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Council hears early stakeholder briefing on potential King plant closure and Excel projects
Summary
City staff told the council they met with Excel, state revenue and county tax staff to discuss possible impacts of a future King plant closure; staff said timing and details remain uncertain and further coordination is planned for late 2027 or early 2028.
City staff reported a stakeholder meeting, led by Excel, with representatives from the state Department of Revenue and Washington County tax staff to discuss potential local impacts if the King plant were to close. The city administrator characterized the meeting as "very productive" but emphasized it is still very early in the planning process and there is no confirmed closure date.
Staff said the primary aim of the meeting was to identify state programs that could help the city if the plant were to close. The administrator encouraged Excel to reconvene the group in late 2027 or early 2028, when there is a clearer picture of potential property outcomes.
Council members and staff discussed related Excel projects, including a planned solar development in Wisconsin. Staff said Excel is proceeding with the solar project despite reported opposition. The council noted federal-level attention to coal plant retirements and said it will continue to monitor developments and coordinate with Excel and state partners.
No formal action was taken; staff said they would share meeting recordings and materials with council members and respond to resident inquiries as details emerge.
