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• r <br /> Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> April 8, 2003 <br /> 6.2 Review Meter Reading Costs <br /> The Elk River Municipal Utilities contracts our meter reading functions to McBrady Meter Reading, <br /> who has done our meter reading since 1988. Mr. McBrady has requested an increase in payments made to <br /> his Company for services. Bryan Adams presented a history of meter reading costs, annual costs, and a <br /> survey of other utilities costs. The possibility of hiring additional employees for meter reading was <br /> discussed, with costs compared to contracting the task. Commission noted that they feel that McBrady <br /> Meter Reading does an excellent job, and prefer to stay on a contract basis at this time. <br /> James Tralle moved to grant the requested increase in compensation for contract meter reading <br /> services from McBrady Meter Reading. James Takle seconded the motion. <br /> 6.3 Review Safety Program Evaluation <br /> A letter from Dave Berggren, MMUA Regional Safety Coordinator was presented to Commission. <br /> The evaluation was positive for employee/management actions and reactions, as well as a review of OSHA <br /> and DOT Safety compliance. Jerry Takle noted that he feels safety is a very important part of a Utility. <br /> John Dietz asked if the City of Elk River received a similar letter, and if so, would like to see it. <br /> Other Business <br /> Bryan Adams briefly updated the Commission of legislative issues. <br /> The Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission then moved from the Utility Offices, to the new Utilities <br /> Offices being constructed at City Hall. <br /> 6.4 Tour of New Administration Building at City Hall <br /> Bryan Adams led a tour of the new Utilities Offices at City Hall, explaining the site. <br /> The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be <br /> May 13, 2003, at 4:00 PM, in the Utilities Offices. <br /> President John Dietz adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> at 6:00 PM. <br /> Respectfully submitted <br /> 43rPatricia Hemza <br /> Office Manager <br />