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Elk River Municipal Utilities 13069 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 February 12, 2007 To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Jerry Takle Jim Tralle Jerry Gumphrey From: Bryan Adams Subject: Miscellaneous Issues phone: 763.441.2020 Fax: 763.441.8099 Enclosed is the packet for Tuesday, February 20, 2007 commission meeting at 4:00 p.m. Northstar Access has finally installed a wireless internet modem in Jim Tralles' residence as part of their study to verify the technology and how applicable it is for Elk River. I would ask Jim to update us on the success of this wireless internet study. The City of Elk River is planning two street reconstruction projects this year. They are the Deerfield 3~d Addition and Irving Ave. area. See the attached drawing reflecting the scope of these projects. The Deerfield project will have no effect on the water department and minimal impact on the electric department. Unfortunately the Irving Ave. project is a different story. If the alley is reconstructed between 8t" St. and 5`'' St., this will have a major impact on all small utilities (cable t.v., phone, electric) because this alley contains all of the major feeder lines that must be relocated. Originally we were only going to replace the water mains on 6`" St., 7~' St. and Gates Ave. loop at a cost of approximately $100,000. The City is suggesting that all of the fire hydrants be brought up to current models and spacing. Also, because St. Andrews Catholic Church facility is expanding, the water main on Irving Ave. south of St" St. should be increased from 4" to 8". The water main project is now in the $300,000's. We need to have a discussion at the commission meeting about the scope of this project and potential ways to pay for it. Enclosed is the following information for your review and hopefully your reading enjoyment. 1) Letter from W.H. International Response Center informing us that we have exceeded 500 security accounts. The decreased cost reflects a $3000/year savings in monitoring cost. Richard Schaust continues to do a great job in selling and installing security systems.