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Regular meeting Elk River Utilities Commission <br />June 11, 1996 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />6. R.W. Beck study <br /> <br />Dave Berg of R.W.Beck gave a slide presentation for a <br />rate study, as well as his preliminary observations of <br />the present rate structure of the Utilities. The <br />proposal is firm with a detailed scope of services with <br />options for future negotiations with UPA//AEC for <br />purchased power. Timing was discussed to coincide with <br />the final stages to take place when a new General Manager <br />is in place. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to approve the R.W.Beck contract to Task <br />16. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />7. Main Street Underqround <br /> <br />Mr. Sundeen presented estimated material/labor costs for <br />installing URD primary on Main St. from Lowell Avenue <br />to the Parrish Avenue Bridge. Information only, no <br />action taken. <br /> <br />8. Updates on Electric and Water Positions <br /> <br />Mr. Sundeen reported that thirty resumes were submitted, <br />six interviews were held, and recommends the hiring of <br />Trevor Gwiazdon at Step 2 of the lineman's scale. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved to hire Trevor Gwiazdon at Step 2. <br />Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />Mr. <br /> <br />Mr. Dietz moved that Wade Lovelette be moved into the new <br />position of Line Foreman. Mr. Zabee seconded the motion. <br />Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />Mr. McCartney advised that applications haVe closed and <br />no interviews have taken place as of this meeting. <br /> <br />9. Request for additional office person <br /> <br />Ms Hemza presented a report detailing office history and <br />the need for additional staff. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved that an additional office person be hired. <br />Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />Mr. Zabee moved that Vivian Schmidt be moved to Assistant <br />Office Manager. Mr. Dietz seconded the motion. Motion <br />carried 3-0. <br /> <br /> <br />