06-07-1994 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
AY 322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
June 7, 1994
3 :00 P.M.
Present Were: James Simpson President
George Zabee Vice Chairman
James Tralle Trustee
Others Present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Hank Duitsman Mayor
Jeff Gongoll EDA Chair
Marley Glines Riverside Development
1) The meeting was called to order at 3 :00 P.M. by President
Simpson.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
agenda as amended. The Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion
carried.
4 ) Jeff Gongoll and Marley Glines, representing concerned citizens
for a new hockey arena, presented to the Commission the plans
for an additional hockey arena and requested financial help for
this facility. It was the consensus of opinion of the
Commissioners that the Commission would be in a position to
offer to the operators of the new facility the previously
approved "Economic Development Rate" for operating this
facility as well as the existing facility. It was felt that
as plans developed that this group should again approach the
Commission with a request.
5) Bob McCartney reported that the new well and treatment plant
at the Gary Street location has been placed in service and the
parks Department is requesting some additional fencing which
would benefit both parties. Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by
Mr. Zabee to install the additional fencing at the Gary St.
water treatment plant. The motion carried.
6) The Line Superintendent updated the Commissioners on the status
of construction projects and other operating conditions.
7 ) The General Manager reviewed the May financial statements with
the Commissioners.
8) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to approve the
check register.
9) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, July 12, 1994 at 3:00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
10) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to authorize staff
to proceed as quickly as possible in the demolition of the
house by the Power Plant. The motion carried.
11) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager