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APR-II-ZOO3 O9;30AM FROM-ERMU 763-441-8099 T-49Z P.004/004 F-68~ <br /> <br />Page 3 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />April 8, 2003 <br /> <br />6.2 Review Meter Readin£ Costs <br /> <br /> The Elk River Municipal Utilities contracts our meter reading functions to McBrady Meter Reading, <br />who has done our meter reading since 1988. Mr. McBrady has requested an increase in payments made to <br />his Company for services. Bryan Adams presented a history of meter reading costs, annual costs, and a <br />survey of other utilities costs. The possibility of hiring additional employees for meter reading was <br />discussed, with costs compared to contracting the task. Commission noted that they feel that McBrady <br />Meter Reading does an excellent job, and prefer to stay on a contract basis at this time. <br /> <br /> /ames Tralle moved to grant the requested increase in compensation for conU-act meter reading <br />services from McBrady Meter Reading. James Takle seconded the motion. <br /> <br />6.3 Review SafetvProgram Evaluation <br /> <br /> A Ietter from Dave Berggren, MMUA Regional Safety Coordinator was presented to Commission. <br />The evaluation was positive for employee/management actions and reactions, as well as a review of OSHA <br />and DOT Safety compliance. Jerry Takle noted that he feels safety is a very important part of a Utility. <br />John Dietz asked if the City of Elk River received a similar letter, and if so, would like to see it. <br /> <br /> Other Business <br /> <br /> Bryan Adams briefly updated the Commission of legislative issues. <br /> <br />The Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission then moved from the Utility Offices, to the new Utilities <br />Offices being constructed at City Hall. <br /> <br />6.4 Tour of New Administration Building at City_ Hall <br /> <br />Bryan Adams led a tour of the new Utihties Offices at City Hall, explaining the site. <br /> <br /> The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission will be <br />May 13, 2003, at 4:00 PM, in the Utilities Offices. <br /> <br />President John Dietz adjourned the regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />at 6:00 PM. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted <br /> <br />Patricia Hemza <br />Office Manager <br /> <br /> <br />