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AUG-I?-2001 08:0OAM FROM'-E~MU 763-441-60~D T-467 P.004/005 F-058 Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities August 14, 2001 6.2 Review Sch,e.0ule for 2002 Budget The scheduling rime lines for the 2002 Budget were reviewed, The Travel & Training Budget, and the 10 year personnel projections were presented mad discussed. Commission agreed the Travel & Training Budget appears to be reasonable, as well as noting that they feel the ERMU has a very good program in place for employees. John Dietz inquired about the success of the MMUA Safety Training. Staff responded positively, that the program is now a success. Bryan Adams noted certain complications to the 2002 Budget: 1) Policy changes and charges relating to radio read meter reading system. 2) Possible change in ownership of water service lines. 3) Administration and power plant storage building addition~'Public water access point for contractors. 4) Possible Winter/Summer rates for Water Department. 5) Electric Rate Change due to CIP spending increase. John Dietz would like the Water and Sewer Departments to have the same policy regarding ownership of service lines. Staff is directed to explore this aspect. Bryan Adams is studying the fee structure for metering because of radio reading systems. 6.3 Review Conservation and. Emergeltcy_Management Report The Department of Natural Resources advised the ERMU that we must submit our revised Conservation and Emergency Management Report in order to be considered for an increase in our water appropriation fi'om 4500 gpm, and 600,000,000 gallons/year to 6500 gpm, and 1,000,000,000 gallons/year. Staff reviewed with Commission the changes in the report. George Zabee moved to receive and file the Conservation and Emergency Management Report submitted to the Department of Natural Resources. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Discussion continued, centering on winter/summer rates, and conservation possibilities. 6.4 Consider ~,fr Conditioner Rebate Policy Connexus has made available an $8,400 air conditioning rebate to ER_MU under the same terms as ORE has with Connexus. An ad has been published in the local paper offering the $200.00 per customer rebate, with an application, and criteria. John Dietz moved to make the Air Conditioner Rebate Policy available to EiKMU customers. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.