11-10-1998 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ELK RIVER UTILITIES COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OFFICE
November 10, 1998
Members Present: President, George Zabee; Vice Chair, James Tralle; Trustee, John
Dietz
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.. November 10, 1998
2. Consider Utilities Agenda
James Tralle moved to approve the Utilities Agenda as presented. John Dietz
seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
10-13-98 Minutes
October Check Register
Financials
John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
5.1 Review and consider Proposed 1999 Budget
George Zabee suggested working through the 1999 Budget, page by page.
Questions from the Commission were responded to by Staff, with particular
discussion of the Capital Budget and the forecasts included in the Appendix.
George Zabee wishes Commission and Staff to remember the Budget is a plan
and may be amended.
John Dietz moved to approve the 1999 Elk River Municipal Utilities Budget as
presented. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
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November 10, 1998
5.2 Discuss Electric and Water Rates
Bryan Adams advised the Commission that no increase in rates was assumed
in the preparation of the 1999 Elk River Municipal Utilities Budget. Discussion
followed regarding the possibility of a rate decrease. It was the concensus of the
Commission to presently keep the rates as they are, given the uncertainty of the
future. Deregulation and the Eastern Area Development were the topics
considered during the discussion. George Zabee stresses caution, with a wait
and see attitude.
5.3 Electric Deregulation information from October 13, 1998 meeting
The carry over discussion of Deregulation continues, with emphasis on
the discovery of under-lying problems. It is agreed that the topic is important
and the importance of close scrutiny is imperative.
5.4 Proposed Gas Turbine Project
Discussion of the Joint Meeting with City Council, on Monday,November 9,
1998 regarding the Gas Turbine Project continued. Availability of turbines is
an issue to be monitored. John Dietz suggests that the City Street Superintendent
be included in the study of noise. Staff responded positively to the suggestion.
5.5 Up-date progress on Well#6 Facility
Staff advised Commission that drilling has been slow and the project will not be
ready for further construction of the Treatment Plant on December 1, 1998 as
originally planned.
Other Business
Commission requested Staff to report at a future meeting on policies regarding
NSF checks received,particularly in regard to payments due on the 15th of the month.
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November 10, 1998
With no other business to discuss, John Dietz moved to adjourn the November 10, 1998
meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission. James Tralle seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The November 10, 1998 meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission
adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission
will be December 8, 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Hemza
Office Manager