12-06-1994 ERMU MIN -(1
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
AY 322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
December 6, 1994
3:00 P.M.
Present Were: James Simpson President
George Zabee Vice Chairman
James Tralle Trustee
Others Present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Pat Klaers City Administrator
Terry Maurer City Engineer
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Bruce West Fire Chief
1) The meeting was called to order at 3:05 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) Terry Maurer reported that the tests of the water at the new
well sight indicated that we would not have to install iron
filtration at this time, but would probably have to in the near
future. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Tralle to
authorize MSA to proceed with the design to add the filtration
equipment at this time. The Motion carried.
5) Mr. Tralle reported that some churches in the area have
expressed interest in our security systems and he wondered if
we had a special rate for churches. It was decided that he
should work directly with Steve Nordahl to see what the costs
actually are and then get back with us.
5) The 1995 Budgets were reviewed with the Commissioners. Motion
by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the 1995
budgets as presented. The Motion carried.
6) The pending ordinance requiring residents to connect to the
City water system within two years of availability was reviewed
by the Commissioners. The Commissioners directed the General
Manager to contact the City Attorney and ask that the ordinance
be redrafted to exempt the residences in the Westwood area.
7 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle seconded by Mr. Zabee to increase the
Utilities cash donation to the City to 3% of the revenue
generated by Elk River customers. This is to be in effect for
a period of three years at the end of which it will be
reviewed. This is to have no effect on the present policy of
street lights and donated electricity for City operations. The
motion carried.
8) The Line Superintendent reviewed the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
9) The General Manager reviewed the October financial statements
with the Commissioners. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr.
Tralle to receive and file the operating statements. The
motion carried.
10) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to approve the
check register.
11) Mr. Tralle questioned the amount of our service charge, noting
that it was less than AEC and Wright Hennepin Electric. It was
decided to take no action at this time.
At 4 :45 P.M. the meeting was Adjourned into executive session
for purposes of Labor Negotiations.
At 6:00 the regular meeting was reconvened. Mr. Ron Black was
present when the meeting was reconvened.
12 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Simpson for the following
changes in the wages:
a) Raise the wage range of the clerical staff by 2.9%
b) Pay the clerical staff a one time payment of $300 as a
clothing allowance
c) Raise the wage ranges of the APPA salary guidelines by 2.9%
d) Glenn Sundeen to be paid at step 6 plus 750 per hour
e) Pat Hemza to be paid at Step 5
f) Bob McCartney to be paid at Step 7
g) Bill Birrenkott to be paid at Step 6
The motion carried.
13) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Tralle to void the
Employment Agreement with the General Manager dated September
1, 1992 and replace it with the Agreement dated with today's
date. The General Manager was in agreement with this motion.
The motion carried.
14 ) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, January 10, 1994 at 3 :00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
15) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager