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-\.~. ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <e 322 King Avenue Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone (612) 441-2020 Fax (612) 441-8099 To: Elk River City Council Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor John Dietz Daryl Thompson Larry Farber Paul Motin July 2, 1999 From: Bryan C. Adams Subject: Y2K Update There has been a tremendous amount of information published lately concerning Year 2000 software challenges more affectionately known as the Y2K problem. Due to the critical nature of the electric and water utility to our society, both of these industries have taken this problem seriously. These industries, along with Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) at the local level, have done inventory, problem assessment, equipment testing, and equipment verification to determine if Y2K problems do exist, and if so, correct them in a timely fashion. (. On the national level all electric utility companies have undertaken an extensive verification program in the generation, transmission, distribution, and administrationl customer service areas of the industry and have not found for the most part, any serious Y2K problems. There will probably be some minor glitches but nothing major. On the local level, attached is ERMU's Y2K equipment analysis. This analysis reflects the administration, water and electric department areas. The only difficulty we found was our Itron Meter Reading system was not compliant. That system was replaced in 1998. All other systems and equipment do not appear to be Y2K sensitive and should not present any problems. If all other companies do the proper inventory, assessment, testing and verification, January 1, 2000 should come uneventfully. If other companies are not as diligent or miss something in the inventory or testing process, problems could develop where contingency plans may become critical. ERMU has developed a contingency plan. Elk River is fortunate, for we have 10,000 kW of diesel generation capacity. In the winter months, these diesel generation units can supply electricity to approximately one half of the Elk River customers we serve. We would utilize rolling blackouts where customers would have power for 3-4 hours and then no power for the next 3-4 hours. We plan to have electric linepersons and electric generation people working on New Years Eve. These diesel generators will also be able to keep Elk River's water system pressurized and operational. Vehicles and necessary equipment will be fueled the day before and the fuel storage tanks will also be filled December 31,1999. (e