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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION MAY 30, 2000 Members Present: John Dietz, President; George Zabee, Vice Chairman; James Tralle, Trustee Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager Others Present: Terry Maurer, Howard R. Green Company 1. Call meeting to order at 4:00 May 30, 2000 2. Consider Utilities Agenda James Tralle has one additional item to be discussed under Other Utility Business. James Tralle moved to approve the Utilities Agenda, with one additional item to be discussed under Other Business. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 4.1 Consider Proposed 2000 Employee Compensation Increase Commission and Staff reviewed the 2000 Employee Compensation issues, noting that the Commission awarded the electric line department 3.21%wage increase, plus increasing the employees insurance contribution to 25% at the April 11, 2000 Commission meeting. Bryan Adams reviewed the pay equity study, with attention particularly given to the compliance analysis. The salary surveys that were conducted in conjunction with the issue were discussed. John Dietz stated his view that the Utility Worker positions are overpaid with regard to the points awarded on the pay equity study, and their relation to the female classes. George Zabee agreed with John Dietz on this topic. The relationship of female classes/male classes and the point system was once more reviewed by Bryan Adams. James Tralle moved to approve the raises as presented, 3.21% across the board increase, based upon the top step, + $0.17 for the Clerk/Receptionist positions, +$0.31 for the Clerk/Purchasing, Accounts Payable/Payroll positions, +$1.00 for the Electronic Technician/Security position, and a 25% employee contribution to insurance coverage. George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1. John Dietz voting nae.