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Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> March 10, 1998 <br /> have not been received. KLM Engineering, Inc. will be doing a float down <br /> inspection of the Freeport Avenue water tower on April 1, 1998, which will tell us <br /> if and when the tower will need repair work to the paint coating system and estimated <br /> costs. The test well for Well#6 has been done and it has been determined that there is <br /> a good source of water. Final pump tests and water sample tests have not been <br /> received yet. <br /> Engineering and inspection proposals for construction of Well #6 have been received. <br /> These proposals define cost of engineering along with determining the correct <br /> approach, proper technique and technology. It was recommended and authorized that <br /> Howard Green Company prepare drawings and specifications for this project. The <br /> issue of using engineering firms other than the City Engineer will be discussed at a <br /> future meeting. <br /> 5.4 Up-date Methane Gas Generation and Wind Turbine Project <br /> The ERMU has not received the proposed power purchase agreement from Power <br /> Strategies. United Power Association has not acted on Northern Alternative Energy's <br /> proposal to install a 750 kW Micon wind generator for our avoided cost of 33 mils, <br /> and are looking at other alternatives. Spiegal & McDiarmid have responded to our <br /> query on the legality of not accepting Northern Alternative Energy's proposal. Spiegel <br /> &McDiarmid recommended that ERMU establish a wheeling rate for Qualifying <br /> Facilities, and embody the rate in contractual agreements with QFs, including the <br /> ERMU/RECO agreement. <br /> 5.5 Up-date on purchase of Electric Line Truck <br /> On October 21, 1997, a contract was awarded to Amador Aerials to furnish and <br /> deliver an electric line truck for $79,860. It now appears that Amador Aerials is in <br /> the process of going out of business and will be unable to deliver the product to us. <br /> Mr. Tralle moved to award the bid to the next lowest responsive bidder, Aspen of <br /> Bloomington, MN at their bid price of$95,052. Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. <br /> Motion carried 2-0. <br /> 6.1 OSHA Inspection <br /> The Elk River Utilities, the City Street Department and Sewage Treatment Plant all <br /> had OSHA inspections on February 9, 1998. All three units were cited with one <br /> citation. We have not received the written citation, or the amount of the fine for the <br /> exact violation of having a window fan without a three-prong grounded plug. <br />