RES 2025-43 Accepting a Donation of Emergency Warning SirensCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2025-43
ACCEPTING A DONATION
OF EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS
WHEREAS, Xcel Energy has transitioned to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) as the primary method of public notification for
radiological emergencies in the vicinity of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant; and
WHEREAS, as part of this transition, Xcel Energy is phasing out ownership and maintenance of outdoor emergency warning
sirens located within the City of Otsego; and
WHEREAS, Xcel Energy has offered to donate the existing sirens and associated equipment located within the City limits to
ensure they may continue to serve as a valuable resource for severe weather warnings and other emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Otsego recognizes the importance of maintaining reliable public alerting systems to
safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to acknowledge and express gratitude to Xcel Energy for its donation and continued
partnership in supporting public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the donation from Xcel Energy has been hereby accepted and that the City of Otsego will assume ownership
responsibility for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and operation of the emergency warning sirens.
2. That the City of Otsego extends its sincere appreciation to Xcel Energy for the donation of this equipment and for its
ongoing commitment to public safety.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 22nd day of September, 2025.
MOTION BY: Dunlap
SECONDED BY: Goede
IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Goede, and Tanner
OPPOSED: none
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