05-05-1992 ERMU MIN -(1
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
May 5, 1992
4 : 00 P.M.
Present Were: George Zabee President
James Simpson Trustee
Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Absent was: James Tralle Vice Chairman
Others Present: Glenn Sundeen
Bob McCartney
Noel Vogen
Wade Lovelette
Mike Thiry
1) The meeting was called to order at 4 : 00 P.M. by President Zabee.
2) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the agenda.
The motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Zabee seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion
carried.
4) Noel Vogen of Associated Consultants presented the Commissioners
with a summary of the bids received for the new building for the
well and treatment at the old City Hall site. Motion by Mr.
Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee to award the contract to the low
bidder, Lunn Construction in the amount of $81, 550. The motion
carried.
5) The General Manager presented the Commissioners with a report from
Maier-Stewart with several opportunities and methods for treatment
at the new well at the new City Hall site. More information will
be presented at future meetings.
6) Wade Lovelette and Mike Thiry, representing the outside workers
appeared before the Commission to discuss wages and benefits for
the upcoming year. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee
to increase the pay for the outside workers by 3 . 14% effective
June 1st of this year. The Motion carried.
7) The 1991 financials along with audit, as prepared by Olson,
Thielen & Co. , LTD were presented to the Commissioners by the
General Manager. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee to
receive and file the December 31, 1991 audit as presented. The
motion carried.
8) The General Manager reviewed the February, March and April
operating statements with the Commissioners.
9) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
10) The next meeting was set for Tuesday, June 9 , 1992 at 4 : 00 P.M.
at the Utilities office.
11) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6: 00 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager