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Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Utilities Commission <br />January 13, 1998 <br /> <br />3. *Consider Consent Agenda <br /> <br />During discussion of the financials, Mr. Dietz questioned the distinction of <br />Industrial/Commercial Demand customers. Bryan Adams was instructed by the <br />Commission to see what other Utilities are doing regarding the Demand customers. <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> <br />12-9-97 minutes <br />Check Register <br />Financials <br /> <br />5.1 Up-date Customer Letters concerning fee changes <br /> <br />Bryan Adams reviewed the letters that were sent to all electric demand customers <br />and home builders regarding the changes in the rates and fees, effective 1-1-98. He <br />advised that there was only one query in response. <br /> <br />5.2 Review Priority_ List and Policy Manual <br /> <br />At the September, 1996 Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission meeting, a list of <br />priorities was reviewed and established. The status of the list was discussed, noting <br />that all items have either been completed, are on-going or in progress. Mr. Zabee <br />questioned the success of the Safety Program, and the progress of the mapping. <br />Bryan Adams and Glenn Sundeen responded. <br /> <br />The Elk River Municipal Utilities Policy and Procedure Manual was presented along <br />with comments regarding several sections. During reviewal of the tariff section, Mr. <br />Tralle questioned developer cost and discussion followed. <br /> <br />Mr. Tralle moved to receive and file the Elk River Municipal Utilities Policy and <br />Procedure Manual. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.3 Review Prelimina~ Bond Study from Sprin~sted <br /> <br />The draft copy of the Springsted study to determine the financial position based on <br />10 year projection of revenues and expenses, the maximum bonding capabilities of <br />the Water Department, and the continuation of the segregation of the water rates and <br />WAC fees was reviewed and discussed. Addressed were items concerning water rates <br />subsidizing expansion, depreciation, appropriate levels of reserves, and the level of <br /> <br /> <br />