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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br /> UTILITIES COMMISSION <br /> January 11, 2000 <br /> Elk River Utilities Offices <br /> Members Present: President, James Tralle; Vice Chairman, John Dietz; Trustee, George <br /> Zabee <br /> Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; <br /> Robert McCartney, Water Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent <br /> 1. Call meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.January 11, 2000 <br /> 2. Consider Utilities Agenda <br /> James Tralle moved to approve the Agenda, with the postponement of the <br /> Election of officers for 2000 until the March 2000 meeting. George Zabee <br /> seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 3. Consider Consent Agenda <br /> George Zabee moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> Designate First National Bank official depository for 2000 <br /> Designate Elk River Star News official newspaper for 2000 <br /> 12-14-99 Minutes <br /> December Check Register <br /> Financials <br /> James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.1 Update 2 MW Proposed Gas Turbine Project for Power Plant <br /> An economic analysis for the proposed 2000 kw Gas Turbine for the power <br /> plant was discussed and reviewed. Initial indications center on an approximate <br /> payback of ten years for the Utilities. Initial inspection indicates that the machine <br /> is in good condition with very few operating hours, and is a common engine with <br /> readily available parts. Commission feels a ten year payback is too long; that a <br /> five year payback would be feasible. John Dietz suggests bonding rather than <br /> equipment certificates. <br /> George Zabee moved to authorize Staff to begin the bid process. John Dietz <br /> seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 1 <br />