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Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> May 10,2005 <br /> 5.5 Review Highway 101 and CSAH 39&42 Intersection Construction <br /> The upcoming highway intersection construction in Otsego and another development <br /> south of Hwy 101 and County Road 39 were discussed. Staff presented the Commission <br /> with a map of the proposed relocation of the electrical lines for the Highway 101 project. <br /> Constructing another electrical distribution feeder to Otsego or utilizing Wright- <br /> Hennepin's Otsego substation was discussed to serve the the long term growth in Otsego. <br /> No action taken. <br /> 6.1 Review Annual URGE Test <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities operates and maintains four diesel generation units at our <br /> power plant. These units are contracted to Great River Energy through a Power <br /> Transaction Agreement based on the proven capacity from the annual URGE test. Staff <br /> did a great job performing this URGE test. The capacity results from this test will result <br /> in over$345,000 in annual payments from Great River Energy. <br /> 6.2 Review MDH Public Water Supply Inventory Report <br /> The 2003 survey of the community water supply system was recently received. This <br /> survey reflects no deficiencies. Bryan Adams added that Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> water system is efficient and well maintained. <br /> The 2004 water confidence report that is mailed out to the water customers is completed <br /> and in compliance with all state and federal regulations. <br /> 6.3 Review APPA Rate Comparisons <br /> APPA's electric rate comparison for 2003 was reviewed. In comparison,Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities is on the high side. How Utilities report the fuel cost adjustment or <br /> power cost adjustments will also influence this survey. This fall during the budgeting <br /> process,staff will do a more thorough electric rate comparison of the surrounding <br /> utilities. <br /> 6.4 Review and Consider Bids for Install UG Electrical Conductor <br /> Bids for rebuilding the electrical system in acquisition area 15 were presented. Staff is <br /> recommending MP NexLevel,LLC the lowest responsive bidder be awarded the project. <br /> Motion by John Dietz to award MP NexLevel,LLC the lowest responsive bidder the <br /> Area 15 rebuild project. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />