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Page 5 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission August 12, 2008 they can turn their own water off has been done in the past and appears to be a good resolution to this type of situation. Another situation that was not included in the policy was regarding failed service lines and what to do when they remain unrepaired resulting in a public nuisance or hazard. Lori Johnson stated if it is an abatement issue and considered an emergency, Elk River Municipal Utilities has the right to shut off the water at the service line and asses the property. Staff recommends adding the two following paragraphs to the Water Shut-off Request. #9. In emergencies where a water service line has failed before the main shut-off valve, the Elk River Municipal Utilities will loan the property owner or their agent a curb box key so they can operate the curb box. #10. In emergencies where a failed service line remains unrepaired and resulting running water creates a public nuisance or public hazard, Elk River Municipal Utilities has the right to shut off the water at the service line and assess the property for the cost incurred. John Dietz moved to approve adding paragraph 9 and 10 above, to the current Water Shut-off Request. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.1 Review Bid Tabulation for Deerfield Cable Replacement The 2008 electric budget contains a $90,000 item to replace cable in annexation area 18, Deerfield 1" and 2nd Addition (south of County Road 33 and west of Hwy 169). Bids were received on August 5, 2008. Staff recommends awarding to the lowest responsive bidder, Midwest Diversified. Jerry Gumphrey asked if they did a good job as he felt that Michels Pipeline did a great job on the Brentwood project. Glenn responded that Midwest Diversified has been doing work for us for a while and has also done a good job. John Dietz moved to award the area 18 Deerfield I" and 2"d cable installation to Midwest Diversified Utilities, the lowest responsive bidder. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.2 Review 2009 Budget Schedule Staff has started the process of assembling the 2009 budget. The proposed travel and training budget were reviewed along with the personnel projections and CIP budgeting. No action needed at this time.