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Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br /> August 10, 1999 <br /> 2. Staff requests authorization to proceed with plans and specifications for <br /> for the installation of two 69kV Breakers at the West Substation Bank#2. <br /> John Dietz moved to proceed with plans and specifications for the installation of <br /> two 69kV Breakers at the West Substation Bank#2, one breaker to be installed in <br /> late fall 1999, and the other breaker installed in the spring of 2000. George Zabee <br /> seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 3. Future territory acquisition plans were recently discussed with Connexus <br /> Energy, with regards to our financial constraints. A reasonable time-table with <br /> costs to stay within the $350,000/year range will require the ERMU to construct <br /> a feeder for Connexus Energy from Highway 169 east along 198th Avenue. This <br /> will enable Connexus Energy to break the acquisition into small areas. <br /> John Dietz moved to authorize the construction of a new feeder from Highway <br /> 169 east along 198th Avenue, at an estimated cost of$70,000.00. <br /> George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 4. An electric line truck is scheduled to be replaced in the year 2000. <br /> Delivery for the electric line truck is approximately one year, which necessitates <br /> the need to prepare specifications this year. <br /> John Dietz moved to authorize the preparation of specifications for an electric <br /> line truck, for delivery in 2000. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion <br /> carried 3-0. <br /> John Dietz moved to authorize Staff to bid the placement of the underground for <br /> Trott Brook Farms development, and to award the lowest responsible bidder, if <br /> necessary, before the next scheduled September 7, 1999 Commission meeting. <br /> George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 6.2 Review Progress of Year 2000 Budget <br /> Staff advised the Commission that the assembling of year 2000 budget has <br /> begun per the arranged schedule. The Travel &Training Budget, and the 10 <br /> Year Personnel Projections were presented and discussed. Changes were noted <br /> and recorded concerning the Travel & Training Budget. Conversation moved on <br /> to the Personnel Projections. The need for an extra line-person or crew was <br /> discussed. It is noted that due to the death of June Schantzen, and the return to <br /> College by the summer interim employee, Erin Peterson, there is an opening in <br /> the office. <br />