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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission September 21, 2004 5.2 Review GRE Wholesale Power Cost Proposal The 2005 Wholesale Electric Rates were discussed. Bryan Adams reviewed the current rate structure along with the proposed rate increase for 2005. Draft wholesale electric rates for 2005 reflect an approximate 2.56% increase. Recommendations will be revisited at a future meeting. 5.3 Review Capital Projects Budget The 2005 Capital Budget for administration, electric, and water was discussed. The water tower repairs and upgrades,water main replacement on 5th Street, and continuation of purchasing equipment/software for GIS system to locate valves are the main expenditures for 2005's water budget. The numerous electric distribution projects for 2005 along with equipment needs were discussed and the reasoning behind the request was discussed. Connexus takeover projections were reviewed with John Dietz questioning how the buy out cost was calculated. No further action was taken. 5.4 City Council Goal Setting Workshop Monday, October 11th is the first goal setting workshop with all the commissions and city council. The purpose is to make sure they are all going in the same direction. John Dietz explained the need for a City council member to be represented on all committees and boards. Jerry Taale will be speaking at the workshop and feels our main goals are reliability and preparedness for future growth in the Elk River area. John Dietz agreed, and gave a Comprehensive plan update. This will be revisited in the next meeting. 6.1 Review Security Sales & Install Personnel The need for security in the home and business is growing. Staff has located an individual to sell and install security systems. This would require purchasing a van for him to carry the equipment needed. John Dietz would prefer this vehicle be bought through State bid. James Tralle moved to approve the hiring of a Security Sales/Installer and the purchase of a vehicle. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.2 Review Results of Test Well#11 The test well at the Becker property is proceeding but the weather had delayed its completion. The pipe for the raw water line has been ordered and will be delivered as the contractors schedule dictates. It appears we have a 100' of Mt. Simon aquifer so this will produce an adequate supply of water. 6.3 Need for a New Office Personnel The need for a new office personnel was discussed. It was originally planned for 2005 however the added customer base along with the numerous phone calls has made this more of an urgent need. James Tralle moved to approve the hiring of a new office personnel. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.