City Council Resolution 2004-81CITY OF MONTICELLO
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-81
A Resolution Supporting Construction of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation and
License Renewal at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Owned by Xcel Energy and
Managed by Nuclear Management Company.
WHEREAS, a reliable, low cost and environmentally sound electric supply with a diverse energy
mix is critical to economic well-being; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant generates 610 megawatts of electricity,
providing approximately 10% of the energy used by Xcel Energy customers in the State of
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant provides nearly 500 full-time jobs and
contributes significantly to the local and state economy; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant would result in an electric
rate increase and significant increased emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and sulfur
dioxide and;
WHEREAS, the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant is now, and will continue to be, a
significant contributor to the local tax base,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Monticello go on record supporting
construction of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, and License Renewal at the
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.
Adopted by the Monticello City Council this 25`h day of October, 2004.
Bruce Thielen, Mayor
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Rick Wolfsteller, tity Administrator