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Prices & info: www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515-972-4554 (MCN) PUC Gives Nod To Otter Tail Power Co. To Increase Rates PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission today approved a return on equity rate for Otter Tail Power Co. that paves the way for the company to increase base rates charged to its 11,700 customers in northeastern South Dakota. Return on equity is a measure of profitability a company can generate on its shareholder investments. The commission approved an 8.75 percent rate of return on equity at its regular meeting in Pierre on May 14. Otter Tail Power Co. argued for a rate of 10 percent; the PUC staff recommended a rate of 8.25 percent. The commission’s action came after a year-long analysis of Otter Tail Power Co.’s request to increase customer base rates to generate approximately $5.98 million in additional annual revenues. The final revenue requirement as a result of today’s decision is expected to be presented jointly by Otter Tail Power Co. and the PUC staff for commission approval on May 28. Most of the issues surrounding the rate increase request were settled in an agreement between Otter Tail Power Co. and the PUC staff that the commission approved on March 1, except for the rate of return on equity, on which the two sides did not agree. Further information about the rate of return on equity was presented to the commission at an evidentiary hearing in Pierre on March 26. Otter Tail Power Co. and the PUC staff filed briefs with the commission before today’s decision. As part of the approved comprehensive rate increase, the company will move the recovery of some costs related to investment and operating expenses into base rates. These specific costs had been collected through mechanisms known as transmission cost recovery and environmental cost recovery riders. Both riders were previously approved and reviewed annually by the commission. The settlement approved by the commission included a phase-in rider to recover appropriate costs related to the company’s Merricourt wind project in North Dakota and its Astoria Station simple-cycle natural gas fired energy conversion facility near Astoria, South Dakota. The negotiated settlement also included a provision to offset the phase-in revenue requirements associated with these plant investments with adjustments to reflect the net benefit of additional load in the Lake Norden, South Dakota, area and the net savings associated with the retirement of the Hoot Lake plant in Minnesota. The company further agreed to wait until 2022 to file its next request to increase base rates, at which time the phase-in rider is PIERRE, S.D. – This week, both Standard & Poor’s Global (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Service announced they have reaffirmed South Dakota’s AAA Issuer Credit Rating with a stable outlook. "AAA is the highest possible rating assigned by credit rating agencies,” said Gov. Noem. “Sound fiscal management is a priority for my administration. As a result of our fiscal discipline, maintaining reserve funds at 10 percent, and a structurally balanced budget, South Dakota continues to benefit from the highest rating possible. The financial impact of the AAA credit rating will continue to position the next expected to be discontinued. Otter Tail Power Co.’s last general rate generation for success.” Both S&P and Moody’s note the strong financial condition increase was approved by the commission of South Dakota, strong level of reserve funds, well-funded in April 2011. Since then, the company pension system, and a focus on a structurally balanced cited significant system investments budget as key reasons for reaffirming the state’s AAA rating. and increased operations and mainte“We consider the state's management practices strong nance costs as the reason for seeking an under S&P Global Ratings' financial management assessment adjustment now. Among the projects and (FMA), indicating that, in our view, practices are strong, well improvements Otter Tail Power Co. has embedded, and likely sustainable,” said S&P. implemented are an extensive customer Moody’s Investors Service stated, “The stable outlook information system, replacing a decadesreflects the expectation that low leverage and fixed costs old program. combined with a very healthy financial position will support PUC Chairman Gary Hanson noted the South Dakota's strong credit quality going forward.” depth and breadth of the facts, data and Credit ratings give potential bond purchasers a measureevidence presented in the case. “I found this docket to be fascinating. There was a ment of state performance and credit worthiness. High credit ratings allow issued bonds to carry a lower interest rate, tremendous amount of work and thought providing interest savings to issuers as well as the taxpayers committed to this process by PUC staff in the State of South Dakota. and Otter Tail. Both sides presented strong cases. I appreciate the acumen of all participants that led to the information that helped us make our determination today,” Hanson said. “The commission works hard to make sure the rates we set are reasonable for ratepayers in South Dakota,” PUC Vice Chairman Chris Nelson said. “We also PIERRE—U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced have an obligation to ensure Otter Tail is Gavin West, a senior at Sturgis Brown High School, has refinancially sound. I’m comfortable that the ceived a fully qualified offer of appointment to the U.S. Naval decisions this commission has made are Academy, which he has accepted. West is the son of Patrick fair to the ratepayers and the investors,” and Cassandra West of Piedmont, SD. He is the brother of he concluded. Justice West, who also received a nomination from Rounds Commissioner Kristie Fiegen made and currently attends the Naval Academy. the motion to set the rate of return on “I congratulate Gavin on working hard to get into the equity. “I have made a thorough review Naval Academy,” said Rounds. “After watching his brother get of the filed material, direct and cross-exaccepted to the Naval Academy and visiting Arlington Nationamination, and briefs. I believe with Otter al Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Gavin felt Tail’s forthcoming expansion and its track called to serve his country. In addition to being an outstandrecord of service, a return on equity of ing athlete—he plays varsity football, basketball, baseball 8.75% achieves a fair balance of ratepayer and track—he is a bright student who is a member of the Naand investor interests while still giving tional Honor Society. He and his family should be very proud. substantial consideration to the factors We wish Gavin all the best at the Naval Academy.” that supported the PUC staff’s recommen“I am honored to have received an appointment to the U.S. dation,” Fiegen stated. Naval Academy and I am very excited to start my career as a On Oct. 18, 2018, as allowed by state midshipman,” said West. “Attending the Naval Academy has law, Otter Tail Power Co. implemented been a goal of mine for many years and I couldn’t have done interim rates based on their initial reit without the support from my family, friends and commuquest, that resulted in a 10.1 percent rate nity, and I look forward to commissioning as a Naval Officer increase across all customer classes. Toin the U.S. Navy.” day’s action by the commission will result Each year, Sen. Rounds is able to nominate a select group in a lower rate. Company representatives of eligible students from South Dakota to attend our nation’s will work with the PUC staff to present a four service academies: The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merrefund plan for commission approval at a 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt chant Marine Academy, Size: 30 pt 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font U.S. Military Academy at West Point later date. and the U.S. Naval Academy. The Otter Tail Power Co. rate increase request docket can be viewed on the PUC’s website at www.puc.sd.gov, Commission Actions, Electric Dockets, 2018 Electric Dockets, EL18-021 – In the Matter of the Application of Otter Tail Power Company for Authority to Increase Its Curt Curt Robinson Robinson Electric Rates. Financial Curt Financial Advisor Patrick M Higgins CurtCurt Robinson Advisor Robinson Patrick M Higgins Patrick M Higgins . Robinson . 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Administrative Rule 70:04:06:06 states: The department may mow medians No mowing of the right of way may begin and areas within the rights of way prior in the west river counties of Gregory, to June 15 to control noxious weeds and Lyman or Tripp before June 15 and east of provide increased safety to the traveling the Missouri River before July 10. All mow- public. ing by permit must be completed by Sept. For questions, please contact the ap1 each year. propriate area engineer, contact informaIn accordance with the administration is available here: http://sddot.com/ tive rule, abutting landowners on state contact/, or call the office of Operations highways are given preference to mow Support at 605.773.3571. right-of-way ditches. Other persons wishing to mow must obtain a waiver from the abutting landowner. Any person wanting to mow Interstate right-of-way ditches must apply for a permit, with preference being given to abutting landowners. 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