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MAR-12-2004 08:39AM FRO~ERM~ 763-441-8099 T-$97 P.002/004 F-183 ELK RIVER MIINICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF TI-Il;'. UTILITIES COMMISSION March 9, 2004 Members Present: John Dietz, President; Jerry Talde, Vice Chair, James Tralle, Trustee Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeeth Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent; Patficia Hemza, Office Manager 1. CaU meeting to order March 9~ 2004 President John Dietz called the March 9, 2004 meeting to order. 2. Consider Utilities Agenda Jerry Talde moved to approve the Agenda for the March 9, 2004, as presented. John Dic~z seconded the motion. Motion carded 3-0. 2a. Election of Officers for 2004 James Tralle moved to appoint JelTy Takle, President; James Tralle, Vice Chair, and John Dietz, Trustee. Jerry Takle seconded thc motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda James Trall¢ moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: February Check Register February 10, 2004 Minutes Financials Jerry Talde seconded the motion. Motion carded 3-0. 5.1 Staff Up-dates Glenn Sundeen relayed information regarding an outage along Hwy 169 by Taco Bell that affected a large area due to a pole fire. Loss of electrical service to these customers was restored within a few horn's. He also apprised the commission on the progress of current projects and the extremely busy year ahead. Otsego's new policy on underground electrical was discussed, with concerns on the cost difference of the overhead add-on versus mxderground taps. David Berg reported on the stares and upcoming completion of the Well #3 upgrade. I-Ie also informed on r, he status of Well #8 and the depth oftlfis well being around 350' deep when finished. He further added tlxere were 22 new water services, 36 electric services, and 7 security systems installed in the month of February. Patricia Hemza infonued the commissioners about the upcoming audk, and that preparations are Lmder way ~br the move. They were also told about the new register and check signer/endorser that will be utilized by the office staff. Bryan Adams reported on Sherbume County population statistics for 2003. Rochester Public Utilities is pursuing power line carder for Telecommunications with a pilot project. He also brought to the cormnission a possible arrangement with Connexus to be able to fie into our electrical system thos enabling them to remove an overhead transmission line through Elk Ridge Center, Brentwood, Cherrywood Hills, and Lafayette Woods developments. Commissioners were in favor of*his arrangement.