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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission ebruary 10, 2004 6.2 Review & Consider Front-End Loader Purchase The purchase of a front-end loader/forklift, as a 2004 budget item was discussed. The original plan was to purchase a used front end loader. After researching many equipment options, and searching for a used piece of equipment, it became apparent that finding a quality item is not possible at this time. Bryan Adams advised that the present Bobcat is in need of clutch repair. The company offering the sale of a new Case 521 DXT from state bid is willing to take the bobcat trade-in at $3,000.00, which is less than if it had been in good repair. John Dietz asked if the front-end loader would be used specifically at the plant site, or if it would go out on jobs. Staff answered that it would move to job sites. Bryan Adams stated that he had spoken with City maintenance crews regarding the purchase, and that their opinion is that the new Case 521 DXT would be a good choice. Jerry Takle moved to buy the Case 521 DXT from state bid, using reserves for the difference between the budget guideline, and the actual purchase. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 6.3 Review & Consider Electric Service Territory Change Commission and Staff reviewed the process of territory acquisition. Staff asks for authorization to purchase area 23, and to trade certain acres with Connexus to avoid building additional lines, and to make acquisition more efficient. A brief question, and answer discussion followed. Jerry Takle moved to purchase Area 23, and a portion of Area 22, to encompass the area in Woodland Hills. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 6.4 Review & Consider Commercial Lighting Program Cap Commission and Staff reviewed a memo from Vance Zehringer regarding Commercial CIP rebates, which results in substantial energy savings for commercial accounts. The cost of the retrofitting of commercial lighting system could potentially deplete the rebate account by one or two large customers. It is recommended that the policy be amended to limit the rebate of commercial CIP rebates to $10,000.00 per year, and that no rebate should be awarded if simple payback without rebate, is less than one year. Jerry Takle moved to accept the recommendation to limit the CIP rebate for retrofitting lighting, or replacing motors to not exceed $10,000 per customer per year, not to exceed 50% of the total project cost, and no rebate to be awarded if simple payback (Total Project Cost/Annual Power Cost Savings) without rebate, is less than one year. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.