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Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission March 10, 2009 regarding changing out their water meters, Dave affirmed. David Berg asked about televising water restrictions. Consensus was this would be a good idea. David was directed. to talk to the City's media department regarding this. 5.5 Consider Application to MN Dept of Health Regarding Water Main from Well #9 to Well #7 At the February 24, 2009, ERMU Commission meeting, a stimulus loan was discussed. Staff was directed to apply fora 30 year loan of $350,000 to construct a new water main from Well #9 to Well #7. The application to MN Department of Health for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund was reviewed. 6.2 Review List of Sewer Customers that have not Connected to Water Commissioner John Dietz requested a list of customers who are connected to City sewer but are not connected to City water. Elk River Municipal Utilities rules require residential units connect to city water services within 2 years of the date the service is available. There are currently 45 customers throughout the City that are connected to City sewer but not City water, 61 customers that are hooked up to City water but not City sewer, and 100 customers that have not connected to either even though the services are available. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of assessing it to the property. John Dietz said he would like the City Council to address this issue. Lori Johnson said it could be discussed at a future work session. John Dietz said if it is mandatory to connect to the City's sewer and water then they should be assessed. Consensus was to check into noting this on the abstract to connect prior to sale of home. The City Council could levee assessments to the property. 6.3 Review 2009 Capitol Equipment Purchases At the last ERMU Commission meeting, staff was directed to recommend a dollar amount threshold for future budgeted purchases that would need Commissioner's approval. The current policy states non-budgeted items over $10,000 need Commissioners approval. Staffrecommends using that same threshold for budgeted purchases in 2009 but asks for re- evaluation for purchases in 2010. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve $10,000 as the threshold of future budgeted purchases to be brought to the commission for approval. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.