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Regular meeting Elk River Utilities Commission <br /> June 11, 1996 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 6 . R.W. Beck study <br /> Dave Berg of R.W.Beck gave a slide presentation for a <br /> rate study, as well as his preliminary observations of <br /> the present rate structure of the Utilities . The <br /> proposal is firm with a detailed scope of services with <br /> options for future negotiations with UPA//AEC for <br /> purchased power. Timing was discussed to coincide with <br /> the final stages to take place when a new General Manager <br /> is in place. <br /> Mr. Zabee moved to approve the R.W.Beck contract to Task <br /> 16 . Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . <br /> 7 . Main Street Underground <br /> Mr. Sundeen presented estimated material/labor costs for <br /> installing URD primary on Main St . from Lowell Avenue <br /> to the Parrish Avenue Bridge. Information only, no <br /> action taken. <br /> 8 . Updates on Electric and Water Positions <br /> Mr. Sundeen reported that thirty resumes were submitted, <br /> six interviews were held, and recommends the hiring of <br /> Trevor Gwiazdon at Step 2 of the lineman' s scale . <br /> Mr. Zabee moved to hire Trevor Gwiazdon at Step 2 . Mr. <br /> Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . <br /> Mr. Dietz moved that Wade Lovelette be moved into the new <br /> position of Line Foreman. Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. <br /> Motion carried 3-0 . <br /> Mr. McCartney advised that applications have closed and <br /> no interviews have taken place as of this meeting. <br /> 9 . Request for additional office person <br /> Ms Hemza presented a report detailing office history and <br /> the need for additional staff . <br /> Mr. Zabee moved that an additional office person be hired. <br /> Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 . <br /> Mr. Zabee moved that Vivian Schmidt be moved to Assistant <br /> Office Manager. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion <br /> carried 3-0 . <br />