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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 12,2006 6.1 Review APPA 2005 Rate Comparisons On an annual basis,American Public Power Association(APPA)completes an Electric Rate Comparison. APPA's electric rate comparison for 2005 was reviewed. This information is derived from the US Department of Energy form EIA 816,that all electric utilities file on an annual basis. This comparison reflects USA and Minnesota electric utilities. In the past,APPA's survey reflects the Elk River Municipal Utilities rates around the average for residential and commercial customers and between the 3rd quartile and maximum for the industrial class. This years' survey reflects the Elk River Municipal Utilities position as between the 3rd quartile and maximum in all customer classes. In 2005 and 2006,we increased our rates by less than our wholesale rate increase while passing on even less of an increase to the demand(industrial)customers. 6.2 Review Tobacco Cessation Program The tobacco cessation policy is in development and as soon as it is adopted by the City Council it will be presented to the Utilities Commission for approval. James Tralle asked what the current smoking policy was. Glenn Sundeen responded that right now it only applies to buildings,and in the truck only if the working partner objects. John Dietz said the City has a policy of no smoking or chewing in company vehicles. John Dietz would like the Utilities to adopt the same policy. Lori Johnson said the City policy reads no tobacco in company vehicles. Staff will review the policy and present it at a future meeting. Other Business There was no other business. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be Tuesday,January 9,2006. President Jerry Takle adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 5:00 p.m. ec ly s mitt Judy Mc padde Recording Clerk