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mV <br />ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br />REGULAR MEETING OF THE Z <br />UTILITIES COMMISSION ~ ~ <br />March 20, 2007 <br />Members Present: Jerry Takle, President; Jerry Gumphrey, Vice Chair; James Tralle, Trustee <br />Staff Present: Bryan Adams, General Manager; Glenn Sundeen, Line Superintendent; <br />David Berg, Water Superintendent; <br />Theresa Slominski, Finance Director/Office Manager; <br />Troy Adams, Engineering Manager; Judy McSpadden, Recording Clerk <br />1. Call meeting to order March 20, 2007 <br />President Jeny Takle called the March 20, 2007, meeting to order. <br />2. Consider Utilities Agenda <br />James Tralle moved to approve the March 20, 2007, Utilities Agenda. Jerry Gumphrey <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />3. Consider Consent Agenda <br />James Tralle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: <br />February Check Register <br />February 20, 2007, Minutes <br />Financial Reports <br />Jerry Gumphrey seconded the motion. Motion carved 3-0. <br />5.1 Staff Up-dates <br />Bryan Adams recently presented an annual report to Sherburne County on the Landfill <br />Gas Recovery project. The addition of the 4~' engine has increased the electric generation of <br />this facility. Jerry Gumphrey commented on the future of Energy City. A developer has <br />approached GRE to construct a facility to produce renewable energy products out of the refuse <br />derived fuel. Discussion followed regarding the rate structure for this proposed facility. <br />James Tralle updated on the progress of the wireless Internet service through Northstar <br />Access. Service was questionable in the beginning but Northstar Access has since moved the <br />receiver higher on the tower and service is working well. Bryan stated that if Northstar <br />Access promotes this wireless network and it becomes successful they may use our water <br />towers to add more receivers. <br />Glenn Sundeen reviewed the electrical projects that are in progress. James Tralle asked <br />what construction predictions would be for 2007. Glenn responded new construction is slow. <br />James Tralle also asked the overtime status for 2007. Glenn responded that with the <br />construction being slow there would not be much overtime. <br />Troy Adams reported 15 security system sales for the month of February. Staff is <br />currently working on water map books, fuse coordination study with USG, and upgrading <br />water and electric meters. <br />