11-03-1993 ERMU MIN _\
,•'` ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
a 322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
November 3, 1993
3 :00 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle President
James Simpson Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Others Present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Bob McCartney Water Superintendent
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 as amended. The Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting. The motion carried.
4 ) A proposal from the Clinkscales Family Trust for the sale of
property next to the Power Plant was discussed. There was a
large difference between the asking price and the appraisal
price authorized by the Commission. Motion by Mr. Zabee,
seconded by Mr. Simpson, to authorize a second appraisal on the
property and report the results to the Commissioners for future
action. The motion Carried.
5) Bob McCartney reported that MSA had sent us the first payment
request for the water tower with their approval. Motion by Mr.
Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve Partial Pay Estimate
No. 1 to CBI Na-Con in the amount of $64,840.50 as approved by
MSA. The motion carried.
6) The location of facilities in public or private Right of Way
was discussed. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee
to place the following resolution in the Minutes of the
meeting.
The Elk River Utilities would be glad to comply
with the desires of the City Council if they
would like to see the priority placement of
electrical facilities to be in the Street Right
of Way. The Utilities would like to retain the
right, if terrain, soil conditions or other
difficulties dictate, to place these facilities
in the private easement.
The motion carried.
7 ) The General Manager updated the Commissioners on the status of
construction projects and other operating conditions.
8) The General Manager reviewed the September financial statements
with the Commissioners.
9) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson, to approve the
check register.
10) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, December 7, 1993 at 3:00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
11) Motion by Mr. Simpson , seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4 : 15 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager