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IEDC Agenda 03-02-2021AGENDA INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021— 7:00 a.m. North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center In keeping with safe practices and minimizing contact and potential community spread of the COVID-19 virus, the IEDC meeting will be conducted as a virtual online meeting. Participants can attend remotely via Go -To: Web Link: https:Hglobal.2otomeeting.com/ioin/564915197 Phone Dial In #: United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 One -touch: tel:+18722403412„564915197# Access Code: 564-915-197 Members: Chairperson -Randy Skarphol, Vice Chairperson Liz Calpas, Mayor -Lloyd Hilgart, Darek Vetsch, Kevin Steffensmeier, Steve Johnson, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Dick Van Allen, Don Roberts, Andrew Tapper, Mike Carr, Elizabeth Calpas, Meghan Hanson, Thomas Conboy, Sarah Kortmansky Liaisons: Rachel Leonard, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander, Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss, Dave Tombers, Tim Zipoy, Jeff O'Neill 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes: a. February 2, 2021 meeting minutes 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda 4. Consideration of Update regarding IEDC Letter of Support for Xcel Energy's Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) Filing with the MN Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — Scott Johnson and Thomas Conboy, Xcel Energy 5. Table Topic — Monticello High School Youth Internship Program — Ann Runcke, Academic Program Coordinator, MHS 6. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development • Projects Update • Prospects List • Building Permits Update — 2020 - Qtr. #4 b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached) c. City Council d. Chamber of Commerce 7. Adjournment (8:00am) MINUTES INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021— 7:00 a.m. North Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Participants attended remotely. Members Present: Liz Calpas, Mike Carr, Wayne Elam, Luke Dahlheimer, Meghan Hanson, Lloyd Hilgart, Steve Johnson, Sarah Kortmansky, Joni Pawelk, Andrew Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Darek Vetsch Members Absent: Randy Skarphol, Kevin Steffensmeier, Don Roberts, Thomas Conboy Liaisons Present: Marcy Anderson, Jolene Foss, Rachel Leonard, Jim Thares, Marcy Anderson 1. Call to Order Vice Chairperson Liz Calpas called the regular meeting of the IEDC to order at 7 a.m. 2. Approve Minutes: a. January 5, 2021 meeting minutes LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 5, 2021 MEETING MINUTES. MOTION SECONDED BY DAREK VETSCH. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 12-0. 3. Consideration of Adding Items to the Agenda a. Wright County COVID-19 Business Relief Funding Program, Executive Order #2099: Darek Vetsch said that applications for grant funding assistance are now available for download from the County website. He will send a link to the IEDC members and to the Monticello Chamber to share with businesses who may need assistance. 4. Consideration of 2021 IEDC Action Statements -Goals and Table Topics Jim Thares noted that each member should has the information in their packets for the 2021 Action Statements -Goals, which have been modified from last year's action statements. He did a markup from last year's action statements and some of those have been stricken from the 2021 action statements. Thares explained there is a core set of statements that will always be in the action statements, and he also included the ordinance and resolution as a backup in the packet for review. The basic key mission is workforce development, job creation and retention, industrial growth and expansion, and business vitality. The redline copy in the packet is refining the language a little bit. Thares noted that he did receive feedback from a few IEDC members, and those notes are incorporated in the action statement. The final copy, the clean version, lists the rankings of the action statement goals. This is a continuation workflow, and the staff recommendation is to adopt 2021 Action Statements — Goals. Joni Pawelk brought up a question on the transportation piece. She noted that the Mississippi River Coalition is included in Section 6B (specifically CMRRPP) but she would also like to see that added to and acknowledged in Section 2. JONI PAWELK MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2021 ACTION STATEMENT -GOALS WITH THE ADDITION OF THE CMRRPP TO SECTION 2 AS NOTED ABOVE. MOTION SECONDED BY WAYNE ELAM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 12-0. 5. Consideration of Discussion of Template Letter of Support re Xcel Energy Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) - Public Utilities Commission (PUC) filing Jim Thares said that at a previous meeting Tom Conboy, manager at Xcel's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP), had suggested that the IEDC members consider writing letters of support for their IRP filing that would be considered by the PUC during their deliberations and consideration process. Thares noted that the PUC requires a specific letter template and the docket number needs to be included. Darek Vetsch said that he sent in a letter in December 2020 and he will share the letter with Thares to use as a template. Thares said it would be appropriate for the individual members to submit letters of support, as well as a letter from the IEDC group as a whole. Rachel Leonard offered to assist Thares in writing the letter if needed. Some members had concerns about a letter going out from the IEDC that has not been reviewed by the group, and, furthermore, would like to hear from Xcel Energy on their thoughts prior to writing the letter. Rachel Leonard said the City Council has been in support of the IRP, which does note the intent to relicense the Monticello plant past its current expiration of 2030 and the City Council was happy to learn about. Thares will work with Leonard to get clarification on whether the City passed a formal resolution to that effect and will bring the IEDCX letter back for discussion and approval at the March 2, 2021 meeting. Thares will also invite Tom Conboy and Scott Johnson from Xcel to attend that meeting. 6. Table Topic — Wright County Workforce Pathways — Jolene Foss, Executive Director, Wright County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP) Jolene Foss shared a brief presentation explaining the history of the WCEDP program and the new reboot and redesign of the program, and what they've been working on to help with marketing of the grant program and keeping businesses strong in Wright County. She shared the new redesign of the Workforce Pathways Wheel and explained how it works currently and how the new wheel will be much more user friendly and easier to navigate. The WCEDP recognizes the need to be proactive in supporting workforce training and making clear paths to success for those individuals who find themselves in transition, young people making career decisions, incumbent and dislocated workers, and those who are looking to improve their quality of life. The key factors in the program are as follows: • Create: Create a database of major employers and manufacturers in Wright County available on the pathways wheel tool. • Enlighten: Enlighten parents and young students to the quality businesses and jobs that already exist in Wright County using a variety of marketing techniques. • Utilize: Better utilize the existing assets including MN Workforce Center, Wright Tech/Training Center, Regional High Schools, Higher Education Facilities and identifying expanding business and their needs. • Identify: Identify skill sets in demand from Wright County employers and collaborate with educational partners to offer trainings that match the demand. The group has come up with a list of marketing opportunities to promote the new program reboot, and when the redesigned wheel is complete in February, they will make more decisions on how to move forward. Currently, Foss said they are working on applying for an initiative foundation grant and will potentially use those funds from the initiative foundation to do marketing such as a print campaign, a social media campaign, radio advertisements, and billboards on the major transportation highways. The main message to convey is to work in Wright County; don't waste time commuting when there are great opportunities here, the quality of life is great here, and the cost of living is lower, etc. Foss said that if anyone involved with the IEDC is aware of any businesses looking to fill specific positions to let her know. And, if there is specific training required to fill the job, then they can try and find the training opportunities to match up for that and can be the catalyst to make those connections, by either bringing a trainer to Wright Tech in Buffalo or a trainer on site for the employer so those jobs can be filled. 7. Reports (Verbal Reports): a. Economic Development • Projects: Jim Thares reviewed. • Prospects List: Jim Thares reviewed. b. Planning Commission Agenda (attached): Jim Thares reviewed. c. City Council: Rachel Leonard reviewed two key highlights: • City Council Seat: City council conducted interviews with six applicants to fill the vacant seat. Brian Hudgens, who ran for council in 2020 and was the next highest vote getter, was selected to fill the remainder of Mayor Hilgart's city council term through 12/31/2022. He will be sworn in prior to the regular meeting on 2/8. • Chelsea Commons: Leonard explained that this is a project that focuses on the 100 acres between Chelsea Road and School Boulevard bordered by Cedar & Edmonson. The potential plan is a mix of commercial and residential along with public spaces and a central stormwater pond to double as a lake feature. Working with the city's various consultants to put together a small area plan and this will be significant in 2021 to determine how to develop the area and to see what the city can do to aggressively push development in this area. The study should be completed by June. The goal to come out of that will be implementation and the next steps to help bring about the vision for the area. d. Chamber of Commerce: Marcy Anderson said their priority has shifted to helping Wright County get the word out about the business relief grant opportunity. While it has been a daunting task, they hit the ground running and are committed. Positively, many of the businesses they have contacted are not currently chamber members, so it's been a good opportunity to build new relationships and to hopefully grow the Chamber in the future. For the monthly meeting lunches, they are still unable to hold them in person based upon governor orders; however, they are still planning the lunch & learn on 2/16 which will be a Zoom meeting. The Events Committee is moving forward very cautiously due to restrictions and regulations because of COVID-19. However, it is still important to plan. Today the Chamber will send out Art in the Park applications. Again, they are moving cautiously but still planning, hoping they can have the Party in the Park and the golf tournament as well. Anderson informed the group to watch for updates on both the City and Chamber websites. Adiournment LUKE DAHLHEIMER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:57 A.M. MOTION SECONDED BY STEVE JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 12-0. Recorder: Beth Green Approved: March 2nd, 2021 Attest: Jim Thares, Economic Development Director IEDC Agenda: 03/02/21 5. Consideration of Update regarding IEDC Letter of Support for Xcel Energy's Integrated Resource Plan filing with the MN -Public Utilities Commission (PUC) (JT) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND At the February 2, 2021 IEDC meeting, the members discussed the idea of a letter supporting Xcel Energy's IRP filing with the MN-PUC being drafted and reviewed for approval at the March 3, 2021 meeting. Following the 2-2-21 IEDC meeting, City staff learned that the public comment period for Xcel's IRP filing was ending at on February 11, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. With that knowledge staff worked with the Coalition of Utility Cities' (CUC) consultants to draft a letter with the correct Docket # included. IEDC President Randy Skarphol was briefed on the tight deadline and did review the letter and signed it prior to its submittal to the PUC at the end of the day on 2-11-21. The letter is attached as Exhibit A. The City also sent a similar letter of support on 2-11-21 which was signed by Mayor Lloyd Hilgart and City Administrator Rachel Leonard. Thomas Conboy, Xcel Energy's MNGP Plant Manger and Scott Johnson, Community Relations Staff person, Xcel Energy, have been asked to provide a brief update to the IEDC regarding the next steps in the MN-PUC's review and decision steps regarding the IRP filing. Al. Staff Impact: Limited A2. Budget Impact: None B. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. No Motion; discussion only C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION None needed at this time. D. SUPPORTING DATA a. IEDC Letter of Support for Xcel Energy's IRP Filing CITY OF MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Will Seuffert Executive Secretary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission PublicComments.PUDC@state mn us 121 7' Place East, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55101-2147 RE: In the Matter of Xcel Energy's 2020-2040 Integrated Resource Plan MN PUC Docket Number: E002/RP-19-368 Dear Mr. Seuffert: The following comments are offered on the above -referenced docket on behalf of the City of Monticello, Minnesota as host community to the Xcel Energy Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. The City of Monticello is a community of approximately 13,900 residents located in Wright County. Our city understands the changing environment within the utility industry and the shifting energy demands of consumers, including large-scale industrial facilities. We support the ambitious carbon reduction goals that Xcel Energy has set forth, and we support a strategic path to a future that includes a balanced mix of fuel sources. With these comments, we wish to express support for the Xcel Energy Upper Midwest Integrated Resource Plan currently under consideration at the Public Utilities Commission, E002/RP-19-368. The City of Monticello supports the proposed extension of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant through 2040. The extension ensures the plant will continue to be an economic engine for the city, county, and greater region. It would also allow the plant to continue to produce carbon free energy for the benefit of the state. In addition to these benefits, the proposed license extension provides valuable time to prepare a transition plan for the community. The City of Monticello is in the early stages of a long-range transition effort but impacts of this magnitude require as much time as possible to prepare for effects on our region. In preparing the transition plan, Monticello seeks collaboration with Xcel Energy and other stakeholders to develop adequate and appropriate transition solutions specific to the Monticello community. Monticello further supports the carbon reduction goals that Xcel Energy has set forth with the Sherburne County Generating Station in Becker. In addition, there is full support of continued operation of the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Station to usure economic and reliable electricity throughout the system. We ask the Public Utilities Commission to approve the Xcel Energy IRP as a pathway to meeting carbon reduction goals, boosting carbon free energy by addition renewable, encouraging technological improvements through research and development, and providing our energy needs without sacrificing reliable and affordable power. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the IRP. Sincerely, T j � Randy Skarphol Chair of the Monticello Industrial & Economic Development Committee Contact Information Rachel Leonard, City Administrator 763-271-3275 IEDC Agenda: 03/02/21 6. Project Update (JT) A. Project Gia-Saurus Update: Task efforts related to Project Gia-Saurus have been organized into four areas and each is accompanied by a short summary of the work status below: 1. Legislative — in a standstill phase and monitoring COVID-19 stimulus discussions. 2. Federal and State funding programs — status of tasks awaits further direction related to a definitive site for the proposal. Funding would be primarily used for infrastructure which may or may not include a building. A Letter of Intent (LOI) or a PDA (Preliminary Development Agreement) has been drafted as it must be entered into prior to submittal of funding applications to US-EDA. 3. Industrial Land Feasibility Study — Completed by WSB. Study has been revised through add on Memos identifying full ultimate public infrastructure development costs. The Memo(s) still identify three viable sites with infrastructure costs ranging from $5,000,000 to $19,000,000. 4. Project and Process Review -Communications — Continuance of efforts to understand the desired development timeframe and deadlines. Also, additional collaborative efforts to introduce equity partners and/or willing large project lenders or developers capable of building and owning the building to Gel-X Corporation. A thorough review of company due -diligence information in detail is expected at the time of funding applications. A Draft Letter of Intent (LOI) has also been completed. The LOI contents and form will ultimately hinge on a final site determination. The Draft LOI will need a review by all involved parties in the coming weeks prior to formal consideration. Staff will continue to work on all various tasks for each of these tracks to keep moving the proposal forward. 5. Developer, Equity and Bank financing discussions are continuing — Progress occurring with developer who could build and lease facility to Gel-X and also with a regional bank regarding equipment financing. B. Community Energy Transition (CET) Grant Program: $500,000 Grant was awarded to the City of Monticello. The City work -scope is proposed as the following items: ✓ Strategic Transition Planning and research efforts that support goals of further developing strategies to address infrastructure needs that are crucial in attracting new employers as well as pursuing activities to increase the City's tax base and employment levels ✓ Site planning initiatives including environmental studies, road networks study and design and municipal infrastructure service design ✓ Financial modeling related to appropriate adjustments in fee schedules and tax levy changes ✓ Marketing and economic development materials ✓ Legislative affairs and messaging regarding the City's need for infrastructure development and installation funding and other community needs. The City work -scope was formed based on the intended objectives of the CET Grant Program which are shown below: IEDC Agenda: 03/02/21 The CET grant program assists eligible communities with developing a plan to address the economic and social impact associated with the closing of a local electric generating plant. Plans may include, but are not limited to, researching, planning, and implementing activities designed to: 1. Assist workers at the plant find new employment, including worker retraining and developing small business start-up skills; 2. Increase the eligible community's property tax base; and 3. Develop alternative economic development strategies to attract new employers to the eligible community. C. UMC Expansion Project Update: UMC continues to finalize its financing arrangements with its private sector lenders for the $10,831,000 development project (58,000 square foot building). It is hoping to begin construction at the site in late -March 2021. UMC is committed to adding 47 new FTE position over the next two years. There current headcount is 205 +/- C. Housing Projects: The Deephaven Phase 1 market rate apartment development is currently under construction. The 55-unit building is expected to open in July or August 2021. Deephaven's Phase 2 and 3 buildings (total of 110 units) are expected to built in succession as each apartment reaches full occupancy. Several other multi -family developers are also considering proposals in the City at this time. Additional concepted unit totals could be about 250 +/-. This total does not factor in Block 52 development goals outlined by the EDA. Active single family housing development projects consist of the following: ❖ Haven Ridge = total number homes expected to reach 335 +/- (build out to occur over the next 6 or 7 years) ❖ Featherstone = 48 lots +/- ❖ Edmunson Ridge = 56 lots E. Prospect List Update: Please see the updated Prospect List PA PROSPECT LIST 1/29/2021 Date of Contact Company Name Business Category Project Description Building -Facility Retained Jobs New Jobs Total Investment Project Status 11/12/2016 MN DEED Prospect Metal Mfg. Exist Facility+ Equip 65,000 sq. ft. 0 55 - 100 $2,500,000 Active Search 11/17/2016 Project Novus v2 Precision Machining New Facility Constr.+ Equip 52,000 sq. ft. 205 60 $10,831,000 Constrtuction 6(" Project #6580 Metal Mfg. New Facility Constr. 70,000 sq. ft. 0 $5,480,000 On Hold 10/4/2017 Project Shepherd Tool Mfg. New Construction 70,000 sq. ft. 60 50 $5,900,000 On -Hold 10/17/2017 Project Ted Equipment Mfg. New Equipment N/A 45 ? $650,000 Concept Stag 5/22/2018 Karlsburger Foods Food Products Mfg. Facilty Expansion 20,000 sq. ft. 49 3+/- $2,500,000 Act -Plan -Fin 7/3/2018 Project Synergy Office New Construction 15,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. 15 $3,000,000 Concept Stag 7/30/2018 Project Saturn Plastic Products Mfg. New Construction 5,000+/- sq. ft. 4+/- $830,000 Active Search 8/10/2018 Project Jupiter Metal Mfg. New Construction 5,000 sq. ft. +/- 3 $800,000 Active Search 11/29/2018 Project Blitzen Precision Machining Exist Bldg or New Const. 12,000 sq. ft. 10 $1,200,000 Concept Stag 12/14/2018 Project Comet Commercial Bus New Const. 1,700 sq. ft. +/- 7 $700,000 Active Search 3/28/2019 Project Nutt Co -Working Space Existing Building ? ? ? ? Concept Stag 5/9/2019 Project FSJP Light Mfg -Res. Lab New Construction 20,000 sq. ft. 0 20 +/- $1,400,000 Act Search 8/16/2019 Project Jaguar Office New Construction 22,000 sq. ft. 22 4 $2,700,000 Act Search 8/25/2019 Ausco Design Service-Lt Prod. Existing Building 8,000 sq. ft. 4 3 $665,000 Concept Stag 9/19/2019 Project Kata Service New Construction 22,000 to 35,000 sq. ft. 0 25 $7,900,000 Concept Stag 1/20/2020 Project Panda v3 Service-Ch�i New Construction 1�0,50 0 21 $4,100,000 Active Search 3/31/2020 Project GiaSaurus Medical Prod. Mfg. New Construction 175,000 sq. ft. 0 75 $50,000,000 Active Search 4ZV2020 Project Copperhead utility Locating Prod. Mfg. Expansion of Existing Bldg. 11111111g.360 sq. ft. 11 7 $630,000 Constructio 5/21/2020 Verde Plus Lawn Care Service Existing or New Construction 4,000 to 6,000 sq. ft. 0 3 $550,000 Active Search 8/27/2020 Project Nuss Combo Service -sale New Construction 20,000 sq. ft. 0 20 to 30 $3,500,000 Concept Stag 12/23/2020 Project TO Industrial Existing or New Construction 10,000 to 15,000 sq. ft. 0 5 to 7 $800,000 Concept Stag 11/5/2020 Project Flower Office Existing 7,000-8,000 sq. ft. 0 12 $750,000 Concept Stage 2/16/2021 Project Cold Industrial-Warehouse-Distri New Construction 80,000 sq. ft. 0 21 $12,000,000 Concept Stage 2/18/2021 Project Shay Lounge -Restaurant Existing Bldg. 2,200 0 4 $150,000 Concept Stage 2/18/2021 Project Counsel Office -Service New Construction 5,600 sq. ft. 24 3 $1,120,000 Concept Stage Contacts: M = 03 YTD = 03 BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY AND VALUATION 2020 - 4th 2019 - 4th PERMIT TYPE Qtr. Valuation YTD Valuation Qtr. Valuation YTD Valuation Single Family 23 4,459,923 68 12,473,308 10 1,845,000 56 10,712,880 Multi -Family 0 0 51 6,750,000 0 0 144 20,625,000 Comercial-Industrial New - Remodel - Addition 4 491,566 21 2,043,966 2 391,117 18 780,002 Remodel -decks -Miscellaneous 37 169,085 286 394,385 62 585,906 201 2,124,670 HVAC-Mechanical 44 36,249 210 97,715 62 199 20,500 Plumbing 38 N/A 141 1,600 42 N/A 143 N/A Zoning Land Alteration Fire Notes AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021- 6:00 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: John Alstad, Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Alison Zimpfer, and Eric Hagen Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), and Ron Hackenmueller 1. General Business A. Call to Order B. Consideration of approving minutes a. Workshop Meeting Minutes — February 2nd, 2021 b. Regular Meeting Minutes — February 2nd, 2021 C. Citizen Comments D. Consideration of adding items to the agenda E. Consideration to approve agenda 2. Public Hearings A. Public Hearing — Consideration for Preliminary and Final Plat to Create a Single Lot for an Existing Financial Institution in the Central Community District (CCD) Applicant: CorTrust Bank (Mark Nettesheim) B. Public Hearing - Consideration of an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Cross Parking and Access for a Building Expansion in the B-4 (Regional Business) District Applicant: ISG (Andrea Rand) C. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Vehicle Sales, Rental, and Repair for Recreational Vehicles and Variance for Additional Signage Allowance in the B-3 (Highway Business) District Applicant: RJ Ryan Construction D. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Preliminary and Final Plat for Spaeth Second Addition and an Amendment to Planned Unit Development for the Spaeth Industrial Planned Unit Development Applicant: Ken Spaeth, Spaeth Development 3. Regular Agenda A. Consideration of the Community Development Director's Report 4. Added Items 5. Adjournment AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021- 5:00 p.m. Bridge Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: John Alstad, Paul Konsor, Andrew Tapper, Alison Zimpfer, and Eric Hagen Council Liaison: Charlotte Gabler Staff: Angela Schumann, Steve Grittman (NAC), and Ron Hackenmueller 1. General Business A. Call to Order 2. Workshop Agenda A. 2021 Planning Commission Workplan B. Land Use Basics 3. 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(763) 272-3026 Volunteer Career Exploration Ac CREDITS: This presentation template created by Slidesgo, including icons b Flaticon, infographics & images by Fr , k* Common goals cel Energy UPPER MIDWEST INTEGRAT RESOURCE PLAN Monticello- IEDC Meeting I March 2, 2021 Xcel Energy Team With You Today Tom Conboy- Monticello Nuclear Site VP Scott Johnson -Community Relations Manager Dave Tombers- Monticello Nuclear Communications © 2020 Xcel Energy Xcel Energy Serving eight states 3.7 million electricity customers 2.1 million natural gas customers Nationally recognized leader: Wind energy Energy efficiency Carbon emissions reductions Innovative technology Storm restoration © 2020 Xcel Energy 1 y • • SIS I a AW a Lead the Clean ' Enhance the I Keep Bills Low Energy Transition Customer Experience Xcel Energy Priorities Lead the Clean rgy Transition • 100% carbon -free by 2050 • Reduce carbon 80% by 2030 • 60% renewable energy by 2030 ■ Enhance the Customer Experienc • Know our customers' needs and interests • Make it easy to do business with us • Deliver meaningful products, services and experiences Keep Bills Low • Bills below national average • Low-cost renewables • Extensive customer efficiency programs © 2020 Xcel Energy 1.3 million Electric Customers 467,000 Natural Gas Customers 99.9% Electric Reliability A Bold Vision for aCarbon-free Future 2019 Results 2030 Goal Company -wide carbon reductions) 2050 Vision © 2020 Xcel Energy Upper Midwest IRP Overview • 15-year plan (2020-2034) for full Upper Midwest service area • Capacity expansion modeling to assess size, type, timing of least -cost resource sets that can serve future load • Balances four core planning objectives 10 M'InnP'g�.3 © 2020 Xcel Energy Meeting our Carbon -free Vision Upper Midwest CLOSE COAL PLANTS ADD RENEWABLES CONTINUE CARBON -FREE NUCLEAR ENABLE A CARBON -FREE FUTURE WITH NATURAL GAS © 2020 Xcel Energy Upper Midwest IRP Process Thus Far ■Started stakeholder workshops to support development of 2020-2034 Resource Plan ■ Began system modeling ■ Continued work with stakeholders to refine plan ■ Filed initial proposal with Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (July 2019) ■ Responded to stakeholder and regulator inquiries; public meetings ■ Interim Commission hearing resulted in supplemental modeling ------------------------------------------------ ■ Update inputs ■ Additional stakeholder work ■ Supplemental modeling ■ Filed supplement Preferred Plan (June 30) ■ Discovery in process ■ Expect Commission decision in 2021 or early 2022 ■ Substantial stakeholder engagement ■ Extensive modeling ■ Robust regulatory process © 2020 Xcel Energy 10 Carbon and Customer Cost Impacts Supplement Preferred Plan Generation Mix (percent of GWh, EnCompass analysis) Coal Gas M Nuclear Renewable 2020 •' 28% 49 •' �' Carbon -free = 56 % 2034 25 /o , Carbon -free = 75% >80% below 2005 levels Average residential customer bills ($ per month) Preferred Plan - O - National Average 200 -0- -0 0 �- 150 0_0-��_0 -o- 100 50 F F 0 -11 O N � (D 00 O N CO 00 O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N N N N Resource Diversity is Key to Ensuring Reliability and to Mitigate Risk Generation mix building blocks Solar Pv Solar therr Wind energy Run -of -river h d ro Solar thermal with storage Reservoir hydro Geethen Energy storage Flexible demand (rescheduling) Demand response (price responsive, curtailment) ogas Nuclear Biomass Gas or coal °Flexible base" WICCS Tirrn cycler T - a V ■ Our plan adds significant variable renewables over the next 15 years ■ "Firm" low -carbon resources remain necessary components of the electric system for reliability and flexibility Source: Jenkins, Jesse. "Getting to Zero: Decarbonizing Electric Power."Xcel Stakeholder Workshop, 28 Aug 2018 Resource Diversity Helps Ensure We Maintain Reliability Through Periods of Low Renewables Example: MISO Late January 2019 Wind Event 1s 16 14 12 10 C L L 4 1211 1218 12J15 12122 12129 if 1/12 1119 1126 2.'2 Z'9 2 ' . =� f �Average Dailyind —Average Winter2020 We want to maximize carbon -free generation on our system, but must appropriately consider risks associated with higher shares of variable renewables 8760 hourly analysit. helps us examine these and other issues Cleaner Energy Mix Upper Midwest Coal Natural Gas 23% 23% 2019 Natural Gas 29% 2030 ry Nuclear +Wind 28 IC 1 5% 54% Carbon Free Nuclear Wind 27% 26% 71 % Carbon Free Solar Other Renewables 3% 8% Solar eOt//her Renewables 1 6% 2% © 2020 Xcel Energy Our Electric Vehicle Vision 1.5 MILLION EVs On the road in the areas we serve by 2030 $1 BILLION In customer fuel savings annually by 2030 $1 OR LESS PER GALLON To drive an EV with Xcel Energy's low, off-peak electricity prices 5 MILLION TONS OF CARBON EMISSIONS Eliminated annually by 2030 with our clean energy © 2020 Xcel Energy 15 9 XcelEnergy @ © 2020 Xcel Energy