08-30-2000 HUCMCommission Meeting
August 30, 2000
Members Present: Vice President Paul Ackland; Secretary David Wetterling;
Commissioner Craig Lenz; Commissioner Donald Walser; Business Manager
Patrick Spethman.
Vice President Ackland called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and welcomed a
new Commissioner, Donald Walser to the meeting.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to accept the Minutes of July 26, 2000, as
written. Commissioner Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to ratify the July payment of bills in the
amount of $2,224,810.39 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary
Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statement and the
budget year -to -date. Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to approve requisition #13510 to Connecticut
Technologies for a Sonic Nozzle Proving System. Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to approve Requisition #13509 to Sauk
Center Welding and Machine Work for a Pole Trailer. Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve Requisition #13530 to
Bergstrom -Verbarg Co. for Steel Pole and Structure for the 115 kV line to enter
the 3M Substation. Commissioner Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to award the bid for the 115 kV line pole
insulators to Dakota Electric. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to advertise for bids for McLeod Substation
Steel Structures. Commissioner Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Vice President Ackland volunteered to attend the Labor /Management Meeting on
September 6, at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to advertise for the sale of the Propane Peak
Shaving Plant and the Plant Inventories pending a City of Hutchinson Resolution.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to remove Work Order 50008 for the
underground directional boring machine from the 2000 Budget, and allocating
$100,000.00 to Work Order 20005 which is the underground distribution budget.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Business Manager Spethman informed the Commission that about 1,400 gallons
of diesel fuel had been spilled from Unit #9 Fuel and that Bay West had cleaned
the spill. The cost for this clean up will be passed on to the League of Minnesota
Cities since Unit #9 has not been accepted by the Commission.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has found that Unit #9 needs to have a
20 foot extension added to its stack to meet their requirements.
The final punch list for the building renovation is progressing. The Commission is
holding a $12,000.00 retainer.
Discussion was held on a draft of a City of Hutchinson Resolution to formulate a
community re- investment program.
There being no further business, Commissioner Lenz made a motion to adjourn.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
David J. Wetterling, Secretary
ATTEST
Paul Ackland, Vice President
Commission Meeting
August 30, 2000
Members Present: Vice President Paul Ackland; Secretary David Wetterling;
Commissioner Craig Lenz; Commissioner Donald Walser; Business Manager
Patrick Spethman.
Vice President Ackland called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and welcomed a
new Commissioner, Donald Walser to the meeting.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to accept the Minutes of July 26, 2000, as
written. Commissioner Walser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to ratify the July payment of bills in the
amount of $2,224,810.39 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary
Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve the financial statement and the
budget year -to -date. Commissioner Lenz seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to approve requisition #13510 to Connecticut
Technologies for a Sonic Nozzle Proving System. Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to approve Requisition #13509 to Sauk
Center Welding and Machine Work for a Pole Trailer. Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve Requisition #13530 to
Bergstrom - Verbarg Co. for Steel Pole and Structure for the 115 kV line to enter
the 3M Substation. Commissioner Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to award the bid for the 115 kV line pole
insulators to Dakota Electric. Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to advertise for bids for McLeod Substation
Steel Structures. Commissioner Walser seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Vice President Ackland volunteered to attend the Labor/Management Meeting on
September 6, at 8:30 a.m.
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Commissioner Lenz made a motion to advertise for the sale of the Propane Peak
Shaving Plant and the Plant Inventories pending a City of Hutchinson Resolution.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lenz made a motion to remove Work Order 50008 for the
underground directional boring machine from the 2000 Budget, and allocating
$100,000.00 to Work Order 20005 which is the underground distribution budget.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Business Manager Spethman informed the Commission that about 1,400 gallons
of diesel fuel had been spilled from Unit #9 Fuel and that Bay West had cleaned
the spill. The cost for this clean up will be passed on to the League of Minnesota
Cities since Unit #9 has not been accepted by the Commission.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has found that Unit #9 needs to have a
20 foot extension added to its stack to meet their requirements.
The final punch list for the building renovation is progressing. The Commission is
holding a $12,000.00 retainer.
Discussion was held on a draft of a City of Hutchinson Resolution to formulate a
community re- investment program.
There being no further business, Commissioner Lenz made a motion to adjourn.
Secretary Wetterling seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
ATTEST"`
Paul Ackland, Vice President
David J. Wetterling, Secretary
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Advertisement for Bids
11115 kV Line Wood Poles"
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 10:00 a.m. on the 20th day of September, 2000,
and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following material:
"115 kV Line Wood Poles"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"115 KV Line Wood Poles" 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 shall 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.
By
Paul L. Ackland, Vice President
Date
August 30, 2000
ATTES D
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David.J. tterli g, Secretary
Date August 30, 2000
Advertisement for Bids
for
"McLeod Substation Steel Structures"
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 10:00 a.m. on the 25th day of
September, 2000, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work
and equipment:
"McLeod Substation Steel Structures"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"McLeod Substation Steel Structures" 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 shall 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.
B 4L'
Paul L. Ackland, Vice President
Date August 30, 2000
ATTES D
By /
D V J.
ZW I'erlinf Secretary
Date August 30, 2000
Advertisement for Bids
For the
"Sale of Propane Peak Shaving Plant and /or Propane Inventories"
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 10:00 a.m. on the 26th day of
September, 2000, and will publicly open and read aloud such Bids on the following work
and equipment:
"Sale of Propane Peak Shaving Plant and /or Propane Inventories"
Proposals shall be properly endorsed and delivered in an envelope marked,
"Sale of Propane Peak Shaving Plant and /or Propane Inventories" 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 shall 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 removal of said equipment.
The work shall be started within ten (10) days after award of Contract(s).
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson,
Minnesota reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By La--R ZjtA=�
Paul L. Ackland, Vice President
Date August 30, 2000
ATT
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J. V Ktterling, Secretary
Date August 30, 2000