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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 9, 2003 5.2 Review MNDOT Street Light Maintenance Agreement Staff and Commission reviewed the Signal Light, and Highway Light agreement, with regard to maintenance, and replacement. The MNDOT Lighting and Signal Agreements provided by Terry Maurer, a typical traffic control maintenance language agreement, and typical highway lighting maintenance language were discussed. The City is signatory to these agreements, and the question was whether or not the responsibility is automatically transferred to the Utility without authorization of the Utility Commission. James Tralle felt that those costs should be deducted from the 3% transfer of Elk River revenues to the City. The re-painting, and/or replacement of the poles on Highway 10 is estimated to be expensive, and the Commission, and Staff question the Utility's responsibility for those costs. Jerry Takle stated that he feels donating those expenses is an added tax. James Tralle requested Staff to resume this discussion at the January 2004 meeting, when John Dietz would be present. 5.3 Review Street Light Committee Staff reviewed the history of utilizing a street light committee to review street light requests from customers, or the police department, and make recommendations to the Utilities Commission. Two of the three committee members have retired. Commission, and Staff reviewed the necessity of re-manning the committee. James Tralle stated that he feels Commission involvement with the Street Light Committee is no longer necessary, that Staff can take care of requests. Discussion continued of the need for a formal committee. James Tralle moved to name Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent, and Jeff Beahan, Elk River Police Chief as the Street Light Committee. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 5.4 Review Air Conditioning Rebate Staff asked Commission for an opinion on the $6/month controlled air conditioning rebate for the 5 summer months. A memo from Vance Zehringer was reviewed. Cost effectiveness, savings to the Utility, and the justifications for the program were discussed between Staff, and Commission. James Tralle, and Jerry Takle asked questions on the financial analysis, and wondered if new hook-ups could be required to participate in the controlled air conditioning program. It was the consensus that required participation would not be feasible. Jerry Takle noted that he feels the program is good, and that the $6.00 per month is adequate compensation. James Tralle feels the program should be continued, as it is, with more promotion to be carried out in the spring.