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JUL-12-ZO01 1Z:11PM FROM-.ERMU 763-441-8099 T-235 P.OOZ/O03 F-500 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br />July 10, 2001 <br /> <br />5.3 Continue disc_ussio~n_of~Iome Computer Purcha:~e Assi~tan,ce <br /> <br /> The discussion for no interest loans to employees in the amount of $1,200.00 was continued from <br />previous meetings. James Tralle voiced his support for the plan, citing development and improvement of <br />employee computer skills as a main reason. George Zabee asked about the terms for re-payment of the loan, <br />and directed Staffto have a policy legally drafted. James Tralle asked that new equipment only, be allowed. <br /> <br /> lames Tralle moved to offer Home Computer Purchase Assistance Loans at 0% interest to employees <br />of the Elk River Municipal UtiIities for new computers, contingent upon the drafting of a policy. George <br />Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. <br /> <br />5.4 Up_date_Radio Meter Reading system <br /> <br /> Bryan Adams reported to the Commission on the benefits of radio read systems, with thc cost as the <br />down side. Actual devices were presented. Staff recommends initiating the process of the system. <br /> <br /> George Zabee moved to secure a radio frequency from the FCC for the radio read meter reading <br />system, as a preliminary step. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. <br /> <br />5.5 APPA & MMU~_ASummacy <br /> <br /> Bryan Adams presented summaries of the APPA and MMUA annual meetings, with special <br />emphasis to the Commission on laws affecting Minnesota. Special areas of interest and discussion were <br />Distributed Generation, such as the stand-by generator at Cub, Consumer Protection, and Distribution <br />Reliability. George Zabee noted that he is very impressed with the Distribution reliability of the Utilities, <br />with acknowledgment from Glenn Sundeen. <br /> <br />5.6 LFG Pro_ieet Update <br /> <br /> Several changes to thc LFG project were reported on. New pricing schedules, as well as time tables <br />were discussed. Risk to the Utilities is considered to be in the area of maintenance of the engine generators. <br />No action necessary. <br /> <br />6.1 Freeport Water Tower Inspection Report <br /> <br /> Smffreviewed the two year warranty Freeport Water Tower Inspection. Certain necessary repairs <br />will be made in 2001 early fall. At that time a cathodic protection will be re-installed at an approximate cost <br />of $5,000.00 to prevent further corrosion if the paint coating system should become damaged. <br /> <br /> <br />