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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light and Power Committee
October 19,1995
Committee:Chairman Dekker,Trustees Miller and Pauley
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Klaphake,Light &Power
Director Matzke,Assistant Town Administrator
Widmer,Deputy Clerk Kuehi
Absent:None
Chairman Dekker called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
LONG RANGE SYSTEM PLAN --AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES
Director Matzke requested proposals from 3 consulting engineering
firms for development of a long range system plan for Estes Park’s
electric system.The scope of services included an electrical
model of the existing system,evaluation of age of major facilities
and need for replacement,a five-year capital improvement plan,
funding requirements,and a system design for the year 2005.The
names of the firms and the estimate to complete the scope of
services is as follows:
Consultant Cost Estimate Additional Mapping
P..W.Beck $25,000 to $30,000
Miner &Miner $19,500 $4,100
Electrical Systems $14,000 -$4,500
Two consultants submitted estimates to develop digital system maps.
Electrical Systems Consultants also submitted an estimate of $6,000
to perform a coordination study in conjunction with the long-range
system plan.A rate analysis and revenue impact assessment may be
required in addition to this study.Light &Power Department Staff
have reviewed the proposal with each consultant and are comfortable
with their capabilities to perform the study.All three firms have
offices in the state.Director Matzke noted that the Department
has had previous experience with both R.W.Beck and Miner &Miner.
Electrical System Consultants has performed work for PRPA and all
four member cities,and sample reports from these other
municipalities were available for review.The 1995 Light &Power
Budget has $25,000 available for this study.Administrator
Klaphake noted that low bid should not be the dominant
consideration for this type of study.The Committee recommends
that Electrical Systems Consultants from Fort Collins be engaged to
perform the Long-Range System Plan for an estimated cost of
$24,500,including the proposed additional mapping work and a
coordination study,subject to reference analysis.Director Matzke
noted the Planning Engineer who will perform the work is also the
Vice President of Electrical System Consultants.When all
materials are supplied to Electrical Systems Consultants,the
project is expected to take 120 days to complete.Chairman Dekker
questioned whether this study will complement the Comprehensive
Plan.Director Matzke will verify the compatibility of this study
with the GIS system.
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PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY
Proposed Wholesale Rate Change:Director Matzke has been attending
meetings with PRPA directed at studying a proposed rate schedule
that will include time-of-day charge to consist of a base load,
intermediate load,and peak load with transmission cost separate
from generation cost.Recommendations are expected by April 1996.
Report:Assistant Administrator Widmer reviewed Platte River’s
budget,along with activities during recent board meetings and a
board retreat.
REPORTS
Director Matzke presented various graphs and the Financial Reports
for September.
Project Updates:The Fish Creek Street Lights should be installed
within the month.The Park Service Rate Study is proceeding.The
new bucket truck is in service and will be modified as a result of
a lineman accident.
There being no further business,Chairman Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 10:15 a.m.
Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
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