President Baudler called the meeting to order.

Moved by Jeanne Sheehan, seconded by Ron Felten, to approve the agenda.  Approved unanimously.

Moved by Ron Felten, seconded by Larry Pfeil, to approve the Regular/Reorganization Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2008 and Special Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2008  Approved unanimously.

Moved by Ron Felten, seconded by Jeanne Sheehan, to approve the vendor’s payable list, additional bills and expenses, and authorize warrants to be drawn for their payment.  Approved unanimously.

President Baudler welcomed Susan Hurm, Austin Coalition for Environmental Sustainability. Ms. Hurm presented information to the Board on A.C.E.S. The coalition was formed in April, 2007 to bring people and organizations together concerned about the environment. The group is promoting energy efficient efforts, commercial and residential recycling, tree planting for energy efficiency, the use of solar, wind, and geothermal technology, hybrid automobiles, and transportation options such as bicycle trails and car pooling.

President Baudler thanked Ms. Hurm and stated Austin Utilities rebates and incentives are in conjunction with the coalition goals and the utility supports their efforts.

Sherry Lunt, Customer Service Supervisor, presented information to the Board on Austin Utilities web page internet e-Business. Customers will have the option of viewing their current account, account history and the ability to pay on-line. Currently, customers have the option of applying/transfer/disconnect service, signing up for budget billing and automatic payment option, and submitting meter reads. This will be another on-line service Austin Utilities offers.  The Board concurred it was another excellent on-line service and thanked Ms. Lunt for the presentation.

Jerry McCarthy, General Manager, updated the Board on the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Meeting.

Kim Duncomb, Support Services Director, updated the Board on safety.

The next Regular Board meeting was established for March 11, 2008.

Moved by Larry Pfeil, seconded by Jeanne Sheehan, to adjourn.  Approved unanimously.

Adjourned 4:59 p.m.