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JUL-ll-2OOZ O~:SBPM FROM-ERMU ?B~-441-80gg T-45~ P.O0~/O04 F-ll? <br /> <br />Page 3 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal 'Utilities Commission <br />July 9, 2002 <br /> <br /> John Dietz moved to reconfirm the authorization and award of bids for the Utility <br />AdministTation building. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />5.6 Update Plant Office & Garal~e Addition <br /> <br /> Bryan Adams updated progress on the Plant Garage and Office Addition. A condition of <br />the Conditional Use pcnriit for the facility was that either the new building, or the existing <br />building have installed a fire sprinkle system. Staff proposes that a fire sprinkle system be <br />installed in the existing lower garage. Welding and metal cutting is done in that area. <br /> <br /> John Dietz moved to sprinkle the lower garage, at the Plant site for a bid price of <br />$5,800.00. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br /> Bryan Adams advised the Commission that quotes have been received for re- <br />manufactured funfiture, and new fumitttre. Commission authorized spending $19,000.00 for <br />furniture for the new facility. <br /> <br />5.7 Review Water Issues of our Large Projects <br /> <br /> Water demand in Elk River continues to rise due to population increa, ses and increased <br />lawn. sprinkling. Commission and Staff explored the cost of constxucting additional options <br />to Iower the demand on water production facilities, regulations, or rate design to encourage <br />less lawn sprinkling. Building of a peaking well to be used only during periods of high water <br />demand in the eastern area offers substantially lower construction costs, while still meeting <br />MDH regulations. The water from the peaking wells would be blended with normally treated <br />water. Block rated design options were discussed in detail as a way to reduce lawn <br />sprinkling. Commission directed Bryan Adams to survey similar growing communities to <br />see what their approaches to the problem of increasing water usage are, and to return to a <br />furore meeting with options. Pat Klaers noted that SAC charges will have to be increased in <br />the future. UtiliD, Staff agreed that WAC charges will also have to be increased. <br />Commission agreed that encouraging water conservation is crucial. <br /> <br />Other Business <br /> <br /> Bryan Adams advised the Commission that the City authorized a $50,000.00 <br />contribution from the landfill abatement fund. The funds will be used to install an efficient <br />condensate extraction system. <br /> <br /> Staff advised Commission that it became apparent at the July 4, 2002 <br />celebration at Lake Orono, that there were not enough electrical outlets. The use of improper <br />extension cords was in evidence. Staff suggests adding electrical panels for the safety of <br /> <br /> <br />