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APR-15-2004 08:36A~ FROM-ERMU 763-441-809~ T-922 P.003/004 F-6~1 Page 2 Regular m¢~ing of the Elk River Mtmicipal U~1ities Commission Aprn 13, 2004 5.2 Review MMUA Bond Pool Concept Max Richter of Richter Consulting Services, representing MMUA, discussed the Midwest Consortium of Municipal Utilities (MCMU) bond pool program and the benefits of becoming a member and utili~ng the bond pool. Discussion followed with questions and concerns regarding the affect on the City's current A2 rating if joining this program. Lori Johnson asked for the By Laws, Articles of Incorporation, and Bond Resolutions of the program so she could review them. This issue will be discussed further at the next meeting. 6.1 Review Wage Request from ERMU Employees B~an Adams reviewed the sa!ary and benefit surveys, along with Lhe request for rest time for employees that work after midnight. Discussion followed with John Dietz questioning how often thc after midnight work happens. The response from employees was maybe 6 - g times a year. Wade Lovelette added that another reason for the rest time was because of CDL requirements. Janms Tralle asked Pat Klaers if the police department or city smffhave anytNng in their contract regarding the rest time. Pat Klacrs said there was not. Bryan conveyed the thoughts of Jerry Takle about rest time, for GRE has had the provision for some time. This will be discussed further at the next commission meeting. 6.2 Review Safety Program Evaluation The 2003 Safety evaluation for the City and Utilities was discussed. Jangs Tralle moved to ae, oept and file as perm,nent rt~,ord the safety review for 2003. John Dietz se~:onded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 6.3 Review Boston-Concord Water & Sewer Connection Issue John Dietz informed the commission and staff about the properties along Boston S~reet and Concord S~reet and the assessment amount for the Water & Sewer connections. Some of thc residents feel they were over assessed. The City is looking at a refund or incentive for hooking up to sewer and water. Discussion followed regarding this. James Tralle moved to participate with the City in resolving the Boston- Concord Water & Sewer connection issue. John Die~ seconded the motion. More discussion followed with Bryan Adams advising the Commission that Jerry Takle was in favor of helping out. James Tralle then rescinded his motion. After the City has made a final determination, the resolution will be brought back to the Utilities Commission for further consideration. No action taken.