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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Light and Power Conmiittee
May 8,1997
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Baudek and Pauley
Attending:All
Also Attending:Mayor Dekker,Assistant Administrator Widmer,
Light &Power Director Matzke and Secretary
Botic
Absent:None
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.The
Committee met in Executive Session prior to the Meeting.
FALL RIVER HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING STATION -MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK AND BUREAU OF
RECLAMATION
Assistant Administrator Widmer reviewed the background and the
proposed agreement between Rocky Mountain National Park,Bureau of
Reclamation,Platte River Power Authority and The Town of Estes
Park.Major provisions of the Agreement include:
1.The U.S.will allocate 500 mwh annually to PRPA beginning
6/1/97 until 9/30/2024.
2.WAPA’s summer allocation to PRPA will be increased by 185
mwh,WAPA’s winter allocation to PRPA will be increased
by 315 mwh.The current NPS allocation will be decreased
by the same amounts for the duration of the Agreement.
3.The Town will not operate the Fall River Hydro Plant and
will file intent with the Water Court Division 1,to
permanently abandon its hydro power water right by
6/1/97.
4.The Town may restore plant for historic purposes.
5.Bureau of Reclamation will grant preference to the Town
in any effort to develop the Olympus Dam Hydro site.
6.Agreement and 500 mwh power allocation expire 9/30/2024.
Allocation will revert to NPS.
7.NPS will reimburse the Town and the Town will reimburse
PRPA for the power allocation.
8.Payment by NPS to the Town is subject to annual
appropriation of funds by Congress.
The Coniniittee recoumiends approval of the Memorandum of
Understanding with R.M.N.P,Bureau of Reclamation,Platte River
Power Authority and The Town of Estes Park.
LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT -POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL
Director Matzke reported on the Policy and Procedure Manual
prepared by the Light and Power Department which will allow removal
of sections from the Municipal Code book which describe Department
policies.This has been done as part of the updating and
simplifying process of the Code and following are the proposed
changes which Mr.Matzke recommended approval.
•Service Available (p.1)Update to include services provided
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currently.
•Disconnect/Reconnect Charge (p.1)Increase from $15.00 during
business hours to $30.00.Increase from $30.0 during non
business hours to $60.00
•Billing Period (p.3)Updated to reflect current practice.
•Returned Check Charge f p.8)Increase from $10.00 to $15.00
•Deposit Policy (p.8)New section.
•Discontinuance Policy (p.30)New section
•Extension Policies
•General.(p.28)Eliminate Indeterminate Service and
Seasonal Service.Eliminate “Plan A”Extensions (under
$50.00)
•Standard Service Extension (p.28)(Old “Plan B”)
Increase maximum to $500.00
•Service Extension;Five Year Contract (p.29)(Old “Plan
C”)Increase minimum to $500.00
The Committee recommends approval of the Light and Power Policy
Procedure Manual and that the manual be adopted by reference during
the Municipal Code revision process.
SERVICE EXTENSION TO USBR MARYS LAKE OUTLET WORKS -REQUEST TO
AWARD TRENCH ING CONTRACT
Director Matzke reported three bids have been received for
installation of approximately 735’of primary conduit and trench to
extend underground service to the existing United States Bureau of
Reclamation (USBR)Marys Lake Outlet Works located in the Marys
Lake Campground area.This extension is required to transfer this
service from the USBR’s system to the Town’s.Work will begin in
mid-September following the closing of the campground for the
season.Following are the bids received:
Chief’s Landscaping $7,595.00
Drake Construction $18,000.00
Wilde Construction $18,828.80
Director Matzke stated the cost of the extension,including the
trenching contract,will be reimbursed by the US3R.The Committee
recommends the trenching contract be awarded to the low bidder,
Chief’s Landscaping,at a cost not to exceed $7,595.00.
REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority:Assistant Administrator Widmer
reported he was re-elected Chairman of the Board at the annual
meeting.Mr.Widmer explained the fiber optic communication system
to connect Estes Park,Fort Collins,Loveland and Lon9mont.A 144
strand cable will be utilized which will allow for future growth.
The fiber loop in Estes Park will be connected to the other member
cities by a digital microwave signal.The Fort Collins and
Longmont portion will be completed in 1997 with completion of the
project in 1998.The Town of Berthoud has authorized their staff
to negotiate a Memo of Understanding with PRPA to provide power and
financing to purchase the electric system and they may become a
future member.PRPA has received a $900,000 dividend share from
Trapper Coal Mine.The mine was purchased in 1983 for $4,000,000
when Mayor Dekker was on the Board.To date PRPA has received
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$8,700,000 in dividends.
Financial Report:Director Matzke presented the Financial Reports
for March 1997.
Project Updates:Highway 7 Primary Undergrounding has been
completed as well as removal of street lights.Temporary lights
will be installed.Service has been completed to the Elementary
School which has been energized.
Mayor Dekker recognized Mr.Widmer for his work with the PRPA.
Audience member Bryan Michner commended the efforts of all
participants in the Fall River Hydroelectric Generating Station
Agreement and questioned whether it could be utilized as a Museum
facility.Mayor Dekker responded.Mr.Michner reported on a
recent poaching incident and suggested that someone occupy the
caretaker’s residence.Chairman Hix stated the Stanley Museum of
Maine has expressed an interest in the historical significance of
the plant.
Member Pauley introduced Alex,a student from Eagle Rock School,
who is spending the day with Mr.Pauley as he is considering a
career in electrical engineering.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting
at 8:47 a.m.
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Roxanne S.BoEic,Recording Secretary