Oak Park Heights City Council King Plant Presentation March 29, 2022

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Allen S. King Plant decommissioning and redevelopment

Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) updates

King Plant property overview and site characteristics

Economic impact analysis of plant closure

Environmental regulatory context and Wild and Scenic River impacts

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis of site reuse

Future development scenarios and land-use planning

Notable Quotes (3)

The retirement of the king plant will occur in 2028. We will reutilize the interconnection rights at the king plant and place nearby renewable energy generation nearby.

Trisha Duncan
Integrated Resource PlanDiscussing the long-term utility strategy for the site.

If it's determined it'll be industrial used for industrial we'll clean it to us that standard if it's going to be a park we'll clean it to a different standard.

Brian Bem
Remediation and DecommissioningExplaining how redevelopment goals dictate remediation efforts.

The property tax impact on a single family home with a market value of 271 thousand dollars would go up about 351 dollars or almost 27 percent.

John Riegel
Economic ImpactStating the fiscal burden of the plant closure on residents.

People (7)

JohnPresenter/Stantec Consultant

Lead facilitator for the King Plant advisory panel process.

Lisa YeagerNational Park Service

Expert on environmental regulations regarding the St. Croix River.

Lauren WahlbergStantec Consultant

Facilitator for the SWOT and visioning exercises.

Tim FreemanAdvisory Panel Co-chair

Co-chairing the advisory panel to summarize development scenarios.

Places Mentioned

Allen S. King PlantOak Park HeightsSt. Croix RiverMonticello Nuclear PlantPrairie Island Nuclear PlantWashington County

Events & Meetings (5)

  • March 29th: City Council Meeting
  • August 18, 2020: First Advisory Panel meeting
  • September 15: Environmental Context session
  • October 20: SWOT Analysis session
  • November 17: Visioning session
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