01-30-2002 HUCM
Regular Meeting
January 30, 2002
Members Present: Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary Donald Walser;
Commissioner Roger Gilmer; Attorney Marc Sebora; General Manager Clarence
Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman, and Mayor Torgerson.
Vice President Lenz called the 3:00 p.m. meeting to order.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the Minutes of December 26,2001.
Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount
of $2,257,426.28 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary Walser
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
After review of the financial statement and the Budget Year-to Date, Secretary
Walser made a motion to approve them. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
The McLeod County Veterans Park Committee was welcomed to the meeting.
They gave a presentation on the new Veterans Park. The Committee made a
request for funding, and was informed that would be better discussed with City
Council.
Secretary Walser made a motion to Advertise for Bids for the Hutchinson
Substation Circuit Breakers. Seconded by Commissioner Gilmer seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Because of thefts occurring at the center, Secretary Walser made a motion to
approve a work order for an upgrade of building security in the amount of
$20,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Gilmer the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve Requisition #15179 to GE
Packaged Power for Unit 1 modifications. Seconded by Secretary Walser the
motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve Requisition #15187 to Okay
Construction for replacement of 8 poles on the 230KV Line. Seconded by
Secretary Walser, the motion passed unanimously. The work was not completed
in 2001 because of weather.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve Requisition Numbers 15189 and
15190 to Perkins Inc. for the replacement of trucks #24 and #32. Commissioner
Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve Requisition 15206 to Forcier-
Marty's Roofing for Plant #1. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Boiler and Machinery Equipment Insurance was discussed. Action will be taken
at the February meeting.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve the Natural Gas Emergency
Plan and the Operations and Maintenance Manual for 2002 updates. Secretary
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer will attend the February 6, 2002, 8:30 am.
Labor/Management meeting.
President Wetterling and Secretary Walser will be attending the February 14,
2002, Labor Mediation meeting at 10:00 am.
The 3M Transformer is now scheduled to arrive March 12, 2002.
The Natural Gas Transmission Line, Certificate of Need, is still progressing at the
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Business Manager Spethman will present a new budget payment policy change
to the Commission in February.
Marc Sebora will write a draft ordinance and present it at the February meeting
requesting the City of Hutchinson to require excavation contractors to acquire
licenses.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve UBS PaineWebber as a depository.
Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Secretary Walser made a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Donald H. Walser, Secretary
Attest:
Craig R. Lenz, Vice President
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Regular Meeting
January 30, 2002
Members Present: Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary Donald Walser;
Commissioner Roger Gilmer; Attorney Marc Sebora; General Manager Clarence
Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman, and Mayor Torgerson.
Vice President Lenz called the 3:00 p.m. meeting to order.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the Minutes of December 26, 2001.
Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount
of $2,257,426.28 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary Walser
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
After review of the financial statement and the Budget Year -to Date, Secretary
Walser made a motion to approve them. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
The McLeod County Veterans Park Committee was welcomed to the meeting.
They gave a presentation on the new Veterans Park. The Committee made a
request for funding, and was informed that would be better discussed with City
Council.
Secretary Walser made a motion to Advertise for Bids for the Hutchinson
Substation Circuit Breakers. Seconded by Commissioner Gilmer seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Because of thefts occurring at the center, Secretary Walser made a motion to
approve a work order for an upgrade of building security in the amount of
$20,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Gilmer the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve Requisition #15179 to GE
Packaged Power for Unit 1 modifications. Seconded by Secretary Walser the
motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve Requisition #15187 to Okay
Construction for replacement of 8 poles on the 230KV Line. Seconded by
Secretary Walser, the motion passed unanimously. The work was not completed
in 2001 because of weather.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve Requisition Numbers 15189 and
15190 to Perkins Inc. for the replacement of trucks #24 and #32. Commissioner
Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve Requisition 15206 to Forcier-
Marty's Roofing for Plant #1. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Boiler and Machinery Equipment Insurance was discussed. Action will be taken
at the February meeting.
Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to approve the Natural Gas Emergency
Plan and the Operations and Maintenance Manual for 2002 updates. Secretary
Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Gilmer will attend the February 6, 2002, 8:30 a.m.
Labor /Management meeting.
President Wetterling and Secretary Walser will be attending the February 14,
2002, Labor Mediation meeting at 10:00 a.m.
The 3M Transformer is now scheduled to arrive March 12, 2002.
The Natural Gas Transmission Line, Certificate of Need, is still progressing at the
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Business Manager Spethman will present a new budget payment policy change
to the Commission in February.
Marc Sebora will write a draft ordinance and present it at the February meeting
requesting the City of Hutchinson to require excavation contractors to acquire
licenses.
Secretary Walser made a motion to approve UBS PaineWebber as a depository.
Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Secretary Walser made a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Donald H. alser, Secretary
January 21, 2002
TO: Hutchinson Utilities Manager and Commission Members —
Mr. Clarence Kadrmas, General Manager
Mr. David Wetterling, Chairman
Mr. Paul Ackland
Mr. Roger Gilmer
Mr. Craig Lenz
Mr. Donald Walser
Gentlemen:
As a member of the McLeod County Veterans Park Committee, I, Roger K. Olson, along
with Don Merkins and 011ie Johnson, would like to appear before your Commission to
ask for a favor and answer any questions you may have. Before I proceed, the Park
Committee wishes to thank the Hutchinson Utilities for their part in making the Park a
reality. The many compliments we have received to date tells us that this Park was long
overdue as a lasting tribute, not only to McLeod County Veterans, but to all who put on
the uniform to serve our great Country.
To date, $302,550 has been spent to bring the Park to its present condition. Approxi-
mately $162,000 has been donated in time, labor, and materials for a total of $464,550.
We will be finishing the Park this Spring with another $90,000 in monuments, benches,
tables, fountain and miscellaneous. When finished, it will be one of the finest tourist
attractions in the Upper Midwest.
We would ask you and work with you on a plan that will be good for all. Each day, when
it becomes dark, the Park lights will come on and remain on until dawn. This will be
ongoing and our funds will then be exhausted. We are a 5013C and the Park involves the
entire county. When it is completed, it will be turned over to the Hutchinson Park and
Recreation Department for permanent care.
To help the City of Hutchinson Park and Recreation to maintain this Park, we have
agreed in principal to furnish $4,000 a year so this Park can be groomed and beautiful
year around. We look forward to meeting with the commission and will provide answers
to any questions you may have.
For God and Country,
Roger K. Olson
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It was emotional. It was inspiring.
It, was long overdue.
\9e, the McLeod County Veterans Association, began
construction in late 2000 of the concrete pad on �ich the - *�
K460A3 Battle Tank will bo placed inlhe Veterans Memorial
Park o[ McLeod County. However, [fie concrete pad ixonly
the beginning nfu park which will honoru|| veterans from
McLeod County.
Cbn,/mchnn will ,oxume this spring; dedication ceremonies
are scheduled R/rYc(nmn'x Dx}\ November 11, 2(X)|.
The park will provide these [7eutun:x:
» -an avenue o[flags
monuments dedicated un the wars MW Vm*at
in which we've participated o
*M60A3 tank
>-,t shelter
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)O-convcnien| location ud acen|un/be Luce Line Trail, (
allowing trail users to visit the park while walking --'
rvonmQund hiking
We thank the City oy Hutchinson for providing 2.7 acres n[
land, for insuring our park and for committing onits 1STAVENUE
maintenance.
Thm park has un estimated construction cost of $261,000. As VVc thank you Korsuppnuio" Veterans Memorial Park of'
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veterans, we Are always willing m step forward hndonate McLeod County. Yourgcncmxi|y Will ensure that nurvcx:ruoo
our share. VYe are asking today for your financial support. are publicly honored and remembered,
Vo|ocuno Memorial Park of McLeod County is u nonprofit y4*nouo Beach, nsi�en/
50i(c)(3)or�unizu�ion so ix\undoduc�ih|c `
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A^ receipt will hn provided upon your request.
Advertisement for Bids
for
Hutchinson Substation Circuit Breakers
Hutchinson Utilities Commission
Hutchinson, Minnesota
Notice is hereby given that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of
Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive
sealed Bids at the Hutchinson Utilities office until 2:00 p.m. on the 21St day of February,
2002, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and
equipment:
"Hutchinson Substation Circuit Breakers"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"Hutchinson Substation Circuit Breakers" and shall be addressed to: Hutchinson
Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, 225 Michigan Street SE, Hutchinson,
Minnesota 55350.
All proposals shall be submitted in duplicate on the Bidder's own letterhead in
facsimile of the Proposal Form enclosed in the Specifications, or by utilizing the
Proposal Form enclosed with the Specifications by typing the official name of the Bidder
at the top of the form.
Each proposal should be accompanied by a Bid Bond, made payable to the
Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota, in
the amount of five per cent (5 %) of the Bid, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter
into the proposed Contract after his Bid shall have been accepted.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid or Proposal for a Period of thirty (30) days after
date of opening of Bids.
At the aforementioned time and place, or at such later time and Place as the
Owner then may fix, the Owner will act upon Proposals received and with its sole
discretion may award Contract(s) for the furnishing of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
Specifications and Plans are available at the Office of the Hutchinson Utilities,
225 Michigan Street, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350.
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or bid irregularities.
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Northern Natural Gas Company
P.O. Box 3330
Omaha, NE 68103 -0330
402 - 398 -7200
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Hutchinson, MN 55350 Garnette Other
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Re: Northern Natural Gas and the Proposed Hutchinson Natural Gas Pipeli@&urn To
Dear City Council Members and Commissioners,
We respectfully provide this correspondence for your collective consideration. This
information is intended to reinforce that Northern Natural Gas Company ( "Northern")
remains committed to collaborating with the Commission and the City of Hutchinson to
provide an economic and reliable alternative to the proposed Hutchinson Natural Gas
Pipeline project to connect to the Northern Border Pipeline system.
As we trust you are aware, Northern has reliably served the City of Hutchinson for over
40 years. Our entire system is comprised of over 17,000 miles of pipeline and 1,070,000
horsepower of compression. Northern delivers up to 4.3 Bcf per day into the upper
Midwest from various supply basins in the U.S. and Canada. This supply diversity
provides access not only to the Alberta, Canada supply basin from Northern Border, but
also from Great Lakes Gas Transmission and Viking Gas Transmission, in addition to
natural gas supplies from the Rocky Mountain, Anadarko /Hugoton and Permian basins in
the U.S.
Our long- standing relationships with municipal, state, and federal entities, as well as
private contractors and landowners, serve to illustrate our continuing commitment to
provide the safest natural gas delivery environment possible for the numerous
communities we serve through our pipeline. As part of that commitment, Northern
spends approximately $200 million annually to maintain the highest integrity of our
pipeline facilities. Further, Northern has existing field operations and emergency
response system infrastructures in place to quickly respond to and remedy emergency
conditions.
Northern has the expertise and experience that is invaluable in mitigating the risks
associated with the operation of high - pressure pipelines. As a result of the events of
Endless possibilities.T°"
Hutchinson City Council/
Hutchinson Utilities Commission
January 4, 2002
Page 2 of 2
September 11, interstate pipelines have come under more security- related scrutiny than
ever. We are committed to maintaining a safe, and economic system that is operating
within all of the necessary state and federal regulations that are required now and in the
future.
We understand that the decision to bypass the Northern system is a complicated process
of determining the likelihood of projected economic benefits and associated risks. We
know that these decisions will be made with the best interests of Hutchinson and its
citizens in mind. In the coming months, we will demonstrate the benefits provided by a
Northern solution. Part of the process may include formal regulatory opposition by
Northern of the bypass. However, I can assure you that this will be done in a
professional manner with the intent of providing benefits to Hutchinson and its citizens,
as well as Northern and its customers.
Northern would like to provide to the City Council and Commission any information
needed in their consideration of the proposed Hutchinson Natural Gas Pipeline. We
welcome the opportunity to visit the City of Hutchinson to discuss this further and answer
any questions directly. Please feel free to call me at 402- 398 -7402. We look forward to
hearing from you in this regard.
Sincerely,
Dave Neubauer
Vice President, Business Development & Marketing
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empanAaon dw anw aad and aimm undfir, loss laws cd _. __M, nnocnYn _ ---[OfMaf ANtnioade Aft lemb of date"
fiats or P►dasMb and btu the fotlotsurg rmo uoom were dully adopted by ate Board d Omelets m A duty cased MMM9 or by unorAu rd
caruad on Jantj 31, 2()()2
tIYMEFIRAIL TM CoroWaWfi OGMM to OWWM tray tepllrrI 19 aatel trtalrrbllfdng rare W tolled raa.+u.a anmtadd St tilBt3 Pel,fewaeaee
Imo, a arvaerde+ drgardaN M dtd United states and regpeuad wen ma us SSr.K flea and Mzg W 4* CWMUM ma andfaf bit
Msdoeseol hereto, allltldlertear MOM%*. tndumng but not Infield to Pd nwabbar anamaaerad BMrk aitd OW tbbd Ptq► aarvlbe
prowuerd taallaafgwlfb ul� PalrraWabbar !.
NOW,THMEPORG Bt31rROGLVI19THAT,
+) The cowdoon is awitylzed to efilabbin with use P*IMWetrbm am or more a000lera for the puronasd and sale of seclrtws amd
curer Prepal late Account )• Property includes, tut a net heeled w. GNUMOe. moray, stntM. 0000, bonds, noun. hMN
ax*ads. eanwtmwm. aarnmeiretst paper, cwdh=tn of depeat and odor , carelfrejam aft odor to ads y ueuaYft and
oltetartu ty dean in by brokerage hens and any oche prowly that can be nreerdad in the Aecolrt UBS Pailmawabbsr is dasonard
an agate of the Corporation for Properly of any nafWa and Is atAndriled to NMWG. heald and dW W any Itrfda. eacrr" Or octet
Property wdidn or wldtl><tt IM United tatafes, ragsten d in or banatened into the name of US$ Pawwwlebaer or ra rrorrsteep) or do
name at orm or more auslodf rtle or nom+rrrelt t wool, Ues Patnawabber may eidler dlt40Y or through cLEON Ond reran
u raganred eeekntba or depoart the aaril a mpreeanang such seawstam, M bulk with a canal cwgfkvta dw=MY. so thee
tidrnur d osreretdle of such sdorattes nay be nude by nooldtatpug JIM on to eases of aerie depaaaaly.
Z) The Corporation Shan grant a soeratly interest to U55 PableWebWf!< as sat MM in greater detail in din Aaoount Agroemerd (Including
Sit doeransftse rfnCgrlrgreled thereMt) goweswrg the Atdr'gan as Atrisfdsd lrWn tlfrl0 to tiara. Tote Co/porabar snits goad a seeuray
hitless to atlt adMlarirrt a left AS may be SPNMed in 20 AOmLE1 AWO"OM and Any addltla ld egreswm fbf are types Of
lain Idl a sat dettipriated IN the Cmporeoon a corporate onboard bars Isle m diti
dry Thtt t aperdtldn is autl+eliaed m tea as AoOOlrn and aervim elMmad by udS Panswablow to (a) 00 start. (W bads on tTrn o' (e)
borrow andillar obtain txetbt (includt+9 All mAfnM at troaft 0** I OMS M aroma none lime to trees floret U6B Pawewebbar and
9MIJImSe efdlgabom of Mors to U136 POWWOW, in UNted stelea dollars or any brijap Ouneney and (d) pfadi mtrtaaae,
alleo a •udti)Set to a sommy Interest or lien any pop" of any dart d ft Cohim aloft ea saw* for any Mb ft of fro COMMES r,
4) Earn of Ins oonaora is cdom named in the sipiefts below ( each. "Vier whet oft" deel9namd under session number 5 below,
herstnafmr baled an Autlfatlzed Person) are awwrimd IndidduaWy, without CMMW slglretwe Or oo-srgllatun, to set On behalf 01
the conooranon to (a) Open the Account and. with reepeat to operkrlg the AccmftL to oxsoure On mlhEd Of the Corporation any and all
releeant documalm Inc to dear with U65 PaineWebber in OWtraatian with all aspects Of tie Account, with no !brats as TD ameun4 (b)
to obtain all such sorwmm as U95 Painswatrber snort off sr, Muolrag but not flailed to the 98t4ft ea set forth under motutldn narbm
e below and to purchase lad sell and enter into any lramsocaonn whatsoever in connection web+ PfWerty and (C) to bind the
COrpeaseot* in (also= Ot arty agreements entered into pursuant to dsusa (b tide fOffmh Ms
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Clarence r '
iTvesNarne ww erne a 011reara
�..p Patrick E.Spethman, Business Manor
rT,soalatae ano The a Of rml la' at 1:1111i
(type Name are Tile of orMerl (SWilimre d Offitaf
(Yypa Name and Tits of Off4W) 1139sewre of Ofaaafl
5) The Authorized Potions string as above 5peelffed are authonzed to appOrril one M mare attomeys4n4ad or agents to act On bsnalf
at the CoMoMll m In the Same capacity as Set tariff tFhdet resolution number A above, and are AUVOM=d to exaaUM end deffver ro
UDS PaineWebber any powers Of anomey or other downforn to effm or evidence such appointment-
b) UBS PaineWebber is authonaod, bul nix obligated, to deal with each AudhdfRed PeMM Indilndually, as (olrows, subisct to the
Carlomoom having completed documentalgn relating to the relevant pro000t5 and SeM00: and subject to U9$ PaineWebbet pefreyY
and practice as rn affect from time 10 t+mC:
at 10 2GC 01 all Orders for pufQha5e5 and safes arid all inetrUatims Of any nature whatso wer in ednnaoliCn with tine ACCOUht
given verbally, in writing• or via Elooffent0 communications by him or her an behalf of the Corporation. 05 the action Of the
Cprppranon withoui emit or fury? inquiry as to his or nor authority or Me Ya6dily Of IOgdldy of such atoms under any and all
laws, rules and regulations applicable to IMO Corporation and the conduct of Its business Ord Maim
b) to receive anv funds, securranx or other property for Ina acgOum of the Corporation: to tow" drafts. C6@m of other funds
or properly dblrvered to it for deposll for the account of the Corporation. whether of not endorsed with the name of tea
Corporation Oy robber suanill, facsirrift m4Chlfl=l, manual or other signature, and any such endorsement by whanwWYW
afthaild small Do the endorsement of Ma COMOrabon. or otnerwse endorsed, or uranoarsod, orOwded that if any suer+ item xhall
bear. or 00 a66omOpnleo by directions (by wnOmsOCVer model for deposit to a specrftc aecaum, then effort do=n shell oe to
such Specific aocounr, and to Manor written ,nse•u0bans from each Authorized Person to deliver 441W In bearer form, in street
cerifficates. +n arty names or in any a" Mannar any funds, seeunnes or other properly, held for %me account of the Corporation:
cl to extend loans in connection with the maintenance of a margin accaunr at ether email facility lot the Corporation:
d) 10 1~ MastorCartla transactions in Cmallittim With the Account, Including but not limited m use of Me Plallnwin
Uastercard' or Mastercafa susinessC8rda1
CI to Manor written instructions from oacm Aurhanlea Person to write checks, drafts, InstrurriAMIA, instruction6 Of OMefa for the
payment Or witndrawal of funds drawn an Ina Account or aayaola to the order of the Corporation amid Oaanntt the Signature or
signature; now or nerearter atnnonxed by the Corporation wlinOut brnn as to amount, without ingwry and without regaf0 10 Its
aopucallon or IMaf 01 at; or06dBas, incidinq crane, checks. instruments. instructions of aratiml for the payment or withdrawal at
JAN 25 '02 03 :37PM CACT•PAINEWEBBER
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f UBSIPainelAbberr
folds drawn or arderse.l to the Order of or In favor of WIV Person who" SOMA" appears thereon or other ~ or
nfflc b 10S POInOWsbbsr, cr
to any ore► owsom fan or ourph>rsti m for the Personal cram Of aMOM Of any ouch oMker Or agent, opted aho nor be liable for
any disposition which any such o f fur of agent shah Mika of as a shy party d AN draft, CrONK w9grun rm Inotrn CUM a order
far this patymwa or wltcrawd d funds drawn on the Amunt at payable to the order of the Capohadon or the proceeds tlarsof,
naivitmotanding VW aush dtepoeffim may be far tine personal account or benefit or In PsYrr1erht of the individual obligallo n of any
such dfloor or agent in UBS PalnsWebber, of allwwiw and to sand all cOnfirrnlocne. tgticea, dnmanm& elatsRentt and Sara►
oaMm1tp11caCbno to tie AW alzed Pennon and to the Corpo allon , attention:
Patrick E. S tlman - 55350 ;an Of- cF, Hjit-rhin-Qu, mm
�—" iaeert name erred d ottiosr and IOCAemf►)
f) to am deposit ageourriep to torsip ounencies with any dep0stimfy to Purchase. Sae, trann*. or dh pose of for p seem or
dune am" foroo monays, credae or aaetwngs on depoo or Otherwise and an manrtet' of i arumene rewee aosill re
thereat by endoraamod or othenw4e, and to OXB*fts and d"V any agreements or Instrtrneres refalmg tb " etch
pnrhs oom
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loam In eftOm any at the ataraedd trmneef ISCIM upon fnahucft a oo reed M filly neeeage seafood by h, traemlttsd
by any bun or agertdy GI Oemrnuniostlon wtmtwoannar. wMdt U9$ P~ebbpr hellevas In good both ic have been orlgatatsd
by an Auderlaed Person 80*19 AS above epwRled, anti
(N ;pr�rd N wwithoulr mom ftnewebber AfiqEUN, to WW90 Amounts CCanwl ft ate Pwdcbb Manapans U
( PMP ), PaMSW/bbW SELWnONS. PACE Sommillvlsw and PACE M Mdvh dr) end tO dalapata dudratlon d
UeS palrteWgbbar at to a subadwoor In connection wMh any of the above esrrloao.
7) A-nryy �wi-thdraw" d moray, clmdt witting, MaeterOwd porohaees and coin nan•WalL rage bansatdlone frokmfag but not United to
4 W%,G of ergo and oter types of credit Mum" made *= ens to um an tf" of the Corporation wish
usd PaineWebber eWebber are ratlGed. cordfrmed and approved.
B) WimcOppyy � of the COpo�raiona moan Ilimm rewoldng ng Mom r�ado l eve
U8S Pooewsbeer, for any reason, is Uncertain as b be eonCrsrNtg of arivens" of fie VAhorlty, Conform by tress resdUfene or
any Other readulio e d the Cohpmbffl, uss Painawebber may roman from In" any action with respect to Ma Amount unel such
time as It Is mVd*d tee to No authority and UBS PAI newabbar ON be indertaMeed agavmt and held kwmW s from any came,
danand% expenses, on of dhaoage, ineWng legal leas and coft fesuadtq him or arIWO oIA Of im rebating from aaNMO any
adlorh.
In mm' 'QWOrh d UBS Pain sWeb er 401111119 in relianm upon the foreong resoL oma and the Wcoaadirtp fesciudorhs, It Shall ba
hhny, protected In so acting and fns Conporaft agrees to ademrtlfy and Savo Ila- Uss Pwriewebbor from and against any and
W1 bas, damage, msbnhy, caama and eMorme whatsoevor aramig by moon of he so acting.
AT7Ew=TAAAVMARSIVr
10) Any Authonzed Person is fully anrhoMaad XW empowered to transfer. Convert. tom, see, assign. set moor and deliver any and all
sham d Mgo, bents, dloamus�eg, rwma, sumonplion warrants. stoeit Inrohase warrants, "w" of "Obttktees, Or halite►
untCerttles now or hwaafar standing in the now of or owned by the Owpoffidw, are to mom. execute and mover, under the
ebhporafe a" d the Caporsdon or ouarwim, sty and all wrtten areptsnants of assignment and transfer necopow Or proper to
W%CU to the authority hereby conferred.
11) Whenever t We On" be annexed to fury Instrument d assignment end uanom. Otsouled wxouwvt to and In accordance with Celt
tgngosg M oluom a crib le of tiro Sawet wy or an Assistant Secremry of the Corporation in orsra at the daft at such cettMOate
and such corttPcate shah sat forth Close resdadons and shay Wts dw dheee resdutahlt are in fdi form and effect and shall ado set
faith the games of the persorm who are then officers Of fine CWPtrZW. wart an persons 10 Whom such IrROwnent with to annexed
cartslcala shall thereafter corns, oho be sntited. within furter inquiry or inve"gatlon and regarMN Of the data of suds callftate.
to assume and to act in reliance wan the assumption that the shwas Of Steal Or other wgud-i i tamed in such inoflanefm ware
Memoffore duly and property Winder cl, endorsed. Sohn, ss rA4 not aver and dellvead by ore ColporsPOR, and that with respect
m such securities the authority of these mMuCrons and of such oilCera is situ in full force and erect.
12) The Seeremq or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation is ma hound and directed to ow" to UBS PaineWebber,
a) that these readhdjons have bW &#V amoptm, are in felt form and effect and are in accordance with the provisions Of
applicable few and reguatiorl and the charter and "We Of to CWParadonl
b) the ideneess M tine Corporation s Authorized Persons afd, from time b time hereafter, such drones as may occur In Mte
WerrtiCes of such Au6mrized Persona as such changes are made; and
c) that UBS PaineWebber shell be Icy+ protected In relying an such oertitea M of die Secretary Of Assistant Secretary and shall
be Mcfalrnlfied and saved harrows Iran any and all Noss. damage, liability, emu and eMernes whatsoaver resulting from
honoring the signature at any Authorized Person so cer"W or rduerg to honor any signature not ao tBrtflsd.
I car* Chet More is no prevision In to chanar or by4aws of the Corporation liffang the power of the Board of Oireclom to adopt to
foregoing pr for e or m of other then a &)aid DMI M to attuutanaslM , Charter adoptions Of Such reso r - which rsgdras tr
I further certty tar die parsers listd above are duly aleOtd or appointed qualified oRinane of to COMOrStim held in the Corporation Cite
respective positions Irtdi Am above and Mat se: jurrth1h opposite each respective name a the true and OOfrmrt wwwwre of GUM Pensen,
WMIESB my hand and the east or MGIOQ t�f 225 Michi the
day or January , ao 02 _ —,
(SMMTkAE OF SECRUM"
CORKtRAYa SEAL
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January 15, 2002
Marc A. Sebora
Anderson, Dove, Fretland, Van Vaulkenburg
101 Main Street South, Suite 201
Hutchinson, MN 55350
RE: Bond Information
Dear Mr. Sebora:
Hutchinson City Center
111 Hassan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350 -2522
320 - 587- 5151/Fax 320 - 234.4240
I have completed the research you requested of me regarding the availability of bonds to
cover construction companies in the event of them digging into a power line and causing
a power outage, or some other type of major event.
I contacted five insurance /surety companies from across the country. Overall, they all
indicated that there more than likely would be some type of bond that could be written by
a surety company to cover an event as the one listed above. However, the majority of
them also indicated that this type of event should be covered under a construction
company's general liability insurance. It was indicated to me that a certificate of
insurance provided by the insurance company should be sufficient. It was also noted that
applying for a surety is comparable to purchasing credit — not everyone qualifies.
For your information, the companies I contacted were as follows: Chubb Companies —
Federal Insurance Company; Farmington Casualty Company; Liberty Mutual Insurance;
St. Paul Fire & Marine; and, Western Surety Company.
If you would like me to obtain any further information, or if you need further clarification
regarding the information provided, please let me know.
Sincerely,
6 1.�
Melissa Starke
Administrative Secretary
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