02-04-1991 ERMU MIN ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
February 4 , 1991
4 : 00 P.M.
Present Were: Jim Simpson President
James Tralle Vice Chairman
George Zabee Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen
Terry Mauer
Pat Klaers
1) The meeting was called to order at 4 : 00 P.M. by President Simpson.
2) Motion by Mr. Zabee seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the agenda.
The motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Tralle seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion carried.
4) Terry Mauer, City Engineer, reported on the status of the Proctor
Avenue rebuild and suggested that the Utilities install a 10 inch
water main as part of the construction project. Motion by Mr.
Zabee seconded by Mr. Tralle to authorize the City Engineer to
include the installation of a 10 inch water main between Highway
10 and School Street as part of the bid specification for the
Proctor Avenue rebuild. The cost is not to exceed $75, 000. The
motion carried.
5) The General Manager reported that a final agreement has been
reached with Anoka Electric Cooperative for the orderly transfer
of service territory between the utilities. The City Council has
approved the franchise included in the agreement, however the
Rural Electrification Administration has not yet approved the
agreement. REA approval is expected soon without major delays.
6) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
7) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to delete item 91-11
from the 1991 budget, substituting the construction of a meeting
room at the power plant. The motion carried.
8) Motion by Mr. Zabee seconded by Mr. Tralle to authorize the
General Manager to proceed with the installation of an automobile
drop box at the Postal Box site on Railroad Avenue. The motion
carried.
9) The next meeting was set for Monday March 11th 1991 at 4 : 00 P.M.
at the Utilities office.
10) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5: 15 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager