10-05-1993 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
• 322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
October 5, 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
Terry Maurer City Engineer
Mike McGlone Salvation Army
1) The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by President
Tralle.
2 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
agenda. The Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting. The motion carried.
4 ) Terry Maurer, City Engineer reported on the status of the new
Water Tower in the Hillside area. He reported that the
construction has begun and a late spring 1994 completion date
is expected. He asked the Commissioners if they wanted to
solicit bids for the well at that site. Motion by Mr. Zabee,
seconded by Mr. Simpson, to authorize the City Engineer to
advertise and solicit bids for a well. The Motion carried.
Terry also reported on other projects including the treatment
plant on the West end of town and the new sewer trunk line
improvements. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to
authorize the expenditure of $15,000 for water main
improvements in the area of the sewer treatment plant. The
Motion carried.
5) The General Manager reported that the second month of garbage
billing has been accomplished with less problems than the first
month. The phone has been busy but it appears that the system
is beginning to settle down.
6) The General Manager reviewed with the Commissioners the status
of the Sizer situation.
7 ) The Commissioners renewed the discussion of payment for land
for the new water tower, well and treatment facility. Motion
by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to pay the City of Elk
River $10,000 for the land purchased for the water tower, well
and treatment facility. The motion carried.
8) Mike McGlone with the Salvation Army reviewed with the
Commissioners the HEATSHARE program sponsored by the Salvation
Army and asked if the Utilities would be willing to
participate. Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to
authorize the Utilities to participate in HEATSHARE to the
extent as present software permits as determined by staff.
Initially, this would only be a stuffer in the bills and the
collection of money to be turned over to the Salvation Army for
administration. The Motion carried.
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, November 2, 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: 15 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager