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Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> July 12, 2005 <br /> Motion by James Tralle to award Underground Piercing,Inc.,the lowest responsive <br /> bidder, installation of underground electrical distribution to the Smith Street project. John <br /> Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> ' 5.6 Update Elk Path Business Park Electric Feed <br /> A large industrial user is looking into locating west of Elk River. They are concerned <br /> ' about the electrical requirements and if we can support their load. Staff has looked into <br /> building a substation northwest of Elk River along with adding a new feeder from <br /> ' substation West which would then supply the needed power for this customer. At this <br /> same time we would construct another feeder from Station 14 to the Elk Path Industrial <br /> Park to help relieve the growing load. The cost of these projects would be approximately <br /> ' $2.9 million which would be funded with a 5 or 10 year bond. After calculating the <br /> approximate monthly usage of this new facility, staff feels the revenue from the usage of <br /> this industrial customer would more than make the bond payment each month. This <br /> ' project would also be positive for future businesses that are considering locating in the <br /> area. <br /> ' Motion by James Tralle to proceed with staff recommendations for the substation north- <br /> west of Elk River and the new feeder from substation West. John Dietz seconded the <br /> motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> Other Business <br /> John Dietz informed Commissioners and staff of Nextel requesting approval to install a <br /> ' communication tower by the fair grounds. City council members would rather have the cell <br /> phone antennas on the existing water towers, as several communities are doing this and <br /> charging rental fees. James Tralle feels this is a security issue. John Dietz responded the City <br /> ' of Fridley only will let them work on their antenna if they make an appointment with water <br /> department,then they will be billed for staff to be with them while they are there. Bryan <br /> Adams concern is that this would require an additional employee as the water department is <br /> ' very busy. John Dietz asked Bryan Adams if he would be able to address the City Council on <br /> Monday, July 19th regarding this issue and Bryan Adams said he would. <br /> ' The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> will be Tuesday,August 16,2005. <br /> ' President Jerry Takle adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> Commission at 5:30 p.m. <br /> ' ' - •ectfully su.. itt:., <br /> 141p.", p11 <br /> ' Judy McSpadden <br /> • Recording Clerk <br />