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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission August 12, 2008 2. Consider Utilities Agenda John Dietz added items to discuss under Other Business. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the August 12, 2008, Utilities Agenda. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda John Dietz requested explanation of a check on the check register along with additional questions on the financials, staff responded. John Dietz asked if there were any upcoming water projects, staff responded only if the City plans improvement projects it would necessitate possible water main replacement. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: July Check Register July 15, 2008, Minutes Financial Reports John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Staff Updates Bryan Adams informed the commission that Jerry Takle has been nominated to be on the board of directors for MMUA. The Black Dirt policy will be presented to the next City Council meeting for their review. John Dietz asked if surrounding communities have such a policy, Bryan confirmed but is concerned on the enforcement issue. Bryan notified of the upcoming retirement of Line Superintendent, Glenn Sundeen. He will be leaving in a few months and the replacement process has begun. Commission wishes to interview candidates. Troy Adams reported 13 Security Sales for the month of July. There have been a few calls to cancel monitoring due to slowing economy and financial hardship. 200 electric meters have been changed out to upgrade areas to the radio read system. Staff continues verifying three phase metering along with maintenance issues. David Berg said with this being the last week for summer help, they have been busy cleaning out valves, replacing hydrants flags, and seeding at Well #9. Staff continues upgrading the water meters. John Dietz asked the status of the Jackson Street water tower and was informed that the City Council and Heritage Committee will meet to discuss the tower in the near future. Theresa Slominski reported a circumstance that happened last week with a disgruntled customer making threats toward the meter reader and staff. A test was scheduled and performed on the panic buttons to assure they were working. The ACH bill incentive will be mailed out with the bills at the end of the month along with the cold weather rule. The tax rebate from 2007 for over $148,000 was received.