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MAY-11-O0 08:4ZAMFROM-ELK RIVER UTILITIES 61Z44160gg T-g3z P.OZ/03 F-693 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />May 9, 2000 <br /> <br />5.3 Update progress on Well #4 Rehabilitation <br /> <br /> David Berg advised the commission that Well #4 will bc in operation by <br />approximately May 15, 2000. The May 12, 2000 time table for shocking the pressure <br />filter is on schedule. The Commission was shown examples of hydrant flushing results. <br />Discussion, questions and answers followed. <br /> <br />6.1 Review and Consider Proposal for Ele.ctrie Rate Study <br /> <br /> The proposaI from R.W. Beck for a complete rate structure study was reviewed. <br />The reasons for the rate study, time frames and the appropriate timing were discussed by <br />Staff and Commission. <br /> <br /> George Zabee moved to accept the proposal by R.W.Beck for an Electric Rate <br />Study. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 2°0. <br /> <br />6.2 _Review ERMU Strategies to compete in Electric Dereg_ulation <br /> Staff and Commission reviewed the Elk River Municipal Utilities Strategy to <br />Compete in the Electric Deregulation Environment, written by Bryan Adams, General <br />Manager. <br /> <br />John Dictz asked what other Utilities are doing with vacation/sick leave, and if they are <br />going to Paid Time Off or Wellness Days, rather than the traditional days. Bryan <br />responded by citing his employment survey. <br /> <br />Bryan Adams advised the Commission of the resignation of Dennis Clifford II, Lineman. <br />Staff is directed to review resumes for possible candidates and fill the open position. <br /> <br />Street Light Recommendations from the Lighting Committee were presented, with a <br />petition from the affected residents. They are requesting a mid-block street light be <br />installed in the area of York Avenue and Circuit Lane. <br /> George Zabee moved to approve the installation of a mid-block street light in the <br />area of York Avenue and Circuit Lane. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried <br />2-0. <br /> <br />Bryan Adams submitted the new l~lectric Conservation Brochure to the Commission for <br />their reviewal. <br /> <br /> <br />