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Page 2 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 14, 2004 5.3 Review and Consider Water and Electric Retail Rates The 2005 proposed retail rates were discussed. Because of the increase to our annual power cost, staff is recommending a rate change in the electric and water retail rates as noted on the attached tariff sheets. Motion by James Tralle to approve the revised Electric and Water retail rates as stated on the attached tariff sheets. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.4 Review and Consider 2005 Budpet The 2005 budget was reviewed. Future projections along with persorunel projections were again discussed. John Dietz asked why we had two pickups to purchase in 2005. Staff responded that we just purchased one this year and we would correct the equipment needs projection to add only one pickup in 2005. Motion by James Tralle to approve the 2005 Budget with the revised electric equipment needs. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.5 Review Water Hookup Requirements When Municipal water and sewer are extended into an existing area, the City Council often allows the existing properties two years to hookup to these services. The difficulty is tracking these properties and getting them to hookup without being heavy handed. Bryan Adams apprised the Commission of the results of the City Prosecutors survey with other communities on their procedures on water hookup. He indicated three options with the third most preferable. This option was to require connection to the municipal water system when the property was sold via an affidavit filed with County Recorder. John Dietz asked if we had a list of the properties this pertains to. Staff responded they do not at this time but will compile one and file it with the County. Motion by John Dietz to modify our policy and require affected properties to hookup to Municipal Water when property is sold but continue to encourage these properties to hookup in the meantime. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.1 Review and Consider 5'h Street Reconstruction Project The 2005 street reconstruction project was discussed which includes replacing selected sections of water main during the street reconstruction period. The 4°i Street project completed in 2003 went well with the water service line upgrades. This project will be handled the same way with letters sent to homeowners, inspecting their existing water service lines, and replacing if needed. Non -copper water service lines will be replaced to the curb box at utility expense and owner will be encouraged to replace remaining non -copper service line at customers expense. Motion by James Tralle to participate in the Elk River 2005 street reconstruction project. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.2 Review and Consider CIP Rebate for Sherburne County Sherburne County has applied for a $21,531.60 rebate for the Justice Center addition. Vance Zehringer has contacted GRE and Cormexus and they indicated there is adequate funds in the GRE CIP pool and funds will be reallocated to Elk River Municipal Utilities to process the rebate this year.