07-13-1982 HUCMr
Special Meeting
July 13, 1982
All Commissioners were present, also present were Mgr. Alexander,
Ruth Hakel, Don Swanson of Associated Consultants, Bob Frisbee of
Hydronamics Inc. and Counsel Peterson.
The meeting was called to order by President Filk at 1:30 p.m.
President Filk opened the meeting commenting on the purpose of
the meeting relative to the City of St. Cloud and Hydronamics
Inc. building a hydro generating unit.
Bob Frisbee of Hydronamics Inc. presented a program whereby his
firm would construct a hydro generating facility at an existing
dam in St. Cloud, Minnesota. His proposal was to generate and
selltotal production to the Hutchinson Utilities at a price of
.036 per kilowatt. Discussion took place covering all phases
of the project. An agreement to purchase electricity would be
for ten (10) years.
Mr. Frisbee departed after his presentation. Don Swanson then
commented on the subject which had been presented. Again
extensive discussion took place. The consensus of opinion of
the Commission was favorable to the presentation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Commissioner
Daggett instructing Don Swanson of Associated Consultants to
contact Mayor Sam Houston of St. Cloud and Bob Frisbee of Hydronamics
Inc. concerning finalizing an agreement proposal reflecting a
lower kilowatt charge. A progress report would be presented on
July 26, 1982 at the regular meeting. Motion was carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
3:00 p.m. on a motion by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by
Commissioner Daggett.
ATTEST G L
H. W. Filk, President
Clinton Tracy, Secretary