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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission November 9, 1999 Discussion ensued concerning whether or not the City of Elk River is entitled to 3% of the Power Cost Adjustment. By concensus, it was decided that because the retail Power Cost Adjustment is a pass through of the Whole- sale Power Cost Adjustment, the 3% City Contribution would not apply. James Tralle moved to implement a Retail Power Cost Adjustment as the Wholesale Power Cost Adjustments are applied,while maintaining a revenue neutral position. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.1 Review Proposed Dispersed Generator Program Commission is advised that some of our larger customers are interested in a program that would utilize their on-site generators. Vance Zehringer has developed a Dispersed Generator Program in detail to allow our customers to help meet their peak demand. The Utilities would be reimbursed by Great River Energy, and the customers would in turn be reimbursed for the monthly credit. The program was discussed in detail, and appears to be a good opportunity. No action taken at this meeting,pending firm purchased power costs. 6.2 Discuss Vacant Property at King and Main St. Bryan Adams advised the Commission that the City has asked if we might be interested in the property at Ding and Main St. The possibility of purchasing the property for future construction was discussed, with several possibilities in mind. The Post Office Building and Site was also considered,with the Commission feeling that it would be less desirable than the King and Main St. property. James Tralle wishes to see some preliminary figures including TIF re-payment. John Dietz concurred with James Tralle's remarks, and directed Staff to pursue options. 6.3 Review Street Light Committee Recommendations The Street Lighting Committee presented the following recommendations for Street Light installations.