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Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> August 11, 1998 <br /> 5.1 Review issues for UPA/AEC Power Supply Contract <br /> The history of our purchased power billings was discussed, with input from Hank <br /> Duitsman,who is a former ERMU Commissioner. The pros and cons of <br /> contracting with UPA, as a possible non-voting member, instead of contracting <br /> with Anoka Electric Coop were further discussed. It is the concensus of the <br /> ERMU Commission that becoming a non-voting member of United Power would <br /> be the most desirable option. Staff was directed to pursue negotiations with <br /> UPA/AEC. <br /> 5.2 Review Proposed Gas Turbine Project <br /> The Letter of Intent from UPA regarding the proposed gas turbine project was <br /> discussed, along with the ramifications of such a project. The amount of bonding <br /> is a concern, regarding the effect it might have on the City bonding costs. <br /> Commission is in favor of pursuing the idea of the addition of electrical <br /> generation, and has directed Bryan Adams to go to the City Council, as a first <br /> step and secondly to sign the Letter of Intent with UPA. <br /> 5.3 Review and consider Final Contract for Landfill Gas Generation with Power <br /> Strategies <br /> The revised version of the Agreement for the Sale of Power between ERMU <br /> and RECO Ventures,has been reviewed by legal counsel and was presented to <br /> the Commission. <br /> James Tralle moved to execute the document,with any minor work revisions. <br /> John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.4 Review and consider information for Disinfecting Water Distribution System <br /> Statistical information regarding Water Distribution System from the <br /> Minnesota Department of Health, and an article from TIME magazine, titled <br /> "Anatomy of an Outbreak"were presented to the Commission. Discussion of the <br /> necessity of the program followed with attention to the details and timing of such <br /> a project. George Zabee continues to voice his disapproval of the venture. <br /> Recommendation for proceeding with the Disinfecting of the Water Distribution <br /> System at the time water and sewer is on line in the Eastern Area Development <br /> was given by Bryan Adams. <br />