HomeMy WebLinkAbout19730416_regularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIhG OF THE
APRIL 16, 1973
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON
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Mernbeis answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Shaw and Van Valkenburg who
served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Bredesen.
BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM ENDORSED.
Councilman Courtney and darried, endorsing the following proclamation which had
been eiigued by Mayor Bredesen:
As Mayor of the Village of Edina, I call upon all members of this community to
give their wholehearted support to the 8th Annual Edina Bicycle Safety Program
which will be conducted Monday, April 23, through Friday, May llkh under the
united efforts of the Edina Lions, Jaycees, Rotary, Scout Troops, Police Depart-
ment,. Greater Edina Chamber of Commerce, Optimists and Southdale Optimists,
and the PTAs and parent-groups of the eight Edina Elementary Schools and three
The purpose of the Program is to reduce the hazards of bicycle riding for young
bicycZiStS, as well as for pedestrians and motorists.
of our streets and highways daily increases the dangers for the careless or
unskilled rider.
year throughout the nation (due to collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles
alone) have alerted us to the need for.such a Program.
and girls, at an early age, in proper riding skills; by teaching them the laws
by helping them to be award of the hazards'of biking --'we feel Edina is making
a concerted attempt to assure that the number of accidents does NOT keep up with
the ever-increasing number of b"iyc1ists.
Fhever, the safety of our children cannot be relegated to a once-a-year-campaign.
I call for the support of every parent in carrying out this campaign all year
long; and I urge every youngster to participate in this Bicycle Safety Program
and then practice what he has.'learned -- for his own safety as well as another's.
Motion for adoption of the proclamation was seconded by Councilman Courtney and
carried.
Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by
PROCLAMATION
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'Parochial schools.
The growing congestion
Reports of hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries each
By training our boys
governing bicyclists; by explaining the reasons for obeying safety rules; and 7.
'POSTAL WEEK" DECLAReD. Councilmq Shaw' s motion was seconded by Cbuncilman I Courtney and carried for adoption of the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, Edina, Minnesbta, is linked to the nation and the world by our'Nationa1
mail service; and
WHEREAS, the welfare of every citizen, every business, on every street and
across the countryside, is dependent upon this vast communications network,
available to'all our people the year round, at a price everyone can afford; and
WHEREAS, by law, your Postal Service--and the ,qen and women trho operate it--
is obligated to serve our comnity and the nation on,a non-profit basis, with
courtesy and care, and to keep Postal costs in balance with postal revenues;
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f?IiEREAS, to do this, the mail service needs the informed understanding, coopera-
tion, support and constructive suggestions of every citizen of our comnity;
NCN, THEREFORE, it is hereby proclaimed that the week beginning April 29, 1973,
be known as POSTALWEEKin the Village of Edina and all citizens are called upon
tc doin in the bccasion for recognition of the vital responsibilities assigned
to the mail service and its employees and to take stock of the challenges which
must be jointly met by Postal people and the citizens of the Village of Edina
t.?ho depend upon the mail as an essential part of their personal and business
lives .
PROCLAMATION
COUNTRYSIDE -SCHOOL S,oCIAL STUDIES, 'CLASSES WELCOMED.
students from Countryside School Social Studies classes were welcomed by the
Council, along with their teacher, Ms. Jane Olson.
Fourth and fifth grade
I 'ORDINANCE NO. 811432 GRANTED FIRST READING.
sented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Luce
presented Ordinance No. 811432 for First Reading, noting that it has been
proposed by the Village to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Yorktown from C-4 Commercial
District to C-3 Commercial District. No objections being heard, Councilman
Courtney offered Ordinance No. 811432 for First Reading as follows:
Affidavits of Notice were pre-
ORDINANCE NO. 811-A32
BY ADDING TO THE C-3 CWRCIAL DISTRICT
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811)
THE VILLAGE CDIJECIL OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
is amended by adding the following thereto:
Section 1. Paragraph 3 of Section 9 of Ordinance No. 811 of the Village
. "The extent of the Commercial District is enlarged by the addition of
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the following property:
Lot 1, Block 1, yorktown;"
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force. and effect upon'its pass-
age and publicafion. , ..
HYDE pm. SECOND ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY' PLAT APPROVAL. Fffciauits of '
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Notice were presented by CleTk, approved as to foe and ordered placed on file.
Mr. Luce presented Hyde Park Second Addition, located generally South of Dewey
Hill Road and East of Hyde Park Drive and clarified that utilities have been
installed and are available to sehice six lots. It. was noted that Planning
Commission had requested a parkland dedication fee prior to final plat
approval, and had observed that development of these six lots will not con-
flict with a future overall drainage plan.
man Courtney offeredthe following resolution and moved its adoption with the
understanding that approval of this plat dliould-not in anyway be
cgpstrued as.an appsoval of the full development concept contained in the
original Hyde Park 2nd Addition:
BE 1.T -RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that
that certain plat, entitled "Hyde Park Second Addition" .presented for approval
by W. Edward Johnston and Melvin AstleZo'rd be and is hereby granted preliminary
approval.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were three ,ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
AMBULANCE BID AWARDED. Mr. Hyde presented four bids received in response to
Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Sun on March 22 and 29, 1973 showing
Northern S & S Sales, Ipc., low bidder at $11,963.50; Miller Meteor Sales of
Minneapolis, Inc., at $13,728.00; R and R Industries, Inc., at $13,976.00 and
Superior Coach at $14,022.00. Upon being advised that the unit bid by North-
ern S.& S Sales, Inc,.,.meets all specifications and will be required to meet
the approval of the State Department of Health prior to delivery, Councilman
Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried for award tp
recommended low bidder, Northerp S & S Sales, Inc.
3/4 TON CAB AND^ CHASSIS .B.ID AwARDED.
bids received for 3/4 ton cab and chassis, advertisement for bids for which
had appeared in the Edina Sun on March 22 and 29, 1973. -TabuJa$ion showed
Town's Edge Ford low bidder at $2,568.00; Bill Boyer Ford, Inc., $2,652.49;
Suburban Chevrolet Co., $2,652.67. Councilman Shaw's motion for award to
recommended low bidder, Town's Edge Ford, for $2,568.00 was seconded by
Councilman Courtney and carried.
Following some discussion, Council-
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RESOLUTION APPROVING
HYDE PARK SECOND ADDITION
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Mr. Hyde showed tabulaiion of three
TWO DUMP TRUCKS BID AWARDED.
on March 22 and 29, 1973. Tabulation showed International Harvester bid for
IHC 1700 w/Galion Body at $15,815.82, IHC 1700 w/Johnson Body at $16,598.02;
IHC 1700 w/Garwood Body at $16,755.02; Crystal Mators, Inc. bid for IHC 1700
w/Garwood Body at $16,563.00,. IHC 1700 w/Transport Body. (does, not meet specifica-
tions) at $15,625.00; Town's Edge Ford bid for Ford Lo800 w/Johnson Body at
$17,590.00; Bill Boyer Ford, Inc. bid for Ford L-800 w/Johnson Body at $18,912.26.
Mr. Hyde advised that the Galion and Transport bodies bid did not meet specifica-
tions. He recommen4ed acceptance of the International Harvester bid of
$16,598.02 for the IHC 1700 w/Johnson (Dunn) body, even though it is $35.02
higher than the Crystal Motors bid for the same two trucks with Garwood bodies,
recalling that last year one Dunn and one Garwood body were purchased -on a
trial basis, and that the.clutch on the Garwood body hoist assembly has never
been repatred by the supplier.
by Councilman Shaw qnd carried awarding to recommended low bidder, International
Harvester at $16,598.02 for the 1% 1700 w/Johnson (Dunn) body.
Mr. Hyde showed tabulation of four bids received
.in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina Sun and Construction Bulletin
Councilman Courtney's motion was then seconded
SAND, BITUMINOUS MATERIAL AND ROCK BIDS AWARDED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation
of sixteen bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina
Sun and Construction Bulletin on March 22 and 29, 1973. Tabulation showed:
Concrete Sand (delivered): Northwestern Gravel,- $1.60; Hedberg & Sons, $1.85;
River Warren Aggregate, $2.15; W. G. Pearson, $2.25; Buesing Brothers, $264;
Alexander Construction, $1.80; Buck Shot FA-4 (delivered): Northwestern Gravel,
$2.90; W. G. Pearson, $3.50; Gaarse Aggregate (delivered): Bryan Dresser,
$2.85; Northwestern Gravel, $2.95; W. G. Pearson, $3.50; Buesing Brothers, $3.55;
Alexander Construction, $3.35; Gravel Base (delivered): W. G. Pearson, $1.80;
Northwestern Gravel, $1.88; Ri$er Warren Aggregate, $2.35; Buesing Brothers,
$1.90; Alexander Construction, $2.20; Midwest Asphalt, $2.15; Limestone C-A-5
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(delivered) : Bryan Dresser, $2.95; River Warren Aggregate, $3.45; Seal-Coat
Chips (delivered): Bryan Dresser, $6.45; Midwest Asphalt, $6.75; Ready-Ex
Bituminous (picked. up) :: Minnesota Valley Surfacing', $5.50; Northstar Asphalt,
$6.20; Bury & Carlson, $6.25; Cut-Back Asphalt +I3151 (delivered) : W. H.
Barber, $.1520; Richards Oil, S.1456; Roch Refining, $.l!%; L. N, Sickels Co.,
$,1542; Northwestern Refining, $. 1542; Cut-Back Asphalt 93156 (delivered) :
W. H. Barber,- $.1646; Northwestern Refining, $.1667; Richards Oil, S.1561;
motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried for award to recommended.
low bid in all cases, It was noted that Minnesota Valley Surfacing was low
bidder for the Ready-Mix Bituminous bid but because of the distance involved
i.n pick-up, the award was made to both Bury & Carlson and Northstar Asphalt
as recommended.
WATER TANKS PAINTI", REPAIR CONTINUED TO. NEXT MEETING.
the Village mager, council^ Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman
Courtney and carried continuing award of bids for painting and repairing of
water tanks to May 7, 1973.
" Roch Refining, $1475; L.' N. Sickels Co., Inc., $,1575. Councilman Courtney's
As recopmended by
STREET IMPROVEMENT BIDS CONTINUED TO May 7, 1973, as recornended by Mr. Dunn,
by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
EA-168 STReEET SURFACING IMPROVEMEN? BID AWARDED,
tion of seven bids received in response to Advertisement for Bids in the Edina
Sun and Construction Bulletin on-March 22, 29 and April 5, 1973.
showed Bury & Carlson, Inc,, low bidder at $437,218.00; Minnesota Valley Sur-
facing Co. at $470,186.00; Arnold Beckman, Inc,, $479,540.00 and C. S, Mc
Crossan, Inc,, $616,986.50 against Engineer's Estimate of $629,462.50,
Councilman Courtney's motion for award to recornended low bidder, Bury & Carl-
son, Inc,, was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
Mr. Hyde presented tabula-
Tabulation
SS-310, IJECERMAIN FOR BRAEMAR B&*COMPLEX TO BRAEMAR ARENA. YOREETC" WELL
WATERMAIN CONTRACTS AWARDED: STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT ST.S.-131 CONTINUED. Mr.
Hyde presented tabulation of three bids for Sanitary Sewer SS-310, Storm Sewer
ST,S.-131, Braemar Ball Complex to Braemar Arena Watermain and Yorktown Well
Watermain, Tabulation of tied bids showed G.L. Contracting, Inc., low bidder
at $39,509-65; A, J, Chromy Construction Co., $49,270.30; C. S. McCrossan, Inc,,
$52,962.75 against engineer's estimate of *$38,464.65.
Richwood Drive, objected to the "diversion of'water onto his property" for
Storm Sewer ST.S.-131, . He questioned who would replace the earth dam on his
property every .fall when it washcis out. *Mr. Dunn said that it is the position
of the Village Attorney that there is -nQ diversion inasmuch as water is end-
ing up in the same place.. * said that this is merely a redirection of water
over a Village easement and that a berm will be constructed to protect Mr.
Getsch's skating rink behind his house. Mr. Hyde recalled that the storm .
sewer had been approved following a request of Mrs, Donald LeBaron, 5236 Rich-
wood Drive, to stop the flow of storm water over her property, adding that Mrs.
, LeBarron had threatened to sue the Village unless th&s water was redirected.
Following considerable discussion, Councilman Courtney's motion was seconded
by Councilman Shaw-and carried, approving award of the contract to recommended
low bidder, 6. L. Contracting, Inc,, with the excepeion of St.S.-131 which
matter will be continued until Mr. Erickson and Mr. Getsch's attorney have an
opportunity to meet and discuss the matter.
I Mr. Edward Getsch, 5233
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MRS. W. E, TOENSING LEXTER OF COMMENDATION PLACED ON FLU. counci18s at-tent-
ion was called to a letter from Hrs. W. E. Toensfng, 6616 Naomi Drive,. com-
mending the Water and the Public Works Departments for courteous, efficient
service.
seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
The letter was orderedPlaced on file by motion of Councilmsn Shaw,
MINNETONKA AMERICAN LEGION POST 398 LETTER PLACED ON FILE. Council's attent-
ion was calledto a letter from Minnetonka American Legion Post 398 express-
ing disappointment that the Council rejected the request for armory lands and
funds.
seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
COUNTY ROAD 62 LIGHTING OPPOSED.
from-Mr. Orrin M. Haugen, 6612 Indian HilEs Road and the Warren Peterson
family, 6604 Indian Hills Road, objecting to the new lights along the Cross-
town Highway between Gleason Road and County Road-18.- Mr. Haugen sa&d that
the intensity of the lightsy-.as well as t.he height of the standards was out-
of -keep&ng with the area.
pol1utfoni"and said that petitions are being circulated in the area for
The letter was ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Shaw,
Council's attention was called to letters
He referred to the lighes as a source of "light
41 16 17 3 c an abatement of the problem. Mr. Robert Naas, 6320 Post Lane, concurred with
Mr. Haugen's position on the matter. Mr. Hyde explained that this system was
installed by Hennepin County and that he is sure that the staff and Mr. Haugen
will hear from the County. Concensus of opinion of Council was that they would
do all in their power to have the County look into-the matter once again and
Mr. Haugen and Mr, Naas were told that the matter will be brought up at another
meeting after additional information is available. No formal action was taken.
FIRST EDINA NATIONAL BANK AUTOMOBILE PARKING DISTRICT HEARING DATE SET for May 7,
1973, by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
STREET VACATION HEARING DATES SET. As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Councilman
Courtney's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, setting hearing
date for May 7,1973, for the following street vacations:
.l. W. 49th Street just East of T.H. 100
2.' FJ. 60th Street just West of Walnut Drive
VALLEY VIEW ROAD - HIGHWAY 18 INTERSECTION TO BE DISCUSSED MAY 7, 1973. Mr.
Hyde recalled that the original plan for the Valley View Road - Highway 18
intersection was approved by the-Village in 1969 as part of the Highway 18
widening and relocation and has been reviewed by the Park Board and also by
the Environmental Quality Commission. Mr. Hyde said that no specific proposals
had been received from the County at .this time but that a representative from
the County would be in attendance on May 7, 1973 for discussion of the matter at
that meeting. Councilman ShawIs motion that the matter be placed on the Council
Agenda for May 7, 1973, was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
FRANCE AVENUE - PARKLA.. AVENUE - SIGNAL AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY APPROVED.
As recommended by Mr. Dunn, Councilman Courtney'offered the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Edina enter into, agreement with the County of
Hennep in :
TO INSTALL traffic signals with integral street lights at ,the intersection of
County State Aid Highway No. 17 and Parklawn Avenue as shown in the plans for
Hennepin County Project No. 7223, such installation shall be in. accordance
with the.terms and conditions of Agreement No. E?-04-11-73, copies of which
project plans and agreement being before the Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said plans and.agreement be in all things approved,
and that the Mayor and Manager be and hereby are authorized to execute said
agreement and thereby assume for and on behalf of the Village aI1 of the.
contractual obligations contained therein.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were three ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE .MLNUTES "OF April 10, 1973, were approved as submitted
by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
LOT 7, BLOCK 2, PARJLI?OOD KNOLLS 14TH ADDITION T?ATER CONNECTION CHARGE REFUND
DENIED.
Johnson, President of New Town Development, Inc. foq the return of $704.08
that was seng to the Village on April 2, 1973 for water connection charges for
Lot 7, Block 2, Parkwood Knolls 14th Addition. Mr. Johnson had requested that
the connection charge be added to the real estate taxes payable in 1974.
Dunn pointed out that there is only one year left on the ten-year watermain
assessment.
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Mr. Dunn called Council!s attention to the request of Mr. Douglas M.
Mr.
As 'recommended by Mr. Dalen, Councilman Courtney's motion to deny
the request was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. I'
MUD LAKE FUNDING ACCEPTED ??ITH THANKS. Mr, Hyde advised that, because of efforts
of Mr. Luce, the Village had received $74,424.00 in payment in full of the
state contribution for Federal Project, Housing and Urban Development NO. OSA-80,
for acquisition of approximately 31.72 acres for Mud Lake Park to be used
for outdoor recreation purposes. Councilman Shawls motion was then seconded by
Councilman Courtney and carried that the funds be accepted with thanks.
COMBlISSION .AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED- until' May 7 , 1973, by motioh
OF Councilman Courtney, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
NORMANDALE GOLF ON-SALE BEER LICENSE A~PROVED.
was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried for approval of Normandale Golf On-
Sale Beer License.
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Councilman Courtney's motion
SOUTHWEST EDINA STORE1 SEWER STUDY APPROVED.
Study of Southwest Edina which was preparred by Barr.Engineering Co.
Mr. Hyde' referred to a Storm Sewer
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advised by Mr. Dunn that the Engineering Department is satisfied with the study,
Councilman Bhaw':s motion approving the study was seconded by Councilman Courtney
and carried.
RICHFIELD-EDINA AGREBENT - XERXES AVENUE CLOSING.
the Richfield Edina Agrgement on the Xerxes Avenue closing bow contains the pro-
vision that Edina would pay the cost of all signals at York and Xerxes Avenue
if such signals are needed.
Councilman Courtney and carried that the agreement be returned to Richfield for
revision as recommended by the Village Manageradeleting the signalization provision.
ORDINANCE NO. 1115 GRANTED FIRST READING. m. Hyde presented the Uniform Fran- .
chise which provides a procedure for rate-making and regulation of Northern
States Power electric service in the metropolitan area.
Mr, Hyde advised Council that
Councilman Shaw's motion was then seconded by
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Hyde, Councilman Courtney offered Ordinance No. 1115 for First Reading as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1115
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA
CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT,
OPERATE, REPAIR, AND IAINTAIN, IN THE VILLAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA,
AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES, 1NCLUI)ING
NECESSARY POLES, POLE LINES, .AND .FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES.$ FOR THE
FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC ENSRGY TO THE VILLAGE AND ITS INHABITANTS, AND
OTHERS, AND TO USE THE STREETS, ALLEYS, PUBLIC WAYS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS
OF SAID VIUAGE FOR SUCH PURPOSES; PRESCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND
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CONDITIONS THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED THEREFOR
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF EDINA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ized under the laws of the State of Minnesota, owns and operates property used
and useful in the production, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity
in the Village of Edina.
interest, and to the advantage of the.consumers of electricity in Edina, that
a franchise be granted to Company upon the terms and conditions contained herein.
Company, in consideration of benefits accruing to it under the franchise
agrees to supply electric semi-ce in Edina upon the .terms and conditions con-
tained herein,
*'Municipal Council", and "Municipal Clerk" mean, respectively, the Village of
Edina, the Council of the Village of Edina, and the Clerk of the Village of
Edina.
the Municipal Clerk shall be trans'fecred to any other authority, board, office
or'offices, then such authority, board, officer, or officers shall have the
righes, powers, and duties herein-given to the Municipality, the Municipal
Council, and the Municipal Clerk respectively,
15innesota Corporation, its successors and assigns.
by Company in the Countiesidf Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Anoka, Carver
Section 1. PURPOSES. Eorthern States Power Company, a corporation organ-
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The Village Council has determined that it is desirable, in the public
' Section 2. DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. In this ordinance "Municipality", .
If at any time the powers of the Municipality, the Municipal Council, or
Subd. 2. i%ompany*r means Northern States Power Company, a
Subd. 3, "Metro Area'' includes all areas served with electricity
and. Scott.
Subd. 4. 'Wetro Rate AuthbritytW or "Authority" means the organ-
ization of municipalities created by joint agreement and amendments thereto,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 and which is authorized to
administer provisions of this ordinance as herein provided.
sists of representatives *of all'municipalities which adopt this uniform fran-
chise ordinance.
appointed by the Authority.
members. The Committee shall have those*powers specified in t+s franchise
and those delegated to it by-the Authority pursuant to the joint agreement.
Subd. 6.
Subd, 7. '"Person'.' may extend ,and be applied to bodies politic
Subd, 8.
The Authority con-
Subd, 5. J'Executive Committeett or trCommittee't means the committee
The Committee shall consist of not more than 15
"Party" means the Municipality, . the Authority or Company.
and corporate, and to partnerships andother unincorporated associations,
on any party or parties.
an officer thereof at 414 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota,
of Authority, notice shall be mailed to the Rate Administrator.
of the Municipality, notice shall be mailed to the Municipal Clerk.
qualified and experienced in public'utility regulatory matters.
istrator is appointed by the Authority.
"Notice" means a writing served by any party or parties
In the case of Company, notice shall be mailed to
In the case
In the case
Subd. 9 . llRate Administrator" yeans a professional person
The Rate Admin-
Section 3. GRANT. Subdivision 1. There hereby is granted to Company for
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the period extending to January 1, 1983, (subject to termination on December
31, 1977, upon notice frQm Company to Municipality and Authority, or upon
notice of Municipality to Authority and Company at least 90 days before said
date of December 31, 1977) the right and privilege of constructing, operating,
repairing, and maintaining in, on, over, under, and across the streets,
alleys, public ways, and public grounds of Municipality, an electric distribu-
tion system and electric transmission lines, including all poles, pole line.s,
conduits, and fixtures and appurtenances, usually, conveniently, or neces-
sarily used in connection therewith, for the purpose of transmitting and
furnishing electric energy for light, heat, power, and other purposes for
public and private use in and to Municipality and the inhabitants thereof,
and others, and for the purpose of transmitting electric energy into and
through Municipality. The electric distribution system and transmission
lines shall be so located as not to interfere with the safety and convenience
of ordinam travel along and over,,and ordinary use of, said streets, alleys,
public ways, and public grounds.
rights and privileges granted to Company herein. Nothing in this ordinance
is to be construed to modify, alter or amend any statutory or charter power
of.the Municipality to regulate the use of its streets,. alleys, public ways
and public grounds.
regulation and administration provisions of this ordinance, need not be
identical among members of the Authority.
from being hereafter delegated by law to some other governmental authority.
Subd. 2. This ordinance is intended to regulate the exercise of the
Such regulations, insofar as they do not a'ffect the rate
Subd. 3.
Section 4. EXTENSIONS: SERVICE: RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Subd. 1. Company shall provide reasonably efficient; adequate and non-
Nothing in this ordinance prevents the powers of the Authority
discriminatory service, at reasonable rates, to all members of the public
within the Municipa1ity.who apply for such service in accordance with rules
and regulations of Company.
which are reasonably necessary or convenient in the conduct of its business.
The rules and regulations may govern matters, including but not limited to,
. forms, contracts, extensions of service, curtailment of service, reconnection
charges, billings, security deposits and late payment charges, if any. Exist-
ing rules and regulations of Company shall be filed promptly with the Authority
and shall become effective on filing.
inspection. Thereafter Company may file amendments thereto or additional rules
and regulationq. Within 60 days after such filing the Executive Committee may,
on its own motion or on the request of Municipality, review such amendments
or rules and regulations.
tion disappxove any ,such amendment or rule and regulation. which is unreasonable
or unlawful.
Subd. 2. Company may, from time to time, promulgate rules and regulations
They shall be kept open for public
The Committee, after public hearing, may by resolu-
Section 5. SERVICE INTERRUPTION.
Subdivision 1. Company will provide continuous, adequate and nondiscrimin-
atory electrical service in the Municipality.
Subd. 2.
subject to interruption and disturbance of service due to:
(a) conditions beyond its control;
(b)
(c)
(d)
Company's provision of electric service to its customers is
necessary maintenance and operation of its system;
effect of operations of any interconnecting electric systems;
curtailment of electric service as may be prudent to maintain
service to priority loads or to maintain the operating stability of
Company's system; or
Temporary interruptions or disturbance of service; (e)
neither Company; Municipality, the AGthority nor any customer shall be liable
for damage or loss for interruption or disturbance of service due to said
causes. Company will not be in breach of this franchise for interruptions of
. service due to such causes.
Subd. 3. Company"wil1 promptly take such action as may be practicable
under the circumstances to remove the cause of any interruption, disturbance,
or curtailment and to resume normal delivery of electric service.
Scgpion 6. NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE. ,This is not an exclusive franchise.
Section 7. RATES.
Subdivision 1. The rates and charges imposed and collected by Company for
services in the Metro Area shall be fair, just, reasonable and compensatory
and designed to recover all reasonable costs of service therein, including a
reasonable return as herein provided on the capital investment of-the business
under an economical and efficient management.
undue burden on any other class of customers nor shall any rates charged to
customers within the same class of service cast an undue burden on other
customers within that class.
Subd. 2. The rates charged to any class of customers will not cast an
Subd. 3. The schedule of rates contained in Appendix A, attached and made
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a part hereof by reference, is effective as to all bills computed on regular
meter readings on and after the effective date of this ordinance.
shall remain in effect until changed in accordance with Section 8 of this
franchise.
gross receipts taxes, or any other duties or imposts, imposed by the Munici-
pality will be recovered by Company as a surcharge to such rates within the
Municipality.
charge will be eqlllitably distributed among electric customers in the Munici-
pality.
The schedule
The cost to the Company of any franchise fee, street rental charge,
Ad valorem taxes may not be recovered by a surcharge. Such sur-
Section 8. RAEE CHANGES.
Subdivision 1. Company:may change its rate structure by changing classi.4:
fication of rates, the number of blocks, size of blocks, the price differ-
ential between blocks, or by adding a new classification of rates or by clos-
ing or withdrawing any existing rate classification or schedule. Any such
change which does not result in a higher rate for an existing customer may be
made upon twenty days notice to the Rate Adminkstrator and shall be supported
by data showing the desirability of the change and the reasonableneks thereof.
Other changes in rate structure shall be made under Subd. 2 of this section.
The rates contained in Appendix A shall remain in effect until
March 15, 1974. On or before February 1, 1974, and thereafter on or before
February 1 of each year during the term of this ordinance, Company shall file
notice with the Authority that it will either continue, decrease, or increase
the rates or continue or.change the <ate structure which will become effective
on bills rendered on and after March 15 of that year, to enable Company to .
realize Actual Net Earnings during the calendar year of filing-equal to the
allowable huai Return, as defined in Section 10 plus part or all of any debit
balance or less part or all of any credit balance in the Stabilization Reserve
Account established under Section 15. The filing shall recite the proposed
change or continuance and the forecasts substantiating it. Provided however, in
order to minimize or prevent excessive fluctuation in the rates, the Company
may additionally once during a calendar year, but not prior to 'uuly 15 thereof,
adjust the rates in the same manner as provided above.
pursuant- to Subd.. 2 of this section, shall be subject to -a temporary reduction
during the year 1974 totaling $6,000,000.
in the StabilizaLion Reserve.Account resulting from 1973 operations will be
applied only to the bills of customers located in those areas of the Metro
Area in which the base electric rates for residential service,.general service,
and large general service were no less than such base electric rates charged in
the City of Minneapolis on January 1, 1973.
charge to the customer for electric service excluding any franchise fee, street
rental charge, gross receipts tax or.duties or imposts, imposed by.the muni-
cipality included in or added to said charge.
rates shall be based on forecasts.for the calendar year of filing of expenses,
capital costs and of the revenues required to enable Company to ea- an amount
equal to the Allowable Annual Return defined in Section 10, plus part' or all
of any debit balance or less part or.all of any credit balance in the Stabili-
zation Reserve Account as provided in Section 15.
strator in accordance with the following scheduae:
Subd. 2.
s Subd. 3. The rates to become effective on and after March 15, 1974,
Such reduction and any credit balance
Base electric rate meanskhe
Subd. 4. Increases or decreases in rates of the continuance of existing
Subd. 5. Campany will annually supply forecast data .to the Rate Admini-
Revenue Budget November, 1'
Expense Budget December 1
Capital Budget December 15
or on such later dates as the Rate Administrator may authorize.
five years thereafter, Company shall furnisb a current study of its rate
structure to the Authority.
with a tabulation of customers and revenues attributable- to each Nunicipali ty
in the Metro Area for the previous calendar year.
Subd..6. On or before December 1, 1975, and at intervals of no more than
On or before March 1 of each year-Cohany will supply Authority Subd, 7.
Section 9. RATES; RATE FILING.
Subdivision 1. Any filing by Company with the Authority to change or
continue any rates or rate sfructures as provided in Section 8, Subd. 2, may
be altered, amended, or revised by the Executive Committee in conformance with
and subject to the provisions of this ordinance.
to the filing to the Executive Coipmittee within 20 days of the filing.
made by written orderof the Executive Committee which sets forth its findings
and conclusions upon all material issues.
within 35 days after notice of the proposed change.or continuance of rates has
Subd. 2. The Rate Administrator shall make written recommendations as
Subd. 3. Any alteration, amendment, or revision in the viling.shal1 be
The order shall be served on Company
been filed with the Authority. m.
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Subd. 4. Company may obtain judicial review de novo of any Executive
Committee order of alteration, amendment or revision of rates in the District
Court of Hennepin County if proper application is made therefor within 30
days after service of the order of the Executive Committee upon Company.
judicial review is applied gor, the rate proposed by Company in Section 8,
shall be in effect until the question of such alteration, amendment, or
revision is finally determined by the Court. In such review and determination
Company has the burrden of proof. At the time of applying for judicial review,
Company shall, if ordered by the Court, file with the Clerk a corporate under-
taking obligating it to comply with such relief as the court may order con-
sistent with the provisions of this franchise,
Subd. 5. The rates determined-under Section 8 of this Section are the
?Metro Area Rates!'. I
Se.EEI6n 10. RATE MAKING: DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Subd. 2, fBAl.lowable Annual Returnf' means the product obtained by
Subd. 3,
If
For the pruposes of this ordinance, the terms defined
in this section have the meanings given them.
multiplying the Allowable Rate Ease by the Allowable Rate of Return.
''Allowabke Rate of Return" means the weighted average actual
cost for the year of Eling of 1) Senior Capital of Company. and its utility
subsidiaries and 2) the Allowable Return on Common Equity. The weight to be
given to each class of capital shall be based on Company and its utility
subsidiaries' actual average outstanding amount of each class throughout
the year of filing.
Subd. 4, *:Allowable Return on Common EquityP"means that re'turh on'
common equity capital determined pursuant to Section 12.
Subd: 5. "Senior Capitaltt means all debt, including short-term debt,
and preferred stock.
Subd, 6. eCost of' Senior Capital'' means the weighted average cost of
all senior capital, where the cost of each issue is obtained by multiplying
the principal amount of the issue by the interest rate in the case of debt
and by the divident rate in'the case of preferred stock, and dividing by the
net proceeds of the issue.
Subd. 7. "Net proceedsLt in the case of long-term debt capital means
the principal amount issued, plus premiums received, less issuance expense
and discounts. In the case of short-term debt.capita1, the term means'the
sum of a) the principal amount#.of bank loans outstanding, and b) the principal
amount of commercial notes, iess prepaid interest. In the case 0% pkeferred
stock, the term means the stated value plus premiums, less issuance expense
and discounts. In the case of re-acquisition, retirement or nsefunding of
long-term debt or preferred stock, the call premiums, expenses and discounts
are to be considered as part of the over-all cost of capital.
"Actual Net BarningsS@' for the year 1973 means actual gross
revenues of Company received for electric utility service furnished in the
Metro Area less operating expenses reasonably incutred in' rendering such
service.
electric iitility service furnished in the Metro Area computed at the Metro
Area Rates, less operating expenses reasonably incurred in rendering such
service.
amount credited under the Uniform System of Accounts to allowance for Funds
Used During Construction- applicable to construction work in progress included
in the Allowable Rate Base in Subd; 9 hereof.
such allowance shall be computed8t the rate of 8%.
percentage rate applied to detekine the Allowance for Funds Used During
Construction shall be the lower of a) the nearest even- one-half percent
below the projected overall rate of return or b) the kdrrent incremental cost
of financing new construction, and shall change only in increments of one-
half percent, provided, howeyer, that such annual percentage rate shall not be
more.nor less than that required by the Federal Power Commission,
donations made.for charitable, social or community we*lfare purposes.
Research and Development expenses shall be accounted for in the matter pro-
vided in the Uniform Sistem of Accounts .*
customer contributed capital and plus'working cbpital.
the original cost of electric utility plant and codon utility plant used and
useful in rendering electric service in the Metro Area, plus b) that portion
of the original'cost of plant held fbr future use and construction work in
progress applicable to the Metro Area, less c) related booked reserves for
depreciation and amortization.
Customer contributed capital means amounts related to service in the
Metro Area contributed or advanced by customers for construction and amounts
collected from customers through rates and charges for deferred operating
Subd. 8.
For subsequent years said term means gross revenues of Company for
To the resulting net income shall be added that portion of the
For the years 1973 and 1974
Thereafter, the annual
Operating expenses shall include Research and Development expenses and
Subd. 9. . 6aAllowable Rate Base" means ihe average of net plant less
Net plant means a)
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expenses and taxes except where deduction of the deferred amount is specifically
prohibited by Internal Revenue Laws. Said amounts shall include" but are not
necessarily limited to amounts credited under the current Federal Power Com-
mission Uniform System of Accounts to Accounts 252 Customer Advances for Cons-
truction, 255 Accumulated Deferred Investment Tax Credits (except that portion
where deduction from the rate base is prohibited by the Internal Revenue Laws),
271 Contributions in Aid of Construction, 281 Accumulated Deferred Income
Taxes - Accelerated Amortization, 282 Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes - Liber:
alized Depreciation, and 283 Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes - Other,
Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon between Company and the Executive
Committee, working capital means and includes the following, based on amounts
allocable to the Metro Area:
of operation and maintenance expenses excluding purchased power and' one-half
of fuel expenses, plus average compensating bank balances tlb support short-term
borrowings, less the monthly averdge of accrued property and 'income taxes, but
cash working capital shall not be less than zero; plus (b)'monthly average pre-
payments; plus (c) monthly average materials and supplies; plus (d) monthly
. average fuel stocks; plus (e) monthly average miscellaneous deferred debits.
Section 11. AUCIWABLE RATES OF RETURN.
Subdivision 1. At the time of an annual rate filing, a projection of
Allowable Rate of Return shall be used as a basis for calculating allowable
revenue for the calendar year of filing.
able Rate of Return shall be determined and shall be used as a basis for the
Allowable Annual Return.
calculated to the nearest one-hundredth of one percent.
I (a) cash working capital equal to one-eighth
At the close of such year the Allow-
Subd. 2. Allowable Rates of Return and projections thereof shall be
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, Section 12. ALL(x.JABLE RETURN ON COMMON EQUITY.
Subdivision 1. Company shall be allowed a Return on Common'Equity for the
Metro Area for the calendar year 1973 of 13.25%-
Company shall be allowed a Return on Common Equity for the Metro- Arba of 12.95%.
For years subsequent to 1974, Company of the Executive Committee may request a
progpective change in the Allowable Return on Common Equity. Such requests
shall be made during the period between November 15 and December 15 in any year,
to be effective as of January 1 of the next year, by serving upon the other
Party a notice sfating the reasons supporting such change and speci'fying the
proposed Allowable Return on Common Equity for the year.
the Allowable Return on Common Equity remains in effect.
shall be reviewed by the Rate Administrator who shall forthwith set a date
prior to January 15 for hearing upon such request.
ice of such hearing published once in a legal newspaper in each county in the
Metro Area. At least two days prior to the hearing date, any person may file
with the Rate Administrator a written notice of intention to appear at the
hearing and of the nature and extent of his participation. Only'peirsons com-
plying with this notice provision may be heard at the hearing. The Rate
Administrator a written notice of intention to appear at 'the hearing and of the
nature and extent of this participation.
notice provision may be heard at the hearing. The Rate Administrator shall pre-
scribe reasonable rules and regulations for the conduct of such hearings.
completion of the hearing, and no fat& than February 15, the Rate Administrator
will serve on Company and tb Authority a written order determining the Allow-
able Return on Common Equity for the current year and setting forth his find-
ings and conclusions on all material issues'relative to his determination. If
no appeal is taken from the'Rate Administrator's order of determination, the
order is final, , If ag appeal is taken from the Rate Administrator's order of
determination, the order is an interim order and shall remain in effect until
finally determined, provided that the effective "Allowable Return on Common
Equity for interim rates shall not be less than that existing at the time of
the filing for a change in the Allowable Return on Common Equity,
able Return on Common Equity finally,determined shall be effective as of the
proposed effective date.
Within ten days after receipt of the order of determination, any
Party may appeal the order io a hearing panel by filing a notice of appeal with
the Authority and Company.
fessional standing, each having one-vote.
shall be selected as follows:
and the Authority shall each appoint a panel member an'd each shall immediately
The two panel members so appointed
For the calendar year 1974
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Subd. 2. The request for change in the Allowable Return on Common Equity .
He shall give 10 days not-
Only persons complying with this
Upon
The allow-
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The panel bhall consist of three members of pro-
The members of the hearihg panel
Within 20 days of notice of appeal of the Company
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I notify the other of such appointment.
shall, within five days after the second member is appointed, select a ..
third panel member.
on a third panel member, the third panel member shall be appointed by the
Chief Judge of the Hennepin County District Court upon application of
either eompany or Authority with five days notice to the other.
If the first two panel members are unable to agree
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event either Company or Authority fails within said twenty days to appoint
a panel member, the member appointed by the other party shall proceed as
a single member and issue his order, which shall constitute the order of the
panel.
tion shall be de novo and the panel shall consider all evidence material and
relevant to the issues raised by such appeal.
in the manner prescribed by Chapter 15, Minnesota Statutes, for conduct of
administrative hearings. The burden pf proof shall be upon the appellant;.
Only those Parties and*Persons who appeared before the Rate Administrator may
appear before the panel.
Equity by written order served on Company and the Authority, which order shall
set forth its findings and conclusions, including the bases therefor, upon all
material issues relative to such determination. The determination of the
panel shall be made within 60 days after the third panel member is selected.
If no appeal is taken from the panel's order of determination the order is"
final .
Any Party aggrieved by a final order of the hearing panel is
entitled to judicial review -thereof in the District Court of Hennepin County
if proper application is made therefor within thirty days after the hearing
panel has served its order.
out a jury and shall be confined to the record, except that in cases of
alleged irregularity in procedure before the hearing panel not shown on the
record, testimony thereon may be taken by the Court.
vided, all proceedings shall be conducted according to the provisions of
Minnasota Statutes Sections 15.0424 - 15.0426.
remand the case for further proeeedings; or it may reverse or modify the decis-
ion if the substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because
the hearing panel's findings or conclusions are:
Subd. 4. The review by the panel of the Rate Administrator's determina-
The hearing shall be conducted
Subd. 5. The panel shall determine the Allowable Return on Common
Subd. 6,
The review shall be conducted by the Court with-
Except as otherwise pro-
Subd. 7. The Court may affirmthe decision of the hearing panel or
(a) In violation of constitutional provisions; or
(b)
(c) (d) Affected by other error of law; or
(e)
(f) Arbitrary or capricious.
Section 13.. STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING ALLOWABLE RETURN ON COMMON EQUITY.
In excess of the authority conferred upon said hearing! panel by this
ordinance; or
Made upon unlawful procedures; or
Unsupported by substantial evidence in view of the entire record
as submitted; or
The allowable return on Common Equity is determined by and must satisfy the'
following standards:
(a) The Allowable Return on Common Equity stiall permit Company to earn
a return on its equity investment in property which it employs for
the convenience of tk public equal to that generally being made
at the same time and in the same general part of the country on
similar investments in other business undertakings which are attended
by corresponding risks and uncertainties.
The Allowable Return on Common Equity shall be reasonably sufficient
to assure confidence &n, the "financial soundness'of Company.
The Al-lowable Return on Common Equity shall be adequate under
' efficient 'and economical management to maintain and support Company's
credit and enable it to raise the money necessary for ?he proper for
the proper discharge,of its public 'duties.
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(c)
Section 14. ACTUAL NET EARNINGS.
Subdivision 1. .In the computation of Actual Net Earnings, appropriate
items may be. amortized or accrued according to generally accepted accounting
princiBles and, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance forspecific
items, the amounts and rates of amortizatipn or accrual shall be based upon
the actual experience of Company where such experiedee #exists.
and utility plant within and outside the Metro Area on a basis that reasonably
reflects the occurrence of such expenses and plant for rendering service within
and outside the Metro Area. 1,
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Subd. 2. An allocation shall be made by Company of operating expenses
Section 15. STABILIZATION RESERVE ACCOUNT.
Subdivision 1. Actual Net Earnings greater or less than the Allowable
Annual Return in any dalendar year shall be credited or debited to an account
des igna t ed the.
Subd. 2.
with interest.computed at the current prime interest rate.
Subd. 3.
be..amortized over not more than two years to balance earnings and to minimize
t abi li za t i on Re se rve Account'g.
Any credit' balance inisaid account shall be credited monthly
All or part of any debit or credit balance in said account may
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fluctuations and stabilize rates in the Metro Area.
Committee and Company all or part of any debit or credit balance in said account
may be amortized over more than two years to balance earnings and to minimize
fluctuations and stabilize rates in the Netro Area.
be used to benefit customers located in Nunicipalities where rates lower than
the Metro Area Rates were charged-in the period during which such credit accrued.
process in the Metro Area provided for in this franchise shall be promptly
refunded or otherwise recognized for customers' benefit.
By agreement-of the Executive
Subd. 4. Any credit balance, in the Stabilization Reserve A$count shall not
Subd. 5. Any balance in said account at termination of the rate-making
Section 16.
Subdivision 1.
RESERVE FOR DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF UTILITY PLANT,
The Compq~y's books of account shall contain an account
designated as "Reserve for Depreciation and Amortization of Utility 'Plantcc, or
similar caption, which shall show accumulated charges to operating expenses on
account of depreciation adjusted for salvage and retirements in accordance
with Subd. 2 of this section. The annual charges to operating expenses for
depreciation of depreciable property used and useful in rendering electric
service in the Metro Area shall be an amount designed to recover ratably the
original cost of such depreciable property over the estimated average service
life of each group of property.
periodically so as to reflect all factors bearing on the recovery of the
original cost of such depreciable property over its estimated average service
life. At least once every five years the Company shall prepare a depreciation
.study'analyzing retirement experience and other factors relevant to the estab-
lishment of depreciation rates, Such study shall be used as a guide in deter-
mining the depreciation rates to be used to recover the original cost of
depreciable property,
from service or not used and useful in the public service for any cause, shall
be credited to the appropriate plant account.
incidental to said abandonment or retirement shall be debited To the Reserve
for Depreciation and Amortization of Utility Plant, subject, however, to the
provision of Subd. 3 of this section.
amounts recovered from said property shall be credited to said Reserve.
Subd, 3. When a substantial segment of Company's utility plant is
abandoned or retired from service because of unusual obsolescence or property
damage and such property is not fully covered by the Reserve for Depreciation
and Amortization of Utility Plant, other reserves or by insurance, the
unrecovered balance of such property after Fonsideration of tax effects shall
,be credited to said Reserve or other-appropriate reserve and )e debited to a
deferred account designated as "Extraordinary Property Losses", or similar
caption,
operating expenses as provided for in Section 14, and the unamortized balance
shall be included in the Allowable Rate Base.
If the actiual original. cost is not shown by the books and
records of Company orits predecessors, such amount shall be estimated and a
record be made by Company showing the facts upon which said estimate was
based, the manner in which-it was determined and the person by whom it was
made. 1
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Annual depreciation rates shall'be' revised
Subd. 2. The actual original cost of psoperty abandaned, oFhepise retired
Such original cost plus the costs .
The salvage value received and any other
Debits to said deferred account shall be amortized by charges to
Subd. 4.
Secgion 17. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS. ** * ' *
Subdivision 1. All expense items, whether charged directly or entirely
in a calendar year or amortized or accrued over a longer period, all revenue
items and all balance sheet items shall be recorded in substantial accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Uniform System of Accounts, as amended -
from time to time, by the Federal Power Commission. When optional accounting
is permitted under the Federal Power Commissions Uniform System of Accounts,
Executive Committee and Company shall agree on the option to be followed for
book and rate making purposes. 1,
Subd. 2. Company shall file with the Authority (a) schedules showing
all of its rates and charges, (b) forms of service contracfg ,or agreements, and
(c) any rules and regulations relating to rates, charges or sexyice-by Company
to its customers in the Metro Area, all of which shall be open for public
inspection, Such schedules, forms and rules and regulations ?hall also be
kept by Company, and shall be available at all reasonable times for public
inspection.
Subd. 3. Company shall keep, maintain and preserve pFoper and accurate
engineering, accounting, financial and statis tical records relating to the
construction, cost, maintenance.and operation of its utility plant which show
all financial transactions, including receipts and disbursements" and the
particulars thereof .=
inspect, examine or audit all of the accounts, books, records, reports, con-
Subd, 4, The Authority shall have access at all reasonable times to
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tracts, documents and papers of Company relating to its electric operations.
after the effective date of this ordinance, Company and the Rate Administrator
shall compile a manual of procedures and accounting methods to implement this
ordinance in accordance with.the standards set forth herein.
manual shall apply to all rate filings and determinations until changed, modified
or amended by mutual agreement of the Company and the Rate Administrator.
Subd. 6. Company shall prepare and file with the Rate.Administrator state-
ments for its electric utility operations as provided in the Proeedures and
Accounting Manual.
Section 18. INBE,MNIFICATION. Company shall indemnify, keep, and hold
Municipality, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any and
all liability on account of injury to persons or damage to property occasioned by
the construction, maintenance, repair, removal or operation of Company's property
located in, on, over, under, or across the streets, alleys, public ways and public
grounds of Municipality, unless such injury or damage is the result of the negli-
gence of Municipality, its employees, officers or agents, or results from the
performance in a proper_manner of acts reasonably- determined to be hazardous
by Company, but such performance is nevertheless ordered or directed by Munici-
pality after notice of such determination' by Company.
shall be brought against Municipality under circumstances where the above
agreement to indemnify applies, Company, at its sole cost and expense,
shall defend Municipality in such suit if written not+ce of the suit is
eromptly given to Company within a period wherein Company is not pre-
judiced by lack of such notice. I,f such notice is not seasonable given as
hereinbefore provided, Company shall have no duty to indemnify nor defend. If
Company is required, to indemnify *and *defend,- it will thereafter have complete
control of such litigation, but Company may not settle such litigation without
the consent of the Municipaligy unless Municipality unreasonably withholds
such consent.
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Subd. 5. Procedures and Accounting Manual. As soon as practicable
The terms of said
In the event that suit
.% '-, ', u(- Section 19. RELOCATIONS. - Subdivision 1. Vhenever oMunicipality shall grade, regrade or change
thei line of any street or public place or otherwise improve any street or
public place or construct or reconstruct any sewer or water system therein
and shall, with due regard to seasonal working conditions, reasonably order
Company to relocate permanently its electrical facilities located in said
street or public place, Company shall relocate its,facilities at its own
expense.
ing such relocation.
Company, of its rights under Minnesota Statutes Section 161.46,- as amended.
Subd. 2.
facilities, Company shall proceed with such relocation.
is done without an agreement *first being made as to who shall pay for the
relocation cost, such relocation OB the facilities by Company shall not be
construed as a waiver of its right to be reimbursed for the relocation cost.
If Company claims that it should be reimbursed for such relocation'costs, it
shall notify the Municipality within ten (10) days after receipt of such order.
project, the vacation of any street, alley, public way or public ground, after
the 'installation of' electrical facilities, shall not operate to deprive
Company of the right to operate and maintain such electrical facilities, until
the reasonable costs of.qelo'cating the same and the loss and expense result-
ing from such relocation- are first paid to Company.
authority to trim all trees and shrubs in the streets, alleys, public ways
and public grounds of Municipalisy, i-nterfering with the proper construction,
operation, repair, and maintenance of any poles, pole lines, conduits, fix-
tures or appurtenances, installed in pursuance of the authority hereby
granted, provided that Company shall save Municipality harmless from any
,liability in the premises.
.. Section 21. FRANCHISE TERMINATION. If Company shall be in default in
the performance of any of the material terms and conditions of this ordinance
and shall continue in default for more than ninety (90) days after-receiving
notice from the Municipality of such default, the Municipal Council may, by
ordinance duly passed and adopted, terminate all rights granted under this
ordinance to Company. .The notice of default shall be in writing and shall
specify the provisions of this ordinance in the performance of which it is
claimed that Company is in default.
ordinance so passed declaring a forfeiture of the rights and previleges
granted by this franchise ordinance shall be subject to review by a court of
competent jurisdiction.
Municipality shall give Company reasonable notice of plans requir-
NoehMg in this ordinance contained shall deprive
Where the Municipality drders Company to relocate any of its
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Subd. 3. Except where required primarily for a municipal improvement
Section 20. TREE.TRIMMING. Company shall have the permission and
The validity and reasonableness of any
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Section 22, CHANGE IN FORN OF GOVERNMENT. Any change of the form of govern-
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ment of the Municipality as authorized by the State of Minnesota shall not affect
the validity of this franchise,
cipality shall, without the consent of Company, succeed to all the rights and
obligations of the Municipality provided in this franchise.
COSTS OF ADMINISTklTION. The Company agrees to pay to the
Authority, an initial sum of $150,000 within 30 days after written acceptance
of thts franchise by Company, and not less than $160,000 per year payable in
quarterly installments commencing'.on January 10, 1974, to be allowed as an
operating expense to the Company and which shall be used to secure compliaoce
with this ordinance, and for sych other purposes relating to the Company's
costs of service as the. Authority shall deem necessary. The amount of such
annual payslent shall be subject to review and revision by the Authority and
Company at the endof'1975 and thereafter as mutually agreed to.
Section 24, ASSIGNMENT. Company upon notice to the municipality shall
have full right and authority to assign all rights conferred upon it by this
ordinance to any person, persons, firm or corporation. The asgignee of such
rights, by accepting such assignment, shall become subject to the terms and
provisions of this ordinance,
nance and the rights hereby granted, file a written acceptance of the rights
hereby granted with the Municipal Clerk within 30 days after the effective
date of the agreement establishing the Authority.
adopted by June 30, 1973, by Municipali6ies in which 60% of Company's electric
customers in the Netro Area were located on January 1, 1973, the Municipal
Council may revoke the same.
when the Authority is established.
Customer Account of Company shall be deemed a customer,
the Nunicipal Clerk in writing whether the above condition,has been met, If
revoked, the provisions of this ordinance shall be without prejudice in any
subsequent proceeding,
Section 27. EFFECT ON EXISTING FRANCHISE. It is the intention of the
Council that this franchise ordinance is effective upon compliance with Section
25 and that it shall thereafter govern the rights and duties of Company and
Municipality until its termination,
Council that the existing franchise granted to Company (Ordinance No. 245) is
not repealed but is superseded by the terms of this ordinance and that upon
termination of this ordinance the existing franchise will continue togovem
the rights and duties of Company and Municipality until the termination thereof,
franchise ordinance shall be paid by Company.
DISPATCHER COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER SALARY REVISED,
Village Manager, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
Any municipal corporation succeeding the Muni-
Section 23.
Section 25. WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE. Company shall, if it accepts this ordi-
Section 26. REVOCATION. If this uniform franchise ordinance is not .
However, this right of revocation shall terminate
For the'purpose of this section each
Company shall notify
It is further the intention of the
" Section 28, PUBLICATION EXPENSE. The expense of publication of this
As recommendediby the
RE SOLUTION
I BE IT RESOLVED that the saiary of the Police Dispatcher Communications Officer
be revised as of April 16, 1973 to $805.00 monthly until July 1; 1973, at
which time it will be increased to $825.00 monthly; &nd
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the hourly pay scale of the Police Dispatcher Com-
mnications Officer be revised as of April 16, 1973, to $4.65 until July I, 1973,
at which time it will be increased to $4.76 per hour.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and on
rollcall there were three ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPNENT GUIDE PRESENTED. Mr. Hyde presented a copy of the
Metropolitan Development Guide which is the.comprehensive 'development for
the Twin Cities Area. No action was taken.
ALLEX SYSTEM OF ELECTION FOR COUNCILS AND SCHOOL BOARDS OBJECTION'NOTED.
ing advised that House File 1539 prop.oses an "alley system"bT election for
local government officials, Councilman Shaw offered the following resolution
and moved its adoption: 3
Be-
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, House File 1539 provides for an "alley system" of election for local
. . I
government officials; and
WHEREAS, such an election system could possibly result in the election of a
candidate who would be less qualified for o'ffice and not the choice of the
majority of voters; and
WHEREAS, such a system would be particularly inappropriate in a municipality
in which Council Members run at large;
APPENDIX A
1
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Availability Available to any residential customer for domestic purposes only,
in a single private residence.
Rate First 60 kilowatt-hours per month @ 5.lO$ per kwh
11 fl I1 11
11 11 I1 fl If
11 11 11 11 I1
11 II 11 ff 11
If -
'I @ 2.75
I' @ 2.28
ff @ 2.00
'I 63 1.65
Next 140
Next . 300
Next 300
Excess
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00
Underground Residential Distribution For service from an Underground Residential
Distribution system in which all underground facilities are installed, owned
and maintainedby Company, a 'charge of-$2.00 will be added to the monthly bill
computed above for a period of not to exceed 30 years from date of installation.
In lieu of the monthly charge, a nonrefundable contribution of $220 may be made
at any time.
to that residence only and shall relieve the contributor and any successor cus-
tomer at that residence of any obligation to pay a monthly charge thereafter.
Such monthly charge or contribution shall be in addition to any payments which
may be required under Section 4 of Company's Rules for Application of Residential
Service Rates.
Such contribution for any residence served hereunder shall apply
Other Provisions This schedule is also subject to provisions contained under
"Rules for Application of Residential Service Rates: If
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RULES FOR APPLICATION OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RATES
1.
domestic purposes only, for lighting, heating, coaking, and domestic power
service in a single private residence, except as hereinafter provided.
The Residential Service rate is available to any residential customer for
2. a. All normally sized equipment for domestic illuminating, heating, cooking,
and power used strictly for household purposes, may be supplied through
one meter.
b. Motors and other equipment which interfere with service to neighboring
customers, all motors larger than 5 horsepower, and snow melting installa-
tions or other temporary or seasonal loads totaling more than 25 kilowatts
will not be permitted on the Residential Service rate.
3. Only single phase service, rendered through one meter, is available under
the Residential Service rate.
4.
serving an area of single private residences or duplexes (single buildings
consisting of two apartments or dwelling units) on contiguous lots in which
underground electric facilities will be the only electric facilities used to
serve customers in the area. Where an Underground Residential Distribution
systemwill serve an area consisting of less than 8 lots or an area where the
average lot frontage exceeds 130 feet or where unusual construction conditions
will be encountered or where a service connection in such Underground Distri-
bution system will exceed 100 feet, a payment to Company will be required in
advance of construction.
An Underground Residential Distribution system is defined to be a system
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5. Three phase service, service to motors larger than 5 horsepower, and service to snow melting installations totaling more than 25 kilowatts may be had under *
such rates as are available to commercial customers for the respective classes
of service.
6. A customer occupying a building or apartment for residential and commercial
purposes jointly may combine his residential and commercial use on such rates
as are available to commercial customers for the respective classes of service.
7.
residence but service for a duplex (a single building consisting of two apartments
or dwelling units) may be taken through one meter under a single billing provided
that the billing shall be computed as though each apartment or dwelling unit used
an equal portion of the total service metered and were independently billed, except
that the minimum charge shall be the minimum charge for a single apartment or
dwelling unit.
the general functions of a household and permanently equipped with a sink and
Each apartment or dwelling unit shall be considered as a single private
An apartment is defined to be a room or suite of rooms used for
cooking facilities , occupying space specifically designed for them, such as a
kitchen, kitchenette or pullman kitchen. 4 .>.,
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ALL ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Availability Available to any residential customer in a single private residence
for domestic purposes only where 120/240 volt single phase electric service is
used through one meter and customer has in regular use either an Approved
Water Heating Installation or an Approved Space Heating Installation or both.
Rate First - Next
50 kilowatt-hours per month @ 5.l$ per kwh
It 11 lt 50 11 e2.a 11 11
It It
11 It
11 It
11
I1 1' @2.1 It 11
If @ 1.65 It
If, 11
' @ 1.45 It I1
Next 200
Next 700
1 000 Next
Excess It It 631.35 It . It
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00
Underground Residential Distribution For service from an Underground Residential
Distribution system in which all underground facilities are installed, owned
and maintained by Company, a charge of $2.00 will be added to the monthly bill
computed above for a period of not to exceed 30 years from date of installation.
In lieu of the monthly charge, a nonrefundable contribution of $220 may be made
at any time.
to that residence only and shall relieve the contributor and any successor cus-
tomer at that residence of any obligation to pay a monthly charge thereafter.
Such monthly charge or contribution shall be in addition to any payments which
may be required under Section 4 of Company's Rules for Application of Residen-
tial Service Rates.
Such contribution for any residence served hereunder shall apply
Rules for Application of All Electric Residential Service Rate
1.
rate are as follows:
The specifications for an Approved Water Heating Installation under this
a.
elements.
operated and designed for 240 volts.
The water heater shall be equipped with no more than two heating
Each heating element shall be noninductive, thermostatically
b.
The tank size shall be not less than 40 gallons; the rating of either
heating element shall not exceed 5500 watts; and, if the total of the
ratings of the two elements exceeds 5500 watts, the elements shall be
so interlocked that they cannot operate simultaneously.
For a water heater equipped with two heating elements:
(Continued on following sheet )
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ALL ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (Contd)
c.
The tank size and the rating of the heating element for each tank size
shall be as follows:
For a water heater equipped with one heating element:
Tank Size
in Gallons
30
50 80
Heating Element
Rating in Watts
d.
applicable rate schedule.
Electric water heating service will be supplied only under a single
e.
of providing hot water service.
The installation shall not be used to supplement any other system
f. Company reserves the right to control service to the water heating load.
2.
rate are as follows:
The specifications for an Approved Space Heating Installation under this
a.
rated at 15 amperes or less) shall be designed to operate at 240 volts,
shall be permanently installed and shall be the sole source of space
heating except that provided by fireplaces.
Electric space heating equipment (except 120 volt units individually
b.
heating system controls.
Not more than 10 kilowatts shall be switched at one time by the
c.
load.
Company reserves the right to control service to the space heating
3.
(a single building consisting of two apartments or dwelling units) meeting
the above specifications provided that the billing shall be computed as
though each apartment or dwelling unit used an equal portion of the total
service metered and were independently billed, except that the minimum
charge shall be the minimum charge for a single apartment or dwelling unit.
Service may be taken under this schedule through one meter for a duplex
4.
than 25 kilowatts will not be permitted on this rate except where customer has
an Approved Space Heating Installation in which case 25 kw or 50% of the space
heating load, whichever is greater, will be allowed.
General Service rate or other rates are available for such loads.
Snow melting installations or other infrequently used loads totaling more
In all other cases the
5.
purposes jointly may combine his residential and commercial use on such rates
as are available to commercial customers for the respective classes of service
but not under this rate.
A customer occupying a building or apartment for residential and commercial
MULTIPLE DWELLING *SERVICE
Availability Available to any customer using single phase electric service for
a multiple dwelling.
Rate - Single Apartment
First
Next 150
Next 500
50 kilowatt-hours per month @ 5.59 per kwh
11 I1 I1 11 11 " @ 2.95
11 11 11
11 11 11
@2.2 It
@ 1.65 " It Excess
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00
Rules for Application of Multiple Dwelling Service Rate
1. Servi,ce for two or more apartments may be taken through one meter under a
single billing provided that the billing shall be computed as though each apart-
ment or dwelling unit used an equal portion of the total service metered and
were independently billed, except that the minimum charge shall be the minimum
charge for a single apartment or dwelling unit.
be a room or suite of rooms used for the general functions of a household and
permanently equipped with a sink and cooking facilities, occupying space
specifically designed for them, such as a kitchen, kitchenette or pullman
kitchen.
An apartment is defined to
2.
hall lighting, garages for private use, laundry rooms, drying rooms, boiler
rooms, janitor's supply rooms, refrigeration equipment, oil burners, furnace
stokers, and air conditioning equipment, may be taken on the multiple dwelling
schedule provided the kilowatt-hours in the second and third blocks of the rate'
schedule be increased by 150 and 500 kilowatt-hours, respectively, for each
apartment not served on this same meter.
The general service required by the apartment building, such as service for
/
3.
to snow melting installations totaling more than 25 kilowatts may be had under
such rates as are available to commercial customers for the respective classes
of service ;
Three phase service, service to motors larger than 5 horsepower, and service
4. A customer occupying a building or apartment for residential and commercial
purposes jointly may combine his residential and commercial use on such rates
as are available to commercial customers for the respective classes of service.
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AUTOMATIC PROTECTIVE LIGHTING SERVICE
Availability
property.
Available to any customer for illumination of areas of private
Rate - Desimation of Lamps
F48 TlO/CW Fluorescent
175 Watt Mercury
400 Watt Mercury
Monthly Rate per Unit
$3.75(1)
3.75
5.50
(1) Available to existing installgtions only.
Service Included in Rate Company shall own, operate and maintain the lighting
unit including the fixture, lamp, ballast, photo-electric control, mounting
brackets and all necessary wiring.
required €or operation of the unit.
Company shall furnish all electric energy
Special Terms and Conditions
1. Above rate contemplates installation of the lighting unit on an existing
utility owned wood pole upon which Company's 120 or 240 volt lines are attached.
If necessary, Company will extend its 120 or 240 volt lines on existing Company
poles for not,to exceed two spans provided customer pays the entire cost thereof.
No additional transformer capacity will be provided hereunder.
2.
furnished by the Company. The hours of burning shall be from approximately
one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, every night.
The lamp shall be lighted and extinguished by a photo-electric control
3. If illumination of a lamp is interrupted and said illumination is not
resumed within seventy-two hours from the time Company receives notice thereof
from customer, 1/30th of the monthly compensation for such unit shall be
deducted for each night of nonillumination after such notice is received.
4. Company reserves the right to discontinue service if equipment is abused.
Term of Agreement Agreement shall be for a term of three years, and, if not then
terminated by at least 30 days' prior written notice by either party, shall
continue until so terminated.
GENERAL SERVICE
7
Availability Available to any customer for single or three phase electric
service supplied through one meter,
Rate First 200 kilowatt-hours per month @ 5.24 per kwh - I1 I1 If
'I @ 4.2 'I It Next 300
II
11
I! I1 11 II
11
@ 3.3
'I @2.7 11
Next 500
Excess
All energy in excess of 200 kilowatt-
hours per month per kilowatt of demand @ 1.74 '' "
.Primary Distribution Voltage Discount A discount of 5% will be allowed where
customer takes service at available primary voltage.
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00
Determination of Demand The demand in kilowatts for billing purposes shall be
the greatest 15-minute load during the month for which bill is rendered, but
in no event shall it be considered less than 5 kw. For billing purposes, a
fraction of a kw if less than one-half will be dropped, if one-half or more
will be billed as one-half.
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ALL ELECTRIC GENERAL SERVICE
Availability Available to any customer who has in regular use an Approved
Space Heating Installation.
Rate First 400 kilowatt-hours per month @ 3.ld per kwh - 11 11 I1
I1 I1 11
I1 11 11
@2.6 'I l1
l1 @2.2
l1 @le9 'I
Next 600
Next 1 000
Excess
All energy in excess of 200 kilowatt-
hours per month per kilowatt of demand @ 1.78 ' '' ''
Primary Distribution Voltage Discount A discount of 5% will be allowed where cus-
tomer takes service at available primary voltage.
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00 8
Determination of Demand The demand in kilowatts for billing purposes shall be
the greatest 15-minute load during the month for which bill is rendered, but
in no event shall it be considered less than 5 kw. For billing purposes, a
fraction.of a kw if less than one-half will be dropped, if one-half or more
will be billed as one-half.
Special Requirements
The specifications for an Approved Space Heating Installation are as follows:
1. Electricity shall be the sole source of space heating in all breas
served through the meter.
2. At least 4% of the total connected load must be permanently connected
space heating equipment.
3. Company reserves the right to control the space heating load.
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GENERAL WATER HEATING SERVICE
Availability Available to any customer for single or three phase service at
208 volts or higher, uncontrolled as to time of use, for an Approved Water
Heating Installation supplied through a separate meter.
- Rate Energy Charge:
First 100 kilowatt-hours per month per kilowatt of demand (3 1.63~ per kwh
(3 1.35 I' I' 11 11 I1 11 11 11 I1 11 Excess
Excess Wattage Charge:
An additional charge of $1.50 per 1000.watts or fraction thereof will
be made for connected loads in-excess of:
a. storage tank installation
350 watts per gallon of tank capacity.
b. swimming pool installation
50 watts per square foot of water surface area of swimming pools.
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the qdjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00
Determination of Demand The demand in kilowatts shall be the greatest 15-minute
load during the month for which bill is rendered but in no event shall it be
considered-less than 10 kilowatts.
determined by periodic test or measurement.
The demand may at Company's option be
Approved Water Heating Installation The specifications for an Approved Water
Heating Installation under this rate are as follows:
1.
inductive heating elements designed to operate at 208 volts or higher.
The water heater shall be equipped with thermostatically operated non-
2.
to Company's water heating meter.
The water heater shall be connected by means of a tamperproof circuit
3.
the'connected load shall be 4500 watts or more, except that a water heater
The storage capacity of the water heater shall be 40 gallons or more and
having a storage capacity of 30 gallons and a single heating element rated at
3500 watts will be permitted.
(Continued on following sheet)
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GENERAL WATER HEATING SERVICE ( Contdj
4.
schedule . Water heating service will be supplied only under a single applicable rate
5.
purposes.
The installation shall not be used to supply hot water for space heating
6.
providing hot water service.
The installation shall not be used to supplement any other system of
7.
8.
shall apply to heating water for swimming pools subject to the following
modifications :
Company reserves the right to control service to the water heating load.
The above specifications for an Approved Water Heating Installation
a.
b.
The storage capacity specification of Section 3 shall be waived.
The installation shall not be used to heat water for other purposes.
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LARGE GENERAL SERVICE
Availability Available to any customer for general service.
Kind of Service Alternating current at the following nominal voltages:
(a) Secondary Voltage:
(b)
(c) Transmission Line Voltage:
Service voltage available in any given case is dependent upon voltage and
capacity of Company lines in vicinity of customer's premises.
single or three phase at 208 volts or higher,
Primary Distribution Voltage: three phase at 2400 volts or higher,
three phase at 34,500 volts or higher.
Rate - Demand Charge for Service at Secondary Voltage:
First 100 kilovolt-amperes or less of demand - $240.00 per month
Next 100 kilovolt-amperes of demand (3 $1.70 per ha per month
Next 800
Next 9 000
Excess
I1 11 I1 11 @ 1.55 It 11
11 11 11 I1 @ 1.45 I1
11 11 11 I1 (3 1.30 'I 11
Demand Charge for Service at Primary Distribution Voltage: The Demand
Charge for Service at Secondary Voltage less $.15 per month per kilovolt-
ampere of demand.
Demand Charge for Service at Transmission Line Voltage:
for Service at Secondary Voltage less $.25 per month per kilovolt-ampere
of demand.
The Demand Charge
Plus an Energy Charge of:
First 20 000 kilowatt-hours per month @ 1.65~ per kwh
Next 30 000
Next 50 000
Next 400 000
Next 500 000
Next 9 000 000
Excess
@ 1.30
(3 1.11
@ .91
It @ .76 'I
" @ .70 'I
It 11 11
11 I1 11
I1 I1 I1 11 @ *g7 11. I1
11 I1 11
I1 11 I1
11 11 I1
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Prompt Payment Provision A charge of 5% will be added to net bill which charge
shall constitute a discount from gross bill for payment within the discount
period.
(Continued on following sheet)
LARGE GENERAL SERVICE (Contd)
Determination of Demand The demand in kilovolt-amperes for billing purposes
shall be determined by dividing the maximum demand in kilowatts by the
monthly average power factor and shall be rounded to the nearest whole kva,
but in no month shall the demand to be billed be considered as less than 56 of the greatest demand in kva billed during the preceding eleven months
nor in any event less than 100 kva.
Maximum Demand The maximum demand in kilowatts shall be the greatest 15-minute
load during the month for which bill is rendered.
Average Power Factor The average power factor is defined to be the quotient
obtained by dividing the kilowatt-hours used during the month by the square
root of the sum of the squares of the kilowatt-hours used and the lagging
reactive kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the same period. Any leading
kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the period will not be considered in
determining the average power factor.
Minimum Demand to be Billed The monthly minimum billing demand shall not be
less than provided above, whether or not energy is used.
Standby and Supplementary Service
Availability Available at 12,400 volts or higher to any large commercial or
industrial customer who normally supplies part or all of his electric power
requirements from another indeyendent source of power for which the Company's
service may be substituted wholly or in part.
capacity adequate to supply the entire electric requirements for which such
service may be used which capacity shall equal or exceed the agreed kva demand
for standby to customer's other source of poww.
to supply capacity in excess of that contracted for.
Customer shall contract for
Company shall not be obligated
Rate - The billing shall be in accordance with Company's Large General Service
rate schedule for Service at Primary Distribution Voltage except that the
paragraph "Determination of Demand" shall be modified to read as follows:
"The demand in kilovolt-amperes for billing purposes shall be determined by
dividing the maximum demand in kilowatts by the monthly average power factor,
but in no month shall the demand to be billed be considered as less than the
agreed standby demand plus 50% of the greatest excess demand in kva over such
standby demand billed during the preceding eleven months nor in any event
less than 2500 kva."
(Continued on following sheet)
LARGE GENERAL SERVICE (Contd)
Parallel Operation Interconnection and parallel operation of Customer's inde-
pendent source of power (Customer's system) and Company's service (Company's
system) will be permitted by Company under the following conditions:
1. The interconnection between the systems must be' at 12,400 volts or
higher at a point on Company's system where Customer's operations will
not interfere with the quality of Company's service to any of its other
customers.
2. Customer agrees to provide the necessary equipment as approved by
Company to enable Customer to operate its generating equipment in parallel
with Company's system.
Company's system and Customer's system are operated will vary, each party
agrees to operate its system at such power factor and voltage as is condu-
cive to best operating standards and in such manner as to absorb its share
of the reactive power.
Since the power factor and the voltage at which
3. Company reserves the right to disconnect service in the event service
to Customer results in trouble on Company's system such as interruptions,
grounds, radio or telephone interference, surges or objectionable voltage
fluctuations, where such trouble is caused by negligence of Customer if,
after giving notice in writing to Customer of such trouble, Customer fails
to remedy the causes thereof within a reasonable time.
4. Company's meters will be ratcheted to measure the flow of power and
energy from Company to Customer only.
unless the amount is substantial in which event it will be a matter for
negotiation and further agreement between the parties.
Reverse flow if any will be ignored
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LARGE ALL ELECTRIC GENERAL SERVICE
Availability Available to any cJstomer who has in regular use an Approved
Space Heating Installation.
Kind of Service Alternating current at the following nominal voltages: (a) Serv-
ice at Secondary Distribution Voltage:
four wire three phase at 208 volts' or higher, (b) Service at Primary Distrib-
ution Voltage:
in any given case is dependent upon voltage and capacity of existing Company
lines in vicinity of customer's premises.
three wire single phase and three or
three phase at 2400 volts or higher. Service voltage available
Rat e - First 10 000 kilowatt-hours or less - $280.00 Der month
Next 10 000 kilowatt-hours per month (2 1.7Oe*per kwh
Next
Exce s s
(2 1.50 I'
(2 1.40 'I I'
80 000 II 11 11
11 I? I1 I1
All energy in excess of 200 kilowatt-hours
per month per kilowatt of demand:
First 600 000 kilowatt-hours @ 1.15~ per kwh
Excess (2 .75 I1 11
Primary Distribution Voltage Discount A discount of $.lo per month per kilowatt
of demand will be allowed where customer takes service at available primary
voltage.
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Prompt Payment Provision A charge of 5% will be added to net bill which charge
shall constitute a discount from gross bill for payment within the discount
period.
Determination of Demand The demand in kilowatts for billing purposes shall be
the greatest 15-minute load (subject to Power Factor Adjustment) during the
month for which bill is rendered, but in no event shall the demand for billing
purposes be considered as less than 50% of the greatest demand used for billing
purposes during the preceding eleven months, nor less than 100 kw.
(Continued on following sheet)
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LARGE ALL ELECTRIC GENERAL SERVICE (Contd)
Power Factor Adjustment The customer shall at all times take and use power in
such manner that the average power factor shall be as near 100% as possible,
but when the average power factor is less than 80%, then the greatest 15-minute
load shall be adjusted by multiplying it by 80% and dividing the product thus
obtained by the average power factor expressed in percent.
The average power factor is defined to be the quotient obtained by dividing
the kilowatt-hours used during the month by the square root of the sum of the
squares of the kilowatt-hours used and the lagging reactive kilovolt-ampere-
hours supplied during the same period.
plied during the period will not be considered in determining the average power
factor.
Any leading kilovolt-ampere-hours sup-
Special Requirements
The specifications for an Approved Space Heating Installation are as follows:
1. Electricity shall be the sole source of space heating in all areas
served through the meter.
2. At least 40% of the total connected load must be permanently connected
space heating equipment.
3. Company reserves the right to control the space heating load.
LARGE COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Availability Available to any commercial or industrial customer for combined
lighting and power purposes.
Kind of Service 1. Alternating current at the following nominal voltages:
(a) Secondary Voltage:
(b) Primary Distribution Voltage:
Service voltage available in any given case is dependent upon voltage and
capacity of Company lines in vicinity of customer s premises.
single phase or three phase at 208 volts or higher,
three phase at 2400 volts or higher.
2. Direct current, only where and to the extent now used, at a
nominal voltage of 120/240 alone or in combination with secondary voltage
alternating current.
- Rate Demand Charge for Service at Secondary Voltage:
First 10 kilowatts of demand @ $3.95 per kw per month
Next 40
Next 50
Next 100
Excess
11
I1
I1
11
e 3.00
(3 2.70 "
@ 2.25 I' 'I " e 2.00
I1 I1 11
I1 I1 II
I1 I1 I1
I1 I1 11
Demand Charge for Service at Primary Distribution Voltage:
Charge for Service at Secondary Voltage less $.15 per month per kilowatt
The Demand
of demand.
Plus an Energy Charge of:
First 2 000 kilowatt-hours per month @ 3.60~ per kwh
Next 3 000
Next 15 000
Next 30 000
Next 50 000
Excess
@ 2.60 "
'I @ 1.65 'I
(3 1.40 e 1.20
@ 1.10 'I
I1 11 11
It I1 11
11 11 I1
11 11 11
11 11 11
Plus a Direct Current Additional Charge of:
for -all- direct."current kilowatt-hours.
0.60~ per ki,lowatt-hour
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
shall constitute a discount from gross bill for payment within the discount
period .
Prompt Payment Provision A charge of 5% will be added to net bill which charge
(Continued on Zollowing sheet)
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LARGE COMMERCIAL SERVICE (Contd)
Determination of Demand The demand in kilowatts for billing purposes shall be
the greatest 15-minute coincident load (subject to power factor adjustment)
during the month for which bill is rendered, but in no event shall the demand
to be billed be considered as less than 50% of the greatest demand billed
during the preceding eleven months, nor less than 3 kw for Service at Secondary
Voltage and 25 kw for Service at Primary Distribution Voltage.
Minimum Demand to be Billed The monthly demand charge shall not be less
than provided above, whether or not energy is used.
Power Factor
that the average power factor shall be as near 100% as possible, but when the
average power factor is less than 8%, then the demand as determined above shall
be adjusted by multiplying it by 8% and dividing the product thus obtained by
the average power factor expressed in percent.
The customer shall at all times take and use power in such manner
The average power factor is defined to be the quotient obtained by dividing
the kilowatt-hours used during the month by the square root of the sum of the
squares of the kilowatt-hours used and the lagging reactive kilovolt-ampere-
hours supplied during the same period. Any leading kilovolt-ampere-hours
supplied during the period will not be considered in determining the average
power fact or.
Where customer's demand is less than 40 kw the average power factor may at
the Company's option be determined by periodic test or measurement.
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Standby, Supplementary, Ehergency and Incidental Service
(Alternating Current Only )
Availability Available for service to customers who normally supply their.
requirements either directly or indirectly from another independent source
of power for which the Company's service may be substituted wholly or in
part.
electrical requirements for which such s.ervice may be used and Company
shall not be obligated to supply capacity in excess of the amount con-
tracted for by customer.
- Rate The billing shall be in accordance with the Large Commercial Service
rate schedule, except that the paragraph "Determination of Demand" shall
be modified to read as follows:
greatest 15-minute load during the month for which bill is rendered, but
in no month shall the demand to be billed be based on less than the greatest
demand previously supplied nor on less than the demand contracted for.
addition, for new customers taking service subsequent to January 1, 1965, the
demand to be billed shall in no event be considered as less than 100 kw."
Customer shall contract for capacity adequate to supply the entire
"The demand in kilowatts shall be the
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FIRM AND INTERRUPTIBLE LAFGE GENERAL SERVICE
Availability Available to any customer taking his entire electrical require-
ments from Company at 12,400 volts or higher who agrees that Company's service
to the equipment listed in Schedule A attached to the contract may be inter-
rupted by Company at any time and for such periods as Company, in its sole
discretion, considers the supply of such service detrimental to its operations
as a public utility.
Rate Demand Charge for Firm Service:
100 First
Next 100 kilovolt-amperes of demand @ $1.55 per kva per month
Next 9 000
Excess
kilovolt-amperes or less of demand - $225.00 per month
Next 800 I1 I1 I1 I1 @ 1.40 I1
I1
11
1.30
(3 1.15
11 11 11 I1
11 I1 I1 11
Demand Charge for Interruptible Service:
First
Excess kilovolt-amperes of demand @ $.34 per kva per month
10 000 kilovolt-amperes or less of demand - $3 400.00 per month
Plus an Energy Charge of:
First 20 000 kilowatt-hours per month e 1.65~ per kwh
@ 1.30 I'
el.ll
e .91
11 I1 11
I1 I1 11
Next 30 000
Next 50 000 Next 400 000 I1 I1 11 11 @ *97 I1 11
Next 500 000
Next 9 000 000 Excess 11 It 11 11 @ -70 I1 11
11 11 I1
11 I1 11 11 @ . 76 11 I1
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Prompt Payment Provision A charge of 5% will be added to net bill which charge
shall constitute a discount from gross bill for payment within the discount
period.
Determination of Demand The Firm Service and Interruptible Service demands
in kilovolt-amperes for billing purposes shall be determined by dividing
the maximum demand in kilowatts by the monthly average power factor and
shall be rounded to the nearest whole kva, but in no month shall the demand
to be billed be considered as less than 50% of the greatest demand in kva
billed during the preceding eleves zsnths nor in any event less than 100
kva for Firm Service and 10,000 ha for Interruptible Service.
(Continued on following sheet)
FIRM AND INTERRUPTIBLE
Maximum Demand The maximum demand
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LARGE GENERAL SERVICE (Contd)
in kilowatts shall be the greatest 15-minute
load during the month for which bill is rendered.
Average Power Factor
obtained by dividing the kilowatt-hours used during the month by the square
root of the sum of the squares of the kilowatt-hours used and the lagging
reactive kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the same period.
kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the period will not be considered in
determining the average power factor.
determined for each of the Services.
The average power factor is defined to be the quotient
Any leading
The average power factor shall be
Minimum Demand to be Billed
the Services shall not be less than provided above, whether or not energy is
used.
The monthly minimum billing demand for each of
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OVERHEAD STREET LIGWING SERVICE
Availability Available for year-round illumination of public streets, parkways,
and highways by electric lamps in luminaires supported on wood poles, where
the facilities for this service are furnished by Company.
Rate -
Designation of Lamps
1 500 Lumen - Incandescent
2 500 I'
4 000
11
11
175 Watt - Mercury
250
400
700
1 000
I1
I1
I1
I1
Number of
Lamps per Monthly Rate
Luminair e per Luminaire
1 $ 2.05(1)
1 2.30(1)
1 2.75 ( 1)
1 $ 3.95
1 4.90
1 6.40
1 9.10
1 15.00
400 Watt - High Pressure Sodium 1 $ 12.25
F48EHO - Fluorescent
F48EHO I1
F72HO
F72HO
F72EHO
I1
11
11
1 $ 4.00(1)
2 5.30(1)
2 5.50(1)
6.90( 1) 4
4 lO.OO( 1)
(1) Available to existing installations only.
Service Included in Rate Company shall own, operate, and maintain the Overhead
Street Lighting system using Company's standard street lighting equipment.
Daily Operating Schedule The daily operating schedule of the above lamps shall
. be from approximately one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before
sunrise.
Outages If illumination from any lamp is interrupted and said illumination is
not resumed within 24 hours from the time Company receives notice thereof from
Customer, 1/30 of the monthly rate for such lamp shall be deducted for each
night of nonillumination after such notice is received.
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ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGEPTING SERVICE
(CUSTOMER OWNED EQUIPMENT)
Availability Available for year-round illumination of public streets, parkways,
and highways by electric lamps mounted on standards where Customer owns an
Ornamental Street Lighting system complete with standards, luminaires with
globes, lamps and other appurtenances, together with all necessary cables
extending between standards and to points of connection to Company's facilities
as designated by Company.
Rate -
Group A
Designation of Lamps
1500 Lumen - Incandescent
2 500
4 000
4 000
6 000
6 000 I'
I1
I1
11
I1
I1
10 000 11
10 000
15 000
15 000
11
I1
11
100 Watt - Mercury
100
175
175
250 It
250
400
400
700
700 'I
1 000
1 000 )I
I1
I1
I1
I'
11
11
11
11
11
11
I1
400 Watt-High Pressure Sodium
F48EHO - Fluorescent
11
11
11
11
F48EHO -
F48EHO -
F72HO -
F72HO -
Number of Daily
Lamps per Operating
Luminaire Schedule
1 AN
1 AN
1 AN
1 MN
1 AN
1 MN
1 AN
1 MN
1 AN
1 MN
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.
1
1
AN
MN
AN
MN
AN
MN
AN
MN
AN
MN
AN
MN
Monthly
Rate per
Luminair e
$ 1.90(1)
2.00(1)
2.30(1)
2.05 ( 1)
2.80(1)
2.45 (1)
3.90(1)
3.40(1)
5.10(1)
4.35 (I)
$ 1.75
1.50
2.25
2.00
2.75
2.25
3.50
3.00
5.25
4.50
7.25
6.25
1 AN 5.00
AN 2.00( 1)
AN 2.75 (1)
MN 2.25 (1)
AN 1.75 (1)
AN 2.25
(Continued on following sheet)
ORNAMENTAL STREET
(CUSTOMER
Group A (Contd)
Designation of Lamps
F72HO - Fluorescent
F72HO -
F72HO -
F72mO - 11
F72EHO -
F72EHO -
F72EHO -
I1
I'
I1
I1
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I1
~72~x0 -
LIGHTING SERVICE (Contd)
OWNED EQUIPMENT)
Number of Daily
Lamps per Operating
Luminaire Schedule
4. 4 4
1
2
2 4 4
AN
2AN-2MN
MN
AN
AN
MI?
AN
2AN-2MN
\ 22
Monthly
Rate per
Luminaire
$ 3.50 3.25
3 000 1
2.25 (1 1
2 75 (1
6.00
5.50
3.25
(1) Available to existing installations only.
Where more than one of the above luminaires is mounted on a single standard, the
monthly rate for each luminaire in excess of one shall be reduced by 25# (except
as modified in Service Included in Rate - Group A paragraph).
(For installations consisting of standards which do not require painting Group B
and globes which are unbreakable)
175 Watt - Mercury
400 I1
250 11
1 AN $ 1.75
1 AN 2.25
1 AN 3.00
Service Included In Rate
Group A
Company shall furnish all electric energy necessary to operate Customer's Orna-
mental Street Lighting system, shall make all lamp and globe renewals, clean the
globes, light and extinguish all lamps, paint the metal portions of the standards
and furnish all the materials and labor necessary therefor.
At Customer's option Company shall make all ballast renewals in lieu of painting
the standards; in which case the 25# per luminaire reduction for more than one
luminaire per standard, as provided for under the above - Rate, shall not apply.
Group B
Company shall furnish all electric energy necessary to operate Customer's Orna-
mental Street Lighting'system, shall make all lamp renewals, clean the globes,
light and extinguish all lamps and furnish all the materials and labor necessary
theref or.
The daily operating schedule of the above lamps on the
All-night (AN) schedule shall be from approximately one-half hour after sunset
until one-half hour before sunrise, and on the Midnight (MN) schedule shall be
from approximately one-half hour after sunset until midnight (Central Standard
Time. )
Outages
not resumed within 24 hours from the time Company receives notice thereof
from Customer, 1/30 of the monthly rate for such lamp shall. be deducted for
each night of non-illumination after such notice is recieved.
Daily Operating Schedule
If illumination from any lamp is interrupted and said illumination is
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CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING SERVICE
Availability Available for year-round illumination of public streets by electric
lamps in luminaires mounted on standards and served through underground circuits,
where the facilities for this service are furnished by Company.
service under this schedule is limited to residential areas having a Company
owned underground electric distribution system.
Street lighting
Rat e
Monthly Rate
Designation of Lamps per Standard
175 Watt - Mercury
250 I1
$ 5.05
6.00
Service Included in Rate Company shall own, operate, and maintain the Custom
Residential Street Lighting system using Company's standard street lighting
equipment, which includes one lamp per standard.
Daily Operating Schedule The daily operating schedule of the above lamps shall
be from approximately one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before
sunrise.
Outages If illumination from any lamp is interrupted and said illumination is
not resumed within 24 hours from the time Company receives notice thereof from
Customer, 1/30 of the monthly rate for such lamp shall be deducted for each
night of nonillumination after such notice is received.
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE
Availability Available to municipal, state, and federal governments, their
agencies and subdivisions, (to exclusion of other rates) for operation of
traffic signals, and direction and warning lights along streets and highways,
for traffic regulation and guidance as distinguished from street lighting
and general illumination.
- Rate Demand Charge
First 5 kilowatts or less - No charge
Excess kilowatts at $3.20 per kw per month
Energy Charge
3.6~ per kilowatt-hour
Fuel Clause Bills subject to .the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $1.50
Determination of Demand The demand in kilowatts for billing purposes shall be
the greatest 15-minute load during the month for which bills is rendered.
For billing purposes the demand shall be ad.justed to the nearest 0.1 kw.
The demand may be determined by test.
Special Terms and Conditions
in conduit up the nearest pole or to some other point designated by the
Company near the signal.
supplied by the customer.
The customer shall supply the service wires run
The necessary meter loops and cabinets must be
MUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING SERVICE
Availability
water works.
equipment.
Available for the operation of pumping plants of municipally owned
Lighting and heating limited to incidental use in operating power
(Rate schedule applied separately to each delivery point)
Rate First 2 000 kilowatt-hours per month @ 2.29C per kwh
11 @ 1.76 I'
11 @ 1.23
11
11 11
Next 2 000
Excess
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge First 1 HP or less of connected load - $1.00
Excess HP of connected load @ $.25 per HP
Power Factor Customer shall at all times take and use power in such manner that
the power factor shall be as near 100% as possible, but when the average power
factor is less than 80%, customer agrees to install the necessary corrective
equipment to raise such power factor to at least 80%. The average power factor
is defined to be the quotient obtained by dividing the kilowatt-hours used
during the month by the square root of the sum of the squares of the kilowatt-
hours used and the lagging reactive kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the
same period.
not be considered in determining the average power factor.
Any leading kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the period will
Standby and Supplementary Service Available for service to pumping plants of
municipally owned water works when an interconnected water system of such
water works includes a pumping plant using a source of power other than
electricity supplied by Company.
Rate
accordance with the above except that if the total net payments during any
contract year following the installation of a source of power other than
electricity supplied by Company amount to less than $15.00 per horsepower
of connected load of all pumping plants served by Company at the beginning
of such contract year, the difference between said $15.00 per horsepower and
said total net payments shall be included in the bill for the last month of
such year and Customer shall pay same as a charge for service rendered.
The billing for each pumping plant served by Company shall be in
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MUNICIPAL SEWAGE PUMPING SERVICE
Availability Available to municipal sewage systems for operation of pumping and
sewage treatment plants when all pumping and other power requirements at all
plants are supplied hereunder.
(Rate schedule applied separately to each delivery point)
Rate First 1500 kilowatt-hours per month @ 2.82~ per kwh
@ 1.76~
@ 1.23~
11 11 I1
I1 I1 I1 I1 .
Next 1 500
Excess
Fuel Clause. Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge First 1 HP or less of connected load - $1.00
Excess HP of connected load @ $.50 per HP
Power Factor Customer shall at all times take and use power in such manner that
the power factor shall be as near 100% as possible, but when the average power
factor is less than 80%, custaner agrees to install the necessary corrective
equipment to raise such power factor to at least 80%.
is defined to be the quotient obtained by dividing the kilowatt-hours used
during the month by the square root of the sum of the squares of the kilowatt-
hours used and the la'gging reactive kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the
same period.
not be considered in determining the average power factor.
The average power factor
Any leading kilovolt-ampere-hours supplied during the period will
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FIRE SIREN SERVICE
Availability Available for power service for the operation of municipal fire
sirens having a rated capacity not in excess of 10 horsepower.
- Rate
Discount None
Minimum Bill
20c per month per horsepower of connected capacity
$1.00 net per month
Connection Under the above rate the Company will make no extension for service
other than a normal service span.
connection or extra transformer capacity, or both, are necessary, the customer
shall pay for the cost of the extra equipment.
The circuit serving the fire siren must be in conduit from the entrance to the
motor with an enclosed entrance switch box, which may be sealed and operated
from an external appliance.
Where conditions are such that a long service
Optional In case the customer already has a service connection of sufficient
capacity to permit operation of the fire siren without unduly disturbing con-
ditions on the Company's nearby circuits, the fire siren may be connected at
the option'of the customer on the load side of the customer's existing meter
and the commercial rate applied to the total load.
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FARM SERVICE
Availability Available to any farm customer for all electric lighting, power,
and heating purposes.
Rate First 100 kilowatt-hours per month @ 6.6~ per hh
@3.4
@ 2.5 'I
I' @2.3 'I
@ 2.0 )'
'I @ 1.8 I' 'I
11 I1 11
I1 11 11 . 11
11 11 11
I1 I1 I1
I1 II It
Next 100
Next 300
Next 5 00
Next 1 000
Excess
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00 for 10 kva or less of required transformer capacity
plus $.50 for each kva in excess of 10 kva.
Special Rules
1. Motors and otherequipmentwhich interfere with service to neighboring
customers and all transformer type welding machines larger than 25 kilovolt- 8
amperes will not be permitted on the Farm Service rate.
2.
is available under this rate.
service is supplied it shall be under rates available for such service.
Only single phase service at 120/240 volts, rendered through one meter,
If three phase service or primary voltage
3. Where two or more farm customers are served from the same transformer,
the minimum charge for each customer will be based on the transformer capacity
required adequately to serve him, without regard to the transformer capacity
actually installed or the minimum charges of other customers served from the
same transformer.
devices for the protection of its transformers and equipment and for the
determination of the appropriate transformer size.
4.
drying and hay drying shall be treated as Temporary Service.
The Company reserves the right to install load limiting
Temporary enlargement of transformer capacity for such purposes as corn
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ALL ELECTRIC FARM SERVICE
Availability Available to any farm customer for electric lighting, power, and
heating purposes where 120/240 volt single phase electric service is used
through one meter and customer has in regular use either an Approved Water
Heating Installation or an Approved Space Heating Installation or both.
Rate First 100 kilowatt-hours per month @ 6.6~ per kwh
It @ 2.6 I' I'
If @ 2.0
@ 1.7 I'
II I1 11
11 I1 I1
I1 11 I1
Next 150
Next 750
Next 2 000
Excess 11 11 I1 II ~i.6 II II
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00 for 10 kva or less of required transformer capacity
plus $.50 for each kva in excess of 10 kva.
Rules for Application of All Electric Farm Service Rate
1.
rate are as follows:
The specificatio-ns for an Approved Water Heating Installation under this
a.
elements.
operated and designed for 240 volts.
The water heater shall be equipped with no more than two heating
Each heating element shall be noninductive , thermostatically
b.
The tank size shall be not less than 40 gallons; the rating of either
heating element shall not exceed 5500 watts; and, if the total of the
ratings of the two elements exceeds 5500 watts, the elements shall be
so interlocked that they cannot operate simultaneously.
c.
The tank size and the rating of the heating element for each tank size
For a water heater equipped with two heating elements:
For a water heater equipped with one heating element:
shall be as follows:
d. El
Tank Size
in Gallons
30
50
80
c t r ic water. heat in
applicable rate schedule;
Heating Element
Rating in Watts
3 500
5 500
5 500
s'ervice wiil be supplied only under a single
*
ALL ELECTRIC FARM SERVICE (Contd)
i 30
e.
providing hot water service.
The installation shall not be used to supplement any other system of
f.
The specifications for an Approved Space Heating Installation under this
Company reserves the right to control service to the water heating load.
2.
rate are as follows:
a.
rated at 15 amperes or less) shall be designed to operate at 240 volts,
shall be permanently installed and shall be the sole source of space
heating except that provided by fireplaces.
b. Not more than 10 kilowatts shall be switched at one time by the
heating system controls.
c.
Electric space heating equipment (except 120 volt units individually
Company reserves the right to control service to the space heating load.
3.
be permitted on this rate.
Transformer type welding machines larger than 25 kilovolt-amperes will not
4. Where two or more farm customers are served from the same transformer,
the minimum charge for each customer will be based on the transformer capacity
required adequately to serve him, without regard to the transformer capacity
actually installed or the minimum charges of other customers served from the
same transformer.
devices for the protection of its transformers and equipment and for the de-
termination of the appropriate transformer size.
The Company reserves the right.to install load limiting
5.
drying and hay drying shall be treated as Temporary Service,
Temporary enlargement of transformer capacity for such purposes as corn
6.
be under rates available for such service.
If three phase service or primary voltage 8 rvice is supplied it shall
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CONTROLLED WATER HEATING SERVICE (Closed)
Availability Available to any Controlled Water Heating Installation supplied
through a separate meter and served hereunder on November 1, 1961.
water heating installation made after November 1, 1961 will be served under
this rate.
No new
Rate Enerpy Charge: - 1.54~ per kilowatt-hour
Excess Wattage Charge:
One Element Tank - If the capacity of the heating element exceeds 20
watts per gallon of tank capacity, an additional charge of 1Oc: per
month per whole 100 watts will be made for such excess capacity.
Two Element Tank - If the capacity of the bottom element exceeds 20 watts
per gallon of tank capacity or the top element exceeds 4500 watts, an
additional charge of 1Oc per month per whole 100 watts will be made for
the greater of such excess capacities.
Fuel Clause Bills subject to the adjustment provided for in Fuel Clause
Rider No. 1.
Monthly Minimum Charge $2.00
Time Control An electrical control device will be furnished by Company which
will control the service so that: no energy will be supplied during the follow-
ing periods: 1O:OO a.m. to Noon and 4:OO p.m. to 7:OO p.m. or such other daily
period or periods as the Company may elect from time to time but not to exceed
a total of five hours daily.
Approved Controlled Water mating Installat ion The specifications for an
approved controlled water heating installation under this rate are as follows:
1. The water heater shall be of the storage type, equipped with one or two
thermostatically operated noninductive heating elements designed for 240 volts
(208 volts in some commercial areas).
2. If the water heater is of the two-element type it shall have one element
near the bottom and the other not more than one-fourth the distance from the
top of the tank and so connected or interlocked that they cannot operate
simultaneous ly .
(Continued on following sheet)
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CONTROLLED WATER HEATING SERVICE (Closed) (Contd)
3.
January 1, 1959 shall be 80 gallons or more.
The storage capacity of any water heater installed hereunder after
4. The water heater, whether one-element or two-element, shall be connected
by means of a tamperproof circuit to Company's controlled service meter.
5. At customer's option the top (emergency or booster) element of a two-
element water heater may be permanently connected to either Company's con-
trolled service meter or to Company's Residential Service or General Service
meter.
6.
that the installation meets the specifications for a single tank and that all
are located on the same premises for one customer's use.
The water heating installation may consist of two or more tanks provided
7.
purposes.
The installation shall not be used to supply hot water for space heating
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ORNAMENTAL STmET LIGHTING SERVICE
(COMPANY OWNED EQUIPMENT)
Availability Available to the Village of Ed.ina in its Braemer Park for illumina-
tion of public streets and parkways by electric lamps in luminaires mounted on
metal stand.ard.s and served. through underground circuits, where the facilities for this service are furnished by the Company.
Rate -
Number and Size of
Lamps per Standard
Light Annual Rate
Source per Standard.
1 - 175 Watt Mercury Vapor $ 95.00
Service Included in Rate Company shall own, operate, and.maintain the Ornamental
Street Lighting system.
Daily Operating Schedule The daily operating schedule of the above lamps shall
be from approximately one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before
sunrise.
Payment Payments are to be made in equal monthly installments within 30 days
from'' d.ate bill is rendered.
Outages If illumination from any lamp is interrupted, due to accidents, and said
illumination is not resumed within twenty-four hours from the time Company re-
ceives notice thereof from Customer, 1/30 of the monthly compensation for such
lamp shall be deducted for each night of nonillwnination after such notice is
received.
Underground Service - Excess Footage Charge Customer shall pay Company 75# per
foot for each foot over 300 feet of a continuous underground circuit between
adjacent street lighting standards or from a feed point to a single lighting
standard.
in said facilities, and. that payment is not refundable.
right to reject any proposal by the Customer for an installation when in the
Company's opinion such proposal due to location or required facilities shall
work an undue hardship on the Company.
The Customer agrees that the Company will retain complete ownership
Company reserves the
Contract Date December 21, 1964
Commencement Date July 17, 1964
(Continued on following sheet)
ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING SERVICE (Contd)
(CCMPANY OWNED EQUIENENT)
Term and Provision for Cancellation or Renewal Contract shall be in force for a
period of 10 years commencing on July 17, 1964 and shall eontinue in force
thereafter for periods of 10 years unless terminated by written notice of can-
cellation given by either party to the other not less than thirty days prior to
the expiration of any of said 10 year periods; provided that in no event shall
the contract be extended beyond the period for which Customer may legally bind
itself.
at least 6 months prior thereto.
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Company agrees to give Customer written notice of each expiration date
Remarks See contract for additional information and. details and for Terms and
Conditions not covered in this summary.
FUEL CLAUSE RIDER NO. 1
The adjustment to be added or deducted under the Fuel Clause shall
be 0.012~ per kilowatt-hour for each whole cent by which the cost of
fuel is more or less, respectively, than 31~ per million Btu.
of fuel shall be the average cost of fuel used during the preceding twelve
months as recorded in FPC Accounts 501 and 547.
The cost
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4/16/73
NOW, THEREFOd, BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village Council opposes the
interests of the voters of the Village of Edina ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senators
Otto T. Bang and Harmon T. Ogdahl and to Representatives Mary Forsythe, John
N. Johnson and Ray 0. Pleasant and to the League of Minnesota Municipalities
and the Hennepin County League of Municipalities.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and
on rollcall there were three ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
adoption of House File 1539 on the grounds that the said bill is not in the
REVENUE SHARING "SHOPPING LIST" PRESENTED.
to a list of possible uses for Revenue Sharing Funds.for Council's consideration.
Mr. Hyde called Council's attention
Council was asked to study the list 5nd make recommendations as to priorities
for expending the funds. Mr. Hyde recommended that the funds be used for
capital outlays and equipment. No action was taken.
BRAEMAR CLUB HOUSE HOT WATER HEATERS APPROVED.
was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried, for approval of purchase of two
hot water heaters for Braem5r Club House at $634 each from Roberts Hamilton COD
COUNTRY CLUB AREA CURB AND GUTTER RECYCLING AUTHORIZED.
motion was seconddd by Councilman Courtney and carried authorizing the recycl-
ing.of the old curb and gutter which is being removed from the Country Club
improvement.
a credit to the improvement project.
Motion of Councilman Courtney
Councilman Shaw's
Proceeds received from the yxshing process would be applied as
TREASURER'S REPORT as of January 31, 1973, was presented by Mr. Dalen, reviewed
and ordered placed on file by motion of Councilman Courtney, seconded by
Councilman Shaw and carried..
BILLS PAID.
carried for payment of the following claims: General Fund, $102,979.41;
Construction Fund, $127,669.80; Park Funds, $9,078.31; Water Fund, $6,477.85;
Liquor Fund, $139,498.53; Sewer Fund, $1,425.46; Improvement Fund, $1,080:00;
Poor Fund, $883.70; Total, $389,093.06.
Moation of Councilman Courtney was seconded by Councilman Shaw and
No further business appearing, Councilman Shaw's motion for adjournment was
seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Adjournment at 8:18 p.m.
Village Clerk