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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission May 19, 1998 The final draft agreement between UPA/Wright-Hennepin/ERMU, concerning shared substation rights at the Otsego substation will be presented at the next ERMU meeting. The reasons for the agreement were discussed. 5.4 Up-date Power Quality Program Bryan Adams presented devices manufactured by Leviton, through Border States for surge protection, along with brochures we can use to promote the products. Questions were asked and responded to concerning the operation of the devices, the reasons for the use and the marketing of them. George Zabee moved to offer the Power Quality and Surge Protection Program to our customers, and to order the brochures as presented. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 5.5 Review Sprinkling Restrictions The present Water Sprinkling Restriction was discussed regarding the necessity and reasons for the ban. Bryan Adams advised the Commission of the number of calls by ERMU customers. Most calls are from customers who understand the reasons for the restrictions,but are upset because it is not enforced. It was emphasized that this is a voluntary program, and emphasis is on education. Bryan Adams suggests that we design a door hanger to put on violator's homes to remind them of the restrictions. Staff also recommends that the sprinkling hours be changed to 10:00 A.M., rather than the present 8:00 A.M. This would give customers two more hours in the morning to water, yet still accomplish the desire to reduce peak day pumpage. John Dietz moved to extend the sprinkling hours from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 5.6 Items from Joint City-Utility meeting on 5-11-98 The Agenda from the joint meeting was discussed, with detail to Items 6 and 7. George Zabee moved to continue the current policy of transferring to the City, 3% of the gross Elk River Electric Sales. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. The Utility contribution to Watermain Lateral Projects was discussed. It is generally felt by Staff and the Commission that we should be funding some of these projects. It was noted that the extensions are not only to service customers applying for service,but also to loop watermains to improve water quality and improve fire flow.