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For the Administrative and Technical Services Capital Budgets, notable items are the installation of bullet-proof glass in the front counter area for Administration; and for Technical Services the retrofit of a Landfill Gas (LFG)engine,replacement of truck#14, and pilot testing for AMI technology. Mr.Adams provided some background on the LFG engines. There was discussion on whether we continue putting money into replacing the engines as the contract will be ending in 2022. 5.3 Auburn Tower Reconditioning Bids The Auburn Water Tower Reconditioning Project was noticed for formal bids. The bid opening was on September 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.; five bids were received. The bid tabulation and letter of recommendation was distributed at the meeting. Mr. Volk went over the bid tabulation. He stated that the Engineer's cost estimate for this project was $628,300.00, so it was nice to see it come in under that amount. Staff and Badger State Inspection recommended awarding the bid to the lowest bidder, Classic Protective Coatings, Inc., for the bid amount of$497,350.00. Chair Dietz had a question about the engineering fees. Mr. Volk responded. Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to award the contract for reconditioning and painting of the Auburn Water Tower to Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. for the bid amount of$497,350.00. Motion carried 5-0. 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION 6.1 Staff Updates Mr.Adams touched on the communication plan to our customers for the transition to Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(MMPA).He shared that the plan is to roll it out with our next newsletter, with a focus on the benefits of being a member and buying power through MMPA. Staff plans to also tie it in with the 2019 electric rates. Mr.Adams asked if Commissioner Westgaard would provide an update to the City Council about the resolution that was just passed by the Commission recognizing Public Power Week,October 7- 13,2018. Commissioner Westgaard responded that he would. In her staff report,Ms. Slominski reported that we would be refunding customers for some deposit interest that they were owed in 2016 and 2017. She shared that there will be a special message on the bill only for those customers that actually receive a refund.The message will say"Deposit interest from 2016 and 2017 is refunded on this bill."Chair Dietz asked when these refunds would be taking place. Staff responded that they would begin showing up on the bills in the September billing cycles. Commissioner Stewart inquired what the approximate dollar amount of the refunds was.Ms. Slominski stated it was about$4,000. Page 4 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission September 11,2018