A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA, MINNESOTA, WAS HELD AT THE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON Monday, OCTOBER 10, 2005, AT 4:30 P.M.

Commissioner Sipola called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

Present: Commissioners Park, Raukar, and Sipola.

Absent: Commissioners Bloomquist and Marks.

Also Present: Doug Ganoe – Director of Operations; Sue Lalli, Public Relations Supervisor; Bill Hafdahl, Director – Finance & Administration; Dori Bergman, Supervisor – Accounting; City Councilor, Rob Raplinger.

Commission President Sipola reported that due to a communication received it is necessary to appoint an interim Commission Secretary until the next regular election of officers for the Commission in February 2006 or when the current Commission Secretary, Jerry Marks returns. Moved by Park and, due to the nature of the motion and the limited number of Commissioners present, supported by Sipola that the Commission appoint Commissioner Raukar as the interim Secretary of the Commission until the next regular election of Commission officers in February 2006. Motion carried.

Moved by Park and supported by Raukar that financial Resolution No. 5065 authorizing the payroll dated September 29, 2005 in the amount of $91,661.94, checks #43792 through #43815 and direct deposits #8403 through #8453; and bills dated September 28, 2005 through October 10, 2005 in the amount of $379,874.33, checks #72354 through #72465, and wire and electronic transfers in the amount of $83,399.74 and the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 26, 2005 be approved as presented. Motion carried.

The September 2005 Monthly Injury Summary Report was reviewed as presented.

Commission President Sipola requested the Commissioners consider the taping of future Commission meetings for broadcasting over the Virginia Public Access Channel. This would be used as a tool to convey utility information to customers.

An update on the Biomass projects underway at this time was given by Mr. Ganoe in the General Manager’s absence.

Moved by Raukar and supported by Park that the Director – HR and Safety be authorized to attend the Minnesota Safety Council Northern Area Safety Meeting in Duluth, Minnesota on October 25, 2005 at an estimated total cost of $71.20. Motion carried.

Commissioner Park requested an update on the Department Policy change requiring customer meter readings be obtained by a Department employee at least one time every three months. As this new policy requires additional work for employees, and comments have been received from several customers, does Management feel the policy is accomplishing what the Department requires, that is to bill all customers properly for utilities used. The Supervisor – Accounting was requested to step in to discuss this matter. No changes to be made at this time.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, moved by Park and supported by Raukar to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

President Sipola declared the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

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Matt Raukar, Interim Secretary Dr. Don Sipola, President