4.1. ERMUSR 02-14-2012Elk River:
Municipal U
13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430
Elk River, MN 5 5 3 30-0430
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
Phone: 763.441.2020
Fax: 763.441.5099
TO: FROM:
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. -Utilities Director
John Dietz -Chair
Daryl Thompson -Vice Chair
Al Nadeau -Trustee
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
Febru 14, 2012 4.1
SUBJECT:
Power Su ply O tions /Resource Planning Update
BACKGROUND:
In September 2008, Connexus Energy terminated the 10-year rolling "all requirements" power
contract with Elk River Municipal Utilities. In Apri12010, the Utilities Commission authorized
entering into "Phase 1" of a resource planning study with a coalition which includes Central
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (CMMPA) as a participant. In September 2010, the
Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 2" of a resource planning study which
includes the release of a Request For Proposal (RFP). The RFP was issued on November 15,
2010. In May 2011, the Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 2b" of the
resource planning study which will include risk assessment of the proposals. In addition to
working with the Resource Planning Coalition, staff continues to explore other power supply
options.
DISCUSSION:
On January 13a', the Resource Planning Coalition held a conference call to discuss the next steps
and to hold a "straw poll" discussion regazding continued participation. An update will be
provided at the Commission meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.