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02-09-1976 HUCMRegular Meeting February 9, 1976 All Commissioners were present; also Ruth Hakel, Don Swanson, Frank Fleetham, Howard Madsen, and Counsel Peterson. President Quade called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 1976, were read and approved as read. The minutes of the Special Meeting of January 21, 1976, were read and approved as read. The minutes of the Special Meeting of January 26, 1976, were read and approved as read. Frank Fleetham, the City Administrative Assistant, appeared explain- ing the proposed fiscal year change from April 1 to January 1. After discussion the Commission assured Mr. Fleetham that we would work with the City if our year dates should conform. Mr. Fleetham also suggested combining the billing of water and utilities, with the possibility of this being done within the next year or two. The motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner Tracy, and carried, to allow the following bills: Peterson & Gilmer December services $252.85 January services 148.49 A motion was made by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Commissioner Filk, and carried, to pay Associated Consultants $6,924.69 for services and expenses. The motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner Tracy, and carried, to pay Curtiss - Wright Corporation $2,000.00 to proceed with the piling design as per letter dated February 4, 1976. Hon Swanson of Associated Consultants presented some information on a proposed rate increase schedule. Mr. Swanson will come back at a future date with more detailed information in selected areas. Commissioner Tracy reported that he had appeared before the City Council on January 27, 1976, at its regular meeting. The following resolution was made after his presentation: WHEREAS, the energy producing segments of our economy have under- gone unpredictable fluctuations in recent years, and WHEREAS, the Utilities industry has adopted a more flexible method of computing costs, and WHEREAS, The timeliness of passing any cost modifications on to the consumer can greatly effect the cash flow of any utility, and Resolution 122 As per resolution #1000 adopted 11 -29 -06 Numbering resolutions from 1936 — 2006 For search purposes only WHEREAS, the.Hutchinson Utilities Commission has proven its excellent management capabilities, and WHEREAS, the goal of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission is to provide a gas and electric utility at the lowest possible price to the consumer. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: That the Utilities Commission is hereby authorized to compute the fuel cost adjustment on a monthly basis with a quarterly report being submitted to the City Council for review. Howard Madsen of Madsen Agency appeared with a tentative figure on Boiler Insurance. He stated that coverage on the Gas Turbine Stag Unit would be $2,411.00 per year with an $85,000 deductible clause, with binder coverage in effect. A company representative will be out in the near future with a policy. Richard Peterson of Peterson and Gilmer appeared and reported on the Supplement Number 2 (to the original Agreement dated October 11, 1965) to the Interchange Service Agreement between Municipal Utilities Commission of the City of Hutchinson and United Power Association. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner Tracy, and carried, to rescind a motion made November 17, 1975, to accept the Supplement and substitute a new motion to accept Supplement Number 2 to the original with the supporting letter dated February 3, 1976. Don Swanson reported on Manager applications. Detailed discussion ensued on 14 applicants. Mr. Swanson was instructed to contact selected persons for further information to assist the Commission in its final selection. The following bills were allowed: MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC PLANT I B E W Local 949 $ 188.50 Natural Gas Division 6, 000.00 Supt. of Documents 1.20 Mrs. Fred Briggs 20.00 Shell Oil Company 282.21 Amoco Oil Company 202.94 Hutchinson Utilities 48,334.78 Hutchinson Utilities 652.72 Municipal Electric Plant - Petty Cash 292.53 Joe Faerber Jr. 2.74 Mike Hager •14.63 David Hakes 11.41 Charles Gates 14.38 John Hildreth $ 1.07 Hutchinson Saddle Shop 18.82 Richard Myers 6.16 Margaret Klinker 13.08 Nalco Chemical Company 60.00 Copy Equipment Co. 10.04 Standard oil 27,816.82 Plaza OK Hardware 141.67 G. F. Nemitz Sons 4.25 G. T. C. Auto Parts 30.69 Northern States Supply Inc. 23.55 Anderson, Lieser, & Thorsen 2,775.00 Nalco Chemical Co. 122.60 Jet -Lou Industries 33.00 4 Seasons Services Inc. 23.95 ABEX Corp. 691.68 Dostal & Oleson Oil Co. 90.00 City of Hutchinson 226.70 General Electric Co. 4,584.78 Case Power & Equipment 396.86 McLeod County Sanitary Landfill 3.00 Gibson Products 2.94 Franzens Hardware 8.33 Hutchinson Iron & Metal Co. 47.40 Forbe's Champion Auto 3.49 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply 51.97 Jerry's Tire Co. 4.55 Standard Printing 3.00 Brinkman Studio 22.55 Allen Office Products 142.23 Hutchinson Industrial Corp. 173.33 American Linen Supply 26.38 Electronic Center, Inc. 25.26 Power Process Equipment 51.19 Sears, Roebuck & Co. 111.10 Felska's Auto Machine Services 83.88 Ernst Gage Co. 265.39 A. B. Chance Co. 3.15 Blue Cross & Blue Shield 2,816.18 Anderson Chemical Co. 854.77 Hutchinson Utilities 339.. -10 Home Bakery 200.20 Lee's Super Market 72.65 The Hutchinson Leader 87.60 K D U Z 60.00 Albrecht Oil Co. 6.50 Machine Shop 481.01 Simonson Lumber 7.70 Texaco Inc. 166.65 Hutch Equipment Inc. 1.34 Juul contracting 21.12 Glencoe Surge 22.50 Minn. -Wis. Truck Lines 10.05 Associated Consultants 3,824.94 McLeod Co -op Power Assn. 346.47 Floor Care Supply Co. 53.40 LaSalle Cleaners 37.03 Natural Gas Division 72,450.00 Natural Gas Division 72,517.75 American Welding Supplies Inc. 64.63 Sterling Electric Co. 107.89 United Building Centers 4.80 Rutz Plumbing & Heating 233.58 Leef Bros. Inc. 41.60 Phillips Petroleum Co. 18.01 Hutchinson Telephone Co. 444.99 Bellows International 19.70 Dr. M. J. Juffer 10.00 United Power Assn. 17,153.88 McLeod Co -op Power Assn. 11.58 The H. D. Lee Co. 39.00 Gustafson Oil Co. 34,608.99 Gustafson Oil Co. 23,072.00 IBM Corp. 2,779.29 I B E W Local 949 188.50 Hutchinson Utilities 6,059.10 G. T. C. Auto Parts 73.05 New Ulm Freight Lines 7.50 Minn. Assn. of Electric Cooperatives 100.00 Municipal Electric Plant - Petty Cash 270.01 Burroughs Corp. 795.37 NATURAL GAS DIVISION IBEW Local 949 25.50 Citizens Bank & Trust Co. 309.10 Hutchinson Utilities 362.15 Hutchinson Utilities 9.50 Plaza OK Hardware 5.36 American Meter Division 70.66 Anderson, Lieser, & Thorsen 1,550.00 Northern Natural Gas Co. 1,005.00 Southern Cross Corp. 139.73 Rockite Silo Inc. 1.50 Farm & Home Dist. 39.24 Grinnell Corp. 56.64 Krasen Plumbing & Heating 18.20 Sid Harvey's 88.43 Northern Natural Gas Co. 73,484.24 McLeod CO -Op Power Assn. 24.66 IBEW Local 949 25.50 Aetna Variable Annuity Insurance 20.00 1 1 City of Circle Pines 212.74 Circle -Hutch Utility Board 1,503.67 Hutchinson Utilities 10,500.00 Circle -Hutch Utility Board 51,004.18 Hutchinson Utilities 9,500.00 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Special Meeting February 12, 1976 All Commissioners were present; also Ruth Hakel, Orville Kuiken, and Beverly Popp. The meeting was called to order at 1 p.m. by President Quade. A report was given by Ruth Hak.el on general office conditions. Advertising for bids to furnish and install Fuel Oil Storage Capacity will be in the Hutchinson Leader for two consecutive weeks. Bids are to be in by 2 p.m. March 8, 1976, at the Hutchinson Utility Office. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. ATTES a7f. Quade, President Clinton Tracy, Secretary