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Page 3 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission April 10, 2007 Troy Adams commented on the Waco Substation project, and the fuse coordination study is nearing completion. 14 security systems were sold in March, and utility locates are starting to pick up. Theresa Slominski said the $2.8 million bond money has been received. We currently have one company that supplies our dental insurance, life insurance, and long term disability. Recently another firm contacted the Utilities and would like to bid on supplying the aforementioned insurance. Bids will be received and brought to the commission for review. In the past an employee has gone to the post office daily to pick up mail. This was picked up at the front counter. On busy days the employee would have to stand in line and wait. It was suggested that the Utilities get a P.O. Box, thus alleviating the wait. A P.O. Box will be utilized for future use. The cost is $184.00 for 6 months. Theresa brought up that an employee questioned if the Tobacco Cessation policy included the spouse. James Tralle moved to include spouses that are currently insured through the Elk River Municipal Utilities health insurance policy to be eligible for the Tobacco Cessation policy. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carved 3-0. 5.2 Review Irving Water Main Proiect The Irving Avenue area water main project is being done in conjunction with the street rehabilitation project. The original thought was to just replace the 4" water main on 6~' & 7`'' Street, and the Gates Avenue loop, but due to many old fire hydrants, the project was expanded to replace seven additional hydrants. Considering St. Andrews Catholic Church facility expansion, replacing the main on Irving Avenue between 4U' & 5`" Street was bid as an alternative. The costs associated with this project were discussed. St. Andrews was contacted regarding a possible contribution to the water fund. This project will cost approximately $225,963, of which $100,000 was budgeted. If project is approved, additional funds will come from reserves. James Tralle moved to proceed with the Irving Water Main project. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.3 Review Well #9 Location Due to the increased demand for water, we need another production facility by the summer of 2008. Water quality tests have been conducted at three sites and Twin Lakes Estates outlot K (which was deeded to us for a potential well site when Twin Lakes Estates was platted) is the one to utilize without a treatment facility. Jerry Gumphrey moved to proceed with the Twin Lakes location for municipal Well #9. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.