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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission October 12, 2010 Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the 3 I quarter write-offs as presented. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.3 Review Security Advertisine At the September 15, 2010, ERMU Commission meeting, staff was directed to compile a report on the Security department's advertising expenditures. Lorrie Franz gathered the information and provided an analysis report and data source list for Commissioners to review. Discussion followed. Consensus was for staff to keep track of what ads are working for ERMU. No action taken. 5.4 Review Directional Bore RiE Purchase Analysis At the September, ERMU Commission meeting, the purchase of a Bore Rig was discussed as a way to bring work in-house and save money. The commission directed staff to perform a cost analysis. The cost analysis and payback of utilizing a Bore Rig was discussed. Jerry Gumphrey moved to go ahead with the bidding process for a Bore Rig and bring back to the Commission at the November meeting for purchase in 2011. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.5 Review and Consider 2011 Fee Schedule The ERMU proposed fees for 2011 were reviewed. Per legal counsel, ERMU's ability to collect on fees would be strengthened by having them adopted into City ordinance after being approved by the Commission. Staff recommends approving the 2011 Fee Schedule for adoption into ordinance by the City Council. Daryl Thompson moved to approve the 2011 Fee Schedule as presented to be adopted into ordinance by City Council. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.1 Staff Updates Troy Adams discussed the Visioning and Goals policy. Lori Johnson added the policy would be brought to the City Council for adoption and then will be brought to the Utilities Commission. Troy Adams commented he appreciated the opportunity to work with all the City department heads. At the September 2010 ERMU Commission meeting, staff was directed to look into the cost to ERMU if the credit card fees were absorbed. Discussion followed. Jerry Gumphrey moved to absorb the credit card fee, monitor the charges, and revisit in six months. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.