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Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> July 9, 2002 <br /> John Dietz moved to reconfirm the authorization and award of bids for the Utility <br /> Administration building. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.6 Update Plant Office & Garage Addition <br /> Bryan Adams updated progress on the Plant Garage and Office Addition. A condition of <br /> the Conditional Use permit for the facility was that either the new building, or the existing <br /> building have installed a fire sprinkle system. Staff proposes that a fire sprinkle system be <br /> installed in the existing lower garage. Welding and metal cutting is done in that area. <br /> John Dietz moved to sprinkle the lower garage, at the Plant site for a bid price of <br /> $5,800.00. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> Bryan Adams advised the Commission that quotes have been received for re- <br /> manufactured furniture, and new furniture. Commission authorized spending $19,000.00 for <br /> furniture for the new facility. <br /> 5.7 Review Water Issues of our Large Projects <br /> Water demand in Elk River continues to rise due to population increases and increased <br /> lawn sprinkling. Commission and Staff explored the cost of constructing additional options <br /> to lower the demand on water production facilities, regulations, or rate design to encourage <br /> less lawn sprinkling. Building of a peaking well to be used only during periods of high water <br /> demand in the eastern area offers substantially lower construction costs, while still meeting <br /> MDH regulations. The water from the peaking wells would be blended with normally treated <br /> water. Block rated design options were discussed in detail as a way to reduce lawn <br /> sprinkling. Commission directed Bryan Adams to survey similar growing communities to <br /> see what their approaches to the problem of increasing water usage are, and to return to a <br /> future meeting with options. Pat Klaers noted that SAC charges will have to be increased in <br /> the future. Utility Staff agreed that WAC charges will also have to be increased. <br /> Commission agreed that encouraging water conservation is crucial. <br /> Other Business <br /> Bryan Adams advised the Commission that the City authorized a $50,000.00 <br /> contribution from the landfill abatement fund. The funds will be used to install an efficient <br /> condensate extraction system. <br /> Staff advised Commission that it became apparent at the July 4, 2002 <br /> celebration at Lake Orono, that there were not enough electrical outlets. The use of improper <br /> extension cords was in evidence. Staff suggests adding electrical panels for the safety of <br />