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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
`" Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
March 9, 1993
4 : 00 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle President
James Simpson Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Others present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Kristin Wood Coon Rapids Development Corp
Bill Rubin City of Elk River
1) The meeting was called to order at 4 :00 P.M. by President Tralle.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
agenda. The motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion carried.
4 ) The minutes of the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Elk
River Utilities Commission were reviewed and the Commissioners
offered no exceptions to these minutes as they were distributed.
5) The Commissioners reviewed the list of uncollectable debts for
1992 . Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
uncollectable debts as presented and remove them from the books of
the Utilities. This list will become a part of these minutes. The
motion carried.
6) Kristin Wood, representing Coon Rapids Development Corporation,
presented to the Commissioners a proposal to expand their
operating territory into Sherburne County. She asked that the
Utilities consider purchasing $1,000 worth of Capital Stock in
this not for profit Corporation, which will change it's name to
Central Region Development Corporation. Motion by Mr. Zabee,
seconded by Mr. Simpson to purchase $1,000 worth of Stock in CRDC
at a future date,, when it is indicated that they desire this
contribution. The Motion carried.
7 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee to donate to the
Dayton Ball Park the time of two men and a truck for one day to
help enhance their facility. The motion carried.
8) The Line Superintendent reported on the cause of the Sub-Station
outage and effort required to repair the damage.
9) A short discussion was held regarding the status of future water
towers and wells. The General Manager reported that the data and
analysis were not. ready yet to present a recommended action to the
City Council.
10) The Line Superintendent reported that the acquisition from Anoka
Electric scheduled for 1992 was completed on February 24th, 1993.
The Salk School still has not been acquired at this time, however
this is anticipated to be accomplished sometime this spring.
11) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction
projects and operating conditions.
12 ) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
monthly expenditures. The motion carried.
13) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to allow the
Sherburne County Tree Board to include a survey in our next
monthly bill. We will charge them $30 plus 3 cents per envelope
for this service. The motion carried.
14 ) The next regular meeting of the Commissioners was set for Tuesday,
April 6, _1993 at 4:00 P.M. at the Utilities Office.
15) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
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Bill Birrenkott
General Manager