08-24-1972 VCM Special
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL AND THE
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES COMMISSION OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE BUILDING
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August 24, 1972 at 7:30 pm.
The Special Meeting of the Elk River Village Council convened August 24, 1972 at 7:30 pm.
in the Council Chambers of the Village Office Building. Members were present as follows:
Mayor Bartelt, Councilmen Robert Otto, Robert Syring, Commissioners Arthur Erickson,
Richard Burgoyne, and Werner Banke, Superintendent Bill Patenaude.
Open discussion was held regarding the need for general repairs to the dam. A report
summarizing the needed repairs was passed around for review. After the discussion period
it was resolved that the Commission proceed in obtaining a preliminary Engineering report
for the restoration of the dam for the ultimate purpose of obtaining Fed or State Funds.
A warning light for the lift station located by the UPA Plant was requested by the Council.
The Utiiities Department stated that they will make the installation at no cost.
A general review of the 1971 Operation Analysis and Auditors Report prepared by Robert
D. Milne & Associates was reviewed. The following conculsions were attained:
1. The 1972 Auditors report should include a report on the aging of accounts.
2. The water department should increase their rates inorder to put the
department in a revenue supporting unit.
3. Installation of more water meters.
4. Looping of dead-end water lines.
No. further business, the
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