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1 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> April 8, 2003 <br /> James Tralle moved to authorize the purchase of the Inter-Tel phone system. Jerry Takle seconded <br /> the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.3 Review Underground Electric Construction Projects <br /> Sherburne County is planning to rebuild County Road 1 from the Country Club north in the 2005 <br /> time frame. The ERMU budget scheduled an underground feeder on County Road 1 in 2003. It is <br /> recommended that the project be delayed to 2005. Rebuild of an existing overhead line on County Road 13 <br /> to support acquisition areas 14, 16, & 17 is scheduled for 2004, but consideration should be given to doing <br /> the project in 2003 in replacement for the County Road 1 project. Due to right of way issues, it is believed <br /> that a better solution may be to construct a portion of the line to underground. Staff will return to the <br /> Commission with a recommendation after design and cost estimates are completed. <br /> 6.1 Review& Consider 2002 Audit <br /> Steve McDonald, Auditor from Abdo, Eick&Meyers appeared to present, and discuss the 2002 Audit <br /> of the Elk River Municipal Utilities. The Management letter provided the main source of discussion,noting <br /> no irregularities. A summary of the Utilities' operations, and an analysis of the Electric and Water funds <br /> was reviewed. Questions from Staff concerned cash reserves, net income, and long term debt. John Dietz <br /> asked Steve McDonald if the Utility would be prepared to comply with GASB, the required accounting, in <br /> the coming year. It was explained that the framework is in place, that the only thing needed is a formal <br /> policy. John Dietz requested that Staff use the same policy that the City uses. John Dietz thanked Steve <br /> McDonald for his appearance at the Commission meeting. <br /> James Tralle moved to receive and file the 2002 Audit. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion <br /> carried 3-0. <br /> 6.2 Review Wage Request from ERMU Employees <br /> The request for annual salary and benefit adjustment from the operational employees was received, <br /> and considered. Bryan Adams reviewed the salary and benefit surveys, as well as the request for an <br /> employer matched contribution to an additional retirement plan. The Commission discussed the <br /> information,but chose to continue the matter to the next Commission meeting. <br /> John Dietz questioned Staff on the present policy for employee contributions to the health plan. He <br /> indicated that he would be in favor of separating family, and single coverage. <br />