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Page 6 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission March 9, 2010 reasoning for requesting all outside field employees to be considered one unit. Troy Adams also talked about CMMPA asking ERMU to participate in a resource planning coalition. He would like Commissioners approval to continue to meet with CMMPA to discuss future power options. Jerry Gumphrey said he thought it would be a good idea for Troy Adams to attend a few of these meetings. Jerry Gumphrey made the motion for Troy Adams to attend a couple CMMPA meetings for studying future power needs. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. David Berg presented a quote from four well companies regarding the wellhead protection plan for abandoned wells in the vicinity of Wells #7, #8, and #9. Bolton & Menk. hic., had the lowest bid of $15,000 and is recommended for the Well Head Protection project. Jerry Gumphrey moved to award Bolton & Menk, Inc., the lowest bidder, to proceed with the wellhead protection plan. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 'David Berg informed the Commission of the upcoming Earth Day at the elementary schools and is asking for $200 for trinkets to give out to the kids. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve spending $200 on PR trinkets for Earth Day. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. John Dietz gave an update on the recent audit outcome and commended Theresa Slominski on doing a good job. John Dietz asked Wade Lovelette what the locators do when there are so few locates. Wade responded they are working with the infrared camera to find hot spots, along with updating the maps. They also help with flagging for the line crews, chipping crew, and assist the water deparhnent. Jerry Gumphrey said it is good that they can cross train and help out in other departments. Jerry Gumphrey commented that in conversations with other individuals out there that Troy Adams is doing an excellent job and it reflects on the staff also. At the March 8s' City Council meeting, the Orono Park lights were discussed and in need of replacement. The City is asking ERMU to consider funding or sharing the cost. Troy Adams commented on the possibility of using this as a test site for LED lighting. Another issue Jerry Gumphrey talked about was the possibility of having an incentive program for customers who reduce their electric bill. Troy Adams said that would be something that would have to be worked into the CIP budget. 6.2 Set Date for Next Meetin¢ The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., contingent upon Jerry Gumphrey's schedule.