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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
AY 322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
November 5, 1990
4 : 00 P.M.
Present Were: George Zabee President
Jim Simpson Vice Chairman
James Tralle Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Bob Palmquist Associated Consultants
Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent
1) The meeting was called to order at 4 : 00 P.M. by President Zabee.
2) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
Agenda. Motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed.
Motion carried.
4) Bob Palmquist of Associated Consultants Engineers presented a
study with various options regarding our two 18 year old fuel
tanks at the power plant. It was pointed out that we will have to
install leak detection and buy a 1 million dollar insurance policy
at the very minimum. After considerable discussion, the following
action was taken:
Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Simpson to authorize
Associated Consultants to prepare plans and specifications to
replace the two underground tanks with two 15, 000 gallon above
ground fuel tanks at a cost estimated to be $90, 000 including
engineering fees. The motion carried.
5) Residence requirements for employees on call were discussed.
Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Simpson to amend the
requirements set forth at the previous meeting from a 5 mile
radius to an 8 mile radius. The motion carried with Mr. Zabbe
voting against the motion.
6) The General Manager reported on the status of Anoka Electric
Cooperative negotiations.
6) The Line Superintendent reviewed the status of all projects and
operating conditions with the Commissioners.
7) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Tralle to authorize the
General Manager to proceed to make arrangements with R. W. Beck
and associates to conduct a system electrical coordination
study.The motion carried.
8) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Simpson to pay to the City
of Elk River $33,908, which represents the utilities cost to
install two conduits plus one half of the street lighting costs
associated with construction on the Parrish Avenue bridge over the
Mississippi in 1984 .
9) The next meeting was set for Monday, December 10, 1990 at 4 : 00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
10) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to adjourn. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 6: 00 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager