4.2. ERMUSR 03-08-2011Elk River
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330-0430
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
Phone: 763.441.2020
Pax. 763.441.8099
TO: FROM:
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. -Director of Operations
John Dietz, Chair
Daryl Thompson, Trustee
Al Nadeau
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
March 8, 2011 4.2
SUB.TECT:
Midwest Municipal Transmission Group and CAPX2020 Brookin s Project Update
BACKGROUND:
In May 2006, the Utilities Commission authorized joining Midwest Municipal Transmission Group
(MMTG) to explore the potential to obtain ownership in the transmission system. In February 2007,
ERMU entered into an agreement to participate through Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
(CMMPA) in the CAPX2020 Brookings-Twin Cities Transmission Project. Through MMTG, ERMU is
currently receiving approximately $4,500 revenue as return on investment in existing ERMU substation
equipment. A joint City Council and Utilities Commission meeting is scheduled for March 7'". At this
meeting, CMMPA will make a presentation on project specifics. A second joint meeting is then
scheduled for March 14r'. At this meeting, a decision will need to be made by the City Council and
Utilities Commission on whether or not to increase ERMU's investment allocation.
DISCUSSION:
As follow up to the March 7t° joint City Council and Utilities Commission meeting, staff will address
Commission questions.
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required at this time.