03-26-1996 ERMU MIN - SPECIAL MTG SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES COMMISSION HELD AT THE ELK
RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OFFICE
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1996
Members Present : James A Tralle, President
John Dietz, Vice Chairman
George Zabee, Trustee
Others Present : Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Glenn Sundeen,
Line Superintendent; Robert McCartney, Water Superintendent;
Patricia Hemza, Office Manager
1 . Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special meeting
of the Elk River Utilities Commission was called to order at
4 : 00 P.M. by President James Tralle .
2 . Discussion of executive search for General Manager
Mr. Tralle outlined the proposals from Brimeyer and Mycoff
and Associates and explained the list costs from both
companies . Mr. Tralle advised that Brimeyer would help
develop the job profile, interview employees, users,
and developers . Mr. Zabee noted that Mycoff and Associates
have more experience in the utility field, but that they
are more expensive, as well as the draw-back of being
out of the State. Mr. Klaers reported his experiences
with Brimeyer as being very professional and positive.
Decisions on the two companies will be reserved until
the April 9, 1996 meeting, when AEC will present their
proposal for management services .
3 . Mr. Tralle made note that Phill Martin' s assistant may
be able to assist in assessing AEC' s proposal, and that
Jack Kegel from MMUA will also be willing to help. Mr.
Tralle will check with R.W. Beck for the same service .
Mr. Zabee would like it noted that there are problem
areas with job descriptions, comp worth, rates, general
policies and accumulated vacation/sick leave. Mr. Zabee
also stated that the Utilities has been operating
efficiently and that the employees have been working
hard to keep business running as usual .
4 . A special meeting date is set for 4-16-96 at 4 : 00 P.M.
to meet with Jack Kegel from MMUA.
5 . Discussion was held by the Commissioners regarding their
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compensation, noting the number of special meetings
and extra work that has been done. Mr. Zabee felt the
Commission should remain as policy-makers and to
consider their duties as public service.
6 . Wire bids were reported on by Mr. Sundeen, with his
comments and recommendations. Mr. Zabee moved to award
the following.
Border States 30, 000' of i/0 $ 30, 570 . 00
Petersen-Wisdorf 20, 000' of 4/0 25, 040 . 00
Petersen-Wisdorf 50, 000' of 500 MCM 141, 550 . 00
Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 .
7 . Ms Hemza presented the possibility of adding a Utility
drop box to the block of drop boxes being installed
at the new Cub Foods Store . Mr. Zabee moved to have
the drop box installed, provided the City agrees. Mr.
Dietz seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 .
8 . Mr. McCartney led a discussion regarding abandonment of
Well #1 on Jackson Avenue. He explained procedures and
advised that he is seeking specifications for abandonment .
9 . Mr. Sundeen presented some preliminary information on
wage studies for the outside crew.
10 . Mr. Zabee moved to adjourn. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
11 . The meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission adjourned
at 6 : 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia Hemza
Office Manager