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Page 5 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> August 12,2008 <br /> they can turn their own water off has been done in the past and appears to be a good resolution <br /> to this type of situation. <br /> Another situation that was not included in the policy was regarding failed service lines <br /> and what to do when they remain unrepaired resulting in a public nuisance or hazard. Lori <br /> Johnson stated if it is an abatement issue and considered an emergency,Elk River Municipal <br /> Utilities has the right to shut off the water at the service line and asses the property. <br /> Staff recommends adding the two following paragraphs to the Water Shut-off Request. <br /> #9. In emergencies where a water service line has failed before the main shut-off valve, <br /> the Elk River Municipal Utilities will loan the property owner or their agent a curb <br /> box key so they can operate the curb box. <br /> #10. In emergencies where a failed service line remains unrepaired and resulting running <br /> water creates a public nuisance or public hazard,Elk River Municipal Utilities has <br /> the right to shut off the water at the service line and assess the property for the cost <br /> incurred. <br /> John Dietz moved to approve adding paragraph 9 and 10 above,to the current Water Shut-off <br /> Request. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 6.1 Review Bid Tabulation for Deerfield Cable Replacement <br /> The 2008 electric budget contains a$90,000 item to replace cable in annexation area 18, <br /> Deerfield 1st and 2nd Addition(south of County Road 33 and west of Hwy 169). Bids were <br /> received on August 5,2008. Staff recommends awarding to the lowest responsive bidder, <br /> Midwest Diversified. Jerry Gumphrey asked if they did a good job as he felt that Michels <br /> Pipeline did a great job on the Brentwood project. Glenn responded that Midwest Diversified <br /> has been doing work for us for a while and has also done a good job. <br /> John Dietz moved to award the area 18 Deerfield 1 S`and 2nd cable installation to Midwest <br /> Diversified Utilities,the lowest responsive bidder. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. <br /> Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 6.2 Review 2009 Budget Schedule <br /> Staff has started the process of assembling the 2009 budget. The proposed travel and <br /> training budget were reviewed along with the personnel projections and CIP budgeting. No <br /> action needed at this time. <br />