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MAR-15-2002 08:04A~ FROM-ERMU ?~3-441-809g T-581 P.003/005 F-438 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />March 12, 2002 <br /> <br />5.2 _U_p_date Administration BuildinE <br /> <br /> Commission received an estimate of the building construction costs, and a floor plan for <br />the Utility space at City Hall. George Zabee asked Pat Klaers to clarify the lease-purchase <br />agreement. Pat Klaers explained that the EDA is issuing the bonds, and will be the bond <br />holder. The interest paid will be on the debt only. Discussion continued with questions, and <br />comments regarding flue costs and the floor plan. Bryan Adams and Pat Hemza noted that <br />the facility is more than adequate, leaving room for growth. Bryan Adams further added that <br />he feels the facility is more up-scale than he deems necessary. Gary Tushie presented site <br />plans, and answered questions regarding them. <br /> <br /> John. Dietz moved to approve the following items: Design (floor plans and elevations). <br /> The Budget for the construction with authorization to utilize lease-purchase. <br /> Kraus-Anderson Construction Managers as Construction Manager for the <br /> Utility phase of the project. <br /> Authorization of Tushie & Montgomery to proceed with construction <br /> documents at approximately $79,400. <br />James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. George Zabee abstained from the <br />vote. <br /> <br />5.3 Authorize LFG Agreements <br /> <br /> Ron Black appeared before the Commission to answer questions, and update progress <br />regarding the LFG contracts. It is noted that Waste Management has been reluctant to return <br />signed agreements to the ERMU. Points of contention appear to be related to the 95% <br />operating requirements, and warranty of their design. Bryan Adams noted that Sherburne <br />County and Great River Energy have their documents in order. James Tralle remarked that <br />the Utilities Commission appreciates Ron Black's diligence in this matter. <br /> <br /> George Zabee moved to authorize Staff to execute documents with Ron Black's <br />approval if requirements are met. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carded 3-0. <br /> <br />6.1 Review and Consider Bid Tabulation for Wire <br /> <br /> Bids were received for the 2002 electric wire needs. Staffpresented recommendations <br />for awarding contracts. Bids are spread between Border States, Burmeister, Wesco, mad <br />Resco. <br /> <br /> George Zabee moved to accept the Bids for Wire as Sm.fi. recommended. John Dietz <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br /> <br />