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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES JOINT MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION AND ELK RIVER CITY COUCIL SEPTEMBER 25,2000 Members Present: John Dietz, President; George Zabee, Vice Chairman Members Absent: James Tralle, Trustee Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager Others Present: Mayor Klinzing; Council Members Dietz, Motin, and Thompson; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Bruce West, Fire Chief; Phil Hals, Street Superintendent 1. Water Department—water tower,well, and treatment facility sites in East Elk River Bryan Adams updated the Council on this issue. He noted that consideration is being given to building a water tower in the eastern area of Elk River due to the rapid growth in that area. He indicated that construction could begin in 2001. The Hillside park area is being considered for the water tower, and the former Deschenes property is being considered for the well site. Drawing we presented to the council. 2. Energy City Program Bryan Adams updated the Council on the status of the landfill gas and wind generator projects. 3. Electric Line Relocation and Central Business District Sidewalk Project from Parrish Avenue Bridge to Lowell Avenue Bryan Adams informed the Council that he is gathering the necessary information to begin the project of relocating overhead electric lines in the downtown area. He stated that this could be done in conjunction with the downtown sidewalk replacement project. He explained that the first step is to notify the business owners in the area. He stated that the timeframe for the project is one to two years. Drawings were presented to the council. 4. Utilities Office Building Bryan Adams informed the Council that the Utilities would out grow their existing office building within the next 3 to 5 years. He indicated that he is looking at relocation options which include space at the proposed office building at King and Main and the post office site. Council discussion pursued as to what should happen to the existing building when it is vacant. Suggestions included tearing it down to allow expansion of the parking lot, adding on to the building for the Utilities use, or selling the building to another retail business Discussion was also held regarding who actually owns the building. Council member Dietz noted that he would like to see the Utilities stay in the central business district as their business generates a great deal of traffic in the downtown business district.