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Page 5 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission August 11, 2009 several months which were passed on in the summer months as negative PCAs. Consensus of the Commission was to wait one more month and check on the percentage of sales versus PCA. Theresa Slominski added staff is asking if the ACH incentive program could be offered again. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the offering of the ACH incentive program with a one time $10 credit for a one month period. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Troy Adams informed the Commission of some erosion issues at the plant that need to be addressed. Discussion followed. Jerry Gumphrey directed staff to get bids on the repairs needed and also asked Terry Maurer if engineering plans were needed. Terry Maurer didn't think it would be necessary but he would take a look at it. David Berg said the Water Tower Rental contract is not complete. Peter Beck said he would like another month to look at the policy and contracts. John Dietz asked if the Northstar Corridor antenna's are working out ok. David Berg responded yes, there haven't been any problems, they call ahead and schedule. Peter Beck asked for direction from Commission on equipment protection. David Berg prefers the equipment to be inside the towers with no out buildings. Peter Beck recommends it be stated as a preference but yet set design standards for out buildings. David Berg also reported that the well house for the Jackson Street tower has been removed. The City of Elk River will assist in removing the cement slab. Another item for discussion was the Smart System Irrigation Field Day. John Dietz commented he was at the event and heard a lot of good things about David Berg, what a top notch guy he was, and he comes out and takes care of problems. David Berg said he would like a change implemented on the previous Resolution #09-03 to make the Smart Systems exempt from the water ban. Jerry Gumphrey moved to adopt the new Resolution #09-04 regarding the watering ban with the exemption of the Smart System. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. David Berg asked if irrigation systems could be inspected and an "as -built" required. There is confusion as to how it was installed, where the lines are, and how the zones were set up. John Dietz directed staff to survey other Cities to see what their procedure is and bring back to the Commission as an Agenda item at a later date. Mark Fuchs notified the Commission that the line crew will be trying out a pneumatic piercing tool for the Area 23 taps project so we will be able to do the boring ourselves. Other Business John Dietz asked if ERMU has been involved in National Night Out. Mark Fuchs responded yes. Wade Lovelette and Mike Thiry received a list from Police Chief Jeff Beahen and they were able to make it to four out of the five places on the list. They brought out a bucket truck