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different industries. The commissioners supported breaking the company into different <br /> groups as it will give them more flexibility to change each category as needed. <br /> Discussion followed. <br /> Al Nadeau made a motion to approve the pay increase for the lineman retroactive to <br /> August 1,2013 and approve the pay plan structure as proposed with the four <br /> separate groups. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.3 Triple Feeder Rebuild Contractor Bids <br /> Staff recently went out to bid for a Triple Feeder Rebuild project. This project includes <br /> removing an overhead line that runs from the wastewater treatment plant to Sonic on <br /> Main Street and replacing with underground. This process requires using a much bigger <br /> bore rig so staff had to bid this project out. <br /> The bid opening was on August 12, 2013. Three contractors bid the project and two of <br /> them were present at the opening. After the bid opening, staff discovered two of the <br /> contractors did not sign the bid or get it notarized. Staff had conversations with our legal <br /> counsel and it was determined that we cannot legally accept the bids that are not signed. <br /> Troy Adams said re-bidding the project would set us back, but we could do other projects <br /> in the meantime. Discussion followed. <br /> Daryl Thompson made a motion to re-bid the Triple Feeder Rebuild. Al Nadeau <br /> seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 6.0 OTHER BUSINESS <br /> There was no other business. <br /> 6.1 Staff Updates <br /> Troy Adams added to his staff update that the old utilities office on King Ave. is torn down <br /> now and the spot where it used to be is now a parking lot owned by the City of Elk River. <br /> From time to time the City hosts events in that parking lot. ERMU need something to release <br /> us of liability if there is an event there. At a minimum,the commission could approve a <br /> blanket letter agreement with the City so when they host an event,they have us listed on their <br /> form for insurance coverage. Discussion followed. <br /> Theresa pointed out that we have two staff members that we want to recognize who have <br /> reached their 5 year mark. Plaques will be presented to these employees at the commission <br /> meeting recap. John Dietz wanted to thank all of the staff for their help answering franchise <br /> fee calls. <br /> Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> August 13,2013 <br />