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public power systems, have demonstrated a dedication to the goals and principles of public <br /> power, and have demonstrated interest in improving management and operational skills <br /> through continuing education. There was further discussion. <br /> Troy Adams, Theresa Slominski and Jennie Nelson will be driving to Mandan,ND for a <br /> post implementation meeting with NISC's executive team. Staff will be voicing their <br /> concerns so that NISC understands the challenges we had, and continue to have,to be <br /> better able to come up with a game plan on how to proceed forward. <br /> 5.2 Electric Cable Bids <br /> The underground electric cable required for the 2015 capital construction projects and <br /> maintenance has been determined and was noticed for formal bids. The bid opening was <br /> on March 2, 2015. Staff is recommending the commission award the bid to Border States <br /> with the firm pricing. Price,product and availability contributed to the decision to award <br /> the bid to Border Sates. <br /> Daryl Thompson made a motion to award the cable bid to Border States. Al Nadeau <br /> seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. <br /> 5.3 Otsego Substation Upgrade <br /> Wade Lovelette shared that back in the fall of 2013 the Otsego substation experienced a <br /> fault in the relay protection at the main substation transformer. GRE installed one of their <br /> relays as a temporary replacement and is now recommending we move the relay and <br /> related equipment into the metering building on site where it will be out of the elements. <br /> As this project came in costing more than expected, staff will need to make adjustments to <br /> projects for this year in the electric budget. Staff requested the commission approve <br /> adjusting the budget to allocate monies for this project. Daryl Thompson asked what the <br /> cost would be for the project. Staff didn't have a firm cost but estimated it coming in at <br /> approximately $52,000. Troy Adams stated that we could easily postpone a project this <br /> year to allocate the funds for this project. <br /> Daryl Thompson made a motion to authorize the Otsego Substation project at the <br /> estimated cost, and any additional costs above the estimated cost be brought back to <br /> the commission for further authorization. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion <br /> carried 2-0. <br /> 5.4 Well#2 Project Update and Presentation <br /> Eric Volk gave a power point presentation of the Well#2 project. The project started the <br /> week before Christmas and was completed on March 13, 2015. The project involved <br /> Page 4 <br /> Special meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> March 17,2015 <br />