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t- ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 322 King Avenue Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone (612) 441-2020 UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES September 7, 1993 3 :00 P.M. Present Were: James Tralle President James Simpson Vice Chairman George Zabee Trustee Others Present: Bill Birrenkott General Manager Glenn Sundeen Line Superintendent Bob McCartney Water Superintendent Pat Klaers City Administrator 1) The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by Vice Chairman Simpson. 2) Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the agenda as amended. The Motion carried. 3) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion carried. 4 ) A situation was discussed in which the City Engineer used a preliminary plat to locate and install the water facilities in an area. When the final plat was approved, a property line was not in the same location as shown on the preliminary plat and the resulting hydrant is in the desired location for the owners driveway. Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Zabee, to pay all expenses to have the hydrant moved to a more desireable location with the exception of driveway repair and landscape restoration. The motion carried. 5) The General Manager reported that the first month of garbage billing has been accomplished not without a great deal of difficulty. The phone has been busy almost constantly the last few days, however it is expected to diminish in the near future when the customers get used to having their bill included with electricity, water and sewer. 6) The General Manager reviewed with the Commissioners the status of the Sizer situation. 7 ) The General Manager informed the Commissioners that the city is requesting payment for the site for a new water tower. Pat Klaers discussed the background on this request, with much discussion and comments by all parties. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to table this matter until the next meeting. The motion carried.