09-07-1993 ERMU MIN t- ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
September 7, 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
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
Pat Klaers City Administrator
1) The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by Vice Chairman
Simpson.
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 previous meeting. The motion carried.
4 ) A situation was discussed in which the City Engineer used a
preliminary plat to locate and install the water facilities in
an area. When the final plat was approved, a property line was
not in the same location as shown on the preliminary plat and
the resulting hydrant is in the desired location for the owners
driveway. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to pay
all expenses to have the hydrant moved to a more desireable
location with the exception of driveway repair and landscape
restoration. The motion carried.
5) The General Manager reported that the first month of garbage
billing has been accomplished not without a great deal of
difficulty. The phone has been busy almost constantly the last
few days, however it is expected to diminish in the near future
when the customers get used to having their bill included with
electricity, water and sewer.
6) The General Manager reviewed with the Commissioners the status
of the Sizer situation.
7 ) The General Manager informed the Commissioners that the city
is requesting payment for the site for a new water tower. Pat
Klaers discussed the background on this request, with much
discussion and comments by all parties. Motion by Mr. Zabee,
seconded by Mr. Simpson to table this matter until the next
meeting. The motion carried.
8) The General Manager reviewed the August financial statements
with the Commissioners.
9) The Line Superintendent updated the Commissioners on the status
of construction projects and other operating conditions.
10) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
check register.
11) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, October 5, 1993 at 3:00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
12) Motion by Mr. Simpson , seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager