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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br /> UTILITIES COMMISSION <br /> AUGUST 8, 2000 <br /> Members Present: John Dietz, President; George Zabee, Vice Chairman; James Tralle, <br /> Trustee <br /> Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; <br /> David Berg, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager <br /> Others Present: Anita Duckor, Duckor&Associates, Inc. <br /> 1. Call meeting to order at 4:00 August 8, 2000 <br /> 2. Consider Utilities Agenda <br /> Bryan Adams suggests moving Item 5.3 to be discussed before 5.1. <br /> George Zabee moved to approve the Agenda, with one change as discussed. John <br /> Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 3. Consider Consent Agenda <br /> Two questions on the Check Register were asked by George Zabee, and <br /> responded to by Staff. John Dietz asked several questions regarding the financials, and <br /> discussion of purchased power followed. <br /> John Dietz moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> July Check Register <br /> Financials <br /> Approval of the July 11, 2000 Meeting Minutes <br /> George Zabee seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.3 Review and Consider Proposal for Communication Study <br /> Bryan introduced Anita Duckor, Duckor&Associates. A revised proposal to <br /> develop a Communications Strategy and Brand Plan was introduced. George Zabee <br /> asked about time frames for the project, and James Tralle asked about follow-ups to the <br /> initial plan. Anita Duckor responded to their questions and stated that she is presently <br /> working with the City. John Dietz asked if her plan could be incorporated with the <br /> consistent communication being developed for the City, and she responded that it could. <br /> George Zabee asked for examples of Duckor&Associates work. He then stated that he <br /> believes our present information service is just fine as far as home-owners are concerned, <br /> but could see some benefit to prospective business and industry. James Tralle spoke in <br />