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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION September 21,2004 Members Present: Jerry Takle,President;James Tralle, Vice Chair; John Dietz,Trustee Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager 1. Call meeting to order September 21,2004 President Jerry Takle called the September 21, 2004 meeting to order. 2. Consider Utilities Agenda Bryan Adams added 6.3 to the agenda. James Tralle moved to approve the September 21, 2004, Utilities Agenda with the addition of 6.3. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: August Check Register August 10, 2004 Minutes August 25, 2004 Minutes Financials John Dietz asked a number of questions about the financials with staff responding. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Staff Up-dates Glenn Sundeen reported on the status of the current electrical projects and that there were 40 new services installed in the month of August. He also notified the Commission of his concern with the Deerfield area because of the 3 faults that occurred within the last 2 weeks. The splices appeared to be part of the problem. David Berg said 12 security systems were installed in the month of August,six were purchases and six were leased,he added that the ad in the paper seems to be helping. He also reported on the status of the Wells and that staff has been checking valve boxes to make sure they are up to grade and checking the hydrants to make sure they are in working condition. John Dietz questioned the condition of the 5'11 Street water lines and valve boxes. David Berg said they are in very poor condition and some of the valve boxes can not be turned at all to allow for turning off water mains. Discussion followed regarding the future upgrade which would solve this problem. Bryan Adams informed the Commission on the proposal being considered for locating water and sewer lines in right-of-way being the responsibility of the municipality. He also informed them of the new formula for calculating overtime for employees on stand-by.