02-21-1989 ERMU MIN COMMISSION MEETING
February 21, 1989
Tuesday 7:00 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle President
George Zabee Vice Chairman
Jim Simpson Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen - Line Superintendent
Pat Klaers - City Administrator
Michael F. Stemper
Rick Newland - AEC
Ken Skoglund - AEC
Paul Erick - Olsen Thielen
Terry Maurer
Pat Dietrich
Joni Astrup
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. by President Tralle.
2 ) The agenda was approved as mailed without additions or deletions .
3) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed.
Motion carried .
4) Rick Newland, the General Manager of Anoka Electric Cooperative,
presented his concerns to ERMU of the costs associated with the
acquisition of territory. The Commission directed the staff of
ERMU to meet with staff at AEC and arrive at the mutually
beneficial boundary within city limits where Elk River Municipal
Utilities will not actively pursue customers from the other
utility. The Commission will then work toward securing a
possible franchise for Anoka Electric in the excluded territory.
5) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to share the costs
with Anoka Electric associated with preparing costs of territory
acquisition. Elk River Municipal Utilities expense not to exceed
$5000 . Motion carried.
6) Paul Erick, partner in the audit firm of Olsen, Thielen,
presented the final audit for the year 1988. There was no
exceptions or qualifications to the report.
7) Motion by Mr . Simpson seconded by Mr. Tralle to accept and file
the 1988 audit report of Olsen, Thielen. Motion carried .
8) Terry Maurer, City Engineer, presented the feasibility study for
the western area of Elk River regarding sewer and water
extensions. The Commission was made aware that the Utilities may
be called upon to finance a portion of the costs associated with
this expansion through user fees. The General Manager was
directed to present at the April meeting an estimate of what the
water utility could afford to finance.
9) Motion by Mr . Zabee, seconded by Mr . Simpson to authorize the
City Engineer to update the Water Master Plan in conjunction with
other updates not to exceed $3500 . Motion carried.
COMMISSION MEETING - Continued
February 21, 1989
10) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Tralle, to select the bid
on the Line Truck which most closely matches the specifications
for the lowest price. Motion carried.
11) The Commission authorized a credit of 3000 gallons per month to
be applied to the water bill of Leonard Fields for the purpose of
additional sewer flushing.
12) The commission directed the General Manager to negotiate a
possible irrigation rate with Richard Lefebvre and return to them
for possible approval .
13) The next meeting was set for 7 : 00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 14 ,
1989 .
14) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Zabee to adjourn. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10 :15 P.M.
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Bill Birrenkott
General Manager