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APR-11-200~ og:30AM FROM-ERMU 765-441-8088 T-492 P.003/004 F-885 Page 2 Regular meeting of'the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission April 8, 2003 James Tralle moved to authorize the purchase of the Inter-Tel phoae system. 3erry Takl¢ seconded the motion. Motion carded 3-0. 5.3 Review Underground Electric Construction Proieete Sherbume County is planning to rebuild County Road i from the Country Club north in the 2005 time frame. The ERMU budget scheduled an underground feeder on County Road 1 in 2003. It is recommended that the project be delayed to 2005. Rebuild of an existing overhead line on County Road 13 to support acquisition areas 14, 16, & 17 is scheduled for 2004, but consideration should be given to doing the project in 2003 in replacement for the County Road 1 project. Due to right of way issues, it is believed that a better solution may be to construct a portion of the line to underground. Staffwill return to the Commission with a recommendation after design and cost estimates are completed. 6.1 Review & Consider 2002 Audit Steve McDonald, Auditor from Abdo, Eick & Meyers appeared to present, and discuss the 2002 Audit of the Elk River Municipal Utilities. The Management letter provided the main source of discussion, noting no irregularities. A summary of the Utilities' operations, and an analysis of the Electric and Water funds was reviewed. Questions from Staff concerned cash reserves, net income, and long term debt. John Dietz asked Steve McDonald if the Utility would be prepared to comply with GASB, the required accounting, in the coming year. It was explained that the framework is in place, that the only thing needed is a formal policy. John Diets requested that Staff use the same policy that the City uses. John Dietz thanked Steve McDonald for his appearance at the Commission meeting. James Tralle moved to receive and file the 2002 Audit. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.2 Review Wage Reauest from ERa¥IU Employee~ The request for annual salary and benefit adjustment from the operational employees was received, and considered. Bryan Adams reviewed the salary and benefit surveys, as well as the request for an employer matched contribution to an additional retirement plan. The Commission discussed the information, but chose to continue the matter to the next Commission meeting. John Dietz questioned Staff on the present policy for employee contributions to the health plan. He indicated that he would be in favor of separating family, and single coverage.