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<br />e <br /> <br />We also added an additional person in the office last year because <br />of the load caused by the increased number of customers, increased <br />regulatory requirements, and the garbage billing. These increases <br />are the first since 1982 and just bring us to the level that we <br />were in 1980. <br /> <br />Rates: <br />We still have the lowest rates in the area. Depending on usage, we <br />are lower than NSP by around 2- 3%, Wright Hennepin Coop by 30% and <br />AEC by about 20% (even with their recent rate decrease). This is <br />one thing that we, as a Commission, closely watch. <br /> <br />Generation: <br />The commissioners recently authorized a feasability study to <br />determine if we should enter into a long term generation project. <br />Presently, we purchase all of our energy, however it appears that, <br />with the present long term natural gas rates now available and the <br />new machine efficiencies, that we may be much better off to build <br />new generation. If the project proves feasable, we will spend <br />around $11,000,000 (possibly more). We will know more in a couple <br />of months. This would invQlve building a 20 - 30 Megawatt unit <br />near the site of our West Substation, also near the passage of a <br />High Pressure natural gas pipeline. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Gary Street Well: <br />This well is completed and the pump has been installed and wired. <br />Final test and acceptance has not been accomplished yet as the <br />filtration plant needs to be finished before well can be run. We <br />expect start up within two to three weeks. <br /> <br />Gary Street filtration Plant: <br />The filtration plant is built, but extension to completion date was <br />given so painting of building and filter could be completed when <br />the temperature outside was warmer and doors could be left open for <br />ventilation. Plant is approximately 95% complete. Landscaping and <br />blacktop surfaces at filter plant will be done when plant is upp <br />and running and weather permits. We still owe about $40,000 to the <br />contractor on this project. <br /> <br />Hillside Water Tower: <br />This 500,000 gallon tower in Hillside Addition has been erected and <br />painting was started March 28, 1994. Completion of painting is <br />expected soon if weather cooperates. Water Mains were extended to <br />within approximately 1000 feet of tower before freeze in 1993. <br />Contractor for the water main extension has returned to the project <br />on April 4, 1994. Completion date is not known at this time. We <br />still owe the contractor approximastely $72,000 for the water <br />tower. <br /> <br />Hillside Well and Filtration Plant: <br />The Commission accepted the bid of $102,940 from Traut Wells for a <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />