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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES • 322 King Avenue Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone (612) 441-2020 UTILITIES COMMISSION MINUTES October 5, 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 Terry Maurer City Engineer Mike McGlone Salvation Army 1) The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. by President Tralle. 2 ) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the agenda. The Motion carried. 3) Motion by Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Tralle to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion carried. 4 ) Terry Maurer, City Engineer reported on the status of the new Water Tower in the Hillside area. He reported that the construction has begun and a late spring 1994 completion date is expected. He asked the Commissioners if they wanted to solicit bids for the well at that site. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson, to authorize the City Engineer to advertise and solicit bids for a well. The Motion carried. Terry also reported on other projects including the treatment plant on the West end of town and the new sewer trunk line improvements. Motion by Mr. Zabee, seconded by Mr. Simpson to authorize the expenditure of $15,000 for water main improvements in the area of the sewer treatment plant. The Motion carried. 5) The General Manager reported that the second month of garbage billing has been accomplished with less problems than the first month. The phone has been busy but it appears that the system is beginning to settle down. 6) The General Manager reviewed with the Commissioners the status of the Sizer situation.