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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission October 9, 2001 5.3 Review Proposed 2002 Expense Budget Staff reviewed the proposed Electric and Water 2002 Expense Budgets with Commission. It is noted that projections are difficult at this time because of the economical problems now being posed. Bryan Adams noted that electric projections of 6% may be slightly conservative. The increase in water sales was assumed at 0%, due to the last two summers being extremely dry. The continuing decline of profits in the electric department was discussed. A general discussion of line items followed for both Electric and Water Budgets, with comments from Staff and Commission. No action necessary at this time. 5.4 Update proposed 2002 Capital Budget Two projects proposed to be completed over a two year time frame, now may be required in 2002. The realignment of Proctor Avenue by County Road 33, and the highway interchange at County Road 33 and Highway 169 will require relocation of electric feeders to serve the northern portions of Elk River. Instead of temporarily relocating these feeders and then locating them to a permanent location, Staff recommended completing Substation North, one year earlier. This will utilize the substation to feed northern Elk River. The North Substation will need to be completed in 2002 to allow the revised feeder plan to be finished. The plan adds $550,000 to the 2002 capital budget. The second project is providing adequate water service to west Elk River. It would be difficult to serve the expanding western area with water service without system improvements. It will be necessary to move a booster station in the Meadowvale Road area and provide another water main crossing under Highway 10. The plan adds $80,000.00 to the 2002 capital budget. Staff and Commission discussed the option. John Dietz and James Tralle noted their approval of moving the entire projects to 2002. John Dietz moved to approve the changes in the 2002 Capital Budget regarding the proposed realignment of Proctor Avenue, and the water service to western Elk River. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.5 Antenna on Utility Water Tower Bryan Adams reviewed the history of the request for a cellular phone antenna on water towers from Sprint. George Zabee reported on his conversation with Sprint. It was decided that since Sprint had not responded with a formal request to be heard at a future meeting, no action would be necessary at this time. 5.6 Update Water Service Leak Assessment Bryan Adams advised Commission that he would return to November meeting of the Utilities Commission with changes in policy concerning waiver of assessment. Pat Klaers noted that the City is in the process of rewording the Ordinance.