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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION September 9, 2003 Members Present: John Dietz, President; James Tralle, Vice Chair; Jerry Takle, Trustee Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager Others Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator 1. Call meeting to order September 9, 2003 President John Dietz called the September 9, 2003 meeting to order. 2. Consider Utilities Agenda Bryan Adams has one additional item to be discussed under Other Business. James Tralle moved to approve the Agenda for September 9, 2003, with one addition. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Staff responded to questions on the Financials, and the Check Register. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Staff Up-dates Glenn Sundeen reported on various works, and rebuilds in progress, and those which have been completed, noting that 45 connections were done in August, 2003. Dave Berg updated the Commission on the water hook-ups on 4th Street, noting that the project is nearly complete. Dave also reported on the 29 fire hydrants that were opened in August,nearly draining one of the water towers. Conversation between Staff, and Commission centered on how to deal with hydrant problems. Pat Hemza advised Commission on health insurance percentage increases for 2004, the employee Wellness Program offered by Principal, at no charge to employee, or Utility. Pat also suggested a Cycle Program for Utility Billing. Staff, and Commission discussed the ways to accomplish the task, as well as the reasons for the change. It was the consensus of the Commission, to have Staff proceed with plans to implement the Cycle Bill Program. 5.2 Review& Consider Bids for Well #8 Bids for the construction of Well #8, were received on September 4, 2003. Staff responded to Commission questions about the project, and gave their recommendation. Jerry Takle moved to accept the lowest responsive bid from EH Renner& Sons. James Tralle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.