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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission March 8, 2011 4.1 Power Supply Options / Resource Planning Update In September 2008, Connexus Energy terminated the 10-year rolling "all requirements" power contract with ERMU. In April 2010, the Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 1" of a resource planning study with a coalition which includes Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (CMMPA) as a participant. In September 2010, the Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 2" of a resource planning study which includes the release of a Request For Proposal (RFP). The RFP was issued on November 15, 2010. Bids have been received and are being assessed by CMMPA. There has also been discussion with Connexus Energy throughout this process. They are interested in reworking the current contract. Troy Adams asked for authorization to have RW Beck do an analysis of the bids compared with any Connexus proposal. Daryl Thompson moved to have R.W. Beck analyze the bids at a cost not to exceed $2,000. AI Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 4.2 Update on the Midwest Municipal Transmission Group and the CAPX2020 BrookinepTwin Cities Transmission Proiect In May 2006, the Utilities Commission authorized joining Midwest Municipal Transmission Group (MMTG) to explore the potential to obtain ownership in the transmission system. In February 2007, ERMU entered into an agreement to participate through Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (CMMPA) in the CAPX2020 Brookings -Twin Cities Transmission project. Through MMTG, ERMU is currently receiving approximately $4,500 revenue as return investment in existing ERMU substation equipment. A representative from CMMPA made a presentation to the Utilities Commission and City Council on March 7s'to go over the project. The decision is on whether or not ERMU should invest further into this transmission project. John Dietz asked Lori Johnson and Troy Adams their opinions. Consensus was that there were still some questions to be answered but that overall this could be a good investment. This issue was tabled until the joint meeting scheduled for March 14, 2011. Daryl Thompson moved to call a special joint meeting with City Council on March 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Review Minnesota Open Meeting Law and Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Peter Beck reviewed the Minnesota Open Meeting Law and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Discussion followed. No action taken.