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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission May 10, 2011 tiers were set up to be budget neutral, not adding more to the funds but changing the rate structure so only the high users were paying for their excess water and not the low users. There could be a Commercial rate structure put in place. Further discussion followed. John Dietz directed Troy Adams work with Tim Simon to come up with a water model on a two tiered water rate and bring back in 30 to 60 days. Further discussion followed regarding the scope of water customers this affects. 4.1 Power Supply Options / Resource Planning Update Troy Adams updated the Commission on "Phase 2" of the Resource Planning Study, which includes the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Resource Planning Coalition has narrowed the list of bidders to a short list. From this short list, CMMPA will be developing portfolio options for each of the Coalition participants and will begin "Phase 2B — Portfolio Risk Analysis for Evaluation". ERMU's cost for "Phase 2B" is estimated at $10,714. Daryl Thompson moved to approve entering into "Phase 213" of the Resource Planning study for the estimated $10,714. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 4.2 Well Sealine Cost Share Program Contract David Berg discussed the funds designated for the Well Sealing Program. The contract and agreement forms have been finalized.. Information will be available on ERMU's website soon. ERMU will reimburse the homeowner half the cost up to $400 to seal their well. AI Nadeau moved to accept the Well Sealing Cost Share Program and associated agreements. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 4.3 Review and Consider CMMPA Transmission Agreement In May 2006, the Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Commission authorized joining the 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. In March 2011, the ERMU Commission and Elk River City Council both approved Resolutions authorizing ERMU participating in the Brookings Project through CMMPA for an amount not to exceed $7,140,953 without further action. Troy Adams discussed the CMMPA Transmission Owner Services and Asset Assignment Agreement and the Resolution authorizing the agreement. He said it was an umbrella agreement with CMMPA for which project agreements, like the Brookings Project would fall under. This agreement would authorize CMMPA to manage ERMU's ownership in this project in aggregate with the other CMMPA Brookings Project participants.