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I I I I I I I I I I METHANE PROJECT ANOKA/RAMSEY LANDFILL Anoka County and the CAP Agency applied for funding for selected, alternative energy projects from the Minnesota Department of Economic Security. The Minnesota Department of Economic Security approved a grant in the amount of $100,000 for the proposed methane project with Waltek, Inc. The project as p~oposed to date includes: The extraction from the landfill either by the introduction of new wells or the hook-up to the existing waste management methane extraction system. The design, engineering and construction of a four-inch, medium- pressure, underground pipeline from the landfill to Waltek, approximately 72,000 feet. This pipeline will be constructed below frost line. Waltek will have located on their property two 85KW generators which will provide for the majority of their electrical needs. The cities of Anoka and Ramsey and Anoka County are now in the process of finalizing a joint powers agreement which will provide for a five- member Landfill Board. Representatives include a member from the Ramsey and Anoka City Councils, an appointment by Anoka County CAP, an appointment by the County Board and the Chairman of the County Board who shall serve as the Chairman of the Landfill Board. The Landfill Board shall have the following powers and responsibilities: To administer implementation and on-going maintenance oflthe methane gas extraction project. 2. To perform all functions necessary to enter into contract. Be sure that all appropriate licenses and permits are obtained. To provide for maintenance of the pipeline and related equipment. 5. To receive and disburse funds. Waltek, located in Ramsey, is a quality, custom investment casting company who will receive approximately $95,000 to purchase and maintain two 85KW or equivalent methane-powered electrical generators. Waltek will be responsible for maintaining the generators, to run the generators twenty-four hours and may dispose of the excess electricity at their discretion, the proceeds obtained to offset maintenance costs. Waltek will be responsible for creating approximately ten, new low and moderate income jobs. Total cost of project is $222,000 which includes: approximately $95,000 for two 85KW generators; $28,000 for a 30 H.P. engine driven compressor; $72,000 for pipeline construction; $12,000for gas field development, engineering and labor; $18,000 contingency.