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—C1 AK ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 322 King Avenue Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone (612) 441-2020 UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 1992 4: 00 P.M. Present Were: George Zabee President James Tralle Vice Chairman James Simpson Trustee Others present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager Glenn Sundeen Bob McCartney 1) The meeting was called to order at 4 : 00 P.M. by President Zabee. 2) Motion by Mr. Simpson seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the agenda. The motion carried. 3) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as distributed. The motion carried. 4) A request from the City of Elk River was discussed. The request was for help funding a proposed new fire truck. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to table this matter until more information and a presentation by the City would clarify the exact nature and amount of aid required. The motion carried. 5) The General Manager reported that the old building sign had been removed and not replaced with a new one. The Commission suggested that the sign not be replaced at this time. It may be considered at a later date. 6) A survey of various communities which compared water rates and Water Connection Fees with those charged by Elk River. It was the consensus of opinion that Elk River's Water Connection Charge was below what it should be to offset actual costs of installation and replacement of facilities. Staff was directed to present at a future meeting recommendations for new Water Connection Charges. It was decided that rates for water consumption should not be changed at this time. 7) The General Manager reviewed the August financial statements with the Commissioners. 8) The Line Superintendent reported on the status of construction projects and other operating conditions.