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Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission May 12, 2009 Jerry Gumphrey moved to contract Attorney, Peter Beck on a $1,000 per month retainer and revisit this at year end. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 4.5 Review and Consider Rebates to Encourage Automatic Sprinkler Controls At the April ERMU Commission meeting, a proposal was presented to offer rebates for properties that install the "SMART" irrigation controllers. After further investigation, it was discovered that there are additional fees involved in the audit and possible upgrade of the existing irrigation system. Staff would like to modify the previous rebate amounts to $250 for a single residential conversion and $500 for Associations, Commercial, and Industrial conversion. The credit would be applied to their monthly water bill and spread out over a 10 month period. John Dietz asked how the audit would be verified. David Berg replied there would be a form to be signed by the auditor. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the increased rebates of $250 for single family homes and $500 for Associations, Commercial, and Industrial properties that install the "SMART" irrigation systems. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Review and Consider Shared Personnel Agreement of City Public Works Director The agreement between ERMU and the City of Elk River for the City Public Works Director to supervise the Water Superintendent was reviewed. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the Shared Personnel Agreement of the City Public Works Director to be presented to the City Council on Monday, May 18, 2009 for approval. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.2 Review Cash Flow Projections Cash flow projections were discussed. Discussion followed regarding the process used and assumptions made. No action taken. 5.3 Review and Consider Bids for Co Rd 1 Feeder Project On May 6, 2009, bids were received for the cable installation of the County Road 1 project. Staff is recommending awarding to the lowest responsive bidder, Underground Piercing. Jerry Gumphrey moved to award the County Road 1 electrical cable installation to Underground Piercing. Daryl Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.