7.3. SR 01-06-1997ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
Fax (612) 441-8099
January 2, 1997
ITEM 7.3.
To:
Elk River City Council
Hank Duitsman - Mayor
John Dietz
Daryl Thompson
Larry Farber
Roger Holmgren
From:
Bryan C. Adams - General Manager
Elk River Municipal Utilities
Subject: Annual Report
I would like to thank you for the opportunity of presenting
an Annual Report reflecting Elk River Municipal Utilities past
accomplishments and future goals. Enclosed for your review are
overheads that will be utilized in this presentation. I will
provide comments and more detailed information at the council
meeting.
What is driving Elk River Municipal Utilities at this time
is the tremendous growth Elk River is now experiencing and
electric deregulation. Our challenge is to satisfy the physical
requirement, human resource needs and meet the financial
requirements necessary to provide reliable, quality, and cost
effective electric and water utility services.
If you have any questions about the enclosed information, do
not hesitate to call.
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Elk River Municipal Utilities Organizational Chart
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Generation Distribution Substation Security
Systems
Electric & Water Customers
Elk River Utility Commission'
General Manager
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Water Superintendent J
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Elec & Water Distribution Environmental
Metering Compliance
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Customer Service
Administration
Meter Reading
Contracts and Special Vendors
Safety Manager
Dispatching
Electdc Metering & Relays
Meter Reading
Computer Support
Substation Maintenance
Underground Construction Contractors
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Average US El'ectric Prices
Seattle Ci~ Ught
3.59 cents
1993 Data
Idaho Power
3.78 cents NSP 6.58 cents
PSI Energy
4.5 cents
Pacific Gas &
Elec 10 61 cents
Smithern California
Edison 10 18 cents
Toledo Edison
8 73 cents
Commonwealth Elect
Co 12.35 cents
island Lighting
147 cents
Kentucky Util
440 cents
8outhwe~t Pub Serv
4.80 cents
Mississippi Power
8.00 cents
El Paso Electric
8.50 cents
Over 10 Cents / kWh
......... 1 7 Io 9.99 Cenls / kWh
5 to 6.99 Cents / kWh
Under 5 Cents I kWh
State Averages are from Energy
Information Administration 826
Forms and reflect an average rate
for all retail ~lectrlc salee In the
State.
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PRIORITIES
Conduct a study to determine the need for rate adjustments in
the water and electric utility.
Resolve power supply arrangement with UPA/AEC or possibly
other suppliers and determine future of 3000 Kw diesel
generation.
Computerize the utility's inventory and purchasing systems.
Develop Utility policy and procedure manual.
Develop a safety program.
Develop a mapping system to record the overhead and
underground facilities of the electric utility.
7)
Develop long range plans to address the needs of both water
and electric utility in anticipation of future growth and
development.
8)
Work closely with the City Administrator in developing
marketing strategies and information for economic
development.
9)
Explore joint powers options. Work with Anoka Electric
Cooperative on a transfer of territories and in planning for
long range improvements.
10)
Develop and implement a regular maintenance program for the
water utility.
11) Address space needs for utility operations.
12)
Clarify reporting and develop job descriptions.
Establish a performance evaluation system.
13)
Evaluate the benefits of initiating an apprenticeship
program.
14)
In conjunction with the City's Civil Defense Director
(Fire Chief), develop an Emergency Preparedness Program.
15)
Phone system between the power plant and office so calls
can be transferred.
16) New truck for Scott Nielsen.
17) Update water maps.
18)
Conservation Programs for the EleCtric and Water
Departments.