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Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission September 9,2008 now staff utilizes a suburban used for the water department. Each time it has to be cleaned out to make room for the numerous trays of bills. John Dietz asked if there was anything else available so funds would not have to be spent on another vehicle. Lori Johnson said the City might have something. Staff was advised to check into this. 6.2 Consider Re-roofing of Power Plant The power plant was planned to be re-roofed in 2009. Numerous leaks are making it necessary to be done now. This project is estimated to be$80,000. Staff has requested bids on this project. Jerry Gumphrey moved to proceed with re-roofing the power plant this year,a special meeting will be held if necessary to award contract. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.3 Consider Retirement of Electric Superintendent Glenn Sundeen,Line Superintendent,has formally turned in his resignation as of the end of September. John Dietz asked how long he has worked for Elk River Municipal Utilities, Glenn replied 36 years. Other Business John Dietz commented on the hiring process of department heads. John Dietz feels the commission should interview final applicants that would be filling a department head position. Bryan Adams indicated the Commission has always had that prerogative and has encouraged them to participate in the interviewing process. John Dietz moved to have commission interview department heads with final selection to be made by the commission. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. John Dietz said the interviews with the labor law firm of Gray Plant and Mooty have started and should be completed in the next week and the process will be over soon. John Dietz also indicated he has received calls about some employees making threats to other employees. Staff was directed to warn employees not to make threats to other employees. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be Tuesday,October 14,2008 at 4:00 p.m.