01-10-1989 ERMU MIN COMMISSION MEETING
January 10, 1989
Tuesday 7: 30 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Jim Simpson
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen - Line Superintendent
Pat Klaers - City Administrator
Michael F. Stemper
Douglas Dill
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 P.M. by Vice Chairman
Tralle.
2) Motion by Mr . Zabee seconded by Mr . Simpson that Mr . Tralle be
designated as the President for the year 1989. Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr, Tralle seconded by Mr. Simpson that Mr . Zabee be
designated as Vice Chairman for the year 1989. Motion carried.
4) The restructuring of electric rates was opened for discussion.
It was the concensus of the Commission that until we have more
definitive costs from Anoka Electric Cooperative regarding
territory acquisitions that we should take no action. The
General Manager was instructed to present more options to the
Commission at the next meeting.
5) The Commission was informed of the status of negotiations with
the attorneys regarding the case of possible energy theft .
6) The General Manager informed the Commission that Mikro-Tel has
changed their name to Versa-Link and has changed their method of
operation. They will be returning to us later with more
definitive proposals .
7) The General Manager reported that the auditors will be here in
early February and hope to be signed off on the financials by the
February commission meeting.
8) The next meetingwas set for TuesdayFebruary21, 1989 at
7 : 00 P.M. at the Utilities Office.
9) The Line Superintendent reported on the construction and
operations activity and the status of projects.
10) Motion by Mr . Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to authorize the
General Manager to attend the Institute of Electrical Engineers
symposium on "Transmission and Distribution in the Electric
Utility Industry" in early April of 1989. Motion carried .
11) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to adjourn. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 P.M.
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Bill Birrenkott
General Manager