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Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission July 14, 2009 waiting for the railroad to respond regarding repair of this water main. David requested approval to buy and install two SMART systems for the irrigation systems at Well #7 and the Power Plant on Main Street. Daryl Thompson moved to approve purchase and installation of two SMART systems for the irrigation system at the Power Plant and Well #7 for $1260. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Terry Maurer notified the commissioners that the City of Elk River is requesting bids for the Norfolk, Morton Street improvement project. If this project moves forward there will be approximately $20,000 of water improvements needed. Mark Fuchs said the County Road 1 project was more than expected due to the need for additional boring. John Dietz invited each Commissioner to clarify their position and meaning regarding the recent Special Meeting on the Big Stone IT plant and the comments made regarding selling ERMU. Jerry Gumphrey reiterated his position as being in the best interest of rate payers. Daryl Thompson concurred with Jerry Gumphrey stating the comment was meant for down the road when renegotiating contracts and that he has no interest of putting ERMU on the market at this time. John Dietz agrees with Jerry and Daryl that nothing will happen until the current contract has expired. Selling would only be a matter of last resort if ERMU could not find a favorable contract for its rate payers. The Commission wants to do what is best for the employees and the rate payers. It is not the intent to sell ERMU. Jerry Gumphrey asked if the recent gas main that was hit was us. Mark Fuchs confirmed it was ERMU but that the gas line not located properly, the locate was off. Jerry Gumphrey said there have been a lot of changes this past year and asked the department heads how things were going. Theresa Slominski stated it has not been without trials but feels it has made them stronger and it is a good team. Jerry Gumphrey reminded them they are there for them. Consensus from the Commission was they are doing a great job. 6.2 Set Date for Next Meetine The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. President John Dietz adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 5:00 p.m.