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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
“Light and Power Committee
August 13,1998
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Barker and Jeffrey
Attending:All
Also Attending:Acting Town Administrator Widmer,Light &
Power Director Matzke,Assistant to the Light
&Power Director Mangelsen,and Deputy Clerk
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Absent:None
Chairman Mix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Pine Valley Three Phase —Authorization to Execute Construction
Contract
Director Matzke explained that Electrical Systems Consultants
(ESC)performed the line design and prepared staking sheets for
the Pine Valley three-phase conversion project.This project
involves the conversion of 2.2 miles of single phase #6 copper
overhead line to three phase #1/0 aluminum conductor east of
Allenspark.ESC negotiated a price of $134,684 with TSI,the
contractor on the Retreat and Meadowdale three—phase conversion
projects.An additional $8,250 is needed for a tree—trimming
subcontractor.This project was originally funded in 1997.When
the 1998 budget was prepared,the project was anticipated to be
completed in 1997,and thus no funding in 1998 was included.
Approximately $48,000 is remaining from the Meadowdale and
Retreat projects which will be used to fund the engineering and
material costs of Pine Valley.The Committee recommends approval
of the contract with TSI totaling $142,934,and an amendment to
the 1998 budget of $145,000.Work will begin in September with
anticipated completion in the fall.
Platte River/Estes Park Customer Survey -Presentation
Jon Little,Platte River Market Analyst,presented the findings
of the 1998 PRPA/Estes Park Residential Customer Survey.
Estes Substation Relocation —Long Range Plan
Director Matzke presented a tentative layout of the proposed
substation relocation to the east end of the power plant
switchyard on Hwy.36,preliminary time schedule,and estimated
costs to the Town as well as total project costs.Acting
Administrator Widmer recommends that the Town enter into an
agreement with PRPA to manage the project.As with similar
projects in member communities,Platte River will carry the cost
to the end of the project,which will improve the Department’s
cash flow and allow issuing of revenue bonds based on exact
project costs.The Committee recommends the Mayor request in
writing that Platte River Power Authority manage the Estes
Substation relocation project.
RE PORTS
Platte River Report:Acting Administrator Widmer reported that
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the last Board meeting was held in Craig,and discussed the
failure of the Berthoud vote regarding municipalization of their
electric system.PRPA General Manager Thaine Michie was
appointed to the Electric Advisory Panel created by S3-102 to
study deregulation.Rich Widmer has been elected to the RHEL
Board of Directors.
Director Matzke presented the July Financial Reports.
Fall River Hydro Restoration:Assistant to the Light &Power
Director Mangelsen reported that the planning grant in the amount
of $46,965 was approved by the Colorado Historical Society,
noting that this money is generated from the gaming industry,not
taxpayers.Additional funds will be provided by the Town.
Mangelsen attended a Planning Grant Administration Workshop to
learn responsibilities associated with the grant program.A
contract with the Historical Society is expected in September.
When the contract is signed,a historical architect will be
selected to help design the restoration project.
Park School Power Quality Audit:Assistant Mangelsen reported
that the School contacted the Town regarding the impact on power
quality of the installation of over 200 computers at the school
site.Along with PRPA,the Town conducted audits of their
electrical supply and confirmed that their current electrical
system is sufficient to handle the additional computers.This
service was provided at no charge to the School District.
Project Updates:Meadowdale Hills and Retreat Projects are
underway.The fiber optic project is progressing well with the
installation of the cable into the conduits and onto the poles.
Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 9:27 a.m.
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Tina Kuehi,Deputy Town Clerk
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