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SEP-14-O0 D;:IOPM FROM-ELK RIVER UTILITIES 6124418Dgg T-Sg? P.02/04 F-Z35 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />September 13, 2000 <br /> <br />5.1 ~;herburne County Landfill Gas Presentation <br /> <br /> Bryan reviewed the draft pwposal to expand the el¢c~ic generation facility at the <br />Elk River Landfill, along with the Draft Letter of Intent, and the Cash flow analysis. The <br />participation between Sherburne County, Waste Management, and the Elk River <br />Municipal Utilities was further explained and discussed. Mx. Lutes addressed the <br />environmental issues concerned, and stated that he expects the Sherburne County <br />Commission to react favorably to the project. John Dietz asked about coordination of the <br />commitment by all three pardes involved. James Tralle responded in favor of the project. <br />Bryan Adams noted that Great River Energy has recently advised that the Utilities will be <br />charged for services for capacity displaced by this added generation. <br /> <br /> James Tralle moved to authorize completion of thc Letter of Intent. George <br />Zabee seconded the motion. Motion can'ied 3-0. <br /> <br />5.2 U_odate Electric Rate Study <br /> <br /> The initial report from R.W. Beck regarding the ]Elk River electric rates was <br />presented and discussed, with forecasts and requirements to enable conclusions regarding <br />revenue. No recommendations or rate design were included. Bryan Adams explained <br />the cost of service/fixed cost approach. He also noted that it is anticipated that we <br />relinquish block rates, the continuance of winter/summer rates to include demand <br />customers, along with increasing customer fixed charges. James Tralle asked if a rate <br />change would hurt the school customers. James Tralle asked for options to be included <br />in the recommendations. George Zabee asked for Staff recommendations to be included <br />in the options. <br /> <br />5.3 Review Pronosed 2001 Capital Pro_iects Budget <br /> <br /> The proposed 2001 Capital Budget with 10 year projections was presented and <br />discussed. John Dietz noted that the years 2001 and 2002 appear to be heavily <br />encumbered, and he would like to see a bigger spread between the years. John Dietz <br />asked questions regarding territory acquisition. Discussion centered on future water <br />towers, wells, treatment plants, and the future need for a new office building and <br />warehouse at the plant. The possibility of raising water rates to cover the increase in <br />maintenance expense was discussed. <br /> <br /> <br />