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There was nothing presented for policy&compliance. 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION 5.1 Financial Report—July 2018 Ms. Slominski presented the July 2018 financial report. Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to receive and file the July 2018 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 2019 Budget/Business Plan—10 Year Capital Projections; Capital Projects and Equipment Purchases; and Conservation Improvement Program Ms. Slominski noted that the Conservation Improvement Program(CIP) budget is not included this month, and explained that due to the transition to the new power provider and the change in programs, more time is needed to properly analyze and formulate the budgetary impacts. Ms. Slominski presented the preliminary 2019 Capital Improvement Projections; Capital Projects and Equipment Purchases; and Capital Project Time Schedules. Notable items for the Electric Department are constructing a storage building for relocating equipment temporarily to facilitate the future construction of a new field services facility as well as storing seasonal equipment, a development infrastructure feeder for Miske Meadows, electric service territory transfer costs, replacing bucket truck#8, and replacing the Vactron. The Commission had a few questions. Staff responded. For the $75,000 that was budgeted for County Road 13 roundabouts,there was discussion on road-right-away and who is responsible for the expenses associated with moving utility infrastructure. Mr. Adams commented on the trucks that are being budgeted for in 2019 and 2020. He pointed out that we have held the line for quite some time on the replacement of bucket and digger trucks, and we're now at the point where we're going to need to do one a year for the next few years. Mr. Fuchs explained the rotation and replacement process for the trucks. The Electric Department Capital Project Time Schedule was presented. There was discussion on the YAC substation slated for 2021, and the $5,000,000 placeholder for an additional substation with changed voltage in 2025. Notable items for the Water Department are the Auburn Water Tower reconditioning, and a building at well#8 for housing SCADA equipment. Mr. Volk spoke to the $25,000 that was budgeted for the Urban Services District Study and shared that it would be funded through trunk funds. There was discussion on the study and the expansion of water service. The Water Department Capital Project Time Schedule was also presented. Mr. Adams pointed out the green highlighted line item for Water Main Construction, and explained that the purpose of those funds is to prepare for the moving and improvement of water mains resulting from city, Highway 10, and Highway 169 road projects. There was discussion. Page 3 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission September 11,2018