President Ron Felten called the meeting to order.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, seconded by Jim Schroeder, to approve the agenda.  Approved unanimously.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, seconded by Jim Schroeder, to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 11, 2010 and special meeting minutes of May 26, 2010.  Approved unanimously.

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

Jerry McCarthy, General Manager, presented a letter of retirement from Dick Enright, Gas Services.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, seconded by Jim Schroeder, to approve with regret the retirement letter from Dick Enright, Gas Services. Approved unanimously.

Todd Jorgenson, Gas/Water/Engineering Operations Director, presented the proposed Hydrant Meter Rate Schedule. Staff recommends the following changes to the existing rate; a Meter Deposit and the elimination of meter sizes not available for Hydrant Meter applications within the basic charge list.

Moved by Thomas C. Baudler, Jim Schroeder, to approve the Hydrant Meter Rate Schedule as set forth by staff.  Approved unanimously. 

Todd Jorgenson, Gas/Water/Engineering Operations Director, updated the Board on the repair/painting of the BelAir water tower. The interior/exterior are both 40% completed. The life expectancy repair/painting is 15-20 years and there is a two year warranty on the project.

Jerry McCarthy, General Manager, and Alex Bumgardner, Power Production Director, reported that SMMPA has notified Austin Utilities that they plan to sell the coal stored at the NE Power Plant. Austin Utilities has the first option to purchase the coal. Staff is investigating the option of purchasing the coal.

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 July 13, 2010.

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

Approved unanimously. 4:32 p.m.