President Ron Felten called the meeting to order.

Moved by Jeanne Sheehan, seconded by Jim Schroeder, to approve the agenda.  Approved unanimously.

Moved by Paul Johnson, seconded by Thomas C. Baudler, to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 9, 2010.  Approved unanimously.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, seconded by Paul Johnson, to approve the vendor’s payable list, additional bills and expenses, and authorize warrants to be drawn for their payment.  Approved unanimously.

Darwin Viker of Larson, Allen, reviewed the Financial Statements and supplementary information along with the Independent Auditor’s Report for the years ending December 31, 2009 and 2008. He indicated the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of an enterprise fund of the City of Austin, State of Minnesota, as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  The management’s discussion and analysis is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

The Board thanked Darwin Viker of Larson Allen for his report.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, seconded by Jeanne Sheehan, to receive and place on file the 2009 Annual Audit and Internal Annual Report and forward to the Austin City Council.  Approved unanimously.

Jerry McCarthy, General Manager, presented information on Austin Utilities By-laws.  The by-laws date back to 1904 and we find no record that they have been updated. Staff recommends to forward the by-laws to the City Attorney to review and update to the current business functions.

Moved by Jeanne Sheehan, seconded by Paul Johnson, to approve Austin Utilities engaging the City Attorney to assist Austin Utilities with updating Austin Utilities by-laws.  Approved unanimously.

Jerry McCarthy, General Manager, presented a resignation letter from Dan Dunn, Relief Operator.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, seconded by Jim Schroeder, to accept with regret the resignation letter Dan Dunn, Relief Operator.  Approved unanimously.

Tom Tylutki, Electric Distribution Director, stated quotes were received for Austin Utilities 2010 directional drilling of electric duct on March 5, 2010. Staff recommends awarding the contract to perform the work for 2010 to Donalie Underground.

Moved by Paul Johnson, seconded by Jeanne Sheehan, to approve the quote for 2010 directional drilling of electric duct to Donalie Underground, 10210 W 235th St, Lakeville, MN  55044.  Approved unanimously.

Todd Jorgenson, Gas/Water/Engineering Operations Director, updated the Board on the progression of the improvements to the new property (Cretex Concrete Property) for the Gas & Water Construction Department garage. The Board discussed the site/buildings and concurred to demolish the entire pre-cast building for the cost of $25,000.

Moved by Jim Schroeder, seconded Jeanne Sheehan, to approve the demolition of the pre-cast building at the new property (Cretex Concrete property) for the cost of $25,000 as presented.  Approved unanimously.

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 April 13, 2010.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, seconded by Jim Schroeder, to adjourn.  Approved unanimously.