For purposes of this chapter, the following capitalized terms listed in alphabetical order shall have the following meanings:
CITY: The city of Mendota Heights, county of Dakota, state of Minnesota.
CITY UTILITY SYSTEM: Facilities used for providing nonenergy related public utility service owned or operated by city or agency thereof, including sewer and water service, but excluding facilities for providing heating, lighting 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: Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, DBA Xcel Energy its successors and assigns.
ELECTRIC FACILITIES: Electric transmission and distribution towers, poles, lines, guys, anchors, conduits, fixtures, and necessary appurtenances owned or operated by company for the purpose of providing electric energy for public use.
NOTICE: A written notice served by one party on the other party referencing one or more provisions of this chapter. Notice to company shall be mailed to the general counsel, 414 Nicollet Mall, 5th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Notice to the city shall be mailed to the city administrator, city hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118. Either party may change its respective address for the purpose of this chapter by written notice to the other party.
PUBLIC GROUND: Land owned by the city for park, open space or similar purpose, which is held for use in common by the public.
PUBLIC WAY: Any street, alley, walkway or other public right of way within the city. (Ord. 463, 11-18-2014)