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billing of security system monitoring. With our previous software, the revenue would be recognized in its entirety the month it was billed, and with our new billing software it's being allocated for the entire year. Next year we should have a better monthly comparison as it will reflect the same type of billing and allocation process. Eric Volk wanted to add how nice it was working with the streets department to repair the leak on the Elk River Chamber of Commerce property. On the third attempt to locate the leak, an abandoned service line was discovered to be the source of the problem. John Dietz commented that it was nice to see the cooperation that resulted in minimum disruption to the public at a very busy intersection. Eric estimated that by working together to solve the problem, it saved the city approximately$10,000 to $15,000. Tom Sagstetter had an update to his staff report. Since submitting his report last week, the lighting contest participants have increased from 16 to 28. The participants were asked to have their displays lit the evenings of December 9— 12 for judging. This year ERMU will be publishing the addresses only via the website, the cities website and the Elk River Star News to encourage the community to view participants and contest winners. In addition, Community Education's HOPE program will be taking a bus tour of the holiday lights and will be submitting the winner of their award to ERMU. Cal Portner had two updates. First, the city received a call from Burlington Northern regarding the quiet zones. The city is putting together plans for their part in the project and it looks like the start time could be as early as May. Second, Cal spoke with an enforcement official from the Minnesota Department of Health(MDH)who informed him that the MDH is currently taking enforcement action against Wapiti Park regarding their septic systems. By state rule, they are required to connect to city water and sewer if those services are available. The MDH wanted to verify if city services were stubbed to the property, which they are. John Dietz wanted to know if we still have a plan in place to allow individuals to assess the costs of hookup to their property taxes. Cal responded that the program sunsets on December 31,2015. There was further discussion. 6.2 Set Date for Next Meeting The next regularly scheduled Commission meeting will be held on January 12,2016. 6.3 Adjourn Regular Meeting There being no further business,John Dietz closed the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission a 4:50 p.m. Minutes prepared by Michelle Canterbury. Page 6 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 8,2015 32