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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission October 13, 1998 5.1 Continue Discussion on compensation for Contract Engineer Joseph Pallansch, who acts as a Contractual Engineer to the Elk River Municipal Utilities appeared before the Commission on September 15, 1998 to present a summary of duties he performs. He requested a proposal for an increase in his Contract Rate. The Commission continued the discussion at this meeting in regard to the request. It is the consensus of the Staff and the Commission that Joseph Pallansch is a valuable resource. George Zabee explained his reasons for supporting an increase, and James Tralle echoed the statements. James Tralle moved to set a rate for Engineering Services by Joseph Pallansch at $20.00 per billing hour. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.3 Review and award Contract to Paint Freeport Water Tower Bids were received on October 8, 1998 for the Freeport Water Tower Project. Staff and KLM Engineering reviewed all bids and recommend the Contract be awarded to the low bidder. John Dietz moved to award the bid to recondition the 1,000,000 gallon elevated storage reservoir, Freeport Avenue Tower to Swanson&Youngdale as low bidder. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.4 Review progress on 1999 Budget The preliminary 1999 Budget was presented and discussed. Capital projections, normal Distribution Construction, and ten year forecasts were particularly scrutinized. It was the consensus that a finalized formal budget be presented at the November meeting, for approval by the Commission. Donations of electricity for the Youthbound site were also discussed. James Tralle moved to donate electrical usage for the Youthbound site. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.5 Up-date Electric Deregulation Issues Discussion of Electric Deregulation will be postponed to a future meeting.