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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Mazch 20, 2012 Bucket Truck #5. The estimated replacement cost at the time was $175,000. This was included in the 2012 Budget which was approved by the Commission on December 13, 2011. This type of equipment is not available through the Minnesota State Bids. However, National Joint Power Alliance (NJPA) is a government service cooperative that had been created through MN Statute 213A.21 and they have government contracts for this type of construction equipment. This agency provides a similaz service as the Minnesota State Bids and is able to do so by MN Statute 471.59 and 471.345. Altec Industries, Inc has the contract with NJPA for this type of equipment. Discussion followed regarding the replacement cost from last year to the current cost which exceeds the budgeted amount by $4,329. Daryl Thompson moved to approve the purchase of the new bucket truck with trade in of bucket truck #5 from Altec Industries, Inc. for $17929. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.2 Uadate from 2012 American Public Power Association Legislatve Rally The 2012 American Public Power Association Legislative Rally in Washington, D.C. was held March 12-14. Minnesota municipal utilities meet with our elected officials on the last day of the event. During this rally's Legislative and Resolutions Committee, ERMU also has the opportunity to vote on APPA's policy on legislation, regulation, and other federal issues. Troy Adams and Al Nadeau updated the Commissioners on the information they acquired along with their experiences. 5.3 Review and Consider Holiday L.E.D. Li¢htin¢ Award Proeram At the Febnury 14, 2012 ERMU Commission meeting, staff was directed to look into options and bring back for further discussion. Tom Sagstetter had several points of consideration to go over with the Commission. After further discussion, staff was directed to check with the City of Princeton to see what they do and revisit this at the next meeting. 6.1 Staff Updates Troy Adams said he would be meeting with Sherburne County to discuss the potential of expanding the LFG plant by adding more engines. A joint meeting between the City of Elk River and Sherburne County will be coming up in April. This would be a good time to present the bonus check to Sherburne County, based on the level of production from the LFG plant, which this year will be $15,000. An assessment agreement will be presented to the City Council on Apri12, 2012, and will then bring to Commissioner for approval. John Dietz wmmented that there would be a special closed