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Environmental Impact Statement - radioactive monticello

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Appendix A<br />

its employees purchase numerous goods and services from the local businesses and contribute<br />

and support the local charities and community organizations.<br />

The plant also provides significant tax support to the local community. Xcel Energy is<br />

committed to being a good neighbor and fostering those continued economic growth in the<br />

region. (MS-B-8; MS-J-8)<br />

Comment: This facility with the 500 jobs it does offer our community offers excellent .career<br />

growth and retirement for the residents. It brings about economic vitality to all of our<br />

community.<br />

Xcel closely works with city officials and county officials dealing with safety and security issues.<br />

During refueling, hundreds more contractors and subcontractors frequent our hotel, motels and<br />

restaurants, bringing more economic vitality to our community. (MS-C-i)<br />

Comment: Previously you heard many examples of Xcel being a good neighbor. Another<br />

example is its commitment to youth and actually other older residents, such as myself. They<br />

have provided excellent softball and youth league baseball/softball facilities. It's a modern<br />

facility where many residents and non-resident families come to spend quality time. Prior to this<br />

location, NSP had provided a men's softball complex adjacent to Montissippi Park. This has<br />

now been converted to an area for radio-controlled model airplane enthusiasts. (MS-C-2)<br />

Comment: The plant has provided stable good paying jobs for many people in the community<br />

and has aided the community in this respect by bringing many people to Monticello for<br />

employment. A great number of these individuals have contributed much to the town in terms<br />

of leadership and volunteerism. (MS-L-2)<br />

Comment: Xcel (sic) has made it a policy to aggressively seek to provide sponsorship for a<br />

great for a large number of community activities designed to make Monticello a cleaner, safer<br />

and better place to live. Their contribution to Monticello's tax base alone has also assisted<br />

many community residents by lowering property taxes. (MS-L-4)<br />

Comment: The Monticello Nuclear Plant has been an excellent neighbor to our community and<br />

school district for more than 35 years. Over the years many of the employees have resided in<br />

our community and sent their children to our schools. In addition, the employees have been<br />

civic minded members of our community. Numerous employees have joined local organizations<br />

and have served as community volunteers. Members of the Monticello Nuclear Plant have<br />

historically supported various community events such as the United Way and the annual River<br />

Fest Celebration. (MS-N-2)<br />

Comment: The plant has also provided the area with a substantial tax base for our city,<br />

township and school district. (MS-N-4)<br />

NUREG-1437, Supplement 26 A-24 August 2006

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