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6.1. ERMUSR 01-14-2014 Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. —General Manager John Dietz—Chair Al Nadeau—Vice Chair Daryl Thompson—Trustee MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: January 14, 2014 6.1a SUBJECT: Staff Updates—General Manager DISCUSSION: • In the first days as President of the Minnesota Municipal Transmission Group (MMTG) there has been the following action taken: o MMTG has filed a motion to intervene and comment on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket No. EL14-12-000, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator(MISO) FERC rate of return case. On November 12, 2013, a number of industrial customers including the Association of Business Advocating Tariff Equality(ABATE) filed a complaint against MISO and MISO owners alleging that their equity rate of return are unjust and that transmission costs are unnecessarily high. The purpose for the filing was to put into record in this case MMTG's support of the hypothetical capital structure. This filing is attached for reference. o MMTG has granted Spiegel &McDiarmid a waiver to represent others regarding the rate of return and equity capital structure transmission issues. o MMTG has filed comments on FERC Docket No. AD13-7-000, Post-Technical Conference Comments of Midwest Transmission-Dependent Utilities (TDUs). These comments are to document MMTG's position on Minimum Offer Price Rule(MOPR) and voice the position that MMTG doesn't want the eastern RTOs' capacity market constructs do not extend to MISO. This filing is attached for reference. • The City of Elk River's Safety Committee is working on adding and updating a number of safety policies. ERMU has offered the use of our safety policies to use as templates. Staff will be working with the City on this process. • I have been elected as the Elk River Rotary President Elect for 2014 and will be Rotary President in 2015. • Staff is working on auditing our pole attachment agreements. This has involved field inspections, contract review, and billing audits. Significant effort has been put into this IR POWERED IV Page I oft NATURE Reliable Public Power Provider P O W E R E D T o S E R V E 107 process over the past months by Jennie Nelson, Mike Thiry, and Greg Scherber. They have done a great job sorting through the maps and contracts that span decades. The project is far from done, but has already identified many inconsistencies for us to resolve. The goal is to have the attachments added to our GIS mapping system, streamline all of the contracts so all the communication companies have the same terms, and ensure billing integrity. • Sprint has contacted ERMU regarding an upcoming upgrade to their facilities in Elk River. This upgrade would involve Sprint adding additional antennas and equipment on three of ERMU's water towers. The scope of this work is in addition to the upgrade they are currently implementing. • Staff and our consulting engineer are reviewing drawings for the Verizon antenna attachments to two of ERMU's water towers. The contracts are also being review by ERMU and our legal counsel. • Attached is the most recent article regarding the municipalization of the electric distribution system in Boulder, CO. • Also attached is an article from the Star News regarding Great River Energy about the garbage plant and GRE's economic impact to communities they serve. ATTACHMENTS: • Midwest Municipal Transmission Group Motion to Intervene and Comments on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket No. EL 14-12-000, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Rate of Return Case—January 6, 2014. • Midwest Municipal Transmission Group Filed Comments on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Docket No.AD13-7-000, Post-Technical Conference Comments of Midwest Transmission-Dependent Utilities —January 8, 2014. • American Public Power Association's Public Power Daily article Boulder tells Xcel it plans to acquire parts of electric system —January 8, 2014. • Elk River Star News article by Joni Astrup— Garbage plant to hire eight—December 21, 2013. INATUPE1 Reliable Public PowerPmvider POWERED To SERVE 108 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equity ) Coalition of MISO Transmission Customers ) Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers ) Indiana Industrial Energy Consumers, Inc. ) Minnesota Large Industrial Group ) Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group ) ) v. ) Docket No. EL14-12-000 ) Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. ) ALLETE, Inc. ) Ameren Illinois Company ) Ameren Missouri ) Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois ) American Transmission Company LLC ) Cleco Power LLC ) Duke Energy Business Services, LLC ) Entergy Arkansas, Inc. ) Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, LLC ) Entergy Louisiana, LLC ) Entergy Mississippi, Inc. ) Entergy New Orleans, Inc. ) Entergy Texas, Inc. ) Indianapolis Power& Light Company ) International Transmission Company ) ITC Midwest LLC ) Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC ) MidAmerican Energy Company ) Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. ) Northern Indiana Public Service Company ) Northern States Power Company-Minnesota ) Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin ) Otter Tail Power Company ) Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company ) MIDWEST MUNICIPAL TRANSMISSION GROUP MOTION TO INTERVENE AND COMMENTS 1 109 Pursuant to Rules 211 and 214 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 18 C.F.R. § 385.211, 214 and the Commission's Notice of Extension of Time issued in this Proceeding on November 26, 2013, the Midwest Municipal Transmission Group respectfully moves to intervene on behalf of itself and its members and submits the following Comments. I. MIDWEST MUNICIPAL TRANSMISSION GROUP COMMENTS MMTG files these comments to remind the Commission of the importance of comparable hypothetical capital structures for some municipal systems in connection with issues that are raised herein. Comparability is the hallmark of Order No. 888. MMTG represents the interests of over 77 cities and governmental entities in Iowa and Minnesota and one in Illinois that depend upon adequate and equitably priced transmission. Some of its members own considerable transmission in the Upper Midwest. Its members are also transmission-dependent. MMTG supports and encourages municipal (and other)transmission investments on fair, non-discriminatory and non-preferential terms and at just and reasonable rates. MMTG members are municipally-owned electric utilities that generate, sell and purchase electricity at wholesale and at retail for the benefit of residents and businesses in or Promoting Wholesale Competition Through Open Access Non-Discriminatory Transmission Services by Public Utilities; Recovery of Stranded Costs by Public Utilities and Transmitting Utilities,Order No. 888,61 Fed.Reg. 21,539(May 10, 1996),FERC Stats.&Regs.¶31,036(1996), clarified, 76 FERC¶61,009(1996), modified,Order No. 888-A,62 Fed. Reg. 12,274(Mar. 14, 1997),FERC Stats.&Regs.¶31,048(1997), order on reh'g,Order No. 888-B,62 Fed. Reg. 64,688(Dec. 9, 1997),81 FERC 1161,248(1997), order on reh'g, Order No. 888-C, 82 FERC¶61,046(1998),aff'd in part and remanded in part sub nom. Transmission Access Policy Study Grp. v. FERC,225 F.3d 667(D.C. Cir.2000),a[)'d sub nom. New York v. FERC, 535 U.S. 1 (2002). 2 110 near their city boundaries and for the affected public. Many MMTG members own transmission within the MISO footprint in order to advance public benefits. Among the relief that the Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equity ("ABATE") et al. seek in this proceeding is a capital structure cap applied to named respondents in setting Midcontinent Independent System Operator rates in which respondents' allowed equity component does not exceed 50 percent of respondents' total capital structure. ABATE Complaint2 at 1-2. In considering this Complaint, which is addressed to investor owned utilities, and in any resulting Commission order, MMTG calls to the Commission's attention that municipal utilities, such as and including its members, often invest in new, necessary transmission using mostly or entirely debt capital. In these circumstances, for such municipal transmission financings and transmission investments to be viable payment of debt and debt costs must be assured by some form of municipal payment guarantees or purchases of services. Municipal transmission owners have comparable needs for returns and have comparable risks as investor owned utilities. However, where potential municipal investors have limited or no explicit equity, any allowed equity returns become illusory because an "allowed" equity return multiplied by zero or close to zero is close to zero or at zero. It must be stressed that allowing municipal systems, including municipal power supply agencies, hypothetical capital structures that provide for comparable equity tends to be substantially rate reducing for all transmission users compared with financing by investor owned utilities. Cent. Minn. Mun. Power Agency and Midwest Mun. Transmission Grp., 134 FERC¶61,115, P 31 (2011). 2 eLibrary No.20131112-5303. 3 111 When they invest, municipal utilities or their power supply agencies often require hypothetical capital structures to achieve comparable equity returns to those of privately owned utilities. Such hypothetical capital structures have been allowed MMTG or its members in Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency and Midwest Municipal Transmission Group, 134 FERC¶61,115 (2011) PP 30-33, and Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., 145 FERC It 61,263, P 25. Without such abilities to earn comparable returns, in most cases municipals simply could not participate in grid expansion. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Commission and the Federal Power Act recognize the importance of smaller entity participation in transmission ownership. Thus, in Order No. 679,3 PP 354, 356, the Commission said: We agree with comments that public power participation can play an important role in the expansion of the transmission system. . . .. Encouraging public power participation in such projects is consistent with the goals of section 219 by encouraging a deep pool of participants. . . . .[T]o the extent allowed under our jurisdiction, a public power entity should have the same opportunity afforded to jurisdictional entities to recover costs related to new transmission investment. Accord, Federal Power Act §§ 205 and 206, 16 U.S.C. §§ 824d, and 824e, (undue preference and discrimination illegal); Section 219 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. § 824s, states that incentive-based rate treatments to "promote reliable and economically efficient transmission"are to be applied"regardless of the ownership of the facilities." 3 Promoting Transmission Investment though Pricing Reform, Order No. 679,71 Fed. Reg.43,294(July 31, 2006),FERC Stats. &Regs.¶31,222(2006),on reh'g,Order No. 679-A,72 Fed. Reg. 1152(Jan. 10,2007), FERC Stats. &Regs.¶31,236(2006), clarified, 119 FERC¶61,062(2007). 4 112 II. MOTION TO INTERVENE MMTG is a public body formed under Iowa law. Its members are public bodies under Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois law. MMTG members have substantial load within the Upper Midwest that is served by MISO transmission. All of MMTG members use MISO transmission and many MMTG members own or plan to own transmission within the MISO footprint. Thus, they are all affected by transmission adequacy, availability and rates. No other party can represent their interests. Their participation is in the public interest III. COMMUNICATIONS Communications regarding this pleading should be addressed to: Robert A. Jablon, Esq. Mr. Troy Adams Spiegel &McDiarmid LLP Chairman, the Midwest Municipal 1333 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Transmission Group Washington, D.C. 20036 Elk River Utilities (202) 879-4000 (Phone) 13069 Orono Parkway (202) 393-2866 (Fax) PO Box 430 robert.jablon @spiegelmcd.com Elk River, MN 55330-0430 (763)441-2020 (Phone) (763)441-8099 (Fax) tadams @elkriverutilities.com CONCLUSION Wherefore, the Midwest Municipal Transmission Group on behalf of itself and its members respectfully requests that the Commission (i) grant this motion to intervene and (ii) accept and consider these comments. 5 113 Respectfully submitted, /s/Robert A. Jablon Robert A. Jablon Attorney for the Midwest Municipal Transmission Group Law Offices of: Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 879-4000 January 6, 2014 6 114 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I have this day caused the foregoing document to be served upon each person designated on the official service list compiled by the Secretary in this proceeding. Dated on this 6th day of January, 2014. /s/Robert A.Jablon Robert A. Jablon Law Offices of: Spiegel &McDiarmid LLP 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 879-4000 115 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Centralized Capacity Markets in Docket No. AD13-7-000 Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators POST-TECHNICAL CONFERENCE COMMENTS OF MIDWEST TDUS This Commission has invited comments on the centralized capacity market rules and structures of the three eastern Regional Transmission Organizations ("RTOs"), and has asked that any comments stay focused on those RTOs.' As market participants, load-serving entities ("LSEs"), and transmission-dependent utilities ("TDUs"), Indiana Municipal Power Agency ("IMPA"), Madison Gas & Electric Company("MGE"), Midwest Municipal Transmission Group ("MMTG"), Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission("MJMEUC"), Missouri River Energy Services ("MRES"), Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency ("SMMPA"), and WPPI Energy("WPPI") (collectively, "Midwest TDUs")2 are vitally concerned with capacity market rules. With regard to the issues addressed at the technical conference, Midwest TDUs are here concerned mainly that the eastern RTOs' capacity market constructs do not spread to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator("MISO"). Midwest TDUs commend to the Commission's attention the comments of American Public Power Association ("APPA"), Transmission Access Policy Study Group ("TAPS"), and others who have questioned the effectiveness, reasonableness and sustainability of the eastern See Notice Allowing Post-Technical Conference Comments n.I,Oct. 25,2013,eLibrary No.20131025-3045 ("Notice"). The due date for these comments was extended by the November 27,2013 Notice of Extension of Time. 2 See Attachment A for contact information and a description of each Midwest TDU. 116 - 2 - RTOs' mandatory forward capacity market constructs and minimum-price rules, especially as they adversely impact the ability of LSEs, with long-term obligations to serve and the ability to make long-term commitments to do so, to self-supply their resource adequacy requirements.3 The Staff Report (at l)°recognizes that the eastern RTOs' constructs were developed for regions that have largely deregulated their retail markets, and thereby limited the ability of LSEs to commit on a long-term basis. Midwest TDUs will leave to others—those three regions' stakeholders, affected states, and the Commission—whether and how to improve the resource adequacy model in those regions so that it better bridges the gap between year-to-year retail service subscriptions and long-lived resource adequacy assets. However, we urge the Commission to disregard remarks made at the Technical Conference suggesting that eastern capacity market constructs be extended to regions where, as in MISO, retail service remains predominantly under the traditional obligation-to-serve, state-regulated regime.5 3 E.g.,Comments of Supplier/Customer Coalition Regarding the Use of Minimum Offer Price Rules in Eastern Capacity Markets. See also Comments of James F. Wilson,Sept.9,2013,eLibrary No.20130909-5355. "Centralized Capacity Market Design Elements,Commission Staff Report,Aug.23,2013,available at http://www.ferngov/CalendarFiles/20130826142258-Staf%20Paper.pdf. 5 For example,PJM Executive Vice President Andrew Ott suggested(Tr. 37)that MISO's capacity construct is "not...sustainable"because MISO is"resorting to surveys of their members to determine if they have enough resources in the future because they're dealing with such uncertainty."That suggestion fails to recognize the fundamental difference between the MISO and PJM resource adequacy constructs. MISO relies on LSE-initiated forward procurement,as has been working to assure resource adequacy in the midcontinent states for decades,and leaves time for such procurement to work. PJM, in contrast,effectively calls a halt to LSE-initiated forward procurement three years out and interjects a PJM-operated centralized forward market. It is therefore not surprising that PJM has more centralized forward decision-making and associated information than does MISO. But that does not make the MISO process inferior,or incapable of meeting the challenge that both regions face in addressing ongoing coal plant retirements. To the extent it indicates a potential capacity shortfall in 2016,the MISO/Organization of MISO States survey could feed useful information into LSE and state processes,as well as MISO's transmission planning. But the survey is not the mechanism to assure resource adequacy in MISO. Nor is it clear that when corrected and properly interpreted,its final results will project a major shortfall. The survey's • preliminary results(to the extent disclosed)are under review,correction and analysis by stakeholders,state regulators,and MISO,and those preliminary results may be treating LSEs as deficient when they are still comparing alternative forward resources,even if the LSE plans to select an identified alternative in time to meet its resource adequacy obligations. PJM's three-year forward market,on the other hand,has not insulated PJM from unexpected retirements. For example,FirstEnergy's October 2013 closure of 2 GW of coal-fired capacity at five Hatfields' Ferry and Mitchell units was announced in July 2013,and surprised PJM to the point that PJM initially directed 117 - 3 - With limited exceptions amounting to less than 10%of MISO's load,6 MISO LSEs retain their retail service obligations and the accompanying long-term perspective, planning stability, assurance of cost recovery for prudently incurred investment, and financial security. That stability enables MISO-area LSEs to make long-term financial commitments (by ownership or contract)to long-lived, capital-intensive generating assets.7 It also means that MISO's deficiency charge for load that fails to timely procure adequate capacity resources is backstopped by powerful state law remedies. In eastern regions that have largely discarded that model for one focused on short term (e.g., year-to-year) competitive retail service subscriptions, the RTOs have struggled with replacing that"missing commitment."8 In their attempts to replace what MISO still has, the eastern RTOs have generally mandated that LSEs must procure capacity through their centrally- operated capacity markets, and are straining to prop up prices in those markets in the hope of inducing non-LSE generation owners to build capacity for sale through those centralized markets. But their rules put at risk new ratepayer-funded long-term investments, by subjecting LSEs to purchasing capacity a second time if their own capacity(offered at a MOPR-elevated price)does not clear the market. The centralized mandatory capacity market "solutions"to that FirstEnergy to keep the plants on line. See, e.g., Scott Disavino,PJM says FirstEnergy can shut two Pennsylvania coal plants(Sept.20,2013),available at http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/20/utilities-firstenergy-pim- idUSL2N0HG20420130920;Platts,PJM asks FirstEnergy to delay retirement of coal-fired power plants(Aug. 14, 2013),available at http://www.platts.com/latest-news/electric-power/birmingham-alabama/pjm-asks-firstenergy-to- delay-retirement-o f-coal-21421569. 6 The only portions of the MISO region in which ultimate consumers may freely switch to a competitive retail supplier independent of their distribution service provider consist of the MISO portion of Illinois(which is much smaller in load terms than the PJM portion of Illinois)and 10%of Michigan load. Together,those two retail choice areas amount to some 10,000 MW of peak load—approximately 10%of MISO's load prior to the ISO's recent southward expansion,and now an even smaller portion. 7 Midwest TDUs made this point in their initial and reply Minimum Offer Price Rule briefs in Docket No. ER1 I- 4081,filed Oct. 14,2013,and Nov.25,2013(eLibrary Nos. 20131015-5126 and 20131125-5194,respectively). 8 See Tr.91-92(Robert Ethier, ISO-NE)(recognizing the crucial role played by LSEs capable of long-term capacity commitments). 118 - 4 - particular set of problems should not be exported to regions that have largely retained the obligation to serve, or implemented other mechanisms to assure the availability of sufficient capacity. Respectfully submitted, /s/Cynthia S. Bogorad Cynthia S. Bogorad David E. Pomper Kathryn L. Boudouris SPIEGEL&MCDIARMID LLP 1333 New Hampshire Ave.,NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 879-4000 Fax: (202) 393-2866 Email: cynthia.bogorad @ spiegelmcd.com david.pomper @spiegelmcd.com kate.boudouris@spiegelmcd.com Attorneys for Midwest TDUs January 8, 2014 119 ATTACHMENT A COMMUNICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF MIDWEST TDUS The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the persons to whom communications concerning this matter should be addressed are as follows:9 Cynthia S. Bogorad IMPA: David E. Pomper Andrew W. Despain, Esq. Kathryn L. Boudouris INDIANA MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY SPIEGEL&MCDIARMID LLP 11610 North College Avenue 1333 New Hampshire Avenue,NW Carmel, IN 46032 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (317) 575-3870 Phone: (202) 879-4000 Fax: (317) 575-3372 Fax: (202) 393-2866 Email: adespain @impa.com Email: cynthia.bogorad @spiegelmcd.com david.pomper@spiegelmcd.com kathryn.boudouris@spiegelmed.com MGE: MRES: Gary Mathis, Senior Director, Electric Raymond J. Wahle, P.E. Policy MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES MADISON GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY P.O. Box 84610 133 South Blair Street 3005 W. Russell Street P.O. Box 1231 Sioux Falls, SD 57118-6410 Madison, WI 53701-1231 Phone: (605) 338-4042 Phone: (608) 252-7954 Fax: (605) 334-9753 Fax: (608) 252-7098 Email: rwahle @mrenergy.com Email: gmathis @mge.com 9 To the extent necessary,Midwest TDUs request that the Commission waive Rule 203(b)(3)of its Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 C.F.R. §385.203(b)(3),to allow each of the individuals listed below to be placed on the official FERC service list,in light of the multiple entities included within Midwest TDUs, and in order to avoid delays in receipt of notices and responses to pleadings. 120 - 2 - MJMEUC: John Grotzinger Douglas L. Healy MISSOURI JOINT MUNICIPAL HEALY&HEALY,LLC ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION 939 Boonville, Suite A 1808 I-70 Drive SW Springfield, MO 65802 Columbia, MO 65203 Phone: (417) 864-8800 Phone: (573)445-3279 Fax: (417) 869-6811 Fax: (573)445-0680 Email: doug @healylawoffices.com Email: jgrotzinger@mpua.org MMTG: SMMPA: Troy Adams, Chairman Richard Hettwer MIDWEST MUNICIPAL TRANSMISSION Manager of Power Delivery GROUP SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL Elk River Utilities POWER AGENCY 13069 Orono Parkway 500 First Avenue, SW PO Box 430 Rochester,MN 55902-3303 Elk River, MN 55330-0430 Phone: 507-292-6451 Phone: (763) 441-2020 Fax: 507-292-6414 Fax: (763) 441-8099 Email: rj.hettwer @smmpa.org Email: tadams @elkriverutilities.com WPPI: Tom Hanrahan, General Counsel WPPI ENERGY 1425 Corporate Center Drive Sun Prairie,WI 53590-9109 Phone: (608) 834-4556 Email: thanrahan@wppienergy.org Indiana Municipal Power Agency ("IMPA") is a body corporate and politic, and a political subdivision of the State of Indiana. IMPA's members currently comprise 57 Indiana cities and towns and one Ohio village. IMPA provides wholesale energy and capacity, on a total requirements basis, to each of its members. These members include 6 members located within the PJM footprint(with 5 members connected to the American Electric Power system and 1 member connected to the Cinergy system), and 52 members located within the MISO footprint(9 members connected to the portion of the 121 - 3 - transmission grid that is owned by NIPSCo; 40 members connected to the "Joint Transmission System"portion of the transmission grid that is jointly owned by IMPA, Duke Energy Indiana, Inc., and Wabash Valley Power Association; and 3 members connected to the portion of the MISO transmission system owned by Vectren Energy (a.k.a. Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Company)). IMPA is a member of both MISO and PJM. IMPA owns a 12.88 percent undivided interest in Louisville Gas & Electric Company's (LG&E) Trimble County Unit No. 1 and has entered into a Participation Agreement for a similar ownership interest in Trimble County Unit No. 2, which is currently under development. IMPA also owns a 24.95 percent undivided interest in PSI Energy's (PSI) Gibson 5 Unit; and owns two 75-megawatt combustion turbine units located at Indianapolis, Indiana. These resources are all currently located in MISO. IMPA also owns and operates two 39-megawatt combustion turbine units located at Richmond, Indiana and two 39-megawatt and one 85-megawatt combustion turbine units located at Anderson, Indiana. These resources are located in PJM. The remainder of IMPA's power supply portfolio is composed of both long and short-term power agreements and purchases on the wholesale market, plus generation resources owned by IMPA's members in both MISO and PJM. Madison Gas & Electric Company("MGE") is a public utility organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin. MGE is engaged in the generation, purchase, and distribution of electric energy, and the distribution of natural gas, in an area of southern Wisconsin that has Madison as its hub. MGE provides electric service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in an area covering approximately 250 square 122 - 4 - miles, with a 2011 peak load of 778 MW, and annual sales of approximately 3 million MWh. MGE also distributes natural gas throughout a 1,325 square mile area. MGE is a member of and operates a control area within the Midwest Reliability Organization. Before formation of American Transmission Company, LLC ("ATCLLC"), MGE was Wisconsin's second largest EHV transmission owner,but it had to depend on transmission service from Wisconsin's three other external interface transmission owners for access to bulk power markets. MGE transferred its transmission facilities to ATCLLC in exchange for an ownership share of ATCLLC. By virtue of ATCLLC's membership in MISO, MGE now takes transmission service under the MISO Tariff. Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission ("MJMEUC") is a joint action agency and a political subdivision of the State of Missouri authorized by legislation to construct, operate and maintain jointly owned transmission and generation facilities for the production and transmission of electric power for its members, to purchase and sell electric power and energy, and to enter into agreements with any person for transmission of electric power. It is organized on a statewide basis to promote efficient wheeling, pooling, generation, and transmission arrangements to meet the power and energy requirements of municipal utilities in the state. MJMEUC has 60 municipal utility members, and Citizens Electric Corporation, a rural electric cooperative with more than 21,000 customers, is an Advisory Member of MJMEUC. Together, MJMEUC's members serve some 347,000 retail customers,with a combined peak load of approximately 2,600 MW. 123 - 5 - Since January 1, 2000, pursuant to its authority under state law, MJMEUC has been administering a power pool formed by some of MJMEUC's members. The Missouri Public Energy Pool #1 ("MoPEP") currently has 34 members, whose 2012 summer peak load was approximately 551 MW. MoPEP is the full-requirements supplier for its members, and meets their capacity and energy requirements through generating and purchased-power resources contributed by the pool members, and through additional resources arranged for by MoPEP. MoPEP has pool loads and/or resources located within the transmission systems of several members of MISO and SPP. Midwest Municipal Transmission Group ("MMTG") is comprised of two municipal utilities associations and a municipal power supply agency located in Minnesota and Iowa. Additionally, MMTG represents the interests of over 58 cities and governmental entities in Iowa and Minnesota and one in Illinois that depend upon adequate and equitably priced transmission and thus have a vital interest in assuring that transmission is available on fair, non-discriminatory and non-preferential terms and at just and reasonable rates. MMTG members have approximately 650 MW of load within the Upper Midwest that is served by MISO transmission. MMTG members purchase transmission under tariffed MISO rates. Many MMTG members own transmission that contributes to the grid and generation that supports the grid and more generally serves the public. Missouri River Energy Services ("MRES") is a municipal joint action agency formed under Chapter 28E of the Iowa Code and a member of MAPP. MRES is comprised of 61 full-member, and 18 associate-member, municipal utilities located in the States of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. MRES provides firm 124 - 6 - supplemental power supply to 57 of its member systems, all of which are located within the MAPP region. MRES also engages in short-term energy transactions from its generation resources. Many of its members are surrounded by and dependent on transmission facilities owned by MISO transmission owners, and thus are directly impacted by the policies and procedures established by MISO. Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency ("SMMPA") is a joint action agency comprising 18 member municipalities in Minnesota which own and operate municipal electric systems. SMMPA is a non-profit political subdivision of the State of Minnesota organized under Chapter 453 of the Minnesota Statutes. SMMPA functions as the principal power supplier for its members and met the 529 MW 2011 peak load of its members with 678 MW of generating resources owned by SMMPA or its members and a portfolio of power purchases from other sources, including an allocation of power from the Western Area Power Administration. SMMPA is a MISO Market Participant. SMMPA owns over 291 miles of transmission lines ranging from 69 kV to 230 kV that are integrated with those of other members of MISO, as well as several transmission substations at varying transmission voltages, reflecting an investment of approximately$145 million in facilities integrated in the MISO grid. Although it owns portions of the network representing significant contributions to the regional grid, and although SMMPA is itself a MISO Transmission-Owning Member with a transmission ownership area, SMMPA is transmission-dependent upon the facilities of other MISO members because many of SMMPA's members are located in the transmission ownership areas of Xcel Energy, ITC Midwest, and Great River Energy. 125 - 7 - WPPI Energy1' ("WPPI") is a municipal electric company formed pursuant to Section 66.0825, Wis. Stat. WPPI provides bulk power and other services to its 51 members (50 municipalities and one cooperative), each of which operates a distribution utility and sells electricity at retail to the residences, businesses, and industries in and around its municipality. These members are located within the Wisconsin,Michigan, and/or Iowa service territories of four large investor-owned utilities: Northern States Power-Wisconsin, Wisconsin Electric Power Company ("WEPCO"), Integrys Energy Group (Wisconsin Public Service Corp. ("WPS") and Upper Peninsula Power Co.), and Alliant Energy(Wisconsin Power& Light Co. ("WP&L") and Interstate Power and Light Co.). The bulk of WPPI's load is on the ATCLLC, Xcel, or ITC Midwest transmission systems, although some of WPPI's resources are located in other transmission zones in MISO, as well as in PJM. WPPI supplies the bulk power and energy requirements of its members from generation resources owned by WPPI and through purchased power contracts. WPPI is a member of MISO, with both generation and load within the MISO footprint, and is a participating owner of ATCLLC, which was formed pursuant to 1999 Wisconsin Act 9 with WPPI's support. ATCLLC has been accepted into MISO as a transmission-owning member effective January 1, 2001. 1°WPPI Energy is the new name,effective December 2008, for Wisconsin Public Power Inc. 126 Boulder tells Xcel it plans to acquire parts of electric system Page 1 of 2 rw,rir rn■.ei oau■ \OLAne■Jn■..Pnnuar\8.2014 Boulder tells Xcel it plans to acquire parts of electric system The city of Boulder, Colo., on Monday sent a notice of intent to Xcel Energy, informing the private utility that the city plans to acquire parts of Xcel's electric system. The step is a significant one in the potential creation of a local electric utility, as it triggers the start of formal negotiations with Xcel about the assets the city would need to provide electric service to future customers, as well as the fair market value for these assets. In the notice, the city details the equipment and facilities Boulder is seeking to purchase from Xcel. The notice also reminds Xcel Energy that it is entitled to an appraisal of its own by a qualified professional, paid for by the city, and seeks the names of company officials with whom the city can negotiate. The notice is posted on the city's website. "A thorough and unprecedented analysis by city staff, industry experts and community members has shown that the creation of a local electric utility could help Boulder achieve key energy goals by providing cleaner energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining and possibly improving rates and reliability," the city said in a news release. "The sending of this notice is an important and concrete step toward understanding all of the costs associated with the possible creation of a local electric utility," said Heather Bailey, Boulder's executive director of energy strategy and electric utility development. "This notice starts what we hope will be productive and collaborative formal conversations with Xcel Energy about the equipment we would need if we choose to meet our community's energy goals in this way," Bailey said. "It would benefit everyone—the city, Xcel Energy and ratepayers across Xcel's service territory—if both parties could reach an agreement on this issue." A notice of intent to acquire and subsequent good faith negotiations by the city are required by law before the city can file a condemnation action in Boulder District Court to acquire (and determine the price of) the electric distribution assets owned by Xcel. Xcel Energy said it had received Boulder's notice of intent to acquire and is reviewing it. "We continue to believe that we can help Boulder achieve its goals better, faster and cheaper by working together instead of Boulder attempting to take over our business," the utility said. Last August, the Boulder City Council authorized city officials to prepare for a possible condemnation starting sometime after January 2014. In November 2013, Boulder voters approved a ballot measure that allows the city to proceed with municipalization if the city can acquire Xcel's assets and cover any lump-sum payment of stranded costs for$214 million or less. (See the Nov. 7 Public Power Daily.) This condition is in addition to others set by voters in 2011 as part of the City Charter. The sending of the notice "is not the same as initiating condemnation proceedings in court," the city noted. Boulder is still evaluating the legal steps it will take as a result of a recent ruling by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission that said the city must get the commission's approval prior to http://www.naylornetwork.com/app-ppd/articles/print V2.asp?aid=248477 1/8/2014 Boulder tells Xcel it plans to acquire parts of electric system Page 2 of 2 filing a condemnation action in state court if any of the desired assets also serve customers outside of city limits. The city has not decided yet whether to appeal the PUC's decision. "This is not because of any disagreement that the commission has a mandate to ensure reliability for non-city customers, but because of valid legal arguments about the timing of that oversight and the scope of the commission's authority," the city said Jan. 6. A decision about whether to appeal must be made by Jan. 15. Boulder said it also is in the process of releasing a request for proposals for legal and regulatory specialists to join the city team that is working on state regulatory issues. More information about Boulder's interest in creating a city-owned electric utility is posted at www.BoulderEnergyFuture.com.—JEANNINE ANDERSON 128 http://www.naylornetwork.com/app-ppd/articles/print-V2.asp?aid=248477 1/8/2014 6/Star News/Saturday,December 21,2013 • Visit us On the web at WwW:erstarI ews.com communi y ;Garbage plant to hire eight 1 •NOW hires Will fuel the power plant. mately 4,000 jobs in each bring total number Since then,he said they study year (direct, inch- of'ohs at plant to 47 have contracted for more rect and induced). 1 P garbage with the support • Generated more than by Joni Astrup 'of Sherburne and Anoka $3 billion sn economic Associate Editor, haulers and also with impact over the three- Great River Energy is the support of Hennepin year study period. i hiring eight people at its County. Today, the plant • Provided more than garbage processing plant is approaching being at $239 million; in local, in Elk River, as it has about 95 percent of its state and faileral taxes ramped up operations in full load goal. It is on over the three-Year'study recent years. track to j process' about period. The full-time positions 280,000 tons of trash in "As-a power supplier to will be open through Dec. 2013. from Sherburne, 28 electric cooperatives in 27.Details are available at Anoka and Hennepin Minnesota, serving more www.greatriverenergycom. counties. Approximately than 1.7 million people,we - The new 'hires will 300,000 tons a year needs knew our operations like- bring the ;total num to be processed to keep ly had a strong economic her-of employees at the the power plant full, impact to our region, but plant to 47, according Steinbeck said. we wanted to quantify to Tim Steinbeck, Elk "Our short-term goal is the extent of that impact," 1 River Resource Recovery to fuel our power plant, said David Saggah, GRE Project managers and we're near meeting president and CEO. The plant processes gar- that goal,"he said. GRE's corporate head- bags into a fuel that is The power plant,located quarters are in Maple burned to produce elec- at 17M5 Highway l0,pro- Grove and outpost facili- tricity•at GRE's power duces enough electricity ties are located through- plant in Elk River. to power 25,000 homes. out the state. The mop- ' , ORE has been burning erative owns. 12 power I processed garbage from Economic impact plants in Minnesota and the'Elk River•plant for In another GRE employ- North Dakota,along with more than 20 years. GRE went-related matter, a 4,500 miles of electric purchased the processing University of Minnesota transmission}lines in both plant at 10700 165th Ave. Duluth study has found states. from RRTin.2010. . that GRE's core opera- Seethe study at great- At the time of the pun tions provide an eco- riverenergycom/ivorkwi- chase, Steinbeck said the nonuc boost to commu- 'thus, where companies amount.of garbage com.' nities where the electric Can also submit infor- ing into the .processing cooperative operates. The nation on supplies or 1 plant was only about half results show that GRE: services they offer that 'I of what was needed to • Supported approxi- GRE may be able to use. j • 129 Elk River t-. Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Theresa Slominski—Finance and Office Manager John Dietz—Chair Al Nadeau—Vice Chair Daryl Thompson—Trustee MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: January 14, 2014 6.1b SUBJECT: Staff Update DISCUSSION: We had 2,408 credit card payment transactions in December, compared to 2,360 in November. The fee for December should be $5,418.00. We also had a security transaction for$49.46. A PCA credit of 1.7 mils (instead of 17 mils) was distributed to customers on December's billing, for$35,905.96. We have 15 more mils to distribute and, depending on any credits or charges from December's power bill, we will distribute the remaining PCA in January's billing. The auditor preliminary work on December 16th went well, as did the inventory test counts on December 20`h. The auditors will be here February 27th and 28th for field work and will be compiling the final audit report for 2013. The report fee will be$2,060. Our kick-off call with NISC for the ABS (Accounting and Business Solutions)part of the software conversion is slated for January 27`h. This call will identify the work to be done and establish the timeline for the successful implementation in August 2014, and running parallel for three months prior. In October, we had an upgrade in our billing software that caused an issue with our low load factor customers. This was able to be resolved and corrected on the November bills. In researching that issue, we decided to do some random auditing of our billing system to see if anything else needed resolution. We did find a number of issues that we were able to correct in December. There were some tax issues related to cycled AC credits, All-Electric Franchise Fees, Security systems in Dayton, Dispersed Generation credits and one month of trash adjustments. There were also some water issues with the commercial accounts with step rates not considering the full 10% over winter average rule, and the averages not being calculated correctly when a zero usage month or an adjustment or rate change occurred during the winter months. The good news is that we found these discrepancies and were able to correct them moving forward and we will be conducting internal audits on a regular basis. aw4 r . IEAEI IY Page t of 1 NATUREI Reliable Providers W E PO M1ED TO SERVE 130 Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Mark Fuchs—Electric Superintendent John Dietz—Chair Al Nadeau—Vice Chair Daryl Thompson—Trustee MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: January 14, 2014 6.1C SUBJECT: Staff Update DISCUSSION: • Had eight new services. • Finished working on the second part of feeder 94 rebuild. • Continue working on the Triple Deck Feeder rebuild. • Finished going through and fixing street lights that have a photo eye controller that feed multiple lights at one time. • Completed the inventory count, working with office to make sure everything is correct. • Getting equipment ready to start tree trimming. • Working on testing the overhead and underground protective grounds. We are also testing the fiberglass hot sticks. Both of these are done annually. • I attended the technical and operations conference through MMUA. They had some very good speakers there. A few of the sessions I attended were communicating across the generations at work, smart grid, contractor safety and planning, mutual aid and an MMUA update. lig IIAEAEB 11 Page 1 of 1 NATURE Reliable Public Power Provider POWFRED To $ FRVE 131 Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: I FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Wade Lovelette—Superintendent of Technical John Dietz—Chair Services Al Nadeau—Vice Chair Daryl Thompson—Trustee MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: January 14, 2014 6.1d SUBJECT: Staff Update DISCUSSION: • The Locating department had a total of 87 locate tickets in December; six of them being emergency tickets, two cancelations, three meets, 62 normal tickets, one non- excavation and 13 updated tickets. • In December 2013, the Security Systems Department had a total of 95 phone contacts, four systems quoted, 10 system sales made, 11 installs completed, 32 service calls and four personal visits. • Electric Technicians continue with the meter reading, power bill, substation checks, hanging red-tags, meter read-outs and off-peak issues. They continue to change out the three phase meters to radio read meters. • The power plant staff did the monthly engine run on Dec. 17th. The engines ran good with no problems. • Staff continues to collect data with the GPS for our ArcView maps as time permits. • Jeff is conducting infrared tests on our electric system. He is finding some hot elbow arresters in cabinets. He then prepares a report and gives it to the Line crew to make repairs. • Steve is doing power plant maintenance. • I attended the annual T&O Conference on December 10-12. It included some very good speakers along with some great classes such as Communicating Across the Generations, Smart Grid, Contractor Safety and an Accident Segment. a ► 011110 1r Page I of 1 NATURE Reliable Public Power Provider P OWERED To SERVE 132 Elk River Municipal Utilities 13069 Orono Parkway P.O. Box 430 Elk River, MN 55330-0430 Elk River Municipal Utilities Security System Weekly Update (sum of weeks) (total for calendar month) Month of December-13 December-13 Number of Contacts 108 95 Number of systems quoted 6 4 Number of sales made 10 10 Number of Installs completed 12 11 Number of service calls 36 32 Personal Visits 6 - 4 Nov-13 Revenue $ 23,142.24 Nov-13 Expense $ 13,265.02 Nov-13 Margin* $ 9,877.22 Nov-13 YTD Revenue $ 259,716.20 Nov-13 YTD Expense $ 183,460.26 Nov-13 YTD Margin' $ 76,255.94 •Margin calculations exclude depreciation,payroll taxes, benefits coverage and office support 133 CD 0 n W N 0 Oi nj 6 N CO rW CO• f O N N • O N I\\ _ r r O N C 0 O m O N 0 m C `y \\ 4 O c Iw N n CO r M o C C 0 o m Z' ■ O I 7 N o d 0 \\\\I 1 _ n /0 O O N N ■ O O O II O O O N O N to ta Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Eric Volk - Water Superintendent John Dietz—Chair Al Nadeau—Vice Chair Daryl Thompson—Trustee MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: January 14, 2014 6.1E SUBJECT: Staff Update DISCUSSION: • Delivered 6 new residential water meters. • Sealed the water meter and took curbstop ties from 9 water services. • Shut off 3 water services, 2 electric services, and 1 fire line. • Completed weekly inspections of all booster stations. • Completed 25 BACTI/Total Chlorine Residual Samples; all confirmed negative for Coliform Bacteria. • Completed 20 routine fluoride samples. All samples met MDH standards. • We received the annual THM/HAA5 results from the Minnesota Department of Health. The results determined that our system is below the maximum contaminant level and that no further action is needed on our part. A copy of the report is attached. • 42 of 78 Businesses have signed up for the private hydrant maintenance program. With those 42 businesses signing up that puts the total at 107 out of 191 hydrants. We are not going to send any more letters out until November of 2014. If any more businesses call to sign up they will be able to, but we will not pursue any until more until the end of the year. Attached is a list of participants. • The new reduction in lead law came into effect of January 4`h. The affects to ERMU are minimal. Our house meters are already made of plastic, the rest of our meters are lead- free or made of cast-iron. The new law does not include fire hydrants. Attached is a short article from the AWWA. • Well #4 is at E.H. Renner and ready to be reinstalled as soon as the weather warms up a little. • SpeedCutters has been awarded the landscaping contract for ERMU properties for the 2014-2016 mowing seasons. Attached is a scope of work from SpeedCutters. • Angela has completed the task of organizing and cataloging all off the maps we have. Now the entire Bolton and Menk WebApp must be reviewed for accuracy and have the maps attached to their respective areas of the distribution system. • Pete continues to sand and paint various parts of the filtration system at Well #6. re � Eneo � I Page 1 of 1 NATUREI Power lPmv�idei POWERED To SERVE 135 >n MDH 11iLtA1..UE11111:1lE'1 Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans To: Community Water Supply Owner/Water Superintendent From: Community Water Supply Unit Section of Drinking Water Protection Subject: Sample Analysis Results for your Public Water Supply Enclosed are the results of analyses performed on water samples collected from your public water supply. These results show that your system is in compliance with maximum contaminant levels set by the state and federal Safe Drinking Water Rules for the contaminants analyzed. No action is necessary from your water system, at this time. These results must be kept in your files for a minimum of ten years. Analyses are attached for the contaminant groups checked below: ❑ Coliform Bacteria ❑ Radiochemical(s) Haloacetic Acids/Trihalomethanes ❑ Radon (proposed rule-MCL 4000) ❑ Inorganics ❑ Synthetic Organics ❑ Nitrate ❑ Volatile Organics ❑ Nitrite ❑ Other If you have any questions concerning these results, please contact David Rindal at 651-201- 4660 or your Department of Health district engineer. Bemidji Rochester Todd Johnson 218-308-2110 Paul Halvorson 507-206-2724 Ci Duluth St. Cloud -W< Mike Luhrsen 218-302-6178 Jon Groethe 320-223-7339 rri Kim Larsen 320-223-7330 Co Fergus Falls Dave Schultz 320-223-7328 N Steve Pederson 218-332-5146 St. Paul Mankato Bassam Banat 651-201-3973 - Mark Sweers 507-344-2736 Lucas Martin 651-201-4144 Amy Lynch 507-344-2713 Isaac Bradlich 651-201-3971 °C1 Marshall W John Blomme 507-537-7308 General Information:651-201-5000 • Toll-free08&111/0108g3uIfie S6hMg(dieWhetkbwAtdtethiq£(R4 QFkM6rDBPs An equal oppgrity employer (12/04/12) • Loco cc I MINNESOTA Minnesota Department of Health MDH Environmental Health Division Final Report Drinking Water Protection Section Anal Analytical Results 625 Robert St.N.,P.O,Box 64975 y St.Paul,MN 55164-0975 DEPARTMENT Of HEALTH PWSID: 1710004 Project: HC System Name: Elk River City: Elk River Date Received: 11/20/13 10:21 Collected By: Eric Volk Type:B MDH Sample Range: 13K0785-01-13K0785-04 Sampling Point:Elk River Meats - - MDH Sample Number: 13K0785-01 Location ID:00070.- Field pH Result:None Date Collected: 11119/13 10:00 REPORTING ANALYTE QUALIFIERS RESULT LIMIT UNITS ANALYZED METHOD Haloacetic Acids, ICR Dibromoacetic Acid[2C] 1'3 < 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:00 EPA 552.2 Dichloroacetic Acid[2C] 1.3 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:00 EPA 552.2 Monobromoacetic Acid[2C] FA 2-,A j c 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:00 EPA 552.2 Monochloroacetic Acid /�� < 2.0 ug/L 11/25/1323:00 EPA552.2 Trichloroacetic Acid[2C] - < 1.0 ug/L 11125/13 23:00 EPA 552.2 • THMs by GCMS Bromodichloromethane4 1.1 0.2 ug/L 11/22/1302:06 EPA 524.2 Bromoform < 0.5 ug/L 11122/13 02:06 EPA 524.2 Chlorodibromomethane , A A 0.6 0.5 ug/L 11/22/1302:06 EPA524.2 Chloroform "I 1.5 0.1 ug/L 11/22/1302:06 EPA524.2 Sampling Point: Sherwin Williams MDH Sample Number: 13K0785-02 Location ID:00071 't Field pH Result:None Date Collected: 11/16/13 10:20 REPORTING ANALYTE QUALIFIERS RESULT LIMIT UNITS ANALYZED METHOD Haloacetic Acids, ICR Dibromoacetic Acid[2C] if y 1 < 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:29 EPA 552.2 Dichloroacetic Acid[2C] 1.4 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:29 EPA 552.2 Monobromoacetic Acid(2C] gA4- 2, ? < 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:29 EPA 552.2 Monochloroacetic Acid < 2.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:29 EPA 552.2 Trichloroacetic Acid[2C] < 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:29 EPA 552.2 THMs by GCMS Generation Date: 11/27/2013 4:04:02PM '. .Page 1 of 3 I 137 PWSID:1710004 t . , Sampling Point:Sherwin Williams MDH Sample Number: 131(0785-02 Location ID:00071 - Field pH Result:None Date Collected: 11/18113 10:20 REPORTING ANALYTE QUALIFIERS RESULT LIMIT UNITS ANALYZED METHOD Bromodichloromethane �/ 1.6 02 ug/L 11/22/13 02:28 EPA 524.2‘.51-, 1 Bromoform , < 0.5 ug/L 11/22/13 02:28 EPA 524.2 Chlorodibromomethane I `ry ^ ! 1.2 0.5 ug/L 11/22/13 02:28 EPA 524.2 4 Chloroform A rb 3.1 0,1 ug/L 11/22/13 02:28 EPA 524.2 Sampling Point: Elk Ridge Health - MDH Sample Number: 131(0785-03 Location ID:00072 _ Field pH Result:None Date Collected: 11/18/13 11:00 REPORTING ANALYTE QUALIFIERS RESULT LIMIT UNITS ANALYZED METHOD Haloacetic Acids,ICR Dibromoacetic Acid[20] < 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:58 EPA 552.2 Dichloroacetic Acid[2C1 yi 9 2.7 1.0 ug/L 11/25/1323:58 EPA 552.2 Monobromoacetic Acid[2C] / < 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:58 EPA552.2 Monochloroacetic Acid / 6 A .9 < 2.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:58 EPA 552.2 Trichloroacetic Acid(2C] 2.2 1.0 ug/L 11/25/13 23:58 EPA 552.2 THMs by GCMS Bromodichloromethane [} 2.5 0.2 ug/L 11/22/13 02:51 EPA 524.2 Bromoform '' / < 0.5 ug/L 11/22/13 02:51 EPA 524.2 Chlorodibromomethane g4A g L 1.2 0.5 ug/L 11/22/13 02:51 EPA 524.2 Chloroform 6.2 0.1 ug/L 11/22/13 02:51 EPA 524.2 Sampling Point:Advance Auto Parts- MDH Sample Number: 131(0785-04 Location ID;00073 - Field pH Result:None Date Collected: 11/18/13 11:15 REPORTING ANALYTE QUALIFIERS RESULT LIMIT UNITS ANALYZED METHOD Haloacetic Acids,ICR Dibromoacetic Acid[2C] 21 1.0 ug/L 11/26/13 00:27 EPA 552.2 Dichloroacetic Acid[2C] r 1.5 1.0 ug/L 11/26/13 00:27 EPA 552.2 Monobromoacetic Acid[2C] r/!cl A C.- C 1.0 ug/L 11/26/13 00:27 EPA 552.2 Monochloroacetic Acid nn < 2.0 ug/L 11/26/13 00:27 EPA 552.2 Trichloroacetic Acid[2C] 1.1 1.0 ug/L 11/26/1300:27 EPA552.2 THMs by GCMS Bromodichloromethane 1.6 0.2 ug/L 11/22/13 03:13 EPA 524.2 Generation Date: 11/27/2013 4:04:02PM Page 2 of 3 138 PWSID:1710004 - I Sampling Point:Advance Auto Parts MDH Sample Number:13K0785-04 Location ID:00073 Field pH Result:None Date Collected: 11/18/13 11:15 REPORTING ANALYTE QUALIFIERS RESULT LIMIT UNITS ANALYZED METHOD Bromoform c 0.5 ug/L 11/22/13 03:13 EPA 524.2 Chlorodlbromomethane 5a 0.8 0.5 ug/L 11/22/13 03:13 EPA 524.2 Chloroform 2.8 0.1 ug/L 11/22/13 03:13 EPA 524.2 1ZAh lh Bold-faced type indicates a result that Is at or above the report limit. 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We also are grateful to the many voices in the water community and beyond who joined with AWWA in bringing this issue to Congress over the past few weeks. Their willingness to raise their voices has made all the difference." LaFrance added: "The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act was not intended to cover fire hydrants. Our elected leaders have arrived at a common-sense decision that will save valuable time and resources for water utilities and equipment manufacturers, costs that ultimately would be borne by water consumers." Read more about the regulation of lead in drinking water. 142 !ff }` "When Appearance Counts" (- Outdoor Maintenance LLC Aff 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract Scope of Work A. SUMMER LAWN SERVICE—(Sodded areas only) Sorinst Clean- UP—A thorough clean-up in spring will be completed by May 15. a. Removal of leaves and debris from rock beds and shrub beds by hand, rake or blowing. b. Removal of leaves and debris from around building and obstacles by hand, rake or blowing. c. Power sweep or vacuum of turf areas to remove leaves, debris, and mouse damage, where needed. d. Removal of leaves from storm sewer grates and curb lines. e. Removal of tree wrap. f. Blowing or sweeping of sand and leaves from walkways and steps. g. Sweeping sand off the turf areas near drive surfaces. h. Removal of all collected debris from property for proper disposal. i. First mowing 2. Fall Clean-Up—A thorough clean-up will be completed by November 1.Fall clean-up will include: a. Raking or blowing leaves and debris from around buildings, obstacles, and sidewalk areas. b. Raking or blowing leaves and debris from rock beds and shrub beds. c. Power sweep or vacuum turf areas to remove leaves and debris where needed. d. Removal of leaves from storm sewer and curb line. e. Removal of all collected debris from property for proper disposal. 18523 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 55330 . TEL:812410.8213 . FAX:763.833.7689 . www,5oeedcutters,COfn Page 1 of 10 2016-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turtdocx 12/2/2013 1:48 Pty 143 iv • % /*VT/` E "When Appearance Counts" Outdoor Maintenance LLC 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract 3. Fertilizer Applications—A slow-release granular fertilizer will be applied three times a season. This fertilizer will contain nitrogen, potassium, iron, sulfur and micronutrients in the correct proportions for your Client grounds. The first application will be made as soon as weather permits. The second application will be made by August 5 and the final application by September 30 or as weather permits. 4. Herbicide Applications—One application of pre-emergent herbicide for crab grass control will be made as weather permits. Two applications of broadleaf herbicide will be made. The first application will be made prior to June 1, weather permitting, and the second prior to August 30, weather permitting. a. Untimely Rainfall—If weed control efforts are hindered by untimely rainfall, respraying for broadleaf control will be done at no additional cost. b. Notification on Chemical Applications—The Contractor shall inform the client of chemical applications in a method to meet or exceed all state and local requirements. c. Chemical Applicators—For the Client's safety and to meet state requirements, all chemical applicators will be licensed by the State of Minnesota. d. Chemicals—Only government EPA approved products will be used. 5. Lawn Mowing—Lawns will be mowed as necessary to maintain a well-kept appearance. Contractor to mow once every seven days. The final fall mowing will be at a lower height to help prepare the turf for winter. a. Grass Clippings—The Contractor will remove excessive grass clippings wherever necessary to ensure a neat appearance after mowing. At that time clippings are to be removed from the site. b. Nylon Cord Trimming—The Contractor shall trim grasses around foundations, rocks, displays, lamp poles and other objects every time the lawn is mowed. c. Blowing of Grass Clippings—Walks, patios and drive surfaces will be blown clean of grass clippings at the time of mowing. d. Rough Area Spraying-As requested by the Client. 18623 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 55330 . TEL:612-310-6213 . FAX:783-633.7668 . www,apaedcutters.com Page 2 of 10 2016-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turf.docx 12/2!2013 1:48 PM 144 // "When Appearance Counts" Outdoor Maintenance LLC `rte 4{ 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract 6. Inspection of the Grounds—In order to maintain top quality,the grounds will be inspected weekly at the time of mowing. a. Spring inspection to be performed detailing winter damage and course of repair to be presented to client for approval at specified rate. b. Normal weekly site inspections that turn up punch list items will be submitted to property management with appropriate course of repair for approval at specified rate. 18523 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 66330 . TEL:612-3104213 . FAX:763.633-7689 . www.sneedcutters.com Page 3 of 10 2018-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turfdocx 12/2/20131:48 PM 145 Alit "When Appearance Counts" '`. 4 Outdoor Maintenance LLC 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract This contract is to become effective on: 5/1/2014-10/31/2016 This contract is by and between: Speedcutters Outdoor Maintenance, LLC and City of Elk River and Elk River Municipal Utilities Elk River, MN 55330 This proposal, including the items and conditions printed on it and attached proposal, if any is hereby accepted. (I) (We) authorize the performance of the work indicated above and agree that the terms and conditions of the Proposal now constitute a binding contract. The terms and conditions of any purchase order or other confirming documentation which SpeedCutters Outdoor Maintenance LLC. may issue,shall not modify the terms of this contract. The service will be billed on or about the 24th of each month covered under this contract and is due and payable within 10 days of receipt.Appropriate sales taxes will be added to each invoice. Any additional mowing listed as per time will be billed in addition to the monthly amount after each mowing by Speedcutters Outdoor Maintenance, LLC. These per time sites will require that Speedcutters Outdoor Maintenance, LLC be notified that the sites need mowing and the service is required by the officials in charge. Either party may cancel this contract with thirty(30)days notice mailed to the party at the addresses listed in this contract. During this thirty(30)day period, lawn service will continue at the normal rate agreed upon under this contract. Upon cancellation any money due for service performed up and until that date shall be due and owing by the 10th of the month following cancellation. If there is any change in the service fee,our ability to provide service or any other service affecting Information you will be notified in writing within 14 days of such changes. I,the undersigned, understand and agree that there will be an interest charge of 1.5%per month on any past due balance over 30 days. I also understand and agree that if I am in default of this agreement, I will pay all reasonable legal fees,court costs and other costs necessary to collect the debt, including fees charged by a collection agency. This contract constitutes the full and complete agreement between Speedcutters Outdoor Maintenance, LLC and City of Elk River and Elk River Municipal Utilities. COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE of Speedcu ers Outdoor Maintenance, LLC -- ( JLz- l Tom Langlais-Owner PROPERTY OWNER/1J MANAGER of City of Elk River and Elk River Municipal Utilities �� 1 lor,ln y F/ �/{t/t r t�iYd avK ILA,;. + 5k Pe+V:56r I- -7 - 14 (Name,Title, and Date) ��C��%�,.rli�— ( {✓dam"ci.49.1,14-044,-► - 1-- 18829 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 55330 . TEL:812.310.6213 . FAX:783.833.7669 . www.soeedcuttere.corn Page 4 of 10 2018-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turf.docx 12/2/20131:48 PM 146 , ,' A//,// "When Appearance Counts" s; Outdoor Maintenance LLC ��.r°4 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract The City of Elk River would like to present your company, the opportunity to provide an itemized three year quotation for lawn maintenance at the following locations: • Contract locations to be mowed weekly from May 1°F—Nov 1st: Elk River Activity Center Rivers Edge Commons 413 Proctor Ave 679 Main Street Elk River Library City Hall 13020 Orono Pkwy 13065 Orono Pkwy North Bound Liquor West Bound Liquor 19348 Evans Street 13484 185th Ave Please Provide: • General Company Information • Minimum of three References • All locations and options to be itemized Qualification • License to spray and fertilize with the State of Minnesota—must provide copies • Insured—must provide copies • Liability. The Contractor agrees to maintain commercial general liability insurance in a minimum amount of$1,000,000 per occurrence;$2,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations,products-completed operations, personal injury,advertising injury, and contractually assumed liability. The City shall be named as an additional insured. • Automobile Liability. If the Contractor operates a motor vehicle in performing the services under this Agreement,the Contractor shall maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, including owned, hired,and non-owned automobiles,with a minimum liability limit of$1,000,000 combined single limit. • Workers Compensation. The Contractor shall, prior to commencing services,deliver to the City a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the above coverages are in full force and effect. • Agree to pull proper permits with the City of Elk River Spring Clean Up • Thatching lawn, blowing out shrubs, lawn clippings and leaf removal Fall Clean Up and Aerification (where applicable) • Blowing out shrubs and landscape, lawn clippings and leaf removal • Remove leaves from storm water drains and curb lines • Aerification (list as additional cost) 18529 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 65330 . TEL:612.3104213 . FAX:783433-7889 . www.sooedcutters.cont Page 5 of 10 2016-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turf dock 1212/2013 1:46 PM 147 • ; f _ ``When Appearance Counts" 't■ Outdoor Maintenance LLC 174-`° , 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract Storm Damage Clean up and removal if necessary(cost per hour) • Remove broken limbs • Cut and remove large and small trees Chemical Application-This portion can be subcontracted if needed to a company that is properly licensed with the State of Minnesota. All locations chemically treated must have proper notifications in accordance to state and local requirements. To include 5 applications per year of fertilizer/weed control • Application#1—Crabgrass pre-emergent with granular fertilizer • Application#2—Liquid broadleaf control • Application#3—Granular fertilizer • Application#4-Liquid broadleaf control • Application#5—Granular Winterizer Terms of Agreement • This estimate is contingent on a three year contract starting May 1s`, 2014 through November 1S1 2016 • Contractor to inspect the property weekly at the time of mowing for issues such as broken sprinkler heads, damaged irrigation valve boxes,or any other signs of damage and must report them to the appropriate City personnel. Termination: The City of Elk River reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time if the vendor defaults in its obligations to provide satisfactory service. The City will provide a written notice of unsatisfactory service and the vendor will have five days to correct the default. If the vendor does not correct the default within five days,the city will give a two week notice that the contract may terminate. All interested parties must submit proposals back by 12-2-13. Sincerely, Rodney Schreifels Park Maintenance Supervisor 18523 Olson Street NW Elk River,MN 55330 . TEL:812.310.8213 . FAX:783.6334688 . www.sneedcutters.conl Page 6 of 10 2016-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turf.dacx 12/2/2013 1:48 PM 148 , , "When Appearance Counts" Outdoor Maintenance LLC it 2014 - 2016 Pronertv Maintenance Contract The City of Elk River would like to present your company,the opportunity to provide an itemized three year quotation for lawn maintenance at the following locations: Contract locations mowed weekly from May 161—November 1"unless otherwise specified: Location Address Requirements Power Plant 1705 Main St Mow west lawn and weed whip. Irrigation. Chemically (Mow,whip,fertilize,Broadleaf) treat gravel areas bi-annually. Orono Dam Across from 1705 Main St Mow both sides of dam structure and weed whip as (Mow&weed whip) needed. Well#4 18586 Gary St Mow lot around bldg.&water tower. Weed whip (Mow&weed whip) Around building,tower,backwash pit fence,and well Transformer area. Mow 4'from fence on flat area Inside backwash pit. Well#5 19533 Aubrurn Street Mow lot around bldg. &water tower. Weed whip (Mow&weed whip) Around bldg.,tower&backwash pit fence. Mow 4' From fence on flat area inside backwash pit. Well#7 18561 Twin Lakes Rd Mow lot&weed whip around bldg.,well,transformer (Mow,whip,weeds,fertilize) &waterboy. Irrigation. Well#9 10650 Twin Lakes Parkway Mow lot and weed whip bldg.,asphalt driveway& (Mow,whip,weeds,fertilize) retaining wall. P / 9' EIEI / t ReRejeble�lic4 POW[R(O To SeRve jiff Pro er 18523 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 55330 . TEL:812-3108213 . FAX:783.8334889 . www.epeedcutters.conl Page 7 of 10 2018-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turf.docx 12/2/2013 1.48 PM 149 ,k yf( I , / � ;/ ,�, "When Appearance Counts" Outdoor Maintenance LLC 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract Freeport Water Tower 19119 Freeport St Mow lot&weed whip around tower,fence, (Mow&weed whip) Stairs,manway&transformer. Johnson St Water Tower 17721 Johnson St Mow 5'around tower, equipment,and entrance (mow&whip) road. Weed whip edge of entrance road,around Tower and equipment. Jackson St Water Tower 4th St&Jackson Ave Mow lot and weed whip around bldg.and tower legs. (mow&whip) Price per weed application. Price per fertilizer application. Please Provide: • General Company Information • Minimum of three References • All locations and options to be itemized Qualification • License to spray and fertilize with the State of Minnesota—must provide copies • Insured—must provide copies • Liability. The Contractor agrees to maintain commercial general liability insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence;$2,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations,products-completed operations,personal injury,advertising injury,and contractually assumed liability. The City shall be named as an additional insured. • Automobile Liability. If the Contractor operates a motor vehicle in performing the services under this Agreement,the Contractor shall maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, including owned,hired, and non-owned automobiles,with a minimum liability limit of$1,000,000 combined single limit. 18623 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 66330 . TEL:612-3104213 . FAX:763-833.7668 . www,soeedcutters.corn Page 8 of 10 2016-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turt.docx 1212/2013 1:48 PM 150 /kw/. "When Appearance Counts" Outdoor Maintenance LLC W" 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract • Workers Compensation. The Contractor shall,prior to commencing services,deliver to the City a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the above coverages are in full force and effect. • Agree to pull proper permits with the City of Elk River Spring Clean Up • Thatching lawn,blowing out shrubs,lawn clippings and leaf removal Fall Clean Up and Aerificatlon(where applicable) • Blowing out shrubs and landscape, lawn clippings and leaf removal • Remove leaves from storm water drains and curb lines • Aerification(list as additional cost) Storm Damage Clean up and removal if necessary(cost per hour) • Remove broken limbs • Cut and remove large and small trees Chemical Application-This portion can be subcontracted if needed to a company that is properly licensed With the State of Minnesota. All locations chemically treated must have proper notifications in accordance to state and local requirements. To include S applications per year of fertilizer/weed control • Application#1—Crabgrass pre-emergent with granular fertilizer • Application#2—Liquid broadleaf control • Application#3—Granular fertilizer • Application#4 -Liquid broadleaf control • Application#5—Granular Winterizer Terms of Agreement • This estimate is contingent on a three year contract starting May 1st,2014 through November lst,2016 18623 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 65330 . TEL:612-310-6213 . FAX:763.833-7688 . wwwsoe•dcutters.com Page 9 of 10 2016-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turt.docc 12/2/2013 148 PM 151 / A//fir � "When Appearance Counts" Outdoor Maintenance LLC '11``{ 2014 - 2016 Property Maintenance Contract • Contractor to inspect the property weekly at the time of mowing for issues such as broken sprinkler heads, damaged irrigation valve boxes,or any other signs of damage and must report them to the appropriate City personnel. Termination: The Elk River Municipal Utilities reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time if the vendor defaults in its obligations to provide satisfactory service. Elk River Municipal Utilites will provide a written notice of unsatisfactory service and the vendor will have five days to correct the default. If the vendor does not correct the default within five days,the city will give a two week notice that the contract may terminate. All interested Parties must submit proposals by 12-2-13. Sincerely, Dave Berg Water Superintendent 18629 Olson Street NW . Elk River,MN 55330 . TEL:6123108213 . FAX:789-833-7889 . www.saoedcutters.conl Page 10 of 10 2016-2014 City of Elk River and ERMU-Turf.docx 12/2/2013 1:48 PM 152 I { I | 'a i i! 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They have installed a 450 kW generator and will be able to drop off the ERMU distribution system during peak times. By dropping off the system they will be able to lower their monthly demand charges. • The landfill gas plant had engines#3 and #4 replaced on December 18`h. A total of three engines were installed in December and production is back up to historical levels. The next engine to be replaced will be engine#1 in 2016. The Star News ran an article online about the engine replacement. The article is attached. • ERMU issued over$67,000 in energy efficient rebates in December. The last quarter of the year always has the highest rebates. The largest rebates this year went to ISD 728 for the installation of two chillers and variable frequency drives for the water pumps of the chiller. • Updated 2014 commercial and residential rebate forms. The C&I forms are available online and by request. The residential rebate form along with LED and CFL coupons have been printed to be mailed to all residential electric customers. ATTACHMENT: • Star News article: "Landfill gas plant replaces three engines" E. ► e u n i . I t Page 1 of 1 NATURE Reliable PEtIlo Power Provider POWERED T o S E R V E 156 Star News I Landfill gas plant replaces three engines http://erstarnews.com/2014/01/09/landfill-gas-plant-replaces-three-en... Community Landfill gas plant replaces three engines By Joni Astrup January 9, 2014 at 8:25 am Email Tweet Like 8+1 by Joni Astrup Associate Editor Three engines that help turn landfill gas into electricity were replaced recently at the Elk River Landfill, in a process that requires a crane to lift the 26,000-pound units. Tom Sagstetter, conservation and key accounts manager for Elk River Municipal Utilities, said every five years the engines are removed and replaced with rebuilt ones. The old en- gines are then sent to Illinois for a major overhaul before being installed in another power plant somewhere in the United States. The engines at the Elk River Landfill plant, 1, located at 22460 Highway 169, run 24 '� hours a day and are replaced after 45,000 t,, " to 50,000 hours, he said. The plant was l: built so the engines can be slid in and out `Y on skids to minimize lost production time. ,�� , r: 1 l � � G )r� The gas-to-electricity project opened in 2002 with three Caterpillar engine genera- . tors. In 2006 a fourth one was added. A crane lifted one of the 26,000-pound engines being re- placed at the Elk River Landfill plant that turns landfill gas 1 of 4 157 1/9/2014 2:06 PM Star News I Landfill gas plant replaces three engines http://erstarnews.com/2014/01/09/landfill-gas-plant-replaces-three-en,.. ties, Waste Management and the city of Elk River. The plant takes gas produced by decomposing garbage and turns it into electricity. The fa- cility produces enough electricty to supply 2,000 to 2,500 homes or the equivalent of about 10 percent of the energy used by residents and businesses in Elk River. The gas is collected through an intricate network of wells and pipes. The wells are 60 to 120 feet deep. Sagstetter said there is enough gas from the landfill to power more electric generators. In the future, he said they hope to add two to three additional engines. 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