02-16-1999 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ELK RIVER UTILITIES COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OFFICE
FEBRUARY 16, 1999
Members Present: President, James Tralle; Vice Chairman, John Dietz; Trustee, George
Zabee
Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent;
Robert McCartney, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager
1. Call meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. February 16, 1999
2. Consider Utilities Agenda
John requests Item Number 5.1 be tabled until the March Meeting when Dave
Anderson will be available.
George Zabee moved to approve the Utilities Agenda, with the Item 5.1 change.
John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
John Dietz moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1-12-99 Minutes
January Check Register
Financials
5.1 Review and Consider Pinwheel Ball Field Contribution
Item tabled, to be placed on the March Agenda.
5.2 Review and consider Water Rules for Procedure Manual
A draft copy of the Water Rules section for the procedures manual for the Elk
River Municipal Utilities was presented for review by the Commission. The
document reflects current policies and procedures, except for the section
pertaining to backflow preventers. The City Building department is currently
looking at this provision. The Elk River Municipal Utilities has ultimate
responsibility for backflow prevention and the City Building officials have the
inspection responsibility.
No action required.
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5.3 Up-date Electric Wholesale Power Contract Revision
Bryan Adams reviewed the changes in the Contract, noting the change in
Paragraph 3 regarding the effective date of the Contract.
John Dietz moved to approve the Contract, pending minor wording
modifications. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
5.4 Up-date future Electric Territory Acquisition
Future Territory Acquisition, in East Elk River for years 2000 and 2002
from Connexus Energy was discussed, with emphasis on proposed dates and
approximation of costs. It is noted that Area 9 will be acquired in 1999,per
authorization from the 7-14-98 Commission meeting. Discussion continued, with
Commission's desire to continue.the acquisition process.
6.1 Review and Consider Purchase of Pick-up Truck
Bids for a '/2 ton, 4 x 4 pickup were presented and discussed. Staff recommends
purchasing the vehicle from the lowest responsive bidder. John Dietz asked
which department would be using the pick-up, response by Bryan Adams and
Glenn Sundeen.
George Zabee moved to accept the low bid from Cummings Chrysler for a
1999 Dodge BR1500. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
6.2 Review and Consider Purchase of Used Tractor Backhoe
Bids were reviewed for the purchase of a used backhoe. Glenn Sundeen and
Bryan Adams advised the Commission of the problems in purchasing this
1999 budget item.
James Tralle moved to authorize the purchase of a used Tractor Backhoe by
Staff, at a cost to not exceed $24,999.00. John Dietz seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
6.3 Review Off Peak Demand Electric Rate
A revision of the Off Peak Demand Electric Service rate was presented and
discussed.
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John Dietz moved to approve the revised Off Peak Demand Electric Service
rate, as revised. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Other business
Robert McCartney informally reported that a re-video of Well #6 has been completed.
and pump tested up to 2000 GPM. One thousand GPM test was completed for 24 hour
duration, with good clear water resulting.
John Dietz directed Bryan Adams to include information about water chlorination in the
annual report to City Council.
The next scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be
March 9, 1999.
George Zabee moved to adjourn the February 16, 1999 meeting of the Elk River
Municipal Utilities Commission. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The February 16, 1999 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities
Commission adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Hemza
Office Manager