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1-612-441-2020 ELK RIUER UTILITIES 200 P03 3AN 16 '9? 17:17 <br /> <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />January 14, 1997 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />2.c D_e_~i~nate ~lk River Star News official newsDape~ <br /> for 1997 " ' ' - <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to designate the Elk River Star News <br />as the official newspaper for the Elk River Municipal <br />Utilities for 1997. Mr. Tralle seconded the motion <br />Motion carried 3-0. ' <br /> <br />3.Consi4er Consent Aqend~ <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> <br />12-10-96 Minutes <br />Check Register <br />Financials <br /> <br />6.1 _.A~nual ReRgrt to ~.ity Co~nci~ <br /> <br />Mr. Adams up-dated the Utilities Commission on his annual <br />report to the City Council on January 6, 1997. He stressed <br />what challenges the Utilities are experiencing with electric <br />deregulation, and the tremendous growth in Elk River, <br />including reviewing the graphs on Electric and Water <br />consumption. He provided information explaining the past <br />accomplishments and goals for the Utilities to continue to <br />provide reliable, quality, and cost effective electric and <br />water utility services. <br /> <br />5.1 Adopt 1997 Budqe~ <br /> <br />The 1997 Proposed Budget was reviewed, with the changes <br />noted. A discussion of rates followed, with detailed <br />informa=ion on the cost of serving new housing <br />developments. <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle moved to institute a flat $500.00 connection <br />fee, to include 200' of service; if service exceeds 200' <br />an additional charge of $3.00 per foot will be added. <br />Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1 with <br />Mr. Dietz voting nae. ' <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to adopt the 1997 Budget as presented. <br />Mr. Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.2 Electrlg. Rate U~-dat~ <br /> <br />Mr. Adams brought the Commission up to date on the progress <br />of the rate study, with recommendations for new rates. <br />The options and class divisions were reviewed. <br /> <br /> <br />