08-08-1995 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
August 8, 1995
4 :00 P.M.
Present Were: George Zabee President
James Tralle Vice Chairman
John Dietz Trustee
Others Present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
Ron Black Attorney
Gordon Maldenhauer Developer
1) The meeting was called to order at 4 :00 P.M. by President
Zabee.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
agenda as amended. The Motion carried.
3 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Dietz to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion
carried.
4 ) Gordon Maldenhauer, the developer of Mississippi Oaks in Elk
River presented the Commissioners with a proposal to not charge
him (the developer) with the cost of lowering the previously
installed underground power line. After much discussion, the
Commissioners instructed Mr. Maldenhauer to take up the matter
with the City Council.
5 ) Ron Black explained our options regarding a request to build
a building in a power line easement. No action was taken at
this time.
6) Motion by Mr. Tralle seconded by Mr. Zabee, to offer a more
decorative pole to developers when they are installing street
lights in new subdivisions for an additional $500 per pole.
The motion carried.
7 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle seconded by Mr. Dietz to table any
decision on the construction regarding the line to pick up the
Courthouse to a future meeting. The motion carried.
8) A discussion regarding parking lot washdowns was held. A
survey of the practices of other Cities was presented. Motion
by Mr. Tralle that we do not get into the business of washing
down parking lots for new businesses. The motion was withdrawn
and staff was instructed to get in touch with the street
department to see what effect this would have on the storm
sewer drainage system.
9) The Line Superintendent reviewed the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
10) Two bids were presented for the purchase of Line Stringing
equipment. The Bids were:
Sherman and Reilly $23,500
Wagner Smith $25,450
Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Dietz to award the
purchase of the Line Stringing equipment to the low bidder of
Sherman and Reilly in the amount of $23,500. The Motion
carried.
11) The General Manager reviewed the July financial statements with
the Commissioners. Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr. Zabee
to receive and file the July financial statements. The motion
carried.
12 ) Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr. Tralle, to approve the
check register.
13) Mr. Dietz presented to the Commissioners a proposal from Abdo
Abdo & Eick to perform the audit for the Utilities. The
General Manager was instructed to have Olson Theilen and Co.
present at the next meeting to present a proposal.
14 ) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, September 12, 1995 at
4 :00 P.M. at the Utilities office.
15) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Dietz to adjourn. The
motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager