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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION November 13, 2001 Members Present: George Zabee, 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 Others Present: Phil Halls, City of Elk River 1. Call meeting to order November 13, 2001 2. Consider Utilities Agenda James Tralle moved to approve the Utilities Agenda for November 13, 2001 as presented. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: October Check Register Financials October 9, 2001 Minutes John Dietz questioned the overtime for October. Glenn Sundeen responded for clarification of the overtime. John Dietz then asked how many services in the downtown area converted to Underground, and again Glenn Sundeen responded. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Review Great River Energy's Proposed 2002 Electric Wholesale Rate as Amended Bryan Adams reviewed the second revision of the wholesale purchased power rate for 2002, noting that the demand rate remains unchanged from the initial proposal,but the energy rate decreased. The revised rate reflects a 7.6% increase from the 2000 rate. James Tralle remarked that the percentage increases in the past three years is very significant. 5.2 Review Bid Tabulation for Service Line Truck Bids were received on October 26, 2001 for an Electric Service Line Truck. The bid tabulation was presented to the Commission. Discussion centered on the number of companies that bid, and the ages, and kinds of trucks the Utility now owns. James Tralle moved to accept the bid from Altec Industries, as the lowest responsive bidder, for the purchase of an Electric Line Truck. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.