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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION October 15, 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 1. Call meeting to order October 15, 2003 President John Dietz called the October 15, 2003 meeting to order. 2. Consider Utilities Agenda John Dietz will have one additional item for Other Business. James Tralle moved to approve the Agenda for October 15, 2003, with one addition. Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: September Check Register September 9, 2003 Minutes Financials Jerry Takle seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Staff Up-dates Glenn Sundeen reported on the work being done at sub-stations. He also advised that 41 new services were connected, the downtown street lights have been re-furbished, and other progress. No major outages occurred, and safety training in October has centered on fire safety, and fire extinguisher use. Dave Berg updated the Commission on the winterization of projects, and new services being completed. The bulk station for water service is nearly complete. Pat Hemza remarked on office functions. Bryan Adams reported to the Utility Commission that the Park Commission was not advised of the well being installed on Park property. It appears that there was a lack of communication on the part of the City Engineers, as well as the Utilities. John Dietz responded that the Park Commission is very upset with the work that was done without their knowledge, or consent. He further stated that he wants firm costs that will result from the re-location, and restoration of the site, and added that the blame for the error is spread to several departments.