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Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br /> November 12, 1996 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 5 . 2 Water Main installation to new Ice Arena <br /> Mr. Adams re-iterated the Commission' s original offer to <br /> waive water connection fees and to absorb the cost of <br /> construction of an additional 175' of 6" water-main to <br /> service the ice arena. Mr. Klaers discussed the City' s <br /> perception of payment of the water main. A philosophical <br /> discussion followed regarding contributions by the water <br /> and electric utilities. <br /> Mr. Adams and Staff were directed to draft a policy <br /> on contributions for the next Commission meeting on <br /> 12-10-1996 . <br /> Mr. Dietz moved to pay the entire amount of installation of <br /> the water main installation for the new ice arena. Mr. <br /> Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . <br /> 5 . 3 MSA report on Facilities Site Location <br /> Mr. Maurer and Mr. Adams reported on the benefits of <br /> site #4 for a future well, treatment plant and water <br /> tower, with Staff recommendations. <br /> Mr. Dietz moved to have Mr. Adams negotiate land purchase <br /> costs . Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . <br /> 5 .4 Up-date Electric Rate Study by R.W.Beck <br /> Mr. Adams presented a preliminary study of our electric <br /> rates, and explained the present structure, as well as <br /> the realignment and redesign of the rate classes and rates . <br /> Cost of services rates were discussed and reviewed. <br /> The full report by R.W. Beck will be ready for the December, <br /> 1996 meeting. It is anticipated Commission will adopt the <br /> suggested rates at the January, 1997 meeting, effective for <br /> January, 1997 consumption. . <br /> 5 . 5 MMUA - Public Hearings on Electric Industry Restructuring <br /> Mr. Adams reported on the Minnesota PUC Public Hearing on <br /> Electric Utility Industry Restructuring. He urged the <br /> Commissioners to attend the hearings . Due to restructuring, <br /> legislation will be proposed to eliminate property taxes for <br /> electric generating stations which will have a huge impact <br /> on Sherburne County, due to NSP' s Sherco complex, and Elk <br /> River, due to UPA' s facility. <br />