02-07-1995 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
February 7, 1995
4 :00 P.M.
Present Were: George Zabee President
James Tralle Vice Chairman
John Dietz Trustee
Others Present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Pat Klaers City Administrator
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
1) The meeting was called to order at 4 :00 P.M. by Vice Chairman
Zabee.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
agenda as amended. The Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr. Tralle to Nominate the
following slate of officers for 1995:
George Zabee President
James Tralle Vice Chairman
John Dietz Trustee
The motion carried unanimously.
4 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion
carried. Mr. Dietz abstained.
5) It was reported that the City Council adopted an ordinance
requiring water connection within two years of when this
service is made available to them to include only those
affected from this day forward.
6) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Dietz to pay 1/2 of the
legal bill to the City regarding the employment agreement for
the General Manager. The Motion carried.
7) The Line Superintendent reviewed the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
8) The General Manager reviewed the November financial statements
with the Commissioners. Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr.
Dietz to receive and file these reports. The motion carried.
9) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to approve the
check register.
10) Three quotations for a pickup budgeted in the 1995 Budget were
reviewed by the Line Superintendent. Motion by Mr. Tralle
seconded by Mr. Dietz to accept the bid From Elk River Ford for
the Ford 150 4X4 in the amount of $17,168.81. The Motion
carried.
11) The new OSHA regulation regarding fire retardent clothing were
discussed with the Commissioners. It was decided to invite the
linemen to attend the next meeting to give us their feelings
in regard to what should be done.
12) The availabilty to the wellness room at City Hall to Utility
employees was discussed.
13) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, March 14, 1995 at 4 :00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
14 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager