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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission July 14, 1998 Bryan Adams was directed by the Commission to begin looking for equipment costs and options immediately, and to return to the Commission with the results. 6.2 Review and award contract for Electric Line Truck The bid tabulation for the Electric Line Truck, with trade-in options was presented to the Commission, and discussed. James Tralle moved to accept the bid of Altec, with the trade in. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.3 Review Water Access Charge for Hotel/Motel facilities SAC/WAC calculations were discussed in regard to hotels/motels. The City Ordinance currently calculates that one SAC and one WAC is to be paid per unit. Changing the calculation would deviate from the Met Council guideline. James Tralle moved to agree with the City's Ordinance revision in units charged to hotel/motels. John Dietz seconded the motion. Discussion continued regarding the issue of units,with comments and questions by George Zabee. Motion carried 3-0. 6.4 Review Proposed 1999 Territory Acquisition Bryan Adams reiterated the territory acquisition plan we have with Anoka Electric Cooperative. Recommendation of the acquisition of Area 9 is recommended, in order to clean up the hanging areas and simplify the territory boundaries in the areas of Ridgewood and Proctor, along with AME Ready Mix on Hwy 169 and County Road 33. James Tralle moved to acquire Area 9 in 1999. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 6.5 Review issues for UPA/AEC Power Supply Contract The ERMU Power Purchase Contract was re-negotiated in the fall of 1996, and gives us the right to re-negotiate every two years. The issues involved in the re-negotiation were discussed. Bryan Adams was directed by the Commission to return to the Commission with options and costs of the related issue of adding generation to our system.