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Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> November 9, 1999 <br /> 1. Evans and Main Street- Upgrade from one 150 watt to two 250 watt <br /> lamps. <br /> 2. Highway 10 and Waco Street- Install one 250 watt lamp on the south <br /> side of Highway 10. <br /> 3. Install one street light at the intersection of 190t Avenue and Joplin. <br /> 4. Run wiring from existing street light at Main Street and Baldwin to <br /> street light in Emporium parking lot(old Northbound Liquor Site)that <br /> had power disconnected for unknown reasons. <br /> The recommendations were considered reasonable. James Tralle asked about <br /> lighting on the pedestrian bridge over 169. <br /> George Zabee moved to approve the recommendations for street light <br /> installations, as listed above. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried. <br /> 6.4 Discuss 2 MW Gas Turbine Project <br /> Staff advised the Commission that a 40 MW gas turbine has been located, and the <br /> information passed on to Great River Energy. George Zabee voiced his support <br /> of pursuing the project. <br /> Bryan Adams reported that David Berg has found a 1970 2 MW turbine with <br /> approximately 800 hours of running time, at a cost of$300,000. Since one of the <br /> 1/2 MW engines at the plant is beginning to fail it appears to be a good time to <br /> look at options. Financing was discussed. <br /> James Tralle moved to further explore the possibility of the purchase of the 2MW <br /> turbine, and to have it inspected. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion <br /> carried 3-0. <br /> Other Business <br /> No further business to be discussed. <br />