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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission February 18, 2003 6.4 Review& Consider Demolition of Water Tower The removal of the Cretex Water Tower was discussed, as well as the repairs to the Jackson Street Water Tower. A brief discussion followed. James Tralle asked Staff to return to the Commission if the anticipated repairs to the Jackson Street Water Tower would be more than originally thought. George Zabee moved to authorize the removal of the Cretex Water Tower. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.4 Review MMUA Rate Study The annual review of rate comparisons for Minnesota Municipal Utilities was presented and discussed. Bryan Adams explained how the comparisons are derived, and how Elk River stands in the comparison. It was perceived by Staff and Commission that the standings are acceptable. James Tralle asked Bryan Adams to include a short review of the rate comparison in the 2002 Annual Report to the City Council. No action necessary. 6.3 Review Employee On Call Provisions Bryan Adams advised the Commission that the hiring of an employee who lives .5 miles outside the on- call provision would need Commission approval. The present provision was reviewed, and discussed. It is the consensus of the Commission that each exception be approached, rather than changing the provision. James Tralle moved to approve the exception of.5 miles for the prospective employee. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.1 Review & Consider Modifications to Station 14 The review of the process and plans for the modification of Substation 14 was discussed, as well as the reasons. A brief discussion followed regarding future sub-station needs. John Dietz moved to proceed with the Substation 14 modifications, and the associated new feeder. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.2 Review& Consider Phone System Staff presented a proposal for the purchase of a phone system for the Elk River Utilities offices, which would be moved to the City Hall wing, when the Utilities move. The present phone system was discussed, with emphasis on the needs for the plant buildings. Staff is recommending the installation, citing the reasons, which support the growing Utilities. John Dietz felt the installation could wait for a year, and that at the time of the move, the Utilities should share the City phone system. James Tralle agreed. James Tralle moved to table the discussion of a new phone system to the March, 2003 meeting, when the City Electronics Technician can attend. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.