10-13-1988 ERMU MIN UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
October 13, 1988
Thursday 7 :30 P.M.
Present Were: Douglas Dill President
James Tralle Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. by President Dill.
2) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed.
Motion carried.
3) The General Manager reported on the new procedure requiring all
Utilities to participate in the "Gopher State One Call" for
location of underground facilities. Concern was expressed that
this could increase the cost to Elk River Municipal Utilities
approximately $12,000 per year, with no perceivable return.
Glenn Sundeen stated that, in fact, it makes operation much more
difficult . The commissioners directed the General Manager to
prepare a letter to be directed to area legislators from the
Commission. This would be for consideration at the next meeting.
4 ) The General Manager reported that the State of Minnesota has a
law on the books regarding meter tampering and it is not
necessary to have City Ordinances passed.
6) The 1989 Budgets as prepared by Staff were presented to the
Commission and discussed. These will be studied and voted on at
the next meeting.
7) Motion by Mr . Zabee, seconded by Mr . Tralle to have the General
Manager report various methods of rate relief and have
recommendations to be presented at the next meeting. Motion
carried.
8) The September financial statements were presented and discussed .
9) Staff presented the Commission with the status of the
construction and operations of the Utility with the attendant
problems and concerns. It was reported that Royal Oaks will
probably be completed by the time a hard frost occurs and freezes
the ground.
10) The next meeting was set for Wednesday, November 16, 1988 at 7: 30
P.M. at the Utilities office.
11) Motion by Mr . Tralle, seconded by Mr . Zabee to adjourn.
12) Meeting adjourned at 10 :15 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager