Lanesboro Public Utilities
Council Chambers
August 19th, 2008
MEMBER(S) PRESENT: Evenson, Drake & Schuck
MEMBER ABSENT:
OTHER(S) PRESENT: B. Vickerman & J. Peterson

Public Utilities Meeting Called to Order:
Evenson called regular meeting to order.

Agenda:
Drake made the motion to approve the agenda, second Evenson, motion carried.

Minutes:
Drake made motion to approve the minutes as read, second Evenson, motion carried.

PERSON’S WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THE COMMISSION:
N/A

HOUSEKEEPING:
A. Paying of the Bills: The James Leffel bill was questioned due to the higher dollar amount. Peterson explained that they had to do some additional work that was unexpected. Shuck made motion to pay bills as presented, second Drake, motion carried.
B. Past Due Bills: Past due bills were discussed and stated that notices and disconnects would occur.
C. Hydro Update: Peterson noted that the hydro is back in operation and that they are operating the hydro through the evening hours.
D. Flooding Update: Vickerman noted that the FEMA representative did not feel that some of the damages should be reimbursed; she is working with him and will work on appealing the dam and wastewater plant, due to high costs of damages.
E. Transformer Failure/Insurance: Vickerman stated that she had to prove the fuel usage and the need for replacement. She is working with Doug Gifford from Allied Insurance and hopes to get the highest reimbursement possible.
F. Fuel Line: Peterson stated that MPCA had brought up the need for a fuel line installation back in 2005; however they never followed through with their requirements. He stated that he was contacted recently about the project and noted that the Utilities must put a fuel line into the Light Plant. He is getting cost estimates for this project. Evenson made motion to approve the project due to the requirement, second Schuck, motion carried.
G. Capital Improvements: Vickerman went over the costs for the Community Center Project. She stated that the cost of the project could be up to $80,000 over the projected and bondable amount. On behalf of the Council she is asking for a possible inter-fund loan from the Utilities to the City to help with those costs. She noted that the Water/Sewer Bond for which the Utilities transfers $12,000 to each year may be paid off next year and the $12,000 could be used to pay back the Public Utilities for the transfer. Evenson made motion that the Public Utilities feels that the Community Center Project is a necessity and that the Utilities will help however financially possible to make it happen, second Schuck, motion carried.
H. Harriet Mordahl’s Toilet Bill: Vickerman presented the Commission with Harriet Mordahl’s bill from Don’s Plumbing and Heating to fix her rattled toilet. She claims that her toilet “exploded” when the water was turned off and on and noted that Donnie Wangen told her that the PU should pay for it. Vickerman asked Mordahl to turn it into her home owner’s insurance and noted that she would turn it into the Public Utilities insurance as well. Vickerman asked the Commission for their advice and they commented that it should be turned into insurance. Vickerman noted that due to the situation she felt that the PU’s insurance would not cover the cost, however Mordahl’s homeowner’s insurance should.

ADJOURN:
At 6:05pm, Drake made motion to adjourn, second by Evenson, motion carried.

Submitted Respectfully,

Bobbie Vickerman, City Administrator/Clerk

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