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Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission June 10, 2008 A few issues that need to be addressed are the Hwy 10 corridor street light replacement, along with the street lighting and installation of a trunk water main for 193rd Avenue road extension. At the August 25, 2004, joint meeting with Elk River Municipal Utilities and City Council, the City accepted responsibility for the Hwy 10 street light replacement. Staff has been working with City Engineer, Terry Maurer on the best approach to getting these lights replaced. The anchor bolts and foundations were found to be in good condition which immensely simplifies the project. City staff is suggesting utilities stay involved to help change out the lights. Discussion followed regarding the cost associated with the project and time constraints. Staff was directed to provide an estimate for this. The 193rd Avenue road extension is in the design phases and nearing the bidding stages. No street lighting is included in the design as is normally the case. The city is asking Elk River Municipal Utilities to provide and install the lighting for this project. The Street light payment policy was reviewed. The policy clearly states, the City pays for the new developments, and Elk River Municipal Utilities pays for rehabilitation projects. Staffwas directed to provide City Council with an estimate for this service. A trunk water main needs to be installed along this road extension to adequately support the continued growth in eastern Elk River. City and Utility have known for years that a trunk water main would be added with this road construction. The City typically pays for trunk water lines with the $6000 per acre assessment (for sewer and water) on properties in the urban service district. The City is not installing a sewer main in this road extension and feels the Utility should pay for the trunk water line. Discussion followed regarding the past practices and procedures. Lori Johnson said it is not in the City funds to pay for this project. Bryan Adams noted that a portion of the funds collected by the City are for the trunk water lines and feels that this is the City's responsibility. Lori Johnson replied that it has not been approved by the City Council but will be on a future agenda. She also suggested a policy be drafted to clarify both parties' responsibilities related to the trunk mains. 6.1 Review Line Truck Typically line trucks are traded in every 10 years or 10,000 hours. Staff is requesting authorization to prepare plans and specifications for a new line truck to replace a 1999 Freightliner FL70 with a 55' aerial material handling boom. John Dietz asked if the 1999 Freightliner was going to be kept for a spare truck. Staff responded that it would not be cost effective. The truck would need costly repairs along with testing fees, licensing, insurance, and to outfit the rig properly would take an additional estimated $50,000. John Dietz moved to secure bids for a new electric line truck with and without trade-in. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carved 3-0.