02-09-1993 ERMU MIN ELIC RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
February 9, 1993
4 :00 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle President
James Simpson Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Others present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Hank Duitsman Mayor
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Pat Klaers City Administrator
Terry Maurer City Engineer
Rick Foster Developer
1) The meeting was called to order at 4 :00 P.M. by President Zabee.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
agenda. The motion carried.
3) Mr. Simpson nominated Mr. Tralle to serve as President for 1993.
Mr. Zabee moved that nominations cease. Mr. Simpson seconded and
the motion carried. The Commission then voted unanimously that
Mr. Tralle's nomination be accepted. Mr. Tralle then accepted the
gavel and assumed the Presidency.
4 ) Mr. Tralle moved, seconded by Mr. Zabee, that the Commission
appoint Mr. Simpson to the office of Vice-Chairman for 1993. The
motion carried.
5) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion carried.
6) At this time a long discussion was held regarding the requirements
for water system improvements necessitated by developers.
Participating in the discussions were Mayor Duitsman, Terry
Maurer, Pat Klaers, Rick Foster as well as all Commissioners and
staff of the Utilities. Several scenarios were developed and
discussed, however no decisions as far as funding requirements
were made. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to
authorize Terry Maurer to prepare plans and specifications for a
new well and treatment and a water tower in the future Rick Foster
development area. The motion carried.
7) The Commissioners decided to invite the City Council to a joint
meeting with the Utilities to be held at the Power Plant at 6:00
P.M. on February 17, 1993.
8) The present deposit policy was reviewed with regard to a business
requesting to be exempted from a deposit requirement. The
Commissioners decided not to take any action on the request.
9) The Commissioners reviewed the report of the Street Light
Committee with regard to the number and location of Street Lights
to be installed in 1993. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr.
Simpson, to accept the report of the Street Light Committee and
install the recommended street lights in 1993. The Motion
carried.
10) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Simpson, to implement the
changes in the safety rules as recommended by staff. The motion
carried.
11) The General Manager reported that the acquisition from Anoka
Electric is proceeding with the planned area to be completed on
February 24th.
12) The General Manager reviewed the preliminary financial statements
for 1992 with the Commissioners.
13) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction
projects and operating conditions.
14) Bob McCartney presented the Commissioners with the revised Water
Access Charge Manual.
15) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
monthly expenditures. The motion carried.
16) The next regular meeting of the Commissioners was set for Tuesday,
March 9, 1993 at 4 :00 P.M. at the Utilities Office.
10) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
Bi 1 Birrenkott
General Manager