04-06-1993 ERMU MIN K
e,.' ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
t' UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
April 6, 1993
3 :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
Don Heinzman Elk River Star News
Terry Maurer Maier Stewart & Assoc
Pat Klaers City Administrator
1) The meeting was called to order at 3:00 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 General Manager presented the Commissioners with several
scenarios to finance future tower expansion and wells for the
water department. The variables which were discussed were the
Water Connection Fee, the percentage of rate generated cash to be
applied to tower and well c struction, impact fees, and length of
loan financing. Pat Klaers p esented a case in which there
would be no "impact fees" whi was discussed to some degree.
Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to request the City
Council to pass an ordinance requiring an "impact fee" to
developers of $300.00 per residential lot to be assessed at time
of lot closing. The motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners also agreed that the Utilities Commission would,
at future dates, raise the Water Connection Fee 5% per year until
a fee of $1,200 is reached. The Commissioners also agreed that a
philosophy of applying 20% of rate generated cash would be used to
fund future tower and well improvments. The Commissioners also
agreed that all bonds to be issued would carry a term of 30 years
with a "call priviledge" .
5) Glenn Sundeen presented the Commissioners with a suggested change
to the Safety Manual. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr.
Zabee, to incorporate the suggested change to be attached to and
become a part of these minutes. The Motion carried.
6) Developer fees for underground residential developments were
discussed. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to
charge developers for underground electricity to lot corners
$320.00 for lots with sewer and water and $420.00 for lots without
sewer and water. The Motion carried. The Commissioners also
instructed staff to review these charges annually.
7 ) The General Manager reviewed with Commissioners the status of a
possible lawsuit regarding the electrical accident last summer.
8) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction
projects and operating conditions.
9) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
monthly expenditures. The motion carried.
10) The next regular meeting of the Commissioners was set for Tuesday,
May 4, 1993 at 3:00 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.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager
March 30, 1993
PROPOSED CHANGES TO ELK RIVER UTILITIES
ADOPTED SAFETY MANUAL
LOCATION OUR MANUAL NOW READS PROPOSED CHANGE
Page 34 When ascending or descending When ascending or descending
127 (F) ladders, employees shall have ladders, employees should
both hands free and shall have both hands free and
face the ladder. shall face the ladder.
Reason: When on a ladder it is not always possible to use
both hands for climbing.