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Committee adopts 2026 budget but removes legal‑services line tied to possible Xcel Energy action
Summary
After extended public comment and debate about intervening in an Xcel Energy solar project, the St. Croix County Administration Committee approved the 2026 budget and tax levy but voted to exclude a legal‑services line (52‑11‑7) reserved for potential intervention or JDA negotiation; the committee discussed placeholder amounts ranging from $75,000 to several hundred thousand dollars.
The St. Croix County Administration Committee approved a resolution adopting the 2026 budget and setting the county tax levy while excluding a line item in the corporation counsel budget that had been identified as a placeholder for legal work related to the proposed Xcel Energy 10 Mile Creek solar project.
Administrator Ken Witt presented the budget and highlighted only minor numeric adjustments from prior drafts; he also noted a late request to restore travel funding for Conservation Congress delegates. Much of the meeting’s discussion, however, focused on whether the committee should recommend a specific amount for legal services tied to negotiating a…
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