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APR-II-ZOO2 11:44AM FROM-ERMU 763-441-8088 T-758 P.003/003 F-TBS <br /> <br />Page 3 <br />_~egular meeting o£the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />Appril 9, 2002 <br /> <br />6.5 Review Water & Electric Financial Projections <br /> <br /> Bryan Adams presented to the Commission, updated financial projection analysis reflecting significant <br />expenditures by the ERMU. Cash reserves, and rates were reviewed on both the Electric and Water <br />Departments. It appears that the Electric Department is holding constant. The Water Department has more <br />options to consider. Curtailing of sprinkling is an on-going issue, and was discussed at length. Increasing <br />WAC fees will be considered at budget time, with a possible increase going into effect at the beginning of <br />2003. <br /> <br />6.6 Wage Request from ERlVIU Employees <br /> <br /> The request for annual salary and benefit adjustment from the operational employees was received, and <br />considered. Bryan Adams reviewed the salary and benefit surveys, as well as the request for an increase of <br />re-connect pay, and an employer matched contribution to an additional retirement plan. The Commission <br />discussed the information, but chose to continue the matter to the next Commission meeting. <br /> <br />6.7 Review & Consider Distribution Interconnect Agreement <br /> <br /> The Distribution Interconnection Agreement, reflecting the terms and conditions of a Connexus tie into <br />~ur Substation North facility for standby or future permanent services was reviewed. Staff recommends <br />approval of r~e Agreement. <br /> <br /> George Zabee moved to execute the Distribution Interconnect Agreement with Connexus Energy. John <br />Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />6.8 Review & Consider Irrigation Off Peak Rate <br /> <br /> After a detailed review of the rate, including the history, it was the consensus of the Commission to not <br />offer the Irrigation OffPeak Rate. <br /> <br />Other Business <br /> <br /> There was no Other Business to discuss. <br /> The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be May <br />14, 2002. <br /> President Tralle adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 6:00 PM. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> 'atricia Hemza <br />Office Manager <br /> <br /> <br />