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Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />September 9, 1997 <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle moved to exccute the proposal for thc sale ofelcctric power fueled by <br />landfill gas operated by RECO, located at the USA Waste Services, Inc. Elk River <br />Landfill to the Elk River Municipal Utilities, pcnding the outcome from the Elk River <br />Council and Power Strategies. Mr. Zabee sccondcd the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.3 U_o-date #3 Unit Engine Overhaul <br /> <br />Bryan Adams advised the Commission of the engine repair progress. The repairs are <br />going very well, and the engine is being reassembled at this time, even though there <br />has been a small delay, due to the unexpected repair of the supercharger. Discussion <br />followed concerning the importance of the Power Plant, and the need to keep it up <br />and running for future considerations. <br /> <br />5.4 Un-da,te Part-time Off,ce Help <br /> <br />Commission reviewed the job description, the evaluation form to be used durint~ <br />interviewing, and the ad that was in the newspapers. There are presently over forty <br />applications and thc closing date for further applications is September 10, 1997. <br /> <br />6.1 Review APPA Investor Owned Electric Ra,,t,e Study <br /> <br />Reminding the Commission of the electric rate study comparing Minnesota Municipal <br />Utilities, done by MMUA, Bryan Adams presented a study done by American Public <br />Power Association of investor-owned utilities. Discussion followed regarding our <br />rates, cost of purchased power and the growth in our area. <br /> <br />6.2 Review Operating and Maintenance Policy Manual for E~MU <br /> <br />At the September 11, 1996 Elk River Utilities Commission meeting a list of <br />priorities was discussed. One of the highest was a policy manual. A proposed <br />table of contents for the manual, with advisement of completed portions was <br />presented to the Commission for discussion and reviewal. The Commissioners <br />indicated that they wish to receive copies of the manual in progress and feel it is <br />a valuable project. <br /> <br />6.3 Revie, w and adopt Meter Deposit and Relat,.e.d Services, Policy <br /> <br />Commission was presented with a complete Meter Deposit and Related Services <br />Policy for their consideration. The information has not been gathered into a formal <br />policy in the past. Staff recommends the formal adoption of the policy, with related <br />documents. <br /> <br /> <br />