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G. We presently place almost all new distribution <br /> underground with the exception of main feeders and older <br /> areas where overhead cables already exist. <br /> The Commissioners felt that they would be glad to place the <br /> line underground if some way could be found to pay for it other <br /> than to place this burden on the rate payers. They also <br /> expressed a concern that very few poles would be eliminated <br /> because of street lights. They decided to take no action at <br /> this time but would welcome input from Roger and Ron at a <br /> future date. <br /> 6) Glenn reported that the Boy Scouts had approached him and asked <br /> us to donate a service at a planned future building. The <br /> Commissioners requested that a representative of the affected <br /> Scout organization appear before the Commission so that <br /> questions could be answered. <br /> 7) Bob Palmquist of Associated Consultants reported on the status <br /> of various Generation projects in the area. The General <br /> Manager reported that he had gone over the numbers very <br /> carefully and was convinced that a similar project could be <br /> viable for Elk River Utilities which would lock in the future <br /> cost of generation. Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. <br /> Zabee to authorize Associated Consultants to undertake a <br /> feasibility study not to exceed $9,500 on the possibility of <br /> future generation for Elk River Utilities. The Motion carried. <br /> 8) The General Manager reported that a customer had requested <br /> three phase service for a very light usage. He reported that <br /> he would approach the customer with an option for an annual <br /> minimum. <br /> 9) The Line Superintendent updated the Commissioners on the status <br /> of construction projects and other operating conditions. <br /> 10) The General Manager reviewed the December financial statements <br /> with the Commissioners. <br /> 11) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to approve the <br /> check register. <br /> 12) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, May 10, 1994 at 3:00 P.M. <br /> at the Utilities office. <br /> 12) Motion by Mr. Trailer seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The <br /> motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M. <br /> Bill Birrenkott <br /> General Manager <br />