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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 15, 2009 residential and non -demand small commercial, as well as a minor increase in energy (kWh) charge for demand commercial accounts. For typical customer loads it is an approximate 5.9% residential rate increase, 5.7% non -demand customer rate increase, and 4.7% demand customer rate increase. Terry Maurer informed commission that the change of the 75/25 to 80/20 split for applicable accounts has helped the bottom line for the water department. As for water rates, a water rate study will be performed and brought back to the commission for recommendation. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the 2010, Budget, Rate, and Fee Changes as presented. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 4.2 Review and Consider Electric On -Call Cell Phone At the November 17, 2009, Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission meeting, after hours reconnects were discussed. During that discussion the topic of the on-call cell phone came up. The cell phone used for the on-call is passed from employee to employee as the on-call weekly rotation occurs. This cell phone number has been provided to Great River Energy, Sherburne County Dispatch, Elk River Police, Elk River Fire, and others. During the discussion pertaining to the after - hour reconnects it was noted that customers have been calling the on-call phone directly. The commission felt the on-call electric employee should not be getting these calls. The commission directed staff to change the on-call phone number. After discussion with staff, it was noted that the disconnect forms have the on-call number on them. Staff believes Us is the reason for the direct calls. Due to this, changing the on-call number has been delayed pending commission review. The forms have been revised to reflect policy change eliminating after-hours reconnects as well as removing the on-call phone number. Staff recommends the commission allow the current on-call phone number to remain the same. Consensus was to not change the on-call cell phone number at this time. 5.1 Review Boot Purchase Procedure At the November Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission meeting, during the review of the check register, there were questions about boot purchases. The Cormnission directed staff to bring back, for finther review, a history of past boot purchases. A four year history of boot purchases was reviewed. Boots are included with the personal protective equipment (PPE) provided to outside employees. This is addressed in the employee handbook under the Clothing Policy. This policy allows for climbing boots, summer work boots, rubber boots, rubber overshoes, and insulated winter boots. Approval for new boot purchases has been at management discretion. Commissioners thanked staff for the information. No action taken.