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AU~-14-~003 08:03AM FROM-ERMU ?~3-441-8089 T-451 P.O03/O03 F-$31 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal. Utilities Commission <br />August 12, 2003 <br /> <br />5.1 Update - Well #8 <br /> <br /> Test wells were constructed at the location of Well #8 and Well #9. The ground fomaations at Well #8 <br />proved to be of good water quality. The test Well #9, showed a water bearing gravel layer above the Mt. <br />Simon Hinelcley formation. Two production wells at Well #9 site are a good possibility. Bid tabulations <br />will be presented to Commission at the September 2003 meeting, to construct Well #8, and construct the raw <br />water line fi'om Well #8 to treatment plant #7 for treatment. <br /> <br />5.2 Review Annual URGE Tests <br /> <br /> Urge tests were run on the 4 diesel generation u_nits at our power plant. Bryan explained the Power <br />Transaction Agreement with Great River Energy, including payment and terms of agreement. Commission <br />directed Bryan. to re-negotiate the agreement, which expires 10-31-03. Discussion continued concerning <br />Unit #332, the 1948 550kw, black start Worthington trait. Bryan advised that the engine needs some major <br />work, or should be retired. No action taken. <br /> <br />6.1 Review Schedule - 2004 Budget <br /> <br /> The time line for the 2004 budget was reviewed, and agreeable with Commission and Staff. The <br />proposed Travel & Training, and 10 Year Personnel Projections were presented, and discussed. The items <br />were reviewed, with Staff responding to questions from the Commissioners. <br /> <br />6.2 Review Landscaping for Plant <br /> <br /> Commission had requested that Bryan collect costs for landscaping at the plant site. Sod, trees, <br />shrubs, and sprinlder installation costs were presented, and discussed. Discussion of the project continued. <br /> <br /> John Dietz moved to approve landscaping for the plant site, at a cost to not exceed $15,000.00. Jerry <br />Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. <br /> <br />Other Business <br /> <br /> No Other Business. <br /> The next regalarly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be held <br />September 9, 2003. <br /> President John Dietz adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />at 5:05 pm. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitte.d, <br /> <br />Patricia Hemza <br />Office Manager <br /> <br /> <br />