISSION DATE:
09-11-2018
Emmons & Olivier
MR Resources , i n c .
651 Hale Avenue North
w a t e r Oakdale, MN 55128
e C o 1 O 9 y Tele: 651.770.8448
community W W w . e O r I n C .Cam
FASTSUN LLC
601 CARLSON PKWY, STE 1050
MINNETONKA, MN 55305
FastSun LLC, FASTSUN 4
45°11'26.34"N 92'57'24.44"W
7260 165th Street N
Hugo, MN 55038
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Decommissioning Plan I Rev.0
De -Commissioning
Contents
OPENINGSTATEMENT..................................................................................................................................2
GENERAL DECOMMISSIONING SCOPE..........................................................................................................2
SEQUENCEOF WORK....................................................................................................................................2
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL..................................................................................................................3
SYSTEMREMOVAL COSTS.............................................................................................................................3
TABLE 1 (Decommissioning Costs)............................................................................................................3
SALVAGEVALUE............................................................................................................................................4
TABLE2 (Salvage Value)............................................................................................................................5
NET COSTS FOR DECOMMISSIONING...........................................................................................................5
DECOMMISSIONINGFUND...........................................................................................................................5
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OPENING STATEMENT
The community solar garden consists of numerous recyclable materials, including glass, semiconductor material,
steel, aluminum, copper, and plastics. When the project reaches the end of its operational life, which is expected
to be 25 (twenty five) years from date of PTO (Permission To Operate) from interconnecting Utility and local
permitting government but could be in excess of 40 (forty) or more years, the component parts will be dismantled
and recycled as described below. That time period will be established by the local permitting government in its
permit. In addition, the decommissioning can also take place after twelve (12) months of non -operation, as
required by the site lease and the local government.
At the time of decommissioning, the project components will be dismantled and removed by use of minimal
ground surface impact construction equipment, and materials will be safely recycled and or disposed of in
accordance with requirements. Specific opportunities for reuse or recycling (e.g., panels) will be considered to the
maximum amount practicable. Where such options are not viable, components will be decommissioned and
disposed of at an appropriately licensed facility.
As laid out below, the security fence and equipment will be dismantled, stored on site and then transported to the
appropriate locations. All access roads will be removed and grading will be returned to as close to its original state
(unless determined otherwise by the landowner and/or local government). Based on our preliminary designs, we
expect that the solar gardens will be installed with minimal, if any, grading required. Hence any restoration
activities at the time of decommissioning will likewise require minimal re -grading.
GENERAL DECOMMISSIONING SCOPE
The project owner will be responsible for all the decommissioning costs. The general scope of such
decommissioning will be:
1) Obtain any permits required for the decommissioning, removal and legal disposal prior to commencement of
decommissioning activities
2) Remove and disposal of all equipment components
3) Remove all hazardous materials (if any) and transport them to be disposed of by licensed contractors at the
appropriate facility, in accordance with rules and regulations.
4) If appropriate, re -grade, and revegetate in accordance with lease, permits and in compliance with all
applicable rules and regulations
5) To the best extent possible, preserve and reclaim the soils on the project site to a level of pre -project quality
6) Reclaim soils in access driveway and equipment pad areas by removing imported aggregate material and
concrete foundations and replaced with soils as needed
7) Remove electrical conduits and backfill trenches with the native soils removed
8) Reseed as much disturbed areas using a seed mix pre -approved by the local permitting government
SEQUENCE OF WORK
The sequence for decommissioning of the project generally occurs in the reverse order of the installation:
1) The solar system will be disconnected from the powergrid.
2) PV modules will be disconnected, unattached, collected, and removed.
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3) Site aboveground and underground electrical interconnection and distribution cables will be removed and
recycled off -site by an approved recycler.
4) PV module support racking will be removed and resold or recycled off -site by an approved recycler.
5) PV module support steel and support posts will be removed and recycled off -site by an approved recycler.
6) Electrical devices, including transformers, and inverters, will be removed and recycled off -site by an approved
recycler.
7) Concrete pads will be removed and recycled off -site by an approved recycler.
8) Fencing will be removed and recycled by an approved recycler.
The project site may be converted to other uses in accordance with applicable land use regulations at the time of
decommissioning. There are no permanent changes to the site, and it can be restored to its original condition.
This is one of the many great advantages about solar gardens. If desired, the site can return to productive
farmland after the system is removed.
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL
During the decommissioning of the project, Decommissioning Contractor will use if necessary, appropriate
temporary (construction -related) and sedimentation control best management practices as described in the
project Storm -water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
SYSTEM REMOVAL COSTS
The breakdown of costs for removal of the Community Solar Garden is found in TABLE 1 below. The costs are
based upon typical quantities for a 1mwAC/1.35mwDC Fixed Tilt array. Costs may slightly vary depending on site
specific quantities at time of construction.
TABLE 1 (Decommissioning Costs
Quantity
Unit
Unit Cost
Total Cost
Mobilization/Demobilization
Mobilization/Demobilization
1
Sum
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
Subtotal Mob/Demob
$10,000.00
Permitting
State Permits
1
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$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Subtotal Permitting
$1,200.00
Civil Infrastructure
Removal Gravel Surfacing from Road
325
Cy
$5.80
$1,885
Haul Gravel Removed from Road
325
Cy
$6.84
$2,223
Disposal of Gravel Removal from Road
325
Cy
$0.00
$0
Removal Geotextile Fabric from Road Area
16,000
SF
$0.10
$1,600
Culvert Removal and Disposal
0
Each
$1,200
$0.00
De -Compact and Grade Road Corridor
1,000
LF
$1.00
$1,000.00
Topsoil and Stabilization on Removed Road Area
0.45
Acres
$17,000.00
$7,650.00
Removal of Security Fence
2,500
LF
$6.50
$16,250.00
Subtotal Civil Infrastructure
$30,608
Decommissioning Plan I Rev.0
Structural Infrastructure
Remove PV Rack Steel Posts to a 4' Depth
575
Each
$13.00
$7,475
Haul PV Rack Array Steel Post
31
Ton
$6.75
$209
Removal Transformer Station Post to a 4' Depth
10
Each
$13.00
$130
Haul Transformer Station Post
0.4
Ton
$6.75
$3
Removal Array Tracker & Motors
120
Each
$110.00
$13,200
Haul Array Tracker & Motors
90
Ton
$6.75
$608
Remove, Load, Haul Concrete Electrical Pads
30
CY
$150.00
$4,500
Subtotal Structural Infrastructure
$26,124
Electrical Collection/Transmission System
Removal of PV Modules
4,032
Each
$10.00
$40,320
Haul PV Modules
80
Ton
$6.75
$540
Remove and Load Inverters
2
Each
$300.00
$600
Haul Inverters
2
Ton
$135.00
$270
Removal Loading and Freight of Transformers
1
Each
$400.00
$400
Removal, Loading and Freight of Electrical Equipment
1
Each
$500.00
$500
Removal and Disposal of SCADA Equipment
1
Each
$300.00
$300
Removal and Load Underground Collector System
Cables
10,000
LF
$0.07
$700
Haul Underground Cable
3
Ton
$135.00
$405
Subtotal Electrical Collection/Transmission System
$44,035
Site Restoration
Perimeter Controls
2,000
LF
$4.00
$8,000
Topsoil and Turf Establishment on area within Removed
Array
11
Acres
$1,300.00
$14,300
Subtotal Site Restoration
22 300
Grand Total: Decommissioning & Site Restoration
$134,267
SALVAGE VALUE
Solar power systems retain some of their value after their operating life. The solar modules are known to continue
to have useful life and in turn can be resold or recycled due to the metallurgic properties. Additionally, the
community solar garden has large usage of steel piers, aluminum railing, copper and aluminum conductors and
various other materials that have salvage value.
The breakdown of the salvage values are found in TABLE 2 below. The salvage values are based on typical
quantities for a 1mwAC / 1.35mwDC Single Axis Tracker array. Values may slightly vary depending on site specific
quantities at time of construction.
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TABLE 2 (Salvage Value)
Quantity
Unit
Unit Cost
Total Cost
Salvage
Fencing
6.25
Tons
$50.00
$313
Steel Posts
31
Tons
$175.00
$5,425
Module Trackers and Motors
90
Tons
$175.00
$15,750
PV Modules
4,032
Each
$20.00
$80,640
Transformers
1
Each
$2,500.00
$2,500
Switch Gear, Capacitors, Fuses, Etc.
1
Each
$0.00
$0
Collection Lines
5,200
Pounds
$0.02
$104
Subtotal Salvage
$104,732
Total Demolition Minus Salvage Value
29,536
NET COSTS FOR DECOMMISSIONING
The estimated cost, salvage value, and net costs of decommissioning the project are below.
Demo & Restoration Cost $ 134,267
Salvage Value (104,732)
Total Net Cost $ 29,536
DECOMMISSIONING FUND
1) Decommissioning of the system will occur within 60 days from either of the following:
A. The end of the system's serviceable life; or
B. The system becomes a discontinued use. A system shall be considered a discontinued use after one year
without energy production, unless a plan is developed and submitted to the Zoning Administrator outlining
the steps and schedule for returning the system toservice.
2) The anticipated manner in which the solar farm project will be decommissioned and site restored:
The manner in which the solar farm will be decommissioned is found in aforementioned in this document.
3) Timetable for completion of decommissioning:
The decommissioning will be completed within the time frame stated in the Conditional or Interim Use Permit.
We recommend 6 months.
4) The party responsible for decommissioning:
The permittee or its assignee shall be responsible for the decommissioning. In the event the property owner
and/or responsible party fail to timely decommission the solar farm/garden facility as required above, the Local
permitting government shall be entitled to take all measures allowed by the Minnesota State Statutes, as well as
the right to levy penalties as provided in the Local permitting government Code, the right to obtain a permanent
injunction ordering the removal of such solar farm/garden facility, and the right to obtain a court order permitting
the Local permitting government to remove such solar farm/garden facility.
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5) Financial Assurance:
The local permitting government may require assurance that funds will be there for the necessary
decommissioning work when the project reaches the end of its purposeful life, been condemned, or has been
abandoned. A "financial assurance level" of 20% of total project decommissioning costs can be established by
year 10 with increases over time until it reaches 100% for year 25 of operation. Assurance can be achieved via
Letter of Credit or cash set aside in an escrow account controlled by a third -party insurance company. The
financial assurance is recommended to be in the amount of; $30,000.00 (per net costs after salvage value of
equipment and costs for decommissioning).
Upon successful decommissioning, the local permitting government is expected to release the cash escrow,
letter of creditor bond within 30 days of a request. Partial release(s) commensurate with the decommissioning
completed as of the date of the request is requested.
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To / Contact info I Chuck Beisner, Project Development Manager, SEV
Cc / Contact info I Rachel Juba, Community Development Director, City of Hugo Received
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Paula Kalinosk y FOR City Augus Hugo
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From / Contact info I Ryan Fleming FOR
Jason Naber FOR
Regarding 1 Preliminary Stormwater Management Design for FS4 Hugo -Gregoire Solar Garden
Stormwater Management and Hugo -Gregoire
This memo contains a summary of preliminary stormwater management design elements for
FastSun 4, Hugo -Gregoire, the proposed solar garden at 7260 165th St N, Hugo, MN 55038. This
information is being provided at the request of the City of Hugo as a supplement to the materials
submitted by Sunrise Energy Venture for the Condition Use Permit application for this site.
Although stormwater design is still at a preliminary stage for this site, key components of the
design - treatment requirements, volume to be treated, appropriate best management practices for
the site context - have been determined. These are explained in as much detail as is possible at this
stage in the design process.
Site Grading Impacts
The proposed solar garden is located on a portion of the property that exhibits gently undulating
slopes of less than seven percent. Therefore, the only anticipated grading will be to construction
the access road and stormwater features. A site grading plan will be developed for the building
permit submittal and construction plan set.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Prior to construction, the applicant will submit a Stormwater Management Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) to fulfill the requirements of the Minnesota NPDES General Construction Stormwater
Permit. These requirements includes temporary practices such as silt fence and storage ponds to
control runoff sediment during construction as well as permanent practices such as appropriate
vegetation and permanent stormwater facilities ensure downstream water quality is protected.
Stormwater Management
Stormwater management best management practices (BMPs) will be constructed to reduce
nutrient and sediment pollution following the requirements of the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) and the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD); and to ensure that stormwater is
not discharged from the site at rates exceeding existing conditions according to RCWD Rule 7.a.
Water quality treatment will be achieved by installing filtration practices in strategic areas to
capture and treat runoff from the access road and solar panel. Preliminary stormwater BMP sizing
calculations have been completed following the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
method for calculating impervious surface for solar panels. Based on the required water quality
treatment volume and the cohesive nature of the underlying soil, the area required to provide
treatment for the access road and solar panel array is approximately 1,800 square feet (0.4 acres).
Stormwater treatment practices will be located along the edges of the solar array, and along the
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downstream portion of the access road, and, where unavoidable, between panel rows to capture
water from the array and road surface. The total open space between and around the panel rows
(approximately 3.3 acres) is significantly greater than the BMP footprint area required, allowing for
optimal siting of stormwater practices (see attached exhibit).
The options under consideration include bioretention basins, rock trenches, and bioretention
swales. Because soils on the site are generally poorly drained, the practices would be installed with
an underdrain. This configuration allows water to filter slowly through engineered soil media
before being discharge to the onsite wetland. The practices will remove pollutants and slow the
movement of water across the landscape.
Additionally, open areas between the rows of the solar array will be stabilized by planting with
native, pollinator -friendly species. Plantings will help to both stabilize soils on the site and to
improve the soil capacity to infiltrate stormwater. The flow rate and volume of stormwater leaving
the property will be lower and the water quality will improve as a result of the proposed solar
installation.
Wetland Impacts
About 50% of the leased property is composed of wetland. Solar panels have been located in upland
areas to the extent practical, and fringe (degraded) wetland areas. Higher quality wetlands have
been avoided and protected. Approximately 1/4 - 1/3 of the pilings for the solar arrays will be
located within wetland areas (primarily degraded wetland areas). The owner is seeking area No -
Loss Decision from the WCA LGU (MN Rule 8420.0420 Subp.6(A)). The cumulative area of piling
installation is significantly less than the 0.5 acre threshold referenced in this rule. The site plan
does include some impacts to wetland areas for construction of the access road, but because the site
is relatively flat; grading impacts to adjacent wetland areas are minimal. The total area of impact
due to road construction is less than 0.25 acres. The owner proposes to use wetland banking credits
to mitigate the area of impact. Additionally, runoff from the roadway will be directed to filtration
BMPs to mitigate pollution and disperse flow as described above.
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Memorandum
To: Rachel Juba, City of Hugo
Cc: Mark Erichson, WSB & Associates
From: Stephanie Hatten, WSB & Associates
Date: August 17, 2018
Re: Stormwater Management Requirements — Gregoire Solar Site
WSB Project No. 010469-000
The following memo summarizes the City of Hugo/RCWD stormwater management requirements for the
Gregoire Solar Site. These requirements will need to be met prior to issuing a Stormwater and Erosion
Control Permit. A Permit is needed before construction will begin.
Volume Control/Water Quality
The Solar Site will need to meet the City's volume reduction requirement of 1.1 inches off new impervious
surfaces. The MPCA Solar Panel Calculator spreadsheet must be used to calculate the volume reduction
needed for the site. Since the entire solar array is not a continuous impervious surface, the MPCA has
chosen to modify the calculations to allow for stormwater credit for a portion of the runoff that will infiltrate
into the ground below the solar panels. Any additional stormwater runoff from access roads (gravel or
paved) or other impervious surfaces must also be added to the volume reduction requirement from the
MPCA spreadsheet for the solar panels.
Infiltration or water reuse is the preferred method for volume reduction. Soil borings or other
documentation must be submitted. Some site restrictions for infiltration may include HSG C and D soils,
soil contamination or high groundwater elevations. If infiltration or reuse is not feasible onsite, any BMP
may be used. The TP removal factor from Table C1 of RCWD rules must be applied for the chosen BMP.
TP and TSS removal will be considered met once the volume control requirement has been met. Area not
treated for phosphorus may not exceed 15% of all new or reconstructed impervious surface. For all
untreated surface, TSS must be removed to the maximum extent practicable.
Rate Control
Peak stormwater runoff rates for the site must not exceed existing rates for the 2-year and 10-year 24-
hour rainfall events using Atlas 14 rainfall depths. Peak stormwater runoff rates for the 100-year 24-hour
rainfall event is limited to 0.1 cfs/acre.
Submittal Requirements
• Property lines and delineation of lands under ownership of the applicant
Delineation of the subwatershed contributing runoff from off -site, proposed and existing
subwatersheds onsite, emergency overflows, and drainageways.
• Geotechnical analysis including soil borings at all proposed stormwater management facility
locations utilizing ASTM D5921 and D5879, as amended.
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• Proposed and existing stormwater facilities' location, alignment and elevation.
• Delineation of existing on -site wetland, marshes and floodplain areas.
• Identification of existing and proposed normal, ordinary high and 100-year water elevations on -
site.
• Identification of existing and proposed contour elevations within the project site related to NAVD
88.
• Construction plans and specifications of all proposed stormwater management facilities, including
design details for outlet control structures.
• Grading plan showing floodplain elevations, EOF locations and elevations, building elevations,
and grading limits.
• Stormwater runoff volume and rate analyses for the 2-, 10-,100-year, and 10-day snowmelt
critical events, existing and proposed conditions utilizing NOAA Atlas 14.
• All hydrologic, water quality and hydraulic computations completed to design the proposed
stormwater management facilities. Atlas 14 rainfall depths and MSE 3 distribution curve method
must be used. Runoff from pervious and impervious areas within the model must be modeled
separately. Curve numbers for pervious areas shall be consistent with values recommended in
the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. Curve numbers for post -development condition within
construction limits shall be shifted down one classification for HSG B and half a classification for
HSG A to account for impacts of grading on soil structure unless the project specifications
incorporate soils amendments.
Narrative including a project description, discussion of BMP selection, and revegetation plan for
the project site.
• Utility plan including storm sewer design and details plates.
• Other project site -specific submittal requirements as may be required by the City.
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Date Printed: 08/23/2018
Date Revised: 05/15/2015
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Polycrystalline Silicon
Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. SI-PX-04-1 , SI-PX-04-P , SI-
PX-05-1 , SI-PX-05-p
CAS #: 7440-21-3
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The substance is not classified as hazardous to health or the environment according to the CLP
regulation.
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC
N/A
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
No data available
Hazards not otherwise classified
No data available
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
N/A
Hazard pictograms
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Signal word
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Hazard statements
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WHMIS classification
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vPvB:
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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
CAS No. / Substance Name:
7440-21-3 Silicon
Identification number(s):
EC number:
231-130-8
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General information
No special measures required.
If inhaled:
Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
In case of skin contact:
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor,
If swallowed:
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No data available
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents
Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Silicon oxide
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
No special measures required.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.
Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.
Do not allow material to penetrate the ground or soil.
Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:
Pick up mechanically.
Prevention of secondary hazards:
No special measures required.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
No data available
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well -sealed containers.
Specific end use(s)
No data available
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems:
No further data; see section 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7440-21-3 Silicon (100.0%)
PEL (USA) Long-term value: 15* 5** mg/m3
*total dust **respirable fraction
REL (USA) Long-term value: 10* 5** mg/m3
*total dust **respirable fraction
TLV (USA) TLV withdrawn
EL (Canada) Long-term value: 10 mg/m3
EV (Canada) Long-term value: 10 mg/m3
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Additional information:
No data
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment:
Not required.
Protection of hands:
Not required.
Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)
No data available
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Body protection:
Protective work clothing.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Form: Solid in various forms
Color: No data available
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: No data available.
pH: N/A
Melting point/Melting range: 1423 °C (2593 °F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: 2355 °C (4271 °F)
Sublimation temperature / start: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available.
Ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Autoignition: No data available.
Danger of explosion: No data available.
Explosion limits:
Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available
Vapor pressure: N/A
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 2.33 g/cm3 (19.444 Ibs/gal)
Relative density
No data available.
Vapor density
N/A
Evaporation rate
N/A
Solubility in Water (H20): No data available
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: N/A
Kinematic: N/A
Other information
No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
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Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
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Incompatible materials:
Oxidizing agents
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Hazardous decomposition products:
Silicon oxide
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for
components in this product.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral LD50 3160 mg/kg (rat)
Skin irritation or corrosion:
No irritant effect.
Eye irritation or corrosion:
No irritant effect.
Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
No effects known.
Carcinogenicity:
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC,
NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
Reproductive toxicity:
No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:
No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:
No effects known.
Aspiration hazard:
No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
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this substance.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
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Persistence and degradability
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Bioaccumulative potential
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Mobility in soil
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Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage
systems.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
N/A
vPvB:
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Other adverse effects
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
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4 TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics
The increasing presence of utility -scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (sometimes referred to as
solar farms) is a rather new development in North Carolina's landscape. Due to the new and unknown
nature of this technology, it is natural for communities near such developments to be concerned about
health and safety impacts. Unfortunately, the quick emergence of utility -scale solar has cultivated fertile
grounds for myths and half-truths about the health impacts of this technology, which can lead to
unnecessary fear and conflict.
Photovoltaic (PV) technologies and solar inverters are not known to pose any significant health
dangers to their neighbors. The most important dangers posed are increased highway traffic during the
relative short construction period and dangers posed to trespassers of contact with high voltage equipment.
This latter risk is mitigated by signage and the security measures that industry uses to deter trespassing.
As will be discussed in more detail below, risks of site contamination are much less than for most other
industrial uses because PV technologies employ few toxic chemicals and those used are used in very small
quantities. Due to the reduction in the pollution from fossil -fuel -fired electric generators, the overall
impact of solar development on human health is overwhelmingly positive. This pollution reduction results
from a partial replacement of fossil -fuel fired generation by emission -free PV-generated electricity, which
reduces harmful sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOX), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Analysis
from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, both
affiliates of the U. S. Department of Energy, estimates the health -related air quality benefits to the southeast
region from solar PV generators to be worth 8.0 ¢ per kilowatt-hour of solar generation..' This is in addition
to the value of the electricity and suggests that the air quality benefits of solar are worth more than the
electricity itself.
Even though we have only recently seen large-scale installation of PV technologies, the technology
and its potential impacts have been studied since the 1950s. A combination of this solar -specific research
and general scientific research has led to the scientific community having a good understanding of the
science behind potential health and safety impacts of solar energy. This paper utilizes the latest scientific
literature and knowledge of solar practices in N.C. to address the health and safety risks associated with
solar PV technology. These risks are extremely small, far less than those associated with common
activities such as driving a car, and vastly outweighed by health benefits of the generation of clean
electricity.
This paper addresses the potential health and safety impacts of solar PV development in North
Carolina, organized into the following four categories:
(1) Hazardous Materials
(2) Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
(3) Electric Shock and Arc Flash
(4) Fire Safety
1. Hazardous Materials
One of the more common concerns towards solar is that the panels (referred to as "modules" in
the solar industry) consist of toxic materials that endanger public health. However, as shown in this
section, solar energy systems may contain small amounts of toxic materials, but these materials do not
endanger public health. To understand potential toxic hazards coming from a solar project, one must
understand system installation, materials used, the panel end -of -life protocols, and system operation. This
section will examine these aspects of a solar farm and the potential for toxicity impacts in the following
subsections:
(1.2) Project Installation/Construction
(1.2) System Components
1.2.1 Solar Panels: Construction and Durability
1.2.2 Photovoltaic technologies
(a) Crystalline Silicon
(b) Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)
(c) CIS/CIGS
1.2.3 Panel End of Life Management
1.2.4 Non -panel System Components
(1.3) Operations and Maintenance
1.1 Project Installation/Construction
The system installation, or construction, process does not require toxic chemicals or processes.
The site is mechanically cleared of large vegetation, fences are constructed, and the land is surveyed to
layout exact installation locations. Trenches for underground wiring are dug and support posts are driven
into the ground. The solar panels are bolted to steel and aluminum support structures and wired together.
Inverter pads are installed, and an inverter and transformer are installed on each pad. Once everything is
connected, the system is tested, and only then turned on.
Figure 1: Utility -scale solar facility (S MWAc) located in Catawba County. Source: Strata Solar
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1.2 System Components
1.2.1 Solar Panels: Construction and Durability
Solar PV panels typically consist of glass, polymer, aluminum, copper, and semiconductor
materials that can be recovered and recycled at the end of their useful life. Today there are two PV
technologies used in PV panels at utility -scale solar facilities, silicon, and thin film. As of 2016, all thin
film used in North Carolina solar facilities are cadmium telluride (CdTe) panels from the US manufacturer
First Solar, but there are other thin film PV panels available on the market, such as Solar Frontier's CIGS
panels. Crystalline silicon technology consists of silicon wafers which are made into cells and assembled
into panels, thin film technologies consist of thin layers of semiconductor material deposited onto glass,
polymer or metal substrates. While there are differences in the components and manufacturing processes
of these two types of solar technologies, many aspects of their PV panel construction are very similar.
Specifics about each type of PV chemistry as it relates to toxicity are covered in subsections a, b, and c in
section 1.2.2; on crystalline silicon, cadmium telluride, and CIS/CIGS respectively. The rest of this section
applies equally to both silicon and thin film panels.
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To provide decades of corrosion -free operation, PV cells in PV panels are encapsulated from air
and moisture between two layers of plastic. The encapsulation layers are protected on the top with a
layer of tempered glass and on the backside with a polymer sheet. Frameless modules include a
protective layer of glass on the rear of the panel, which may also be tempered. The plastic ethylene -vinyl
acetate (EVA) commonly provides the cell encapsulation. For decades, this same material has been used
between layers of tempered glass to give car windshields and hurricane windows their great strength. In
the same way that a car windshield cracks but stays intact, the EVA layers in PV panels keep broken
panels intact (see Figure 4). Thus, a damaged module does not generally create small pieces of debris;
instead, it largely remains together as one piece.
Figure 4: The mangled PV panels in this picture illustrate the nature of broken solar panels; the glass cracks but the panel is
still in one piece. Image Source: http://img.alibaba.com/Photo/l]5259576/broken-solar-Panel.jpg
PV panels constructed with the same basic components as modern panels have been installed
across the globe for well over thirty years..3 The long-term durability and performance demonstrated
over these decades, as well as the results of accelerated lifetime testing, helped lead to an industry -
standard 25-year power production warranty for PV panels. These power warranties warrant a PV panel
to produce at least 80% of their original nameplate production after 25 years of use. A recent SolarCity
and DNV GL study reported that today's quality PV panels should be expected to reliably and
efficiently produce power for thirty-five years.4
Local building codes require all structures, including ground mounted solar arrays, to be
engineered to withstand anticipated wind speeds, as defined by the local wind speed requirements. Many
racking products are available in versions engineered for wind speeds of up to 150 miles per hour, which
is significantly higher than the wind speed requirement anywhere in North Carolina. The strength of PV
mounting structures were demonstrated during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and again during Hurricane
Matthew in 2016. During Hurricane Sandy, the many large-scale solar facilities in New Jersey and New
York at that time suffered only minor damage..5 In the fall of 2016, the US and Caribbean experienced
destructive winds and torrential rains from Hurricane Matthew, yet one leading solar tracker
manufacturer reported that their numerous systems in the impacted area received zero damage from
wind or flooding..6
In the event of a catastrophic event capable of damaging solar equipment, such as a tornado, the
system will almost certainly have property insurance that will cover the cost to cleanup and repair the
project. It is in the best interest of the system owner to protect their investment against such risks. It is
also in their interest to get the project repaired and producing full power as soon as possible. Therefore,
the investment in adequate insurance is a wise business practice for the system owner. For the same
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reasons, adequate insurance coverage is also generally a requirement of the bank or finn providing
financing for the project.
1.2.2 Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
a. Crystalline Silicon
This subsection explores the toxicity of silicon -based PV panels and concludes that they do not
pose a material risk of toxicity to public health and safety. Modern crystalline silicon PV panels, which
account for over 90% of solar PV panels installed today, are, more or less, a commodity product. The
overwhelming majority of panels installed in North Carolina are crystalline silicon panels that are
informally classified as Tier I panels. Tier I panels are from well -respected manufacturers that have a good
chance of being able to honor warranty claims. Tier I panels are understood to be of high quality, with
predictable performance, durability, and content. Well over 80% (by weight) of the content of a PV panel
is the tempered glass front and the aluminum frame, both of which are common building materials. Most
of the remaining portion are common plastics, including polyethylene terephthalate in the backsheet, EVA
encapsulation of the PV cells, polyphenyl ether in the junction box, and polyethylene insulation on the
wire leads. The active, working components of the system are the silicon photovoltaic cells, the small
electrical leads connecting them together, and to the wires coming out of the back of the panel. The
electricity generating and conducting components makeup less than 5% of the weight of most panels. The
PV cell itself is nearly 100% silicon, and silicon is the second most common element in the Earth's crust.
The silicon for PV cells is obtained by high -temperature processing of quartz sand (SiO2) that removes its
oxygen molecules. The refined silicon is converted to a PV cell by adding extremely small amounts of
boron and phosphorus, both of which are common and of very low toxicity.
The other minor components of the PV cell are also generally benign; however, some contain lead,
which is a human toxicant that is particularly harmful to young children. The minor components include
an extremely thin antireflective coating (silicon nitride or titanium dioxide), a thin layer of aluminum on
the rear, and thin strips of silver alloy that are screen -printed on the front and rear of cell.. In order for
the front and rear electrodes to make effective electrical contact with the proper layer of the PV cell, other
materials (called glass frit) are mixed with the silver alloy and then heated to etch the metals into the cell.
This glass frit historically contains a small amount of lead (Pb) in the form of lead oxide. The 60 or 72 PV
cells in a PV panel are connected by soldering thin solder -covered copper tabs from the back of one cell
to the front of the next cell. Traditionally a tin -based solder containing some lead (Pb) is used, but some
manufacturers have switched to lead-free solder. The glass frit and/or the solder may contain trace amounts
of other metals, potentially including some with human toxicity such as cadmium. However, testing to
simulate the potential for leaching from broken panels, which is discussed in more detail below, did not
find a potential toxicity threat from these trace elements. Therefore, the tiny amount of lead in the grass
frit and the solder is the only part of silicon PV panels with a potential to create a negative health impact.
However, as described below, the very limited amount of lead involved and its strong physical and
chemical attachment to other components of the PV panel means that even in worst -case scenarios the
health hazard it poses is insignificant.
As with many electronic industries, the solder in silicon PV panels has historically been a lead -
based solder, often 36% lead, due to the superior properties of such solder. However, recent advances in
lead-free solders have spurred a trend among PV panel manufacturers to reduce or remove the lead in their
panels. According to the 2015 Solar Scorecard from the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, a group that
tracks environmental responsibility of photovoltaic panel manufacturers, fourteen companies (increased
from twelve companies in 2014) manufacture PV panels certified to meet the European Restriction of
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Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standard. This means that the amount of cadmium and lead in the panels
they manufacture fall below the RoHS thresholds, which are set by the European Union and serve as the
world's de facto standard for hazardous substances in manufactured goods..$ The Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) standard requires that the maximum concentration found in any homogenous material
in a produce is less than 0.01 % cadmium and less than 0.10% lead, therefore, any solder can be no more
than 0.10% lead..9
While some manufacturers are producing PV panels that meet the RoHS standard, there is no
requirement that they do so because the RoHS Directive explicitly states that the directive does not apply
to photovoltaic panels. 10 The justification for this is provided in item 17 of the current RoHS Directive:
"The development of renewable forms of energy is one of the Union's key objectives, and the contribution
made by renewable energy sources to environmental and climate objectives is crucial. Directive
2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use
of energy from renewable sources (4) recalls that there should be coherence between those objectives and
other Union environmental legislation. Consequently, this Directive should not prevent the development
of renewable energy technologies that have no negative impact on health and the environment and that
are sustainable and economically viable."
The use of lead is common in our modern economy. However, only about 0.5% of the annual lead
consumption in the U.S. is for electronic solder for all uses; PV solder makes up only a tiny portion of this
0.5%. Close to 90% of lead consumption in the US is in batteries, which do not encapsulate the pounds of
lead contained in each typical automotive battery. This puts the lead in batteries at great risk of leaching
into the environment. Estimates for the lead in a single PV panel with lead -based solder range from 1.6 to
24 grams of lead, with 13g (less than half of an ounce) per panel seen most often in the literature.." At 13
g/panel12, each panel contains one-half of the lead in a typical 12-gauge shotgun shell. This amount
equates to roughly 1/7500i of the lead in a single car battery. In a panel, it is all durably encapsulated from
air or water for the full life of the panel.14
As indicated by their 20 to 30-year power warranty, PV modules are designed for a long service
life, generally over 25 years. For a panel to comply with its 25-year power warranty, its internal
components, including lead, must be sealed from any moisture. Otherwise, they would corrode and the
panel's output would fall below power warranty levels. Thus, the lead in operating PV modules is not at
risk of release to the environment during their service lifetime. In extreme experiments, researchers have
shown that lead can leach from crushed or pulverized panels._15, 16 However, more real -world tests
designed to represent typical trash compaction that are used to classify waste as hazardous or non-
hazardous show no danger from leaching..", 18 For more information about PV panel end -of -life, see the
Panel Disposal section.
As illustrated throughout this section, silicon -based PV panels do not pose a material threat to
public health and safety. The only aspect of the panels with potential toxicity concerns is the very small
amount of lead in some panels. However, any lead in a panel is well sealed from environmental exposure
for the operating lifetime of the solar panel and thus not at risk of release into the environment.
b. Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) PV Panels
This subsection examines the components of a cadmium telluride (CdTe) PV panel. Research
demonstrates that they pose negligible toxicity risk to public health and safety while significantly reducing
the public's exposure to cadmium by reducing coal emissions. As of mid-2016, a few hundred MWs of
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cadmium telluride (CdTe) panels, all manufactured by the U.S. company First Solar, have been installed
in North Carolina.
Questions about the potential health and environmental impacts from the use of this PV technology
are related to the concern that these panels contain cadmium, a toxic heavy metal. However, scientific
studies have shown that cadmium telluride differs from cadmium due to its high chemical and thermal
stability..19 Research has shown that the tiny amount of cadmium in these panels does not pose a health or
safety risk._20 Further, there are very compelling reasons to welcome its adoption due to reductions in
unhealthy pollution associated with burning coal. Every GWh of electricity generated by burning coal
produces about 4 grams of cadmium air emissions. 21 Even though North Carolina produces a significant
fraction of our electricity from coal, electricity from solar offsets much more natural gas than coal due to
natural gas plants being able to adjust their rate of production more easily and quickly. If solar electricity
offsets 90% natural gas and 10% coal, each 5-megawatt (5 MWAc, which is generally 7 MWnc) CdTe
solar facility in North Carolina keeps about 157 grams, or about a third of a pound, of cadmium out of our
environment..22, 23
Cadmium is toxic, but all the approximately 7 grams of cadmium in one CdTe panel is in the form
of a chemical compound cadmium telluride, .24 which has 1/100th the toxicity of free cadmium..25.
Cadmium telluride is a very stable compound that is non-volatile and non -soluble in water. Even in the
case of a fire, research shows that less than 0.1 % of the cadmium is released when a CdTe panel is exposed
to fire. The fire melts the glass and encapsulates over 99.9% of the cadmium in the molten glass..27
It is important to understand the source of the cadmium used to manufacture CdTe PV panels. The
cadmium is a byproduct of zinc and lead refining. The element is collected from emissions and waste
streams during the production of these metals and combined with tellurium to create the CdTe used in PV
panels. If the cadmium were not collected for use in the PV panels or other products, it would otherwise
either be stockpiled for future use, cemented and buried, or disposed of. 28 Nearly all the cadmium in old
or broken panels can be recycled which can eventually serve as the primary source of cadmium for new
PV panels. 29
Similar to silicon -based PV panels, CdTe panels are constructed of a tempered glass front, one
instead of two clear plastic encapsulation layers, and a rear heat strengthened glass backing (together
>98% by weight). The final product is built to withstand exposure to the elements without significant
damage for over 25 years. While not representative of damage that may occur in the field or even at a
landfill, laboratory evidence has illustrated that when panels are ground into a fine powder, very acidic
water is able to leach portions of the cadmium and tellurium,_30 similar to the process used to recycle CdTe
panels. Like many silicon -based panels, CdTe panels are reported (as far back ask 1998.31) to pass the
EPA's Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test, which tests the potential for crushed panels
in a landfill to leach hazardous substances into groundwater.32 Passing this test means that they are
classified as non -hazardous waste and can be deposited in landfills. 11,14 For more information about PV
panel end -of -life, see the Panel Disposal section.
There is also concern of environmental impact resulting from potential catastrophic events
involving CdTe PV panels. An analysis of worst -case scenarios for environmental impact from CdTe PV
panels, including earthquakes, fires, and floods, was conducted by the University of Tokyo in 2013. After
reviewing the extensive international body of research on CdTe PV technology, their report concluded,
"Even in the worst -case scenarios, it is unlikely that the Cd concentrations in air and sea water will exceed
the environmental regulation values."_35 In a worst -case scenario of damaged panels abandoned on the
ground, insignificant amounts of cadmium will leach from the panels. This is because this scenario is
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much less conducive (larger module pieces, less acidity) to leaching than the conditions of the EPA's
TCLP test used to simulate landfill conditions, which CdTe panels pass. 36
First Solar, a U.S. company, and the only significant supplier of CdTe panels, has a robust panel
take -back and recycling program that has been operating commercially since 2005._37 The company states
that it is "committed to providing a commercially attractive recycling solution for photovoltaic (PV) power
plant and module owners to help them meet their module (end of life) EOL obligation simply, cost-
effectively and responsibly." First Solar global recycling services to their customers to collect and recycle
panels once they reach the end of productive life whether due to age or damage. These recycling service
agreements are structured to be financially attractive to both First Solar and the solar panel owner. For
First Solar, the contract provides the company with an affordable source of raw materials needed for new
panels and presumably a diminished risk of undesired release of Cd. The contract also benefits the solar
panel owner by allowing them to avoid tipping fees at a waste disposal site. The legal contract helps
provide peace of mind by ensuring compliance by both parties when considering the continuing trend of
rising disposal costs and increasing regulatory requirements.
c. CIS/GIGS and other PV technologies
Copper indium gallium selenide PV technology, often referred to as CIGS, is the second most
common type of thin-film PV panel but a distant second behind CdTe. CIGS cells are composed of a thin
layer of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium on a glass or plastic backing. None of these elements are
very toxic, although selenium is a regulated metal under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA). 38 The cells often also have an extremely thin layer of cadmium sulfide that contains a tiny
amount of cadmium, which is toxic. The promise of high efficiency CIGS panels drove heavy investment
in this technology in the past. However, researchers have struggled to transfer high efficiency success in
the lab to low-cost full-scale panels in the field-39 Recently, a CIGS manufacturer based in Japan, Solar
Frontier, has achieved some market success with a rigid, glass -faced CIGS module that competes with
silicon panels. Solar Frontier produces the majority of CIS panels on the market today..40 Notably, these
panels are RoHS compliant,_ 1 thus meeting the rigorous toxicity standard adopted by the European Union
even thought this directive exempts PV panels. The authors are unaware of any completed or proposed
utility -scale system in North Carolina using CIS/CIGS panels.
1.2.3 Panel End -of -Life Management
Concerns about the volume, disposal, toxicity, and recycling of PV panels are addressed in this
subsection. To put the volume of PV waste into perspective, consider that by 2050, when PV systems
installed in 2020 will reach the end of their lives, it is estimated that the global annual PV panel waste
tonnage will be 10% of the 2014 global e-waste tonnage..42 In the U.S., end -of -life disposal of solar
products is governed by the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as well as state
policies in some situations. RCRA separates waste into hazardous (not accepted at ordinary landfill) and
solid waste (generally accepted at ordinary landfill) based on a series of rules. According to RCRA, the
way to determine if a PV panel is classified as hazardous waste is the Toxic Characteristic Leaching
Procedure (TCLP) test. This EPA test is designed to simulate landfill disposal and determine the risk of
hazardous substances leaching out of the landfill. 43, 44, 4s Multiple sources report that most modern PV
panels (both crystalline silicon and cadmium telluride) pass the TCLP test. .46, 41 Some studies found that
some older (1990s) crystalline silicon panels, and perhaps some newer crystalline silicon panels (specifics
are not given about vintage of panels tested), do not pass the lead (Pb) leachate limits in the TCLP test. 48,
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The test begins with the crushing of a panel into centimeter -sized pieces. The pieces are then mixed
in an acid bath. After tumbling for eighteen hours, the fluid is tested for forty hazardous substances that
all must be below specific threshold levels to pass the test. Research comparing TCLP conditions to
conditions of damaged panels in the field found that simulated landfill conditions provide overly
conservative estimates of leaching for field -damaged panels._50 Additionally, research in Japan has found
no detectable Cd leaching from cracked CdTe panels when exposed to simulated acid rain._51
Although modern panels can generally be landfilled, they can also be recycled. Even though recent
waste volume has not been adequate to support significant PV-specific recycling infrastructure, the
existing recycling industry in North Carolina reports that it recycles much of the current small volume of
broken PV panels. In an informal survey conducted by the NC Clean Energy Technology Center survey
in early 2016, seven of the eight large active North Carolina utility -scale solar developers surveyed
reported that they send damaged panels back to the manufacturer and/or to a local recycler. Only one
developer reported sending damaged panels to the landfill.
The developers reported at that time that they are usually paid a small amount per panel by local
recycling firms. In early 2017, a PV developer reported that a local recycler was charging a small fee per
panel to recycle damaged PV panels. The local recycling firm known to authors to accept PV panels
described their current PV panel recycling practice as of early 2016 as removing the aluminum frame for
local recycling and removing the wire leads for local copper recycling. The remainder of the panel is sent
to a facility for processing the non-metallic portions of crushed vehicles, referred to as "fluff' in the
recycling industry.52 This processing within existing general recycling plants allows for significant
material recovery of major components, including glass which is 80% of the module weight, but at lower
yields than PV-specific recycling plants. Notably almost half of the material value in a PV panel is in the
few grams of silver contained in almost every PV panel produced today. In the long-term, dedicated PV
panel recycling plants can increase treatment capacities and maximize revenues resulting in better output
quality and the ability to recover a greater fraction of the useful materials. 53 PV-specific panel recycling
technologies have been researched and implemented to some extent for the past decade, and have been
shown to be able to recover over 95% of PV material (semiconductor) and over 90% of the glass in a PV
panel. sa
A look at global PV recycling trends hints at the future possibilities of the practice in our country.
Europe installed MW-scale volumes of PV years before the U.S. In 2007, a public -private partnership
between the European Union and the solar industry set up a voluntary collection and recycling system
called PV CYCLE. This arrangement was later made mandatory under the EU's WEEE directive, a
program for waste electrical and electronic equipment..55 Its member companies (PV panel producers)
fully finance the association. This makes it possible for end -users to return the member companies'
defective panels for recycling at any of the over 300 collection points around Europe without added costs.
Additionally, PV CYCLE will pick up batches of 40 or more used panels at no cost to the user. This
arrangement has been very successful, collecting and recycling over 13,000 tons by the end of 2015..56
In 2012, the WEEE Directive added the end -of -life collection and recycling of PV panels to its
scope. 57 This directive is based on the principle of extended -producer -responsibility. It has a global impact
because producers that want to sell into the EU market are legally responsible for end -of -life management.
Starting in 2018, this directive targets that 85% of PV products "put in the market" in Europe are recovered
and 80% is prepared for reuse and recycling.
The success of the PV panel collection and recycling practices in Europe provides promise for the
future of recycling in the U.S. In mid-2016, the US Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) announced
that they are starting a national solar panel recycling program with the guidance and support of many
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leading PV panel producers. 58 The program will aggregate the services offered by recycling vendors and
PV manufacturers, which will make it easier for consumers to select a cost-effective and environmentally
responsible end -of -life management solution for their PV products. According to SEIA, they are planning
the program in an effort to make the entire industry landfill -free. In addition to the national recycling
network program, the program will provide a portal for system owners and consumers with information
on how to responsibly recycle their PV systems.
While a cautious approach toward the potential for negative environmental and/or health impacts
from retired PV panels is fully warranted, this section has shown that the positive health impacts of
reduced emissions from fossil fuel combustion from PV systems more than outweighs any potential risk.
Testing shows that silicon and CdTe panels are both safe to dispose of in landfills, and are also safe in
worst case conditions of abandonment or damage in a disaster. Additionally, analysis by local engineers
has found that the current salvage value of the equipment in a utility scale PV facility generally exceeds
general contractor estimates for the cost to remove the entire PV system..59, 60, 61
1.2.4 Non -Panel System Components (racking, wiring, inverter, transformer)
While previous toxicity subsections discussed PV panels, this subsection describes the non -panel
components of utility -scale PV systems and investigates any potential public health and safety concerns.
The most significant non -panel component of a ground -mounted PV system is the mounting structure of
the rows of panels, commonly referred to as "racking". The vertical post portion of the racking is
galvanized steel and the remaining above -ground racking components are either galvanized steel or
aluminum, which are both extremely common and benign building materials. The inverters that make the
solar generated electricity ready to send to the grid have weather-proof steel enclosures that protect the
working components from the elements. The only fluids that they might contain are associated with their
cooling systems, which are not unlike the cooling system in a computer. Many inverters today are RoHS
compliant.
The electrical transformers (to boost the inverter output voltage to the voltage of the utility
connection point) do contain a liquid cooling oil. However, the fluid used for that function is either a non-
toxic mineral oil or a biodegradable non -toxic vegetable oil, such as BIOTEMP from ABB. These
vegetable transformer oils have the additional advantage of being much less flammable than traditional
mineral oils. Significant health hazards are associated with old transformers containing cooling oil with
toxic PCBs. Transfers with PCB -containing oil were common before PCBs were outlawed in the U.S. in
1979. PCBs still exist in older transformers in the field across the country.
Other than a few utility research sites, there are no batteries on- or off -site associated with utility -
scale solar energy facilities in North Carolina, avoiding any potential health or safety concerns related to
battery technologies. However, as battery technologies continue to improve and prices continue to decline
we are likely to start seeing some batteries at solar facilities. Lithium ion batteries currently dominate the
world utility -scale battery market, which are not very toxic. No non -panel system components were found
to pose any health or environmental dangers.
1.4 Operations and Maintenance — Panel Washing and Vegetation
Control
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Throughout the eastern U.S., the climate provides frequent and heavy enough rain to keep panels
adequately clean. This dependable weather pattern eliminates the need to wash the panels on a regular
basis. Some system owners may choose to wash panels as often as once a year to increase production,
but most in N.C. do not regularly wash any PV panels. Dirt build up over time may justify panel
washing a few times over the panels' lifetime; however, nothing more than soap and water are required
for this activity.
The maintenance of ground -mounted PV facilities requires that vegetation be kept low, both for
aesthetics and to avoid shading of the PV panels. Several approaches are used to maintain vegetation at
NC solar facilities, including planting of limited -height species, mowing, weed -eating, herbicides, and
grazing livestock (sheep). The following descriptions of vegetation maintenance practices are based on
interviews with several solar developers as well as with three maintenance firms that together are
contracted to maintain well over 100 of the solar facilities in N.C. The majority of solar facilities in
North Carolina maintain vegetation primarily by mowing. Each row of panels has a single row of
supports, allowing sickle mowers to mow under the panels. The sites usually require mowing about once
a month during the growing season. Some sites employ sheep to graze the site, which greatly reduces the
human effort required to maintain the vegetation and produces high quality lamb meat. 62
In addition to mowing and weed eating, solar facilities often use some herbicides. Solar facilities
generally do not spray herbicides over the entire acreage; rather they apply them only in strategic
locations such as at the base of the perimeter fence, around exterior vegetative buffer, on interior dirt
roads, and near the panel support posts. Also unlike many row crop operations, solar facilities generally
use only general use herbicides, which are available over the counter, as opposed to restricted use
herbicides commonly used in commercial agriculture that require a special restricted use license. The
herbicides used at solar facilities are primarily 2-4-D and glyphosate (Round -up®), which are two of the
most common herbicides used in lawns, parks, and agriculture across the country. One maintenance firm
that was interviewed sprays the grass with a class of herbicide known as a growth regulator in order to
slow the growth of grass so that mowing is only required twice a year. Growth regulators are commonly
used on highway roadsides and golf courses for the same purpose. A commercial pesticide applicator
license is required for anyone other than the landowner to apply herbicides, which helps ensure that all
applicators are adequately educated about proper herbicide use and application. The license must be
renewed annually and requires passing of a certification exam appropriate to the area in which the
applicator wishes to work. Based on the limited data available, it appears that solar facilities in N.C.
generally use significantly less herbicides per acre than most commercial agriculture or lawn
maintenance services.
2. Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
PV systems do not emit any material during their operation; however, they do generate
electromagnetic fields (EMF), sometimes referred to as radiation. EMF produced by electricity is non -
ionizing radiation, meaning the radiation has enough energy to move atoms in a molecule around
(experienced as heat), but not enough energy to remove electrons from an atom or molecule (ionize) or to
damage DNA. As shown below, modern humans are all exposed to EMF throughout our daily lives
without negative health impact. Someone outside of the fenced perimeter of a solar facility is not exposed
to significant EMF from the solar facility. Therefore, there is no negative health impact from the EMF
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produced in a solar farm. The following paragraphs provide some additional background and detail to
support this conclusion.
Since the 1970s, some have expressed concern over potential health consequences of EMF from
electricity, but no studies have ever shown this EMF to cause health problems. .63 These concerns are based
on some epidemiological studies that found a slight increase in childhood leukemia associated with
average exposure to residential power -frequency magnetic fields above 0.3 to 0.4 µT (microteslas) (equal
to 3.0 to 4.0 mG (milligauss)). µT and mG are both units used to measure magnetic field strength. For
comparison, the average exposure for people in the U.S. is one mG or 0.1 µT, with about 1% of the
population with an average exposure in excess of 0.4 µT (or 4 mG).64 These epidemiological studies,
which found an association but not a causal relationship, led the World Health Organization's International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to classify ELF magnetic fields as "possibly carcinogenic to
humans". Coffee also has this classification. This classification means there is limited evidence but not
enough evidence to designate as either a "probable carcinogen" or "human carcinogen". Overall, there is
very little concern that ELF EMF damages public health. The only concern that does exist is for long-term
exposure above 0.4 µT (4 mG) that may have some connection to increased cases of childhood leukemia.
In 1997, the National Academies of Science were directed by Congress to examine this concern and
concluded:
"Based on a comprehensive evaluation of published studies relating to the effects of
power -frequency electric and magnetic fields on cells, tissues, and organisms (including
humans), the conclusion of the committee is that the current body of evidence does not
show that exposure to these fields presents a human -health hazard. Specifically, no
conclusive and consistent evidence shows that exposures to residential electric and
magnetic fields produce cancer, adverse neurobehavioral effects, or reproductive and
developmental effects.765
There are two aspects to electromagnetic fields, an electric field and a magnetic field. The electric
field is generated by voltage and the magnetic field is generated by electric current, i.e., moving electrons.
A task group of scientific experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2005 concluded
that there were no substantive health issues related to electric fields (0 to 100,000 Hz) at levels generally
encountered by members of the public. 66 The relatively low voltages in a solar facility and the fact that
electric fields are easily shielded (i.e., blocked) by common materials, such as plastic, metal, or soil means
that there is no concern of negative health impacts from the electric fields generated by a solar facility.
Thus, the remainder of this section addresses magnetic fields. Magnetic fields are not shielded by most
common materials and thus can easily pass through them. Both types of fields are strongest close to the
source of electric generation and weaken quickly with distance from the source.
The direct current (DC) electricity produced by PV panels produce stationary (0 Hz) electric and
magnetic fields. Because of minimal concern about potential risks of stationary fields, little scientific
research has examined stationary fields' impact on human health. 67 In even the largest PV facilities, the
DC voltages and currents are not very high. One can illustrate the weakness of the EMF generated by a
PV panel by placing a compass on an operating solar panel and observing that the needle still points north.
While the electricity throughout the majority of a solar site is DC electricity, the inverters convert
this DC electricity to alternating current (AC) electricity matching the 60 Hz frequency of the grid.
Therefore, the inverters and the wires delivering this power to the grid are producing non -stationary EMF,
known as extremely low frequency (ELF) EMF, normally oscillating with a frequency of 60 Hz. This
frequency is at the low -energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum. Therefore, it has less energy than
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other commonly encountered types of non -ionizing radiation like radio waves, infrared radiation, and
visible light.
The wide use of electricity results in background levels of ELF EMFs in nearly all locations where
people spend time — homes, workplaces, schools, cars, the supermarket, etc. A person's average exposure
depends upon the sources they encounter, how close they are to them, and the amount of time they spend
there..68 As stated above, the average exposure to magnetic fields in the U.S. is estimated to be around one
mG or 0.1 µT, but can vary considerably depending on a person's exposure to EMF from electrical devices
and wiring..69 At times we are often exposed to much higher ELF magnetic fields, for example when
standing three feet from a refrigerator the ELF magnetic field is 6 mG and when standing three feet from
a microwave oven the field is about 50 mG. 70 The strength of these fields diminish quickly with distance
from the source, but when surrounded by electricity in our homes and other buildings moving away from
one source moves you closer to another. However, unless you are inside of the fence at a utility -scale solar
facility or electrical substation it is impossible to get very close to the EMF sources. Because of this, EMF
levels at the fence of electrical substations containing high voltages and currents are considered "generally
negligible"..71, 72
The strength of ELF-EMF present at the perimeter of a solar facility or near a PV system in a
commercial or residential building is significantly lower than the typical American's average EMF
exposure..73,74 Researchers in Massachusetts measured magnetic fields at PV projects and found the
magnetic fields dropped to very low levels of 0.5 mG or less, and in many cases to less than background
levels (0.2 mG), at distances of no more than nine feet from the residential inverters and 150 feet from the
utility -scale inverters..75 Even when measured within a few feet of the utility -scale inverter, the ELF
magnetic fields were well below the International Commission on Non -Ionizing Radiation Protection's
recommended magnetic field level exposure limit for the general public of 2,000 mG. 76 It is typical that
utility scale designs locate large inverters central to the PV panels that feed them because this minimizes
the length of wire required and shields neighbors from the sound of the inverter's cooling fans. Thus, it is
rare for a large PV inverter to be within 150 feet of the project's security fence.
Anyone relying on a medical device such as pacemaker or other implanted device to maintain
proper heart rhythm may have concern about the potential for a solar project to interfere with the operation
of his or her device. However, there is no reason for concern because the EMF outside of the solar facility's
fence is less than 1/1000 of the level at which manufacturers test for ELF EMF interference, which is
1,000 mG..77 Manufacturers of potentially affected implanted devices often provide advice on
electromagnetic interference that includes avoiding letting the implanted device get too close to certain
sources of fields such as some household appliances, some walkie-talkies, and similar transmitting
devices. Some manufacturers' literature does not mention high -voltage power lines, some say that
exposure in public areas should not give interference, and some advise not spending extended periods of
time close to power lines., 8
3. Electric Shock and Arc Flash Hazards
There is a real danger of electric shock to anyone entering any of the electrical cabinets such as
combiner boxes, disconnect switches, inverters, or transformers; or otherwise coming in contact with
voltages over 50 Volts..79 Another electrical hazard is an arc flash, which is an explosion of energy that
can occur in a short circuit situation. This explosive release of energy causes a flash of heat and a
shockwave, both of which can cause serious injury or death. Properly trained and equipped technicians
and electricians know how to safely install, test, and repair PV systems, but there is always some risk of
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injury when hazardous voltages and/or currents are present. Untrained individuals should not attempt to
inspect, test, or repair any aspect of a PV system due to the potential for injury or death due to electric
shock and arc flash, The National Electric Code (NEC) requires appropriate levels of warning signs on all
electrical components based on the level of danger determined by the voltages and current potentials. The
national electric code also requires the site to be secured from unauthorized visitors with either a six-foot
chain link fence with three strands of barbed wire or an eight -foot fence, both with adequate hazard
warning signs.
4. Fire Safety
The possibility of fires resulting from or intensified by PV systems may trigger concern among
the general public as well as among firefighters. However, concern over solar fire hazards should be
limited because only a small portion of materials in the panels are flammable, and those components
cannot self-support a significant fire. Flammable components of PV panels include the thin layers of
polymer encapsulates surrounding the PV cells, polymer backsheets (framed panels only), plastic junction
boxes on rear of panel, and insulation on wiring. The rest of the panel is composed of non-flammable
components, notably including one or two layers of protective glass that make up over three quarters of
the panel's weight.
Heat from a small flame is not adequate to ignite a PV panel, but heat from a more intense fire or
energy from an electrical fault can ignite a PV panel-80 One real -world example of this occurred during
July 2015 in an and area of California. Three acres of grass under a thin film PV facility burned without
igniting the panels mounted on fixed -tilt racks just above the grass..81 While it is possible for electrical
faults in PV systems on homes or commercial buildings to start a fire, this is extremely rare...82 Improving
understanding of the PV-specific risks, safer system designs, and updated fire -related codes and standards
will continue to reduce the risk of fire caused by PV systems.
PV systems on buildings can affect firefighters in two primary ways, 1) impact their methods of
fighting the fire, and 2) pose safety hazard to the firefighters. One of the most important techniques that
firefighters use to suppress fire is ventilation of a building's roof. This technique allows superheated toxic
gases to quickly exit the building. By doing so, the firefighters gain easier and safer access to the building,
Ventilation of the roof also makes the challenge of putting out the fire easier. However, the placement of
rooftop PV panels may interfere with ventilating the roof by limiting access to desired venting locations.
New solar -specific building code requirements are working to minimize these concerns. Also, the
latest National Electric Code has added requirements that make it easier for first responders to safely and
effectively turn off a PV system. Concern for firefighting a building with PV can be reduced with proper
fire fighter training, system design, and installation. Numerous organizations have studied fire fighter
safety related to PV. Many organizations have published valuable guides and training programs. Some
notable examples are listed below.
• The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and International Renewable Energy Council
(IREC) partnered to create an online training course that is far beyond the PowerPoint click -and -
view model. The self -paced online course, "Solar PV Safety for Fire Fighters," features rich video
content and simulated environments so fire fighters can practice the knowledge they've learned.
www.iaff.org/pvsafetyLraining
• Photovoltaic Systems and the Fire Code: Office of NC Fire Marshal
• Fire Service Training, Underwriter's Laboratory
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• Firefighter Safety and Response for Solar Power Systems, National Fire Protection Research
Foundation
• Bridging the Gap: Fire Safety & Green Buildings, National Association of State Fire Marshalls
• Guidelines for Fire Safety Elements of Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Orange County Fire Chiefs
Association
• Solar Photovoltaic Installation Guidelines, California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection,
Office of the State Fire Marshall
• PV Safety & Firefighting, Matthew Paiss, Homepower Magazine
• PV Safety and Code Development: Matthew Paiss, Cooperative Research Network
Summary
The purpose of this paper is to address and alleviate concerns of public health and safety for
utility -scale solar PV projects. Concerns of public health and safety were divided and discussed in the
four following sections: (1) Toxicity, (2) Electromagnetic Fields, (3) Electric Shock and Arc Flash, and
(4) Fire. In each of these sections, the negative health and safety impacts of utility -scale PV
development were shown to be negligible, while the public health and safety benefits of installing these
facilities are significant and far outweigh any negative impacts.
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To Whom it may concern,
The residents within the neighborhood of Henna Ave N have met privately regarding the potential Solar
Power Plant project of 165t'St Hugo.
We strongly oppose this project entering our neighborhood. We all live in this neighborhood for the
same reasons. We have built and started families, purchased homes and transferred our families to this
neighborhood to provide the best we can for our children and loved ones. Cleaner air, safe places to
play and grow, gardening, livestock & retire.
Following are our concerns & specifics in response to what was earlier proposed by Fast Suns. You will
see both columns. Please note these are only touching base to further concerns we have regarding an
industrial project as this entering our families' neighborhood.
Thank you
Requests to Hugo City Council to review for the Solar.plant on 165th Street North
Proposed by Fast Sun LLC I Neighboring proper owners request Henna Ave N Hugo, MN 55038
*15' at full tilt solar panels. Trees would be 6 to 8' Black Hill spruce
and Red Cedar. Hugo Ordinance (d)(2)d. " adequate vegetative
buffer for screening. Exception may be granted if natural landscape
provides screening from all public right of ways and neighboring
properties."
*Applicant proposed the fence to be 50' from property line. The
trees would be on the outside of the fence.
*6'fence
*Grass Covered driveway.
*Routine maintenance mow as needed.
*$134,267.00 in Escrow total for decommission and restoration.
5 year conditional use permit
All adjoining properties are family based homes. Does this industrial project fit
within the characteristics of the neighborhood?
*Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm that there will be no effects
or interference to TV, Cell Phone, or WI-FI at the applicants expense. Also
requesting confirmation from a 3rd party that there are no potential
hazmatichemical or voltage consequence to adjoining properties land, crops,
water or livestock.
*15' solar panels at full tilt - Requesting a minimum of 15' - 20' continuous doub e
tree line staggered without breaks on all sides within 30'-50' of fencing. All
landscape to be completed prior to final completion of project. Accessing road to
plant must be suitable base for emergency vehicles and uphold any maintenance
needed.
*50' Setback - take in consideration the mature tree growth and move the 50' set
back accordingly. Example if the tree is 30' wide then the set back would be 70'
to 80' so tree's are not sucking moisture or destroying crops on adjoining
property.
*8-10' chain -link fence to prevent wildlife and kids from entering site. Green or
black in color to blend with environment and reduce glare.
*Add some type of paved or adequate surface for emergency vehicle access
This must reach the full length of the plant to ensure any and all emergencies can
have access within full property at any time.
Mow entire property once each month starting May through October to keep
noxious weeds and any fire risks to a minimum. This will help protect adjoining
properties as well.
*Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm the amount quoted by Fast
Sun LLC is enough through an outside source at the applicants expense. On
decommission, restoration, maintenance and repair.
*Establish an Escrow account for land maintenance. This escrow account will be
used for year round maintenance Including; landscape repair 1 replacement,
mowing and snow removal. * Requesting a 3rd party estimate
* Both Escrow accounts (decommissions & maintenance) to have funds in full,
up front. Both amounts to be estimated 1 approved by a 3rd party.
Update from 5 year conditional permit to 3 year conditional permit to help ensure
all conditions & agreements are met.
*Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm that property values will
not decrease at the applicants expense.
Will the City of Hugo be protected if Fast Suns LLC goes out of business or sells
company? Will there be protection if agreements and terms are failed to be met?
Where will Xcel poles be placed?
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Requests to Hugo City Council to review for the Solar plant on _165th Street North
Proposed by Fast Sqn LLC
*15' at full tilt solar panels. Trees would be 6 to 8' Black Hill
spruce and Red Cedar. Hugo Ordinance (d)(2)d. "
adequate vegetative buffer for screening. Exception maybe
granted if natural landscape provides screening from all
public right of ways and neighboring properties. "
*applicant proposed the fence to be 50' from property line.
The trees would be on the outside of the fence.
*6'fence
,*Grass Covered driveway.
*Routine maintenance mow as needed.
*$134,267.00 total for decommission and restoration.
Land Owner Requested on 165th Street N Hugo, MN 55038
*15' solar panels at full tilt - requesting a minimum of 15' Trees
double row for screening. Immediate Replacement of dead trees
or dying trees.
i
*50' Setback - take in consideration that the mature tree growth
and move the 50' set back accordingly. Example if the tree is 30'
wide then the set back would be 70' to 80' so tree's are not sucking
moisture or destroying crops on adjoining property.
*14'Fence to prevent wildlife and kids from entering site.
*Add some type of paved surface for emergency vehicle access.
* Mowing once each month starting May through October. Which
will help Protect Properties from fire hazards.
*Establish an Escrow account for mowing and misc.
*Escrow Requesting the full amount up front.
*Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm the amount
quoted by Fast Sun LLC is enough through an out side source at the
applicants expense. On decommission and restoration costs.
*Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm that there
will be no effects or interference to TV, Cell phone or Wi-Fi atthe
applicants expense.
*Requesting the City of Hugo to do a study to confirm that
property values will not decrease at the applicants expense.
*Will the City of Hugo be protected if Fast Sun LLC goes out of
business or sells to company?
� EICEIVE
SEP 12 2018
BY:
VEHICLE SHOW STARTS AT 6:30 PM
Join Washington County Sheriff's Department and Hugo
Fire Department for a movie in the park! Meet your local
Deputies and Firefighters and see their fire trucks, squad
cars, and other equipment.
MOANA (PG) STARTS AT 7:30 PM
This event is free. Warm up by a bonfire and enjoy free
snacks. Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on. The
movie will start at dusk. Every kid must have a parent or
guardian present. Hanifl Fields Athletic Park is located
at 7052 137th St N.
k
September 29th, 2018
Noon - 2:oopm
Hugo Lion's Park
Free BBQ Ribs w/ Fixings
(until its gone!)
Live Musie by Third Wheel Project
Games
Raffle 6 More!
Donations are appreciated.
All Donations will benefit The Yellow Ribbon
Foundation of Minnesota
Sponsored By:
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FRY GROUP REALTY
WE KNOW REAL ESTATE
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