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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION July 10, 2001 Members Present: George Zabee, President: James Tralle, Vice Chair Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager 1. Call meeting to order at 4:00 PM July 10, 2001 2. Consider Utilities Agenda James Tralle will have one item, concerning water under Other Business. James Tralle moved to approve the Utilities Agenda for July 10, 2001, with one addition under Other Business. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: June Check Register Financials June 12, 2001 Minutes A brief discussion followed, of general subjects, with one question from George Zabee. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. 5.1 Update Well#7, Proposed Eastern Water Tower Bryan Adams updated Commission on the Progress of Well#7, and the Eastern Water Tower. The drilling of the well has been completed, and the progress of the engineering phase for filter plant#7 is still in progress. The City Planning Commission was unable to decide on roof type, exterior wall texture, color or architectural treatment for the filter plant at the June 26, 2001 meeting, and tabled the topic until the July 10, 2001 meeting. The City Park Commission has required 4 acres of land for parks, causing the progress for the Eastern Water Tower to be delayed. A new schedule has been implemented. 5.2 Update Administration Building Staff presented a Feasibility/Planning study for new Municipal Utilities Administrative Offices at the Main Street Mall Building. Estimated costs, floor plans, mechanical problems, size and parking were discussed. It was the consensus that the building would be adaptable, and acceptable for Administrative Offices. George Zabee voiced concerns regarding parking, the age of the building, and the floor plan. Staff was asked to explore other possible options for new offices, without ruling out the proposed site.