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Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> January 8, 2013 <br /> 3.0 OPEN MIC <br /> No one appeared for open mic. <br /> 4.0 OLD BUSINESS <br /> 4.1 Wellhead Protection Plan Amendment Approval for Re-Submission <br /> The revised Wellhead Protection Plan(WHP)to meet the Minnesota Department of Health's <br /> recent critiques of ERMU's submission was reviewed. A few of the changes were adjusted to address <br /> Well#5's moderate vulnerability,more specifically with education for potential hazard properties <br /> around Well#5's vulnerability zone. Overall,not much was changed, but a few clarifying statements <br /> were inserted to meet standards and a couple adjustments to actions items were necessary to meet <br /> requirements. <br /> Daryl Thompson moved to approve the amended Wellhead Protection Plan. Al Nadeau <br /> seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 4.2 Purchase of Property 1627 Main Street(Parcel ID#75-411-0240 <br /> At the August 2012 ERMU Commission meeting,the Commission authorized staff to contact <br /> the owner of 1627 Main Street NW(Parcel ID#75-411-0240)regarding the purchase of that property. <br /> This property is north of ERMU's field services building. Because of this property's location,it <br /> would be desirable for ERMU to acquire for future expansion, storage,or parking needs. This <br /> property is not listed for sale at this time but the owner in interested in selling to ERMU. Troy Adams <br /> relayed to the Commission the conversations he has had with the owner of the property. The tentative <br /> purchase amount and purchase agreement were discussed. <br /> Daryl Thompson moved to authorize Troy Adams to negotiate with the owner at 1627 Main <br /> Street NW(Parcel ID#75-411-0240)a price of$160,500 and to include the cost of a title search <br /> and recording fee. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.0 NEW BUSINESS <br /> 5.1 Longevity Pay <br /> The wage and benefits committee considered the idea of longevity pay. The committee <br /> submitted this idea to the Commission for discussion at the December 2012 ERMU Commission <br /> meeting. The Commission directed staff to bring back a longevity pay plan for consideration as soon <br /> as possible. <br /> Staff compiled information to prepare a proposed longevity pay benefit that is comparable to <br /> other Minnesota municipal utilities yet meets the specific needs of ERMU. Minnesota Municipal <br /> Utilities Association(MMUA)conducted a survey of Minnesota municipal utilities on longevity pay <br />