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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission July 15, 2008 change job evaluation methods. Bryan Adams reviewed the Hay Group proposal. John Dietz asked Lori Johnson to brief the Commission on the City's procedure and their rate structure. John Dietz asked Lori Johnson to procure a quote from the company that performed their study so comparisons can be made. 5.3 Review & Consider Waee Adiustments During the Comparable Worth discussions at the June 2008 Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission meeting, a couple issues were discussed and asked to be brought back at the next meeting. The issues were the meter reading contract through McBrady Meter Reading, contract increase for CIP and special projects Consultant Vance Zehringer, and salary adjustment for the office clerk position. The current contract versus the proposed contract for the meter reading was reviewed. Bryan Adams met with Pat McGrady of McBrady Meter Reading and he approved of this proposal. In summary, it would be the same cost as negotiated in 2004 except Elk River Municipal Utilities would receive a 40% decrease for the meter readings being read with the FC200 handheld radio device. Vance Zehringer is the part-time consultant who handles the CIP program and special projects, including customer visits. The last contract increase was in June 2007, staff recommends an increase of $2 per hour. Four people are currently classified as Office Clerk. The surveys performed show this position has a large spread in pay depending on the actual duties. Staff recommends a $1 per hour wage increase. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve McBrady Meter Reading contract, $2 per hour raise for consultant Vance Zehringer, and $1 per hour raise for the four Office Clerks. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.4 Review & Consider Bid Tabulation for Electric Line Truck At the June 2008 Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission meeting, authorization was given to prepare specifications and secure bids to replace a 1999 Electric Line Truck. The bid tabulation was reviewed and staff recommends awarding the bid to the lowest responsive bidder, Dueco, with trade-in. John Dietz asked why the old truck was not being kept for a spare. Staff responded the cost would be a lot considering it would need to have new hoses, be supplied with tools, licensed, and insured. Glenn Sundeen said when a truck does need repair, the crew will use a digger truck until their truck is repaired. Jerry Takle moved to award the purchase of the Electric Line Truck to Dueco, the lowest responsive bidder. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. John Dietz abstained. Motion carried 2-0.