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Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission April 10, 2001 John Dietz moved to award the bid for the Downtown Electrical Conversions to the lowest responsive bidder, Christensen Utilities. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.6 Review and Consider Policy for Water Utility Hook-up A report was presented to Commission, with recommendations for adopting certain sections of the city code into the Water Rules, and to add references to the connection to Municipal Water System. After further discussion of the report, additional concerns were considered. Staff was directed to further proof the changes for consistent wording. James Tralle moved to approve the changes and additions to the ERMU Water Rules, with minor word changes. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.7 Update LFG Generation Project Bryan Adams reported that progress for the LFG Generation Project has been slower than originally anticipated. The flow chart reflecting the necessary steps for completion was reviewed. James Tralle asked Bryan Adams what he believes are the chances of completing the project and Bryan responded that he thinks there is a 50-50 chance, and that the go or no go point will occur in the July time frame. James Tralle moved to have the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the exercise of powers under Minnesota Statues, Chapter 453, appointing WM as Agent for ERMU. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.3 Update Legislative Issues A letter to Senator Mark Ourada, dated 3-29-01 from Bryan Adams, two MMUA newsletters addressing legislation, a League of MN Cities report on property tax relief for IOU generation facilities, and an MMUA proposal for Iron Range Energy Park were reviewed and discussed with direction and explanations from Bryan Adams. 6.4 ERMU Contractor-Customer Claims Damage to a customer's trees by a contractor for the Utilities was done in the late fall of 2000. The Utilities has attempted to mediate between the contractor and the customer. John Dietz advises that he has been contacted by the customer. Glenn Sundeen advised the Commission that there have been attempts for agreeable settlement of the claim,but that the customer is not the owner of the property on which the damaged trees stand. John Dietz asked about time-frame payments to contractors, and that he feels all jobs should be checked thoroughly before payment is issued.