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1-612-441-2020 ELK RIUER UTILITIES 495 P04 NOU 14 '9? 09:23 <br /> <br />Page 3 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br /> <br />6.4 _U~_ -date Heat Share Pro,ram <br /> <br />Staff up-dated the Commission on the Heat Share program, which provides for <br />energy assistance for certain people who cannot pay their utility bills. Heat Share <br />is a program administered by the Salvation Army for emergency assistance. <br />Response by ERMU customers has been favorable. <br /> <br />6.5 Review Electric Demand Rate <br /> <br />Bryan Adams reviewed the Demand Customer Elec~ic rate, with proposed <br />adjustments. The rate study by ]kW. Beck was implemented in February, 1997 <br />with the changes in the Demand Customer Elee~ie Rate to be made over a three <br />year period. Customer impact, budget needs and projected revenues and short-falls <br />were discussed, along with staff recommendations for changes. Staff was directed to <br />revise the tariff sheets for the Demand Rate and return to the Commission at the <br />December, 1997 meeting for approval. <br /> <br />6.6 Review Utili Connection Rate for Electric and Water <br /> <br />The rate study done in early 1997 was reviewed. At that time the recommendation <br />was to adjust the fees to the necessary needed amount to cover existing debt service <br />and future projects. Growth of the City and the increased demands for water services <br />discussed, with several viewpoints expressed from Commission and Staff. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to raise the WAC fee to 51,350.00, with no change in the <br />developer portion, the additional be placed on the Builder/Owner. Mr. Tralle <br />seconded the motion. Motioa carried 2-1. John Dietz voting nae. <br /> <br />The Electrical Connect Fees were discussed, with emphasis on the cost to the <br />Utilities for installations, and the impacts upon the Utility. The unique position of <br />high growth, and the expenses involved were gone over with Commissioners and <br />Staff offering their opinions and observations. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to raise the electrical connection fee from $800 to $900. Mr. <br />Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1. John Dietz voting nae. <br /> <br /> <br />