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<br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />July 9, 1997 <br /> <br />Motion carried 2-1, Mr. Zabee voting nae for the reason that he felt the raises should <br />be automatic for three years. <br /> <br />5.3 Review and consider Purchase A~reement with IS>> 728 <br /> <br />The Purchase Agreement for the land north of Meadowvale School for $21,000.00 for <br />construction of a well, filter plant and a possible water tower, was presented. <br />(Agreement attached to minutes) <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle moved to approve the Purchase Agreement with ISD 728. <br />Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.4 Update on Utility Bill Automated Payment <br /> <br />Pat Hemza reported on the progress of setting up Utility Automated Payment <br />for ERMU customers, per the directive of the Commission in 1996. The process <br />will be completed, with customers being able to enroll by October of this year. <br /> <br />5.6 Up-date Hiehland Road Water Main Project <br /> <br />Bryan Adams advised the Commission the Bonding is in place through the <br />City of Elk River for a ten year period. Discussion of the project followed. <br /> <br />6.1 ERMU Water Sprinklin~ Restrictions <br /> <br />Information was presented concerning the high water use due to the extended <br />dry spell along with articles published in local papers and including bill stuffers <br />encouraging water conservation. Mr. Zabee moved to authorize and delegate the <br />General Manager and Water Superintendent to impose temporary water restrictions. <br />Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle asked Mr. Dietz to review the possibility of permanent water restrictions <br />with the City Council. The concerns voiced by Bryan Adams and James Tralle <br />include the safety and integrity of the present water system. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to continue water restrictions for the remainder of 1997. Mr. <br />Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />6.2 Review MMUA Electric Rate Study <br /> <br />Bryan Adams presented the annual electric rate study for all municipal utilities <br />