08-10-1993 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
August 10, 1993
10:00 A.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
Gary Santwire
1) The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by President
Tralle.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
agenda as amended. The Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
minutes of the July 13th meeting. The motion carried.
4 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson,seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
minutes of the July 30th meeting. The motion carried.
5) Gary Santwire presented a case in which he was charged a water
connection fee based on the issuance of a 1993 building permit,
which he thought should be based on a 1992 permit. Motion by
Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to alter the invoice to be
based on a 1992 building permit. The motion carried.
6) The General Manager informed the Commissioners that there is
a potential for a business moving to Elk River which would be
eligible for our Economic Development Rate. No action is
required at this time.
7 ) The General Manager reviewed the July financial statements with
the Commissioners.
8) The Line Superintendent updated the Commissioners on the status
of construction projects and other operating conditions.
9) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
check register.
10) The General Manager reviewed with the Commissioners the status
of the Sizer situation.
11) A request for a donation for the Dayton Heritage Days was
discussed. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee to
donate $100 to the Dayton Heritage Days Committee. The motion
carried.
12 ) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Tralle to authorize Gene
Kreuser to put the second coat of sealer on the exterior of the
building. The motion carried.
13) The General Manager informed the Commissioners on the plans for
a new electrical service at the High School.
14 ) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, September 7, 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 11:30 A.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager