05-12-1975 HUCM�3 S
Regular Meeting
May 12, 1975
All Commissioners were present, Manager Wacker, Don Swanson and
Bob Palmquist of Associated Consultants and Don Krasen of Krasen
Plumbing and Heating.
Meeting was called to order at 2 P.M. by President Quade.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 1975 were read and
approved as read. Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 6, 1975
were read and approved as read.
Don Krasen was'.present with a question concerning an item in the
Plumbing Contract at the new service center. The item in
question was on trenches which Krasen felt the General Contractor
should have constructed. Robert Palmquist, of Associated Consultants,
reviewed the specifications relative to this item. After discussion,
the Commission felt that the question should be settled between
Krasen Plumbing and Heating and Associated Consultants.
Motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner
Tracy and carried to pay the following:
Peterson & Gilmer Re: Cox's billing in the amount of
$1,875.16.
Peterson & Gilmer Re: March Services in the amount of
$315.4o.
Peterson & Gilmer Re: April Services in the amount of
$935.50.
Oppenheimer, Wolff Re: February Services in the amount
of $3,590.91.
Oppenheimer, Wolff Re: March Services in the amount
of $2,011.01.
Motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner
Tracy and carried to pay Associated Consultants $5,000.00 as
final payment for Engineering Services in connection with the
combined cycle gas turbine. Motion was made by Commissioner
Filk, seconded by Commissioner Tracy and carried to pay Associated
Consultants in the amount of $4,973.50 for a Growth Report
of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner
Tracy and carried to pay the following:
Krasen Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc. in the
amount of $3,406.50 for Estimate #5•
A & B Electric in the amount of $18,509.50 for
estimate #3.
Dammann Construction in the amount of $9,157.70
for Estimate #4.
Motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner
Tracy and carried to reject the General El -ectric Service Contract
as per letter from Peterson and Gilmer dated April 15, 1975, with
instruction to Manager Wacker to contact General Electric
relative to a more clarified contract.
Don Swanson, Associated Consultants, reviewed his contact
meetings with U.P.A. regarding their (U.P.A.'s) ability to
furnish firm power or to buy power from Hutdlainson Utilities,
should we install more generating capacity.
Manager Wacker reported on a contact with 3M concerning the use
of steam that may be furnished by Hutchinson Utilities in the
future.
Manager Wacker presented the new Regulations Schedule for the
Electric and Gas Divisions. Motion was made by Commissioner
Filk, seconded by Commissioner Tracy and carried to adopt the
above schedule as presented. (copy attached)
Manager Wacker presented a report on Data Processing. Progress
is being made according to plans.
Manager Wacker presented a notice from Int. Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local #949, Minneapolis, Minnesota for a
meeting to be held Tuesday, May 20, 1975. A request has been
made to move the meeting date to May 27, 1975-
Motion was made by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Commissioner
Filk and carried to allow the charge -off of delinquent accounts
as per list.
Amount Account No.
Don Todnem
$ 16.49
1 -0
Lyle Nordine
1.70
1 -38
Lyle Nordine
10.71
1 -38
Dick Heilman
30.87
1 -118
Kenneth Wilson
9.50
1 -130
Joe Dvorak
4.06
1 -316
Herb Heidecker
11.39
1 -328
Duwayne Lomsdal
7.70
2 -23.5
Howard Larson
32.13
2 -148
/40
Amount
Account No.
Roy Philps
$ 15.33
3 -22
Gary Retzlaff
19.22
3 -164
Gary Retzlaff
107.64
3 -164
Susan Kraska (Donald)
10.58
3- 276.10
Diane M. Porth
8.01
3 -346
Roger Dittbenner
8.22
3 -348
Millie Sorenson
11.83
3 -352
Michael E. Pollard
21.14
4 -36
Michael E. Pollard
15.07
4 -36
Dennis Pieper
13.17
4 -356
Bill Schiebel
25.38
4 -463
Bill Schiebel
23.10
4 -463
Kerry Fogarty
4.00
4 -463
Peggy Olson
3.03
5 -218
Sandy Hanson
26.58
5 -238
Randolph Miller
5.60
5 -238
Joe Vanderschoof
11.86
6 -4o
Thomas Schwartz
18.50
6 -247.2
Wayne Schwarze
37.75
6 -274
Wayne Schwarze
193.18
6 -274
Mrs. Marilyn Hanson
167.32
8 -26
Robert Brostrom
8.01
8 -159
Raymond Phillips
14.15
8 -254
Robert Paulson
29.86
10 -182
Lloyd Swanson
9.73
12 -33
Dennis Jones
Tom Sullivan
7.62
7.23
12 -33
12 -54
Tom Sullivan
64.45
12 -54
Russell Barrick
43.24
12 -172.1
Robert Schmidt
124.56
12 -362
Robert Schmidt
138.47
12 -362
Kay Stressmann
1.02
13 -66
Duane Yurek
11.35
14 -31
Lynn Seaton
8.42
14 -1ol
Ben Shain
31.06
17 -19
Brenda Bullert
3.38
19 -1o4
James Gray
18.32
21 -11B
James Gray
65.93
21 -11B
Diane Muchow
16.52
21 -11B
Diane Muchow
13.25
21 -11B
Alvin Exsted
6.48
21 -11B
Wayne Nussbaum
2.78
21 -12D
Marvin Maher
12.71
24 -26
Marvin Maher
5.29
24 -26
Joe Greich
130.78
27 -20
Ron Fisher
28.56
28 -68
Ron Fisher
42.93
28 -68
Harlow Penaz
8.32
28 -100
Gloria Harrier
18.37
28 -112
Gloria Harrier
60.73
28 -112
Leonard Pearson
5.46
29 -54
Beverly Hemmesch
_91.64
32 -205
Beverly Hemmesch
24.34
32 -205
1,92 .02
Motion was made by Commissioner Tracy, seconded by Commissioner Filk
and carried to send Butch Wentworth to Memphis, Tenn. for an
APGA school to be held June 4 -6, 1975-
Motion was made by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner
Tracy and carried to allow the Utilities Commission and
Manager to attent the APPA Convention held in Boston, May 18 -21,
1975• The Hutchinson Utilities regular June meeting will be
held June 16, 1975•
The following bills were allowed:
Municipal Electric Plant
Minn -Wisc. Truck Line
$ 58.71
Municipal Electric Plant
278.73
Mrs. Fred Briggs
20.00
Greg Gora
15.73
Marcus Retzloff
12.47
Dr. Richard Berg (Estate)
14.11
Sue Block
2.16
World Travel Service
1,569.33
Zep Manufacturing Co.
145.75
Hoffman Plumbing & Heating
95.50
Schlueter's Refrigiration
42.30
Case Power and Equipment
73.28
Tri- County Water Conditioning
22.50
C & H Distributing, Inc.
109.98
J & B Distributing Co., Inc.
3 7.68
Barry and Servall
50.88
Ballantine Machine Parts, Inc.
18.06
McMaster -Carr Supply Co.
41.23
City of Hutchinson
125.00
Aqua Matic Inc.
34.93
Precision Associates, Inc.
12.02
A. L. Crump & Co.
80.18
Blumberg Photo Sound Co.
468.72
United Media International
36.00
Bellows International
33.40
Harry C. Lietzau
2$,Op
Electrol Equipment Inc.
2.82
The Gorgen Company
22,175.53
LaHass Corporation
959.67
Rite -Way Auto Wash
135.40
Plaza OK Hardware
120.69
McLeod County Sanitary Landfill
2.00
Simionson Lumber
90.00
Home Bakery
208.70
Culligan Water Conditioning
24.40
American Linin Supply Co.
26.23
Minn -Wis. Truck Lines
32.14
Jandy's
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Bether & Reilein
60.00
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Big Bear Inc.
$ 36.59
LaSalle Cleaners
65.94
Tippiconoe Press Inc.
33.90
Nachine Shoff -
171.47
G.T.C. Auto Parts
5.49
Leo's Electronic Service
623.00
American Welding Supplies
26.96
Hutchinson Wholesale Supply
16.52
Leef Bros. Inc.
86.86
City of Hutchinson
134.00
Peterson Construction
5.15
G. F. Nemitz Sons
70.80
Wigen Cheverolet Co.
434.00
Rockite Silo Inc.
2.55
K D U Z
36.00
Brinkman Studio
56.90
Hutchinson Iron & Metal Co.
10.50
F. H. Schmeling
10.85
Shell Oil Company
71.71
Hutchinson Telephone Co.
352.63
Municipal Water Dept.
115.24
Farm & Home Distributing
1.59
Burlington Northern Inc.
25.00
Amoco oil Company
23.41
The Hutchinson Leader
27.00
Great Planins Supply Company
Quade's
63.58
18.06
Amundson Cabinets
520.00
Ritchie Engineering Company
226.77
Electric Motor Co.
6.88
American Public Power Assn.
215.00
MARCO Business Products
475.00
American Air Filter
59.84
Floor Care Supply Co.
53.25
4 Seasons Service Inc.
106.05
Graphics Service Operation
25.42
Wigen Chevrolet Co.
69.27
Tri- County Water Conditioning
590.00
Dave's Lock Shop
10.25
Commissioner of.Revenue
1,151.90
Allen Office Supply
260.73
Williams Steel & Hardware
97.12
Sterling Electric Company
120.14
Standard Oil Company
3,659.04
Northern States Supply, Inc.
156.40
Nalco Chemical Company
18.35
Graybar Electric Company
2,622.24
Anderson Chemical Company
972.85
McLeod Co -op Power Assn.
8.91
Texaco Inc.
3,850.00
United Power Association
-. 10,077.12
Burmeister Electric Company
230.72
Krasen Plumbing & Heating
8,959.50
A & B Electric
5,292.90
Dammann's Construction Co.
18,098.08
Crane Supply Company
Floor Care Supply Co.
Machine Shop
Associated Consultants
Anderson, Lieser & Thorsen
Lakeland Fire & Casualty Co.
Pfiefer and Shultz Inc.
Technical Advisory Service Inc.
Oppenheimer,, Wolff, Foster Shepard
3M Company
Krasen Plumbing & Heating
George Luthens
Ruben Sanken
Burroughs Corporation
Minn -Wis. Truck Lines
Minnesota Safety Council
Minnesota Safety Council
Natural Gas Division
Meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
ATTE
H. P. Quade President
121.68
178.75
39.89
2,o69.88
65woo
138.21
747.42
119.96
1,222.81
969.00
109.39
62.83
57.39
2;130.00
112.73
25.00
24.00
157.33
14.39
174.73
547.36
19.92
26.30
500.00
456.36
137.79
1.95
2.4o
53.65
24.65
30.80
45.68
3.00
In on Tracy, Secretary
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Sid Harvey's
American Welding Supplies, Inc.
World Travel Service
American Public Gas Assn.
Sears Roebuck and Co.
Cory Coffee Service Plan
Tom's Auto Body
Hutchinson Utilities
Rite -Way Auto Wash
G.T.C. Auto Parts
G.F. Nemitz' Sons
Shell Oil Company
Jerry's Tire Company
United Building Centers
McLeod Co -op Power Assn.
American Gas Assn.
Meeting adjourned at 4:20 P.M.
ATTE
H. P. Quade President
121.68
178.75
39.89
2,o69.88
65woo
138.21
747.42
119.96
1,222.81
969.00
109.39
62.83
57.39
2;130.00
112.73
25.00
24.00
157.33
14.39
174.73
547.36
19.92
26.30
500.00
456.36
137.79
1.95
2.4o
53.65
24.65
30.80
45.68
3.00
In on Tracy, Secretary
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