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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 322 King Avenue Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone (612) 441-2020 UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES September 12, 1995 4 :00 P.M. Present Were: George Zabee President James Tralle Vice Chairman John Dietz Trustee Others Present: Bill Birrenkott, General Manager; Bob McCartney, Water Superintendent; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; Lori Johnson, Assistant City Administrator; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Bill Rubin, Economic Development Coordinator; Representatives from Hoisington Koegler; Steve Nordahl, ERMU Home Security; Gary Groen, Abdo Abdo & Eich; Paul Erich, Olsen Theilen 1) The meeting was called to order at 4 : 00 P.M. by President Zabee. 2) Motion by Mr. Dietz, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the agenda as amended. The Motion carried. 3 ) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Dietz to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as amended to include a presentation by Abdo Abdo & Eich at the next meeting. The motion carried. 4 ) An Audit presentation to do the Utilities audit was presented by Gary Groen of Abdo Abdo & Eich during which the Commissioners had several questions. This was followed by a presentation from by Paul Erich of Olsen & Theilen during which the Commissioners also had several questions. The Commissioners delayed a decision on this topic to a future meeting. 5) Bill Rubin of the City of Elk River along with representatives of Hoisington Koegler made a presentation regarding the Mississippi Walkway. The Commissioners reviewed the concept and agreed that the process should continue. 6) The present washdown policy was discussed along with a note from Phil Hals in which he stated that he would rather see lots swept rather than washed. Motion by Mr. Deitz seconded by Mr. Tralle to continue the present policy and coordinate with Phil Hals a policy regarding the possible rental of City sweepers to accomplish the cleaning of parking lots. The motion carried.