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CASE PROPOSALI FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES; CASE OF ANOKA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: The City of Afl, oka electric utility (AMU) is requesting Ramsey's approval to construct approximately 3~miles of transmission lines through the City of Ramsey. To provide reliable service to an increasing number of customers requiring greater amounts of electric power, AMU proposes to cons~Jct a new substation on the border of Ramsey and Anoka within Anoka city limits. The sour~:e of electric power to supply the substation will be the existing United Power Association's Dagton Port-Ramsey 69 KV transmission tine. The City does hai, e an electric utility franchise that permits AMU to construct transmission lines in accordance with ~)ermit procedures. The City does not have any established permit procedures, therefore, Staff hits determined that the proposal should be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council~with the decision supported by findings of fact. Observations: AMU has indica[ed that no-build or an underground line are not feasible options; that the only option for meeting the demand for service is an above-ground line through Ramsey. There were 3 routes reviewed,~two of which impacted residential neighborhoods and the third, which is the preferred route, a'averses the Industrial district. /' Construction is p~'oposed to commence in the Spring of 1995 with completion by Fall of the same year. The u:ansrrf)ssion line is proposed to be consu'ucted to 115 Kilovolt (KV) requirements but operated at 69 K~ to avoid the need for reconstruction in the future as the demand for service continues to grow. The height of the transmission poles vary from 50 to 70 feet depending on the type of construction required in any given area. The right of way .necessary for proper operation and maintenance of the transmission line is 50 feet either side of cehterline of the n:ansmission line or 100 feet total. This right of way meets standards established to assure that in the event of a line breakage, the line will fall down within the right of way. Bo.{h public and private property will be impacted by the route with respect to the necessary right-o.t'-way. Except for permanent structures, the property owner will maintain the fight to use the la-ad dedicated as easement~ The following ire/ns are enclosed for your review: a) b) c) 3 OPtions for route alignments Prc~posed findings of fact Proposed utilities permit