11-14-1995 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
November 14, 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; Mike Hanlon, Athletic Director; Pat Klaers, City
Administrator, Sandy Thackery, City Clerk
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. The motion carried.
4 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Dietz to donate the
electricity to run two pitching machines to the school
district. The motion carried.
5) It was decided to defer the decision on a substance abuse
policy to a future meeting.
6) The Water Superintendent reported on the status of various
water department projects. Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by
Mr. Dietz to authorize the expenditure of $4,500 for additional
controls at the Gary Street water tower. The motion carried.
7 ) The General Manager reviewed the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
8) The General Manager presented the Commissioners with a draft
of the 1996 operating budget. Action will be taken at a future
meeting.
9) The General Manager reviewed the October financial statements
with the Commissioners. Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr.
Zabee to receive and file the October financial statements.
The motion carried.
10) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to approve the
check register. The motion carried.
11) Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr. Tralle to donate the cost
of four lights for the signage entering Elk River to the
Chamber of Commerce. The motion carried.
12) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Dietz to purchase an ad
in the LOL Choirboys book in the amount of $100. The motion
carried.
13) The Commissioners discussed the Jack Kreuser situation in
detail. The Commissioners decided to take no action at this
time other than to write him a letter.
12 ) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, December 12, 1995 at 4 :00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
13) Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
va Wit)
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager