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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> REGULAR MEETING OF THE <br /> ELK RIVER UTILITIES COMMISSION <br /> HELD AT THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES OFFICE <br /> July 14, 1998 <br /> Members Present: President, George Zabee; Vice Chair, James Tralle; Trustee, John <br /> Dietz <br /> Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; <br /> Robert McCartney, Water Superintendent; Patricia Hemza, Office Manager <br /> 1. Call meeting to order at 4:00 P.M..July 14. 1998 <br /> 2. Consider Utilities Agenda <br /> Bryan Adams offered two additions to the 7-14-98 Agenda,to be discussed under <br /> other business. <br /> James Tralle moved to approve the Utilities Agenda, with the two additions under <br /> Other Business. John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 3. Consider Consent Agenda <br /> The Financials were discussed, with emphasis on the Purchased Power costs. <br /> John Dietz moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> 6-9-98 Minutes <br /> June Check Register <br /> Financials <br /> 5.1 Up-date Electric Deregulation Issues <br /> Bryan Adams presented his perception of the electric industry,particularly Elk <br /> River's role in the changing industry, the MMUA draft on retail competition, and <br /> an update on the League of Minnesota Cities Electric Deregulation Task Force. <br /> Questions by the Commission were responded to by Staff and discussion <br /> continued. George Zabee had specific comments about restructuring, and the <br /> problem of whether or not the Utilities will become a wire service only, or if <br /> commodities and meter reading will continue. Power generation as an option <br /> was offered. The fact that building and maintaining lines by the Utility is a strong <br /> point was noted, and marketing is secondary. James Tralle questioned whether <br /> the ERMU needs to be at the fore-front, or if we can observe what others are <br /> doing,before making decisions. Stressed was the strong point of our local profile <br /> and responsiveness to customers. <br /> George Zabee suggested that one topic or option concerning de-regulation per <br /> future meeting be discussed. The other Commissioners agreed and Staff was <br /> directed to implement the suggestion. <br />