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Xcel Energy sound variance

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Public comments (3)

SupportiveSean PetersonSep 16, 2026

Sean Peterson of Xcel Energy testified about the company's construction project at the CPKC rail crossing and answered council questions before the variance passed.

City Council — September 16, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveElisa RasmussenApr 22, 2026

Xcel's community relations senior manager presented the sound variance request for the rail crossing infrastructure project.

City Council — April 22, 2026 · 1:34:01 →
SupportiveSean PetersonApr 22, 2026

Xcel's East Metro general foreman explained the around-the-clock work would hit about 85 decibels at the pit, dropping to around 60 nearby, and confirmed it would run 24 hours a day.

City Council — April 22, 2026 · 1:34:38 →