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Page 4 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> November 14, 2000 <br /> 6.2 Review Policy for Winter Service Line Installation <br /> Darrell Thompson, City Councilman, is concerned that the Utilities requires customers to <br /> dig their own trenches for electrical connections in the winter time, but are still charged the same <br /> amount as when the Utility does the trenching in warmer weather. John Dietz inquired why we do <br /> not trench in the winter, and feels some adjustment should be made. Glenn Sundeen responded,by <br /> advising that the ERMU does not have the equipment to trench in the winter,however,we still <br /> layout and mark the trench. Man hours are nearly equal for winter and summer. It was noted that <br /> several utilities require customers to supply their own trench year round. John Dietz requested Staff <br /> to conduct a survey on costs of trenching, as well as who does the trenching; survey to be presented <br /> to Commission at the December 2000 meeting. <br /> 6.3 Review Results from Customer Visits <br /> A report from Vance Zehringer regarding his Key Account Visits for the year 2000 was <br /> reviewed. John Dietz initiated a discussion regarding demand customers. It was noted that Vance <br /> is suggesting Peak Controls. James Tralle sees an advantage to doing energy audits. It is the <br /> consensus of the Commission that the report exhibits good public relations. This report was for <br /> discussion and comments only, no action necessary. <br /> Other Business <br /> Bryan Adams updated the Commission on: <br /> Downtown Committee meeting. <br /> The possibility of relocating to the present First National mortgage offices site <br /> by the Utilities. <br /> Progress of the wind turbine, which has the foundation in, construction to begin <br /> in January. <br /> John Dietz asked Staff about larger businesses filtering their water. David Berg advised that <br /> he believes the filtering to which he is referring, is done via water softeners. <br /> The next regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be held <br /> December 12, 2000, at 4:00 P.M. in the Utilities offices. <br /> James Tralle moved to adjourn the November 14, 2000 meeting of the Elk River Municipal <br /> Utilities Commission. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> The November 14, 2000 regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> adjourned at 5:25 P.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Patricia Hemza <br /> Office Manager <br />