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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Organization The control, management and operation of the electric and water systems of the Elk River Municipal Utilities (the "Utility") is under the direction of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission (the "Commission"). The three Board members are appointed by the Mayor, with City Council confirmation, and serve three-year overlapping terms. The Commission has complete authority to establish rates and charges for the Utility. The present members of the Commission are: Expiration of Term John Dietz Chair February 28, 2016 Al Nadeau Vice Chair February 28, 2017 Daryl Thompson Member (Trustee) February 28, 2015 Management Mr. Troy Adams serves as the General Manager of the Utility and as Secretary to the Commission, and has been with the Utility since April 2000. Ms. Theresa Slominski serves as the Finance and Office Manager, and has been with the Utility since December 2004. Mr. Mark Fuchs serves as the Superintendent of the Electric Department, and Mr. Eric Volk serves as the Superintendent of the Water Department. The Utility employs a staff of 39, and will be adding two additional employees in 2014. THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM The Utility provides power to the cities of Elk River, Otsego, and Dayton and surrounding rural areas. The Utility purchases a majority of its power from Great River Energy, which is located in the City, and generates a small portion of power for its landfill operations. The Utility distributes electricity at not-for-profit rates as a public service similar to other public services such as the police department, schools, fire department, and local library. The Utility is community-based, which means that utility revenues stay close to home to keep the local economy strong, promote business participation, and ensure response to community needs. The tradition of local ownership and local decisions results in lower electricity rates for the customers. The Utility serves the interests of the community and plans to remain the first choice for electricity in the future. Electric Generating Facilities Year Nameplate Unit No. Model Installed Type of Fuel kW Rating Dependable kW 1 Worthington 1948 Diesel 600 660 2 Worthington 1948 Diesel 600 500 3 Cooper 1962 Gas/Diesel 3,000 3,300 4 Worthington 1972 Gas/Diesel 5,000 5,700 5 3 Caterpillars 2002 Landfill Gas (LFG) 2,400 2,400 6 1 Caterpillar 2006 Landfill Gas (LFG) 800 800 - 14 - 95 •