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~'~2EV ~04~3' M !~tluT~S ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION HELD AT UTILITIES CONFERENCE ROOM June 10, 2008 Members Present: Jerry Takle, President; John Dietz, Vice Chair; Jerry Gumphrey, Trustee Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; David Berg, Water Superintendent; Theresa Slominski, Finance Director/Office Manager; Troy Adams, Engineering Manager; Judy McSpadden, Recording Clerk Others present: Lori Johnson, City Administrator 1. Call meeting to order June 10, 2008 President Jerry Takle called the June 10, 2008, meeting to order. 2. Consider Utilities Agenda John Dietz added an item to discuss under Other Business. John Dietz moved to approve the June 10, 2008, Utilities Agenda. Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda John Dietz had questions on the financials and check register, staffresponded. Jerry Gumphrey asked if the utilities were budgeting enough for gas and diesel fuel. Bryan responded "probably not" but it is being watched and that would cover us if we fall short. Jerry Gumphrey moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: May Check Register May 13, 2008, Minutes Financial Reports John Dietz seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 5.1 Staff Updates Bryan Adams informed the Commission that with the cold and wet weather the past month, the electric and water usage is down. There are a couple of data centers showing interest in the Elk River area. Two governmental agencies would like to place antennas on the Gary Street Water Tower. They are Sherburne County for the 800 MHz radio system they are implementing, and Metro Transit for the North Star Commuter Rail. Discussion followed as to the need for invoicing for this service. Lori Johnson stated that the City would pay for any