For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED FACILITY. As defined in § 97.02, as amended from time to time.
CITY. The City of Apple Valley, County of Dakota, State of Minnesota.
CITY UTILITY SYSTEM. Facilities used for providing public utility service owned or operated by the city or agency thereof including sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, water service, street lighting and traffic signals, but excluding facilities for providing heating, electric, gas, or other forms of energy.
COMMISSION. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, or any successor agency or agencies, including an agency of the federal government, which preempts all or part of the authority to regulate electric retail rates now vested in the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
COMPANY. Dakota Electric Association, a Minnesota cooperative, its successors and assigns, including all successors or assigns that own or operate any part of parts of the electric facilities subject to this franchise.
ELECTRIC FACILITIES. Anything tangible, including equipment, which is required to provide utility electric service.
NOTICE. A written notice personally delivered or mailed by United States Mail to the proper addressee.
Notice to the company shall be addressed to:
Dakota Electric Association
4300 West 220th Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Notice to the city shall be addressed to:
City of Apple Valley
Attn: City Clerk
7100 West 147th Street
Apple Valley, MN 55124
With a copy to:
Severson, Sheldon, Dougherty & Molenda, P.A.
Attn: Michael G. Dougherty, Esq.
7300 West 147th Street, Suite 600
Apple Valley, MN 55124
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. As defined in § 97.02, as amended from time to time.
TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP. The cost to the company for owning and maintaining an overhead or underground line. The cost is based on statistical data and includes design, labor, material, maintenance, locating, taxes and the life expectancy of the line.
(Ord. 753, passed 6-24-04)