11-10-1992 ERMU MIN A\
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
322 King Avenue
Elk River, Minnesota 55330
Phone (612) 441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES
November 10, 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
Bob McCartney
Terry Maurer
Pat Klaers
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 amended. The motion carried.
4) Terry Maurer reported that the new well on the west end has been
nearly completed and is producing at a rate greater than
anticipated. He recommended that we stay with the original
design, however, because that will result in a longer well life.
He did recommend that we install a pitless adapter at this time
rather than when the pump and treatment is installed next year.
This will result in the spending of an additional $15, 000 this
year rather than next year.
5) The General Manager reviewed the proposed operating, equipment,
and construction budgets with the Commissioners. It was noted
that the proposed operating and construction budgets contained
provisions for the possibility of three additional linemen in the
upcoming year. The addition of personnel will be furthur
presented to the Commissioners for furthur approval at a later
date when the need becomes critical to the operations. The
Commissioners decided that the approval of the budgets will take
place at the next regular meeting.
6) The General Manager reported that the first of many areas has been
acquired from Anoka Electric Cooperative. It is hoped that most
of the scheduled area targeted for takeover will take place before
the end of the year.
7) The General Manager reviewed the October financial statements with
the Commissioners.
8) The next regular meeting of the Commissioners was set for Monday,
December 7, 1992 at 4 : 00 P.M. at the Utilities Office.
9) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Zabee to adjourn. The
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5: 35 P.M.
Bill Birrenkott
General Manager