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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light and Power Committee
February 12,1998
Committee:Chairman Mix,Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending:All
Also Attending:Assistant Town Administrator Widmer,Light &
Power Director Matzke,Assistant to the Light
and &Power Director Mangelsen,and Deputy
Clerk Kuehi
Absent:None
Chairman Mix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
1998 LONG RANGE PROJECTS -APPROVE SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR
ENGINEERING
Director Matzke explained that a contract for engineering services
is necessary to provide drawings and design for the proposed three—
phase conversion for Meadowdale Hills and the Retreat.A total of
$465,000 has been budgeted for these projects,which will be
contracted.Electrical Systems Consultants,Inc.CESC),who
performed the Long Range System Plan for the Department in 1996,
submitted a Scope of Services for $45,000.Director Matzke
reviewed the services included in the proposal.The Department
will provide inspection,oversee the project,and furnish material.
Single—phase and three—phase systems were discussed,noting that
the Long—Range Plan includes limitation on the size of single-phase
loads.The Committee recommends approval of the Scope of Services
submitted by Electrical Systems Consultants,Inc.for $45,000 for
engineering services needed for conversion of the Meadowdale Hills
and Retreat areas to three—phase systems.
1998 LONG RANGE PROJECTS -AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST BIDS
Director Matzke reported that the 1998 budget includes three—phase
conversion for the Retreat,$240,000,and Meadowdale Mills,
$225,000,as recommended in the Long Range Plans.These projects
will improve system efficiency and ensure continued service quality
to these areas.The Committee recommends Staff be authorized to
solicit bids for construction of three—phase conversion at
Meadowdale Hills and the Retreat.The bid recommendations will be
presented at the May or June Light &Power Committee meeting.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer
reported that a new contract with Burlington Northern railroad has
decreased coal transportation costs for coal to $5.45 a ton from
$8.17,a savings of approximately $3 million dollars per year.The
Town of Berthoud is proposing to create a municipal electric
utility through the purchase of the electrical system from Public
Service.PRPA has been selected to be the power supplier for 5
years,representing the first time a non—member has contracted
power from PRPA.An engineering firm has been hired to begin
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designing the “fiber optic backbone”surrounding Estes Park.
Construction completion is expected in August.Platte River is
developing a telecommunications business plan to determine extent
of the services and business opportunities of the project.The
Rawhide Plant will close for maintenance in May,and tours of the
plant will be scheduled.
Director Matzke presented the December Financial Reports.
Fall River Hydro Update:Mike Mangelsen,Chairman of Fall River
Hydro Committee,reported on the following:A Mission Statement
will be chosen at the next meeting.Volunteers have cleaned the
plant and placed some items into Museum storage.The application to
include the plant on the National Register of Historic Places has
been submitted to the Colorado Historical Society.Art Anderson and
Betty Kilsdonk met with the Poudre Landmarks Foundation,and
received a copy of planning grant to use as guide.Letters of
support are being collected for this planning grant.Copies of old
photos of the plant were obtained from the Denver Public Library.
A conservator has been invited to attend the next committee meeting
to advise how best to preserve the old equipment.Frank Hix is
conducting video interviews with those possessing historical
knowledge of the plant.A field trip to the Georgetown Energy
Museum is being planned.Copies of the Declaration of Intent are
available in Mike’s office upon request.The Committee commended
the efforts of the committee members and volunteers.
Project Updates:Twinkle lights will be removed after February 14.
Completion of the Marys Lake Substation Project is expected in
March.Factory testing of the SCADA system will begin next week
with installation expected in mid-March.Two additional voltage
regulators have been installed in the Big Thompson Canyon and the
Wind River Ranch area,as per the Long-Range Plan.A capacitor
bank has been installed on Riverside Dr.Since the first of the
year,30 street lights have been replaced with low glare fixtures.
Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
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Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
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