Lanesboro Public Utilities
Council Chambers
November 20th, 2007 @ 6:00pm
MEMBER(S) PRESENT: Evenson, Drake & Schuck
MEMBER ABSENT:
OTHER(S) PRESENT: Jim Peterson, Jerod Wagner, Mike Wish, Amy Stettler and Don Nosbisch

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

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

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

PERSON’S WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THE COMMISSION:
A. Amy Stettler and Don Nosbisch came before the Commission. Nosbisch owns the Laundromat in the City and Amy Settler was doing her laundry at the Laundromat when the refill valve for the water tower did not refill the tank. At that time, Peterson responded to the emergency of no water for the North end of town and connected the north properties to the South tower. The line, that is not used often, had sediments that went into the system that caused most of Stettler’s clothes to be destroyed. Stettler claimed to the Commission that she lost $1,400 worth of clothing. The Commission asked Stettler how much she is asking for and she said she didn’t expect to get the full value since most were used clothing; she stated she would like to get half back. Drake made a motion to pay the Stettlers $800.00 for there loss, strictly due to the fact it was an emergency situation and there was not enough time to make all of the calls. Drake asked Torgerson to inform the Laundromat if at all possible when the hydrants will be flushed and when emergencies happen.
B. Mike Wish – Dairyland Power came before the Commission to discuss the new Energy Contract that will be finalized within the next two weeks and ready for approval. Wish went over the 1998 letter of intent and gave a handout for Commission members to go through. Wish stated that they are hoping to have all contracts signed and retuned by the end of January. Wagner was at the meeting to confirm that he felt the negotiations went well and Lanesboro will be seeing a competitive cost to what they have had in the past. Wish stated he will be getting the final contract to Torgerson before the next meeting. Torgerson noted that the contract must be approved by the Council and signed by the Mayor.

HOUSEKEEPING:
A. Administrator Report: Torgerson went over September and October financials.
B. Paying of the Bills: Drake made motion to pay both set of bills as presented, second Schuck, motion carried. Torgerson noted that October bills had to be paid, but the Utilities motion confirms that they were alright to be paid, due to lack of quorum at the last meeting.
C. Past Due Bills: Reviewed past due accounts.
D. Cold Weather Cutoffs: Torgerson went over procedure with the Commission, since it is the Cold Weather time of year there are certain requirements necessary to be able to shut off accounts.
E. James Leffel Company Hydro Proposal: Wagner explained that the James Leffel proposal was the only proposal received. The State Department of Commerce and MMUA sought out potential companies to repair the Hydro and James Leffel Company provided the bid and was also the original designers of the hydro. Drake made motion to accept the bid by James Leffel Company to repair the Hydro, second Shuck, motion carried.
F. Christmas Rebates: Torgerson implemented a Christmas Lights rebate program and explained it to the commission.
G. 2008 Budget: Torgerson presented the initial budget that will be adopted at the next meeting. She asked members to offer suggestions and preview the budget prior to the next meeting.

ADJOURN:
At 7:51pm, Drake made motion to adjourn, second by Schuck, motion carried.

Submitted Respectfully,
Bobbie Vickerman, City Administrator/Clerk

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