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9 -~,•,. ilk ~Ziver` ~ ~ .~ ur~ici~~.l ~ti~ities 13069 Orono Psrl<way Elk River, I~l'~I 57 3 ~0 September 25, 2006 To: f3i11 1\Iaetz, Director Parl: & Recreation Parks & Recreation Commission From: Bryan Adams, General Manager Blk River Munici al Utilities ~'~ ~~ p Subject: Camp Cozy Park fix: 763.4 4L~099 As you are aware, another large data center will be constructed in Elk River. This data center will substantially increase Elk River's tas base, provide jobs, and will encourage development of future businesses in Elk River. This data center will be located just north of the existing Target data center alone Waco St. in the Elk Path Business Center development. This data center requires large quantities of electrical power and energy. A new electric substation will be constructed on Co Rd 35 as it crosses the rail road (see attached aerial view). Large underground electric feeders will be constructed From this new substation to the new data center location. The attached aerial view also reflects a proposed route of the new electrical feeders. This route is on the eastern boundary of Camp Cozy Park. There could ultimately be as many as 4 electrical feeders all within a 1 ~' strip between the future Waco substation and Elk Path Business Center to support the current and future development. We are proposing to install these feeders underground using either directional boring or plowing to minimizing surface disturbance. Minimal tree disturbance is anticipated. A small construction trail for equipment will need to be installed. Construction is anticipated to tale place in mid 2007 time frame. The cost of this new substation and electrical feeder work to serve this new data center is in the $2,00,000 range. We ask authorization to proceed with this project, utilizing Camp Cozy Park as a route. ~Ue will work closely with your staff in locating an acceptable route and working through any construction issues that may arise.