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Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> October 11,2004 <br /> 5.3 Review and Consider Proposed 2005 Expense Budget <br /> Water connection fees and rates were discussed. Bryan proposed the water rate be increased <br /> instead of the connection fee. Bryan relayed to the commission that a new well with a raw water <br /> line is approximately half the cost of a new well and water treatment system. The water rates, <br /> electric rates, and connection fees were also discussed. He also added that there would be a <br /> number of large commercial services being added in 2005. Further review of the estimated budget <br /> and expenses brought up some questions regarding the health insurance, bad debts, and <br /> disconnects with staff responding. This will be revisited at the next meeting. No further action <br /> necessary. <br /> 6.1 Review and Consider Bids for Water Tower Painting <br /> The bid tabulation for the cleaning, repairing, and painting of the Auburn Street water tower <br /> was presented to the commissioners. Recommendation for the lowest responsive bidder, Classic <br /> Protective Coatings, Inc. be awarded the bid for reconditioning Auburn Street water tower. <br /> James Tralle moved to award the reconditioning of Auburn Street water tower to Classic <br /> Protective Coatings, Inc. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 6.2 Acknowledge Resignation of Laborer <br /> Staff received a resignation letter from the laborer that was hired in April of 2004. Bryan <br /> Adams discussed the various job duties of this position and would like to redefine the laborer <br /> duties. <br /> James Tralle moved to approve redefining the description and fill this vacant laborer position. <br /> John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be <br /> Tuesday,November 9, 2004. <br /> President Jerry Takle convened the meeting at 5:25 p.m. and will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. at the <br /> Joint City CounciLCommission Meeting at Lions Park Center. <br /> Meeting was reconvened at approximately 7:00 p.m. Presentations were given by Planning, Parks <br /> and Recreation, EDA, Heritage Preservation, Ice Arena, HRA, and Library. Jerry Takle presented <br /> the mission and goals of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission. James Tralle discussed <br /> the benefits to the City, CIP programs, and security systems. <br /> President Jerry Takle adjourned the joint meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. <br /> .ectfully subm!ed, <br /> y <br /> Judy McSpa.en <br /> Recording Clerk <br />