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05-29-2002 HUCM Regular Meeting May 29,2002 Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner Roger Gilmer; Commissioner Paul Ackland; General Manager Clarence Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman; Attorney Marc Sebora and Mayor Torgerson. President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Secretary Walser suggested some changes to the April 24,2002 minutes. Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the minutes with the recommended corrections. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Attorney Sebora received notification from Doug Wood on an easement that Hutchinson Utilities owns and holds in Anoka County. Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve a partial release of easement of "PR" Line. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Attorney Sebora informed the Commission the ordinance that would require excavation contractors acquire a license and be bonded was passed by the city council. Attorney Sebora presented a letter from Dorsey & Whitney LLP in regards to the Hutchinson Utilities Commission Pipeline Project. Commissioner Ackland made a motion to deny permission to Dorsey & Whitney LLP to represent the landowners regarding the pipeline project. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of $2,079,664.93 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Rich Revering from Ulteig Engineers and Brent Reiner from R&R Excavating were welcomed to the meeting to discuss the McLeod Substation Site Work. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Walser to pay R&R Excavating $15,877 and to withhold $14,451 from contract amount (contract balance is $30,328). Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Reiner will discuss with his attorney and inform the Commission of his decision. R&R Excavating arrears amount was discussed. Secretary Walser made a motion for Mr. Reiner to pay an amended arrears amount. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to Advertise for Bids for Hutchinson Substation Site Work and Concrete Foundations. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. General Manager Kadrmas presented an Energy Conservation Program for fiscal 2002. Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve the Energy Conservation Program for fiscal 2002. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on the Hutchinson Substation. General Manager Kadrmas and Business Manager Spethman updated the Commission on the natural gas pipeline. General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on Unit #1. President Wetterling appointed Kelly Karg as recording assistant secretary. There being no futher business, Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Donald H. Walser, Secretary ATTEST David J. Wetterling, President �q Regular Meeting May 29, 2002 Members present: President David Wetterling; Vice President Craig Lenz; Secretary Donald Walser; Commissioner Roger Gilmer; Commissioner Paul Ackland; General Manager Clarence Kadrmas; Business Manager Patrick Spethman; Attorney Marc Sebora and Mayor Torgerson. President Wetterling called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Secretary Walser suggested some changes to the April 24, 2002 minutes. Secretary Walser made a motion to approve the minutes with the recommended corrections. Commissioner Gilmer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Attorney Sebora received notification from Doug Wood on an easement that Hutchinson Utilities owns and holds in Anoka County. Commissioner Ackland made a motion to approve a partial release of easement of "PR" Line. Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Attorney Sebora informed the Commission the ordinance that would require excavation contractors acquire a license and be bonded was passed by the city council. Attorney Sebora presented a letter from Dorsey & Whitney LLP in regards to the Hutchinson Utilities Commission Pipeline Project. Commissioner Ackland made a motion to deny permission to Dorsey & Whitney LLP to represent the landowners regarding the pipeline project. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount of $2,079,664.93 (detailed listing in payables book). Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Rich Revering from Ulteig Engineers and Brent Reiner from R &R Excavating were welcomed to the meeting to discuss the McLeod Substation Site Work. After discussion, a motion was made by Secretary Walser to pay R &R Excavating $15,877 and to withhold $14,451 from contract amount (contract balance is $30,328). Vice President Lenz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Reiner will discuss with his attorney and inform the Commission of his decision. R &R Excavating arrears amount was discussed. Secretary Walser made a motion for Mr. Reiner to pay an amended arrears amount. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ni a XI Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to Advertise for Bids for Hutchinson Substation Site Work and Concrete Foundations. Commissioner Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. General Manager Kadrmas presented an Energy Conservation Program for fiscal 2002. Vice President Lenz made a motion to approve the Energy Conservation Program for fiscal 2002. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on the Hutchinson Substation. General Manager Kadrmas and Business Manager Spethman updated the Commission on the natural gas pipeline. General Manager Kadrmas updated the Commission on Unit #1. President Wetterling appointed Kelly Karg as recording assistant secretary. There being no futher business, Commissioner Gilmer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Secretary Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. ATTEST Donald H. Walser, Secretary ing, President II Advertisement for Bids for Hutchinson Substation Site Work 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 1:00 PM on the 25th day of June, 2002, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work and equipment: "Site Work and Concrete Foundations for the Hutchinson Substation Addition" Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked, "Hutchinson Substation Site Work" 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 and provide a Performance Bond after his Bid shall have been accepted. The successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred per cent (100 %) of the Contract price to the Owner prior to the approval of the Contract. 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. ThA Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesreserves the right to reject any and all bids, or bid irregularities. am ng, President Date LID ATTEST Donald H. Walser, ecretary Date 5" a ' OR