06-04-1997 ERMU MIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OFFICES
JUNE 4, 1997
Members Present: President, John Dietz; Vice Chairman, George Zabee; Trustee, James
Tralle
Others Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent;
Robert McCartney, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager
1. Call meeting to order at 3:45 P.M. June 4, 1997.
2. Consider Utilities Agenda.
Mr. Tralle moved to approve the 6-4-97 Agenda. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion.
Motion carried 2-0.
3. *Consider Consent Agenda.
Mr. Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
3. 5-13-97 Minutes, 5-27-97 Minutes
4. Check Registers
Financials
Mr. Zabee arrived at 3:50 P.M.
5.1 Review Demand Customer Tariff Sheets
This tariff was reviewed at the 5-13-97 meeting, and the minimum bill
component was questioned.
Bryan Adams presented the Commission with five rate possibilities,reflecting
options to the minimum bill component. Discussion of the possibilities, the reasons
for the rate and the consequences of each option followed.
Mr. Tralle moved to adopt a Minimum Demand Bill to be 30%of the demand
for the previous 12 months. Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion
carried 3-0.
5.2 NSP Up-date& Network Transmission Tariff
Bryan Adams up-dated the Commission on the progress and time frames of
NSP and the transmission tariff.
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5.3 Up-date on Electric Distribution Projects
Glenn Sundeen reported to the Commission on the progress and status of construction
projects currently underway. Discussion followed.
5.4 Meadowvale School Water Well Up-date
Bryan Adams advised the Commission that he and Superintendent Flannery
have agreed on the price of$21,000.00, which is the appraised value, for sale of
property to the ERMU for the new well,treatment plant and possible water tower.
The School Board has requested that when a tower is constructed, it be
placed on the East side of the property. A formal agreement will be presented at the
July Commission meeting.
5.5 Review and Consider Pay Equity Study.
The final report from Hay Management Consultants was presented and discussed.
Bryan Adams was directed to summarize all the information presented and
recommend an option to satisfy the requirement of Pay Equity. Recommendations
will be presented at a future Commission meeting.
Mr. Zabee moved to receive and file the report. Mr. Tralle seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
6.1 Heritage Festival Request
The Committee for the Heritage Festival,to be held August 9-10, 1997, has requested
the Utilities to provide temporary electrical service,the hanging of banners and
water use provisions for the two day Festival.
Mr. Zabee moved to provide temporary electrical service,the hanging of banners and
water use provisions for the two day Festival. Mr. Tralle seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
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6.2 After hours Bulk Water Sales
An individual who operates a side business of providing watering services to
landscape contractors, has requested ERMU to provide after hour bulk water sales.
Bryan Adams led a discussion of possible ways to provide this service, and the
costs involved for each. It was the consensus of the Commission to delay any
action on the request, and to reconsider if more requests for the service are received.
6.3 Water Services to Westwood Addition
Commission reviewed the Westwood Addition water and sewer policies. After
discussion,the Commission reiterated the previous policy that customers in the
Westwood Addition would not be required to hook up to water when hooking up
to sewer. Staff was directed to search the City of Elk River Ordinances for
additional information on this issue and general requirements of water/sewer
connections.
The next scheduled meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission will be Wednesday,
July 9, 1997 at 3:30.
With no further business to be discussed, Mr. Tralle moved to adjourn. Mr. Zabee
seconded the motion.
The meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia Hemza
Office Manager