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Page 3 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />January 13, 1998 <br /> <br />Administration Capital expense that the Water Department assumes. <br /> <br />It was the concensus of the Commission to direct Staff to have Springsted conclude <br />the study. Staff was also directed to conduct the Sensitivity analysis. <br /> <br />5.4 Review proposed Eastern area Development <br /> <br />The two proposed options that were presented to the City Council were discussed, <br />along with portions of the feasibility study that reflect anticipated costs. Mr. Tralle <br />commented on the possibility of exclusion of facilities construction, and questioned <br />the shortfalls in proposed financing. After further discussion, it was agreed that more <br />discussion should take place with the City, including TIF monies. Also discussed and <br />debated was the issue of underground or overhead for the County # 12 rebuild,' <br />concerning the costs and the aesthetics. <br /> <br />5.5 Miscellaneous Water Issues <br /> <br />Installation of a large surge valve at Well #3, status of Well #2, the progress of <br />Well #6 on the land purchased from ISD 728, and the paint on the Freeport Avenue <br />water tower were reported on. <br /> <br />Bryan Adams gave the Commission a breakdown of the differences between the <br />Electric and Water departments expenses and revenues. Discussion of the detail of <br />involvement by the Commission concerning purchased items was discussed. Staff <br />was directed to return with a draft of a purchasing policy for Commissions reviewal. <br /> <br />6.1 Possible Surge Protector Pro,ram <br /> <br />Bryan Adams explained the possibility of offering surge protection to our customers. <br />He exhibited the device and the way it works. Staff was directed to return to the <br />Commission with details of the offering of surge protection as a customer service. <br /> <br />6.2 Roma Tool - Northstar Die Castin~ <br /> <br />Bryan Adams advised the Commission that Northstar Die Casting will be leasing <br />the Roma Tool facility in the Industrial Park. Northstar will become our largest <br />electric user. Bryan Adams recommends offering Northstar our EDIR Rate and <br />furnishing a larger transformer for their service. <br /> <br />Mr. Dietz moved to approve the EDIR rate and transformer for Northstar Die Casting. <br />Mr. Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 <br /> <br /> <br />