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Regular meeting Elk River Utilities Commission July 9, 1996 Page 2 Mr. Zabee moved to retain MSA, Consulting Engineers to do the preliminary study for the Northwest Area Facilities for $2, 000 . 00 to $2, 500 . 00 . Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . 6 . Condition of the East Sub-Station Mr. Sundeen reported on the problems with the sub-station and that the conditions are now critical . Mr. Zabee moved to convert 1 megawatt more of 2400 and disconnect this sub from the system; the project to replace budget item 96-32 . Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . 7 . Condition of the Cooper diesel engine Mr. Sundeen advised the Commission of the costs involved to repair the Cooper diesel engine at the power plant . An estimate of $200, 000 . 00 has been obtained for the overhaul of the engine. Discussion on the pros and cons of repairing the engine followed. Mr. Zabee moved to leave the engine down until a later date when a full study of all options has been done. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . 8 . Request for donation for Heritage Days Mr. Dietz moved to donate connection and disconnection of a temporary service, and the energy usage involved. Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . 9 . Request from E.R. Police Dept for donation A request from the E.R. Police Dept . for a donation in connection with their sponsorship of a National Night Out in Elk River was discussed. Mr. Zabee moved to offer a drawing in each neighborhood for 50's off parts and labor of a basic security system. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . 10 . Request from Joe Pallansch for increase in payment for services Mr. Pallansch' s services to the Utilities were discussed, and it was agreed that as a consultant, he has been a large asset .