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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission November 9, 2004 5.2 Update Industrial& Commercial CIP Salk Middle School is retrofitting a number of electric energy use systems that would qualify for rebates. The 2004 rebate allotment for this is$14,071, however Connexus and GRE would redistribute unused CIP monies in the general pool to raise the rebate to almost$18,000. Jerry Takle questioned why there is a cap on some programs, Bryan Adams responded that was put in. place so it would be dispersed more evenly than to one entity. James Tralle moved to approve the rebate for the Elk River School. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 5.3 Review Water& Electric Financial Projections Financial projections were discussed. Bryan Adams added that the City was going to raise the sewer connection fee. James Tralle feels the water connection fee should also rise. Further discussion followed on the amount. Commission agreed to wait until the next meeting to discuss this further and reach a decision. No further action taken. 5.4 Review DNR Water Permit With the addition of Well #8, DNR authorized a pumping rate increase from 5500 GPM to 6800 GPM. The water appropriation permit was discussed along with the terms and conditions. One of the conditions of this permit is to implement conservation to our customers. Bryan Adams showed the commission a few ideas on water conservation. No further action taken. 5.5 Review Water Hook-up Requirement Bryan Adams relayed to the commission that the water hook-up requirement is still being researched by the City Attorney. Discussion followed about the possibilities on enforcement of water hook-ups. No further action taken. 6.1 Review and Consider Medical Insurance Blue Cross Aware Gold, our current health care provider, will be raising our rates 15.9% as of January 1,2005. Resource Training & Solutions Pool that we belong to has been looking into alternatives for us. Different health insurance options were discussed. James Tralle questioned who was in the insurance pool,he then informed of the possibility of the State setting up an insurance plan for all government workers. Bryan Adams has talked with staff and said the consensus was to wait until the June negotiating before changing insurance plans. Being the plan runs from January thru December and they need a 30 day notification, it was decided to continue with the current insurance plan for 2005 and make a decision for insurance for year 2006 at the June 2005 wage and benefit discussions. James Tralle moved to remain with Blue Cross Aware Gold insurance for the year 2005. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.