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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> October 13, 1988 <br /> Thursday 7 :30 P.M. <br /> Present Were: Douglas Dill President <br /> James Tralle Vice Chairman <br /> George Zabee Trustee <br /> Bill Birrenkott General Manager <br /> Others Present: Glenn Sundeen <br /> 1) The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 P.M. by President Dill. <br /> 2) Motion by Mr. Tralle, seconded by Mr. Zabee to approve the <br /> minutes of the previous meeting as presented and distributed. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 3) The General Manager reported on the new procedure requiring all <br /> Utilities to participate in the "Gopher State One Call" for <br /> location of underground facilities. Concern was expressed that <br /> this could increase the cost to Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> approximately $12,000 per year, with no perceivable return. <br /> Glenn Sundeen stated that, in fact, it makes operation much more <br /> difficult . The commissioners directed the General Manager to <br /> prepare a letter to be directed to area legislators from the <br /> Commission. This would be for consideration at the next meeting. <br /> 4 ) The General Manager reported that the State of Minnesota has a <br /> law on the books regarding meter tampering and it is not <br /> necessary to have City Ordinances passed. <br /> 6) The 1989 Budgets as prepared by Staff were presented to the <br /> Commission and discussed. These will be studied and voted on at <br /> the next meeting. <br /> 7) Motion by Mr . Zabee, seconded by Mr . Tralle to have the General <br /> Manager report various methods of rate relief and have <br /> recommendations to be presented at the next meeting. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> 8) The September financial statements were presented and discussed . <br /> 9) Staff presented the Commission with the status of the <br /> construction and operations of the Utility with the attendant <br /> problems and concerns. It was reported that Royal Oaks will <br /> probably be completed by the time a hard frost occurs and freezes <br /> the ground. <br /> 10) The next meeting was set for Wednesday, November 16, 1988 at 7: 30 <br /> P.M. at the Utilities office. <br /> 11) Motion by Mr . Tralle, seconded by Mr . Zabee to adjourn. <br /> 12) Meeting adjourned at 10 :15 P.M. <br /> Bill Birrenkott <br /> General Manager <br />