5. SR 07-31-1995.~~r ,.~ ITEM 5.
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FROM: Pat Klaers, City Administrator
DATE: July 31, 1995
SUBJECT: Utilities/Council Joint Meeting
Attached for your review is some material from the Utilities General
Manager Bill Birrenkott regarding discussion topics for the joint City
CounciUUtilities Commission meeting. It is appropriate for the Council and
Commission to have Bill review these items at the beginning of the 5 p.m.
joint meeting that will be held in the training room.
In addition to Bill's items, some possible topics. of discussion for the joint
Utilities/Council meeting include the following:
• Review the water restrictions ordinance -see attachment
• Discuss safety issues, a safety committee, and a shared safety
coordinator position -Bill B. to lead this discussion item.
• Update from the Commission on 1994 and 1995 street light
installations
• Update from the Commission on options for lighting poles in
commercial and residential subdivisions
• Discussion on underground versus overhead electrical lines in the
Elk River Business Park and in other areas
• Update from the Commission on the water availability charge and
water connection charge
• Discussion on compliance to the ADA law
• Discussion on compliance to the 1/96 drug testing law for drivers of
commercial vehicles
• Discussion on possible use of TIF #4 funds for the payment of the
bonds that were issued for the western area water project (well,
tower, and treatment facility)
Councilmembers and Commission members are encouraged to bring up other
topics of discussion and have these items added to the agenda.
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13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
JOINT MEETING OF
• ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
AND
ELK RIVER UTILITIES COMMISSION
July 31, 1995
Distribution Construction:
In the last year and a half we added over $1,400,000 in new
property consisting of a new substation located at the old West
site and a major upgrade of the original East station to be ready
for the next capacity increase. Both stations are now on line and
we now have the capacity to serve our entire load without any one
of our stations in service.
In addition to our substation expenditures, we spent about $700,000
for distribution lines. This was mostly in new subdivisions,
however some of it was used to upgrade our existing lines and
preventative maintenance. We had no major purchases of equipment
this year or last as we extended the life of some of the older
equipment for an additional year. We do have budgeted for two
trucks late this year, however we will delay them for as long as
possible.
We had no major accidents last year involving our personnel or high
voltage electricity'.
Anoka Electric Takeover of Territory:
Whereas we did take over some of AEC's territory last year, we did
not take any of their existing customers (with one small
exception). Next year we will not take any major areas of their
customers, however, we have a very good working relationship with
them, and if an unexpected area comes up which would be beneficial
to us to serve (rather than exchange later), they usually allow us
to just take it. They have been very cooperative.
Personnel•
We have not added any new personnel in the past year.
We have changed on person in the office from part time to full time
last year because of the load caused by the increased number of
customers, increased regulatory requirements, and the garbage
billing. This increase is the first since 1982 and just bring us
to the level that we were in 1980.
Rates•
We still have the lowest rates in the area. Depending on usage, we
are lower than NSP by around 2- 3~, Wright Hennepin Coop by 30~ and
AEC by about 40 (even with their .recent rate decrease). This is
one thing that the Commission, closely watches.
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Generation•
• The Commissioners recently authorized a feasability study to
determine if we should enter into a long term generation project.
The preliminary study is finished and is subject to further review.
The feasability of this project depends on the cooperation of UPA
and AEC to restructure our contract, however we do not see that as
a problem. Presently, we purchase all of our energy, however it
appears that, with the present long term natural gas rates now
available and the new machine efficiencies, that we may be better
off to build new generation. If the project proves feasable, we
will spend around $18,000,000 (possibly more). We will know more
in a couple of months when we get some operating statistics in on
the operation of the unit in Hutchinson. This could involve
building a 30 Megawatt unit near the site of our West Substation,
also near the passage of a High Pressure natural gas pipeline.
Assessment of Charaes for Underground Electricity & St. Liahts:
Presently, we charge the developers for the cost of underground
installation of electricital lines and street lights. This
involves letters of credit, and many other arrangements. It has
occured to us that maybe it could be handled the same way that
sewer and water are handled in new subdivisions.
Street Lights on the Orono Bridge:
Material has been ordered and will be here in about six weeks. It
will take some time for installation after that - should be
• completed by late fall.
Gary Street Water Project:
The well and treatment plant are completed and in service. The
Water Tower is going to be painted next week, however the piping to
fill it is not yet completed nor have the controls been checked
out.
Hillside Water Project:
This 500,000 gallon tower in Hillside Addition has been completed
and filled. The well is finished and accepted, however the
treatment plant is not yet completed. Hopefully it will be in
service by Winter time. As of this time only the footings have.
been poured.
Water Capacity Problems:
During this past June when it was extremely dry, we had one day
when the pumps ran 24 hours and we actually lost capacity in the
Water Towers. This brought us to the realization that we need to
have a system in place to affect a sprinkling ban or some other
form of usage curtailment. That is why the Commission asked the
Council to pass an ordinance similar to the one in Anoka.
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ORDINANCE 88-23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
SECTION 406
• TO IMPOSE WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
The City Council of the City of Elk River does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Adoption of this Ordinance does hereby repeal
Ordinance 88-22.
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances for the City of Elk
River, Section 406 is amended to read as follows:
Section 406.00 Water Use Restrictions.. _.
This Ordinance is intended to authorize the City
Administrator to invoke water use restrictions in cases of
emergency as deemed appropriate by Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Elk River. The water use
restrictions shall take effect immediately upon adoption of
such resolution and the penalties below in Section 406.01
may be invoked upon publication of the resolution imposing
restrictions in the legal paper. The City Council may
adopt by resolution-those measures and restrictions
necessary to ensure adequate water supplies to meet the
health, safety and welfare needs of the City of Elk River
and it`s residents.
..406.01 Penalties. The first violation of the restrictions
• contained in this ordinance shall subject the offending
person, firm, corporation or association to a written
warning. A second violation of the restrictions shall be a
petty misdemeanor with a penalty of S50 and shall increase
to the sum of 5100 for the third violation. A fourth
violation shall result in a water shut-off with the
reconnection fee~to be paid by the offending property owner
according to the policies of the Public Utilities
Commission. No penalty can be imposed unless a person had,
or should have had, prior knowledge of the ordinance
restrictions. This may be shown by the fact that a prior
warning was delivered to the person charged or to an
occupant of the premises to be assessed.
406.02 Enforcement. This Ordinance shall be enforced by
the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and their authorized
__ designees, in-accordance with _City_ordinance :_ ~_. _ . _.. _ _ _ _ __ __ _
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River on
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this ~ day of /f~fCj uSf 1988 .
Estelle E. Gunkel, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Patrick D. Klaers, City Administrator
• ORDINANCE N0.95 - _
CITY OF ELK RIVER
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 406.00 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER REGARDING
WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Section 406.00 of the City Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows:
406.00 -Water Use Restrictions.
'The Public Utility Commission of the city of Elk River is hereby authorized to
invoke water use restrictions in cases of emergency to ensure adequate water
supplies to meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City of Elk River and
its residents. Water use restrictions shall be invoked by resolution of the Public
Utility Commission, and shall take effect immediately upon adoption of such
resolution. The penalties imposed below in Section 406.01 may be invoked upon
publication of the resolution imposing restrictions in the legal paper.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the date of
• its publication.
Passed and adopted this day of ,1995, by the City Council of the
City of Elk River.
Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
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SAM P~-E`
• CITY OF ELK RIVER
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 95-
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING WATERING RESTRICTIONS
WHEREAS, Section 406.00 of the Elk River Code of Ordinances authorizes the Public
Utilities Commission to impose restrictions on the use of City supplied water in the City of Elk
River; and
WHEREAS, water use restrictions may be imposed by Resolution of the Public Utilities
Commission; and
WHEREAS, due to dry conditions and high demands on the municipal water supply
system, and based upon advice from the Elk River Utilities Manager and the Water
Superintendent that restrictions on lawn and garden sprinkling are necessary to protect the public
safety and insure that adequate supplies of water will be available in the event of fires;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Elk River Public Utilities
Commission that the following restrictions on water use be imposed:
1.) Watering, except for hand watering, shall be limited to odd-numbered days for
properties having odd-numbered mailing addresses and even-numbered days for properties
having even-numbered mailing addresses; and
2.) All watering, except hand watering, shall be eliminated between the hours of
10:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.
3.) These water use restrictions shall be effective immediately and shall continue
until removed by Resolution of the Utilities Commission or order of the Utilities Superintendent.
Adopted this day of
ATTEST:
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MEMORANDUM
Elk River City Council
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission
FROM: William Rubin,
Economic Development Coordinatq~ I
DATE: July 31,1995 D v
SUBJECT: Overhead Powerlines
Elk River Business Park Area
The. above-referenced topic has received a great deal of attention recently. Now that the
Business Park has become a reality, I believe it is important to lay a strong foundation to
help ensure its success. Both the Planning Commission .and City Council worked
diligently to establish a new zoning designation for this area which contains some fairly
stringent architectural standards. The standards encompass both the design of buildings as
well as landscaping improvements. The two site plans approved for this area are
indicative of the product staff and elected/appointed officials envisioned for this area.
Another component of the Park's development will be that of powerlines that are either
out of view or unobtrusive. Both the City and the Utilities Commission will realize many
benefits from the development of the Business Park. These include property taxes, new
employment opportunities, water connection fees, and electrical charges, etc. For that
reason, I believe that it is important to explore every possible angle associated with
underground electrical lines. Property owners are not likely anxious to absorb these costs.
However, if we recognize the long-term benefits of the Business Park, they will far exceed
the expense of underground lines..
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13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 49D • Elk River. MN X5330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fay: (612) X41-725
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Tha street lighting standards shall be fiberglass, brown in
color, natural finish, 14 feat in length, and shall be round
tapered with a 2 3/8 inch long mounting tenon suitable to mount
luminaire requireing a 3 inch O.D. vertical tenon. The standard
shall be anchor bass type. Ths standard shall have a minimum
..2.5x5 inch hand hole and cover located 18 inches above the
anchor base. Standard shall be installed on a concrete
foundation extending 30 inches above grade.
The lighting standard shall be similar and equal to
Shakespeare Catalog No. A014-02-N3-BB-01. or the approved
' equal
Tha street lighting luminaires shall be post top style, with an
• aluminum housing, 100 watt high pressure sodium, and with a
brown powder coat finish. The luminaire shall bs complete with
and EEI/NEMA type photo call socket and shall have a 240/120
volt (wired 240 volt) integral regulator high power factor
ballast, mogul base socket, and IES type II light diatrbution
pattern.
The 100 watt high pressure sodium lamp and photo call will ba
furnished by Elk River Municipal Utilities.
The lighting luminaires shall ba similar and squat to
Cooper Lighting Catalog No. USAI0SCW224 or the
approved equal. The luminaire shall be brown in color.
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RESIDENTIAL STREET LItiHTINO
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
3/20/95