04-18-1989 ERMU MIN COMMISSION MEETING
April 18 , 1989
Tuesday 7 :00 P.M.
Present Were: James Tralle President
Jim Simpson Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen - Line Superintendent
Pat Klaers - City Administrator
Terry Maurer
Wade Lovelette
Mark Fuchs
Absent Was: George Zabee
1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 P.M. by President Tralle.
2) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed.
Motion carried.
3) Terry Maurer and Pat Klaers presented to the Commission the plans
for the western expansion of sewer and water. They stated that
the only request for funding of the Utilities Commission would be
in the area of future wells and treatment facilities. If the
Commission agrees to fund the wells and treatment facilities, the
City would deduct these costs from the estimated cost of the
entire project .
Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Tralle, to authorize the
future expenditure for water wells and treatment facilities
associated with the western expansion of water. Motion carried.
4) The general Manager reported on the status of negotiations with
Anoka Electric Cooperative to acquire additional service
territory.
5) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr . Tralle, to authorize the
purchase of work stations for the office not to exceed $10,000 .
Motion carried.
6) Representatives of the outside workers appeared at this time to
present their proposals for a wage and benefit increase for 1989 .
The discussion will be continued at the next meeting.
7 ) The General Manager reviewed the March financial statements with
the Commission.
8) The Line Superintendent reviewed the status of all construction
projects with the Commissioners .
9) It was reported that there is a leaking water service that the
owner has not repaired for some time. The Commission directed
the staff to inform the owner that if the service is not repaired
in one week that the water will be turned off .
COMMISSION MEETING - Continued
April 18 , 1989
10) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle, to authorize the
Construction Reserve fund to climb to $800,000 with $200,000 to
be deposited immediately and $5000 per month to be deposited.
Motion carried.
11) The next meeting was set for Tuesday May 16th at 7 : 00 P.M.
12) Motion by Mr . Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9 : 45 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager