08-11-1992 ERMU MIN --C./
/ ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
AY 322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
August 11, 1992
4 : 00 P.M.
Present Were: George Zabee President
James Tralle Vice Chairman
James Simpson Trustee
Others present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager
Glenn Sundeen
Pat Klaers City Administrator
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. The motion carried.
3) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion
carried with Mr. Tralle abstaining.
4) The General Manager presented the Commissioners with a memo
regarding a customer who had been shut off for non-payment. The
Commissioners decided to take no action.
5) The Commission was presented with a list of the recommended
locations for street lights to be added this fiscal year. The list
was compiled by the Lighting Committee, with Tom Zerwas serving as
Chairman. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to
participate in 50% of the cost of the addition of two additional
street lights to be installed in the Westwood subdivision. The
motion carried.
6) Pat Klaers, the City Administrator, informed the Commissioners the
City Council had agreed to fund another light at the entrance to
the Ridgewood Subdivision. This information required no action on
the part of the Commission.
7) The funding of future water towers was discussed with the City
Administrator. Many options were considered and the Commissioners
agreed to study the options and consider possible solutions at
future meetings.
8) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle, to donate the
electricity for the softball field lighting and concessions for a
period of five years starting now. The motion carried.
9) The General Manager presented the Commissioners with a proposal
for a new government rate available to Municipalities. Motion by
Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle, to install this rate
effective immediately and to become a part of the minutes. The
motion carried.
10) Bob McCartney reported on the status of several water department
projects.
11) The General Manager reviewed the July financial statements with
the Commissioners.
12) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle, to change the rate
of pay for the security system specialist/plant operator to $16. 52
per hour effective with the next pay period. The motion carried.
13) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction
projects and other operating conditions.
14) The next meeting was set for Tuesday September 8, 1992 at 4 : 00
P.M. at the Utilities office.
15) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Tralle to adjourn. The
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6: 10 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager