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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission April 13, 2010 Daryl Thompson moved to approve the Resolution for Re -funding. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Resolution attached. 4.1 Review and Consider Water Tower Antenna Lease Agreement David Berg and Peter Beck have reviewed the lease agreement and consideration bid sent by Sprint, certain areas have been marked where they could improve upon. Mark Mathison asked Commission for direction on preference in order to proceed with the wording and request on the water tower antenna lease agreement. Discussion followed regarding whether the leasing company's equipment should be placed inside of the tower or if ERMU should require them to construct their own building outside. David Berg voiced his concern on the upkeep of the outer buildings in the future. Jerry Gumphrey commented if an outside building was required, he would prefer ERMU to approve the plans prior to construction. John Dietz questioned if ERMU should construct the building and then charge the company. Daryl Thompson said her would prefer the equipment stay inside the tower. David Berg said Sprint has asked for a key. Daryl Thompson asked if Sherburne County had a key, David Berg responded no. John Dietz said he would prefer the equipment be inside of the towers but would not want that to deter Sprint from signing the agreement. Staff and attorney will continue with the revision of the agreement and bring back to the commission for approval. 4.2 Review and Consider Customer Deposit Policv At the March 9, 2010, ERMU Commission meeting, a revised Customer Deposit Policy was approved. In conjunction with the revised policy, staff has been working on a commercial customer application/receipt. Troy Adams informed commission that the form was not ready for the meeting however would be soon. The new form will be brought to the commission for final approval at the May ERMU Commission meeting. Troy Adams said there are a few new commercial customers this would apply to and is asking for authority to use the form in the interim. Jerry Gumphrey moved to give Troy Adams the authority to use the commercial customer application/receipt that will be provided to the commission at next month's meeting. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Review and Receive 2009 Financial Audit Andrew Berg of Abdo, Eick & Meyers presented the 2009 audit and answered questions. John Dietz said due to the City of Elk River's new bond rating he would like staff to check on refinancing a bond that is at a higher rate. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve and accept the 2009 Financial Audit. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.