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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission November 13, 2007 On another LFG issue, engine head maintenance continues to be a problem due to high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) levels in the landfill gas from four to six wells. The heads are now being changed out at approximately four month intervals instead of 12 month intervals at a cost of approximately $40,000 per change. A major overhaul on the three older engines is slated for February 2008. To solve the H2S issue, we are looking at re-piping the four to six wells to the existing flair thus bypassing the LFG generating facility. The estimated cost is $486,000. Discussion followed regarding the funding of this project. Also discussed was looking into H2S removal options. 6.1 Review & Consider Bid Tabulation for #9 Well Buildin The 2007 and 2008 budget contains items to complete construction of the Well #9 water production facility. The last major item was the 12' x 25' water treatment building. Bids were received on November 8, 2007. Staff recommends awarding to EnComm Midwest, Inc., the lowest responsive qualified bidder. James Tralle moved to award construction of the water treatment building for Well #9 to EnComm Midwest, Inc., the lowest responsive qualified bidder. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.2 Review & Consider Bid Tabulation for 4`h Street Water Main The 2008 water capital budget contains a $230,000 item to construct a 12" water line from Jackson Street to 4'r' Street under the railroad and Hwy 10. This project completes the eight year project to construct a large water main tie between Gary Street and Freeport Avenue water towers. This project will improve the hydraulics to western Elk River. Staff recommends awarding the 4`'' Street water main project to Kober Excavating, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. Jerry Gumphrey moved to award the 4~' Street water main project to Kober Excavating, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.3 Review & Consider Street Light Request -Hillside Park Two requests were made for additional lighting in Deerfield Hill Park and the parking lot on the north side of Hwy 10 east of the Waconia Farm Store. At the Deerfield Hill Park, there has been some vandalism and other unsavory activities. The addition of two lights, one by the parking area, and one by the sliding and volleyball area will hopefully minimize part of the problem. The City is in discussion about downtown parking. Apparently, more parking emphasis will be placed on the parking area between Hwy 10 and the railroad east of the Waconia Farm Store. For safety concerns, City staff will be asking for us to install lighting in this area. Staff recommends both areas by utilizing wood poles with cobra head fixtures. James Tralle questioned the status of the Hwy 10 median lighting. Staff responded this is a City of Elk River project and is planned for replacement in 2008.