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City Council Minutes Page 2 <br /> November 18,2019 <br /> 3.3 Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) Wind Turbine Siting <br /> Options <br /> Mr.Adams presented the staff report. He discussed items to consider when installing <br /> a wind turbine, such as location,noise,lighting,marketing,and education. He stated <br /> he is looking for feedback for sites in Elk River, such as city hall or Highway 10. <br /> Mr.Adams noted the wind turbine is a marketing tool and not expected to produce a <br /> lot of energy and will not make money. He stated it is small in scale and would <br /> represent we are for a green future. <br /> Commissioner Stewart stated it would be an educational tool as well. <br /> The Council/Commission discussed the following site options: <br /> • ERMU field plant <br /> • Youth Athletic Complex <br /> • North Star Business Park <br /> • Twin Lakes Parkway <br /> Councilmember Wagner questioned the project cost. <br /> Mr.Adams stated everything would be owned and paid by Minnesota Municipal <br /> Power Association (MMPA). He noted MMPA would be responsible for <br /> maintenance and decommissioning. <br /> Consensus of both boards is to host the windmill if a site could be selected. Council <br /> stated they are not interested in the city hall site. <br /> 3.4 Ordinance Amendment: Transfer Administrative Authority of <br /> PPZ/Backflow Prevention Program to ERMU <br /> Mr.Adams presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned if Council could pass regulatory authority to ERMU. <br /> Attorney Beck stated the regulatory scheme is a gray area. He outlined how the <br /> plumbing codes are typically handled by the city which includes ensuring the initial <br /> installation. State law requires annual inspections,and the reporting on of <br /> compliance. The city does not perform those services,which are done by certified <br /> private inspectors. He stated the plumbing code talks about the water authority <br /> undertaking follow-up compliance. He stated there is adequate authority for ERMU <br /> to do the compliance, noting the area already doing it,but to would be good to <br /> formally designate it. <br /> POWERED BY <br /> NATURE <br />
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