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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 12, 2000 John Dietz asked the Commissioners what action they would like to take, so it can be said that they have recommended the best option for all customers. George Zabee states that he is not against purchasing property for a tower site, rather than using park or City owned land. George Zabee moves to approve site 3a, the property in NE Corner Hillside City Park, (south of driveway on high ground), then to purchase site 6, SE Corner of Tyler and County Road 12. Discussion of the Black site followed, with Michele McPherson noting that the property is 1.6 acres. Bryan noted that there are high pressure natural gas lines on that area. He also advises that soil borings are being done next week for the NE Corner Hillside Park(north of driveway on lower ground), and that if soil borings were to be done on the Deschenes property, it would probably take about thirty days. When asked which other sites he would recommend, Bryan responded that sites 3, 5, and 8 are the possibilities. George Zabee rescinds his motion. George Zabee moves to recommend 3b,NE Corner Hillside Park(north of driveway on lower ground) for the tower site. Motion died for lack of second. James Tralle moved to select site #6, as a primary water tower site, (SE Corner of Tyler& County Rd 12). John Dietz seconded the motion. The question of price on the Black property was discussed. Bryan Adams said that the tower and property could cost approximately $200,000 more than the originally discussed plan. Discussion of the financial, liability, and time frames followed. George Zabee said that no bids could be allowed until a site is secured. James Tralle asks Bryan Adams if Park sites would not be available, would Bryan prefer site 6 or 7. Bryan replied that he would prefer site 6. John Dietz asks again for discussion of site 8, and why it cannot be used. Bryan Adams advises the Commission that if a tower cannot be built in a timely fashion, that well#7 should be commenced without delay. James Tralle rescinds the motion on the floor, and John Dietz rescinds his second. James Tralle moved that further conversation continue at the Park and Recreation meeting at 7:00 PM at City Hall on December 13, 2000. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. George Zabee moved to recess the December 12, 2000 meeting, and continue December 13, 2000 at City Hall at 7:00 PM. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.