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JAN-13-O0 03:58P~FROM-ELK RIVER UTILITIES 61244180gg T-Z35 P.01/04 F-o?g <br /> <br />ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br />REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br />UTILITIES COMMISSION <br /> <br /> January 11, 2000 <br />Elk River Utilities Offices <br /> <br />Members Present: President, James Tralle; Vice Chairman, John Dietz; Trustee, George <br />Zabee <br /> <br />StaffPresent: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; <br />Robert MeCarmey, Water Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent <br /> <br />1. _Call meeting to. order at 4:00 P.M..Ianuary 11,2000 <br /> <br />2. Consider Utilities Agenda <br /> <br />James Tralle moved to approve the Agenda, with the postponement of the <br />Election of officers for 2000 until the March 2000 meeting. George Zabee <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />3. Consider Consent Agenda <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> Designate First National Bank official depository for 2000 <br /> Designate Elk River Star News official newspaper for 2000 <br /> 12-14-99 Minutes <br /> December Check Register <br /> Financials <br />James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.1 Update. 2 MW Proposed Gas Turbine Project for Power Plant <br /> <br />An economic analysis for the proposed 2000 kw Gas Turbine for the power <br />plant was discussed and reviewed. Initial indicatisns center on an approximate <br />payback of ten years for the Utilities. Initial inspection indicates that the machine <br />is in good condition with very few operating hours, and is a common engine with <br />readily available parts. Commission feels a ten year payback is too long; that a <br />five year payback would be feasible. John Dietz suggests bonding rather Than <br />equipment certificates. <br /> <br />George Zabee moved to authorize Staffto begin the bid process. John Dietz <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br /> <br />