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Services the retrofit of three Landfill Gas (LFG) engines. The Administration and Technical Services Departments 20 Year Capital Projections were also presented. For the Administration capital budget,there was discussion on how the IT system improvement project that involves shared costs with the city may be on hold. Staff stated they would need to confirm the status of the project, and would make an adjustment to the budget if necessary. For the Technical Services capital budget there was discussion on whether we continue to put money into the replacement of the LFG engines as the contract will be ending in 2022. Conservation Improvement Project (CIP) Budget— Mr. Sagstetter presented the CIP budget which included detailed information about the cost of the specific programs as well as the historic participation numbers; also included was a CIP summary sheet for reference. Mr. Sagstetter noted that the 2020 forecast for CIP includes approximately$290,000 for rebates to meet our energy savings goal mandate. The Commission had a few questions. Staff responded. 5.3 Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Hometown Wind Power Program Mr. Adams provided some background on the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) Hometown WindPower Program. As part of the program MMPA is looking to site a demonstration wind turbine in Elk River.The MMPA wind turbine towers in other member cities are typically located near schools, city halls, utility offices, and other areas of visibility. Mr. Adams shared that ERMU and the city will have the opportunity to choose the site location for the tower to be located in Elk River. Commissioner Westgaard stated he would include this topic in his council update. It was noted that a workshop discussion and/or joint meeting with the city council would be a viable option to include both parties in the site selection process. 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION 6.1 Staff Updates Ms.Slominski highlighted from her staff report that our health insurance renewal was very favorable with a 7.5%increase.She added that she had just received numbers on our dental insurance which reflect a 15%increase. Mr. Fuchs provided an update on the ERMU line crew that had been sent to Kissimmee Florida for mutual aid support. Mr.Adams added that the Minnesota crews were released and sent home as Hurricane Dorian moved past the area where they were stationed, and there being sufficient mutual aid crews staged up the east coast where the storm was headed.There was discussion on the bucket truck tire issues that occurred on the drive down to Florida. Mr.Tietz had nothing additional to add to his staff report. Chair Dietz asked what the vast amount of locates were for at the corner of Joplin Street and Business Center Drive.Staff responded that they thought it may be for fiber installation. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes September 10, 2019 Page 6 38