HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 05-20 Public Hearing Notice MAPLEWOOD REVIEW CITV OF MAPLEWOOD
PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE MAY ? n 2015
What is Being Requested?
The City of Maplewood is proposing two Ordinanres;a revised Gas Franchise Ordinance and new Gas Franchise Fee Ordinance,which would
grant a franchise to,and impose a fee on,Xcel Energy for the use of Ihe City's Right-of-Way io deliver its product—In this case natural gas.The
Ordinances require%cel to pay the fee to the Clty however It is often passed-along to the consumer as a fee instead of being absorbed by Xcel.
The Ordinances mandate that S00%of the franchise tee proceeds shall be used for the specific purpose of preserving and repalring City streets
induding,but not limited to,methods such as crack seal,fog seal,mill and overlay,hot in place recyde,cold in piace recyde,and full depth
redamation.
Each year the City shall prepare and pu6lish a report detailing the additional preservation and repair projects undertaken and completed with
said franchise revenue.
Public Hearing(First Reading of Ordinances)Information
The City Council will hold a public hearing to review the first reading of the Ordinances on Tuesday,May 26,2015,at 7 p.m.or later in[he
Maplewood Gty Council Chambers located a[1830 Counry Aoad e East All interested par[ies may present thelr views orally or in writing.Sign
language interpreters are availa6le.You must reques[thls service at least 96 hours in advance.Call the city clerk at 651-249-2001 to arrange
this service.Assisted Listening Devices are also available.Please check with the city derk for availability.
Why[hls notice?
The Maplewood city wde requires that the city council hold a public hearing when considering new ordinances or revisions.
Intormation/Con[act
To dlscuss thls or seek addltional information about this proposal,please contact Mlchael Thompson,City Engineer,by telephone at 651-249-
2403 or by email at mlchael thompson c maplewood mn us or visit w c"maple ood mn us and type"franchise fee'into ihe search bar.
(Review,May 13,20,2015)