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IAMU Newsletter July 2004 Page 1

July 2004

"To support and strengthen Iowa's municipal utilities"

A new statewide campaign calledOpportunityIowa is now underway.If successful, it will change the face ofcommunications services in Iowa. Here’show it is described:

“OpportunityIowa” is a not-for-profit,statewide, citizen-driven movement thatbelieves the communications infrastructureconnecting homes and businesses to theinformation world are part of the essentialinfrastructure of a community. In order tocreate the lowest costs and true choice ofservices, communities should own andcontrol the line that provides telephone, TVand internet to their homes and businesses.These lines are essential infrastructure, justas city streets and water mains are essentialinfrastructure. Through statewide coordina-tion and unity of local communities, thismovement will achieve great success forIowa and Iowans.”

The underlying premises forOpportunityIowa include: (1) The U.S. andIowa are falling drastically behind theworld on deployment of “big broadband;”(2) A fiber line directly connecting homesand business is the infrastructure needed todeliver the new and emerging communica-tion services that will drive 21st centuryprosperity; (3) Local communities and theircitizens are already paying large sums ofmoney to support private copper networks;those payments can be better invested in amunicipal fiber utility, reducing access costsand preventing discriminatory and anti-competitive restrictions on access to the

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The Transmission AccessPolicy Study Group (TAPS)is a national coalition of

more than 50 community-based electric utilitieswhich has proposed a series of specific actionsfor state and federal regulators and otherpolicymakers to get needed new electric trans-mission facilities built promptly and at areasonable cost for consumers. IAMU is a TAPSmember.

TAPS has released a new white paper intendedto jump-start transmission construction, im-prove reliability and provide utilities withaccess to robust, regional electric markets thatwill benefit consumers. The TAPS plan pro-motes structural solutions and identifies specificchanges in regulation designed to fix thenation’s inadequate transmission infrastructure.It is an informal association of more than 50transmission-dependent utilities located in 35states, including Iowa, and is a strong supporterof open access transmission and competitivewholesale electric markets.

Since 1982, electric transmission capacityrelative to peak use has declined steadily, fallingby more than half. One study predicts $56billion of investment will be required over thenext seven years simply to maintain the systemat its year 2000 capacity. More will be needed toachieve a truly adequate national grid.

A TAPS news release states “A robust transmis-sion infrastructure is essential to health andsafety and to our nation’s economy …. ourinfrastructure is becoming increasingly inad-equate and little is being done to address this

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"OPPORTUNITY IOWA" MAYBRING TELECOM CHANGES

"TAPS" PUSHES FOR ELECTRICTRANSMISSION UPDATING

MunicipalTelecom

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ROCHESTER, MN WORKSHOP LOOKS AT JOINT ACTION

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Has the time come for Super Joint Action inthe Midwest? That question will be dis-cussed in a special Municipal Joint ActionWorkshop to be held in Rochester, Minne-sota July 13. The workshop is sponsored bythe Minnesota Municipal Utilities Associa-tion (MMUA), IAMU, Waverly Light &Power, Independence Light & Power, andIndianola Municipal Utilities. It is presentedby R.W. Beck, Inc. and hosted by RochesterMunicipal Utilities.

This public power-only workshop will focuson Super Joint Action as it relates to powersupply, transmission, ancillary services andplanning. It will examine the opportunitiesand obstacles of bringing municipal utilitiestogether in this fashion to compete in theever-changing industry playing field.

Some of the topics covered in the day-longworkshop will include: The current industrysituation; wholesale power market condi-tions; transmission uncertainties; testimoni-als from existing municipal organizations;benefits of joint action; and moving forward

with an action plan. Presenters include DavePenn, American Public Power Association(APPA); Darrell DuBose, The Energy Author-ity; J. Gary Stauffer, NMPP Energy; David Ried,Omaha Public Power District (OPPD); TomHeller, Missouri River Energy Services; DanBoyce, East Grand Forks, MN Water & LightDept.; Dave Berg and Ann Ferland, R.W. Beck,Inc.; Glenn Cannon, Waverly Light & Power;Mark Ramthun, Indianola Municipal Utilities;Jack Kegal, MMUA; and Bob Haug, IAMU.

The workshop will be held at Rochester PublicUtilities, 4000 East River Rd. NE, Rochester,MN. Registration and continental breakfastwill be held from 7:15 – 8 a.m., with theworkshop beginning at 8 a.m. A box lunch willalso be provided. A networking event is alsoplanned for the evening of July 12, 7 – 9 p.m. atthe downtown Marriott Hotel in Rochester.

For more information, or to register, contactBob Haug at IAMU, 800/810-4268([email protected]), or Bonnie Hayes atMMUA, 763/551-1230 ([email protected]).

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problem …. we need to move forwardpromptly with strategies we know will work…. we need to build transmission and weneed to do it in a way that minimizes the costfor customers.”

The plan promotes the creation of stand-alone transmission companies that includeall sectors of the industry — municipal,cooperative and investor-owned utilities —as owners. These for-profit companies,existing today in Vermont and Wisconsin,would be focused solely on building andmaintaining transmission infrastructure aspublic utilities.

An alternative to such companies are sharedsystems under which the facilities of multipleutilities are combined through long-termagreements, with proportionate investmentresponsibility for each affected utility andintegrated, joint planning. This model hasbeen successful in Georgia, Indiana and theUpper Midwest.

The TAPS plan also identifies regulatoryactions to minimize the financial risk oftransmission construction and to enableutilities to access new, lower-cost sources ofcapital to speed construction and reduce thecost for consumers. The plan supports re-gional transmission planning facilities tomake sure that additions are done on acomprehensive, least-cost basis to meet theneeds of multiple states and a system ofregional cost recovery for high voltage, back-bone lines to spread costs broadly and ensurefairness. Finally, the plan urges regulators toadopt performance-based rates that rewardtransmission owners for reducing the costs oftransmission congestion, providing excellentreliability and demonstrating high customersatisfaction, while penalizing poor performers.

For more information about TAPS, or to down-load a full copy of the white paper, see theorganization's web site at www.tapsgroup.org.


If you have not started or have not contacted aservice to start your pre-assessment phase ofthe Integrity Management Program (IMP), nowis the time to put your plans in motion. TheGas Service department at IAMU is offering itsservices to help transmission line operatorscomply with the integrity management rule.Contact Rudy Parcel or Dave Hraha for anexplanation and/or to schedule IAMU’sservices.

Operators will need to start finding andpulling the proper documentation to help inthis process, including:r Type of materials used in the transmissionline; this includes valves, regulators, reliefvalves, and pipe material (wall thickness, andtype of coating applied.)r Date of installation, cathodic protectionapplied, and maintained (date if different thaninstallation of pipe).r Obtain accurate set of maps; they must havethe GPS locations printed on them.

The pre-assessment is just a starting point;there will be more requirements once theinformation is available. One of those require-ments is that by December 17, 2004 an IMPwritten plan will have to be submitted to the

Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS). The writtenplan will be developed from the pre-assess-ment done this summer. IAMU’s gas depart-ment is ready to assist IAMU gas utilitymembers in this process. Contact Rudy orDave at IAMU, 800/810-4268.

STARTED IMP PRE-ASSESSMENT? IAMU CAN OFFER HELP

GASNEWS

The Gas Services department at IAMU hasbeen, and will continue to be, busy thisconstruction season. Rudy Parcel, IAMU’sGas Services Coordinator, is spendingmany hours on the road assisting withconstruction and repair projects at memberutility sites, along with designing projectsand evaluating operators on hands-onactivities. Dave Hraha, Gas Services &Safety Specialist, is also in the field con-ducting IMP pre-assessments and leaksurveys.

The best way to reach either Rudy or Daveduring this busy period is to call their cellphone numbers. Rudy Parcel can bereached at 515/971-7281, and Dave Hrahaat 515/210-8567.

BUSY TIMES IN IAMU'SGAS DEPARTMENT

IAMU will host a free workshopon gas pipeline integrity July 14.Registration is open to all IAMUgas utility members.

The three-hour workshop willbegin at 9 a.m. at IAMU’sTraining & Office Complexauditorium. A catered lunch willfollow. Subject matter will includepipeline preparation, pipelineassessment and pipeline rehabili-tation.

To register, or for more informa-tion, contact Melody at IAMU,800/810-4268.

FREE PIPELINEINTEGRITY WORKSHOP

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICIAL TIM SHIELDS PASSES AWAYIAMU has learned of the death of Tim Shields,who passed away May 26 in Iowa City afterbattling lung cancer. He was 57.

Mr. Shields worked closely with IAMU onmany occasions since the mid 1980s in anadvisory role. He was the director of theInstitute of Public Affairs at the University ofIowa for 23 years, and also had close workingrelationships with the Iowa League of Cities,the Iowa City/County Manager Association,the Iowa State Association of Counties and theIowa Municipal Finance Association. He wasthe recipient of numerous awards during hiscareer, including the Iowa League of CitiesHall of Fame Award for outstanding service tothe League and to municipal government inIowa; the Joe Lukehart Professional Service

Award for outstanding contributions tocity management in Iowa; the Governor’sVolunteerism Award; and the Interna-tional City and County managementAssociation Honorary Member award.

He was also active as a supporter ofyouth and amateur sports in the IowaCity area.

Memorial contributions may be made toan education fund for Mary Shields of theTim Shields Endowment Fund forTraining of Elected Officials. Contact theInstitute of Public Affairs in Iowa City formore information.

YOUR INPUT NEEDEDFOR BENEFIT SURVEYIAMU, in conjunction with DavidP. Lind & Associates andEmployee Benefits Services, isconducting a study of employeebenefit plans that is customizedfor IAMU. All IAMU utilitymembers are urged to take part.

Data Point Research is collectinginformation on the internet. To takepart, contact Julie Kever at IAMU(800/810-4268) for a passwordand ID number. Then go to: www.datapointresearch.com/ebs

It takes just minutes, and istotally confidential. Respondingmembers will receive a summaryof the study results.

Deadline: July 15


Mark your calendar for several upcomingIAMU workshops focusing on environmentaland energy aspects of water, wastewater,stormwater and erosion control.

The Iowa Stormwater Expo will be heldOctober 5 at IAMU’s Training & OfficeComplex in Ankeny. Hosted by IAMU, withsponsorship from the Iowa Department ofNatural Resources (IDNR) and assistancefrom Urban Resources & BorderlandsAlliance Network (URBAN) and NaturalResources Conservation Service (NRCS), thisfirst-time exposition will include informativepresentations, product displays and vendordemonstrations on various topics related toerosion and sediment control practices andstormwater management for improving waterquality. The Expo will end with a barbeque.

Construction Site Erosion and SedimentControl Workshops will take to the road forthree locations: Council Bluffs August 24(Iowa Western Community College, LooftHall); Cedar Rapids in September (date to beannounced, Kirkwood Community College);and at IAMU’s Training & Office Complex inAnkeny in October (date to be announced).

The one-day workshops will cover StormwaterWater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs),including the Iowa permitting process,essential components of a SWPPP and sampleSWPPPs. Logistics of a site visit and a con-struction site inspection field trip will also beon the agenda.

Saving Energy = Saving Money: The EnergyWater/Wastewater Treatment Connection isan innovative workshop which will explorevarious methods to improve energy efficiencyin water and wastewater treatment. It willprovide “how to” information for translatingfindings into cost savings for treatmentfacilities in Iowa. Presentations and a paneldiscussion featuring experts in the field willgive attendees an overview of options avail-able for energy savings. Software tools, casestudies, and a self-audit calculator will helpmake energy savings a reality for attendees attheir individual operations. It will be heldSeptember 28 at IAMU’s Training & OfficeComplex in Ankeny.

For further details on any of the above work-shops, contact Pat Sauer at IAMU, 800/810-4268.

MunicipalStormwater

NEW IAMU WATER WORKSHOPS COMING THIS FALL

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IAMU provided Sampling Techniques andPlan Development Workshops in June atAnkeny, Storm Lake, Atlantic, Mason City,Manchester and Coralville. The workshopscovered proper sampling techniques for totalcoliform bacteria, lead and copper anddisinfection byproducts. The workshops alsocovered how to develop a sampling plan forthese three parameters as well as an overviewof the public notification rules. Each attendeereceived a diskette with the sampling plansand public notification templates.

Those who attended gave many positive andmeaningful comments pertaining to thecontent of these sessions. The workshops werefunded through a grant from the Iowa Depart-ment of Natural Resources (IDNR) and will bepresented again next year.

Questions relating to the Sampling Techniquesand Plan Development Workshops should beaddressed to Kevin Stocker or KarenNachtman at IAMU, 800/810-4268.

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WATERNEWS

IAMU's recent WaterDistribution Workshopoffered plenty of hands-ontraining, plus equipmentdemonstrations, such asthe one by IAMU associatemember Midwest Under-ground Supply (far left,bottom).

Shhhh! Attendees lend an ear(or two) to the recent IAMULeak Detection Workshop,which featured many createdleaks for identificationpractice.

A recent work day on theIAMU training field broughtout a wealth of quality help.Our thanks to Sam ofMunicipal Supply (leftphoto, standing); and Paul of MontezumaMunicipal Water Works;and to Mid-Land Equip-ment for supplying thebackhoe pictured at left.

....... WORKIN' WITH WATER..........Recent water workshops and activities kept

the IAMU training field a busy place


INTERCONNECTION WORKSHOP DEBUTS JULY 21Time grows short to register for “Intercon-nection of Distributed Generation,” an all-new workshop co-coordinated by the IowaDepartment of Natural Resources (IDNR)Environmental Services Division and IAMU.It will be held July 21, 2004 at the IAMUTraining & Office Complex in Ankeny. Theregistration deadline is July 19.

The workshop will look at the many aspectsof interconnection of distributed generatorsto a utility’s distribution system. Windturbines; large utility peaking generators;solar arrays; fuel cells; and some emergencygenerators will be discussed. The workshopwill cover both the technical issues to ensure

safe and reliable interconnection, as well as thelaws and regulations pertaining to the obliga-tion to interconnect and payment consider-ations for non-utility generation.

Speakers will include Dick DeBlasio, NationalRenewable Energy Laboratory (NREL); TomWind, Wind Utility Consulting; Kelley Myers,IDNR; and Kelly Frazier, IAMU.

To obtaining a registration form, call IAMU at800/810-4268, or go online to the IAMU website (www.iamu.org) and click on “UpcomingWorkshops.” For more information, contactBob Haug or Anne Kimber at IAMU, 800/810-4268; or Kelley Myers at IDNR, 515/281-4876.

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IAMU associatemember Ziegler PowerSystems recentlyunveiled their all-new195,000 square footfacility near DesMoines. An openhouse, with numerousdisplays and attrac-tions, marked theoccasion.


All information subject to change.Unless otherwise noted, all events held at IAMU Training & Office Complex: 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, IA

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July 2004July 8 – 9 Viability Training for Water Systems, Orange City

July 13 Joint Action Workshop, Rochester, MN

July 14 Gas Pipeline Integrity Workshop (free)

July 21 Interconnection of Distributed Generation Workshop

July 27 Hazard Comm./Bloodborne Pathogens/GroundskeepingWorkshop

August 2004August 3 – 4 Viability Training for Water Systems, Griswold

August 5 – 6 Viability Training for Water Systems, West Branch

August 11 –12 Viability Training for Water Systems, Charles City

August 24 Construction Site Erosion/Sediment Control Workshop,Council Bluffs

August 26 Emergency Preparedness Through Mutual Aid

August 31 Water Leak Detection Training (Rain Date Sept. 2)

September 2004(Date to be announced) Construction Site Erosion/Sediment Control Workshop,

Cedar Rapids

September 1 Water Distribution Training (Rain Date Sept. 2)

September 7 – 10 Midwest Regional Gas Operations Workshop

September 15 – 17 Underground Electric Distribution Workshop

September 28 Energy-Water/Wastewater Treatment Connection Workshop

September 30 Competent Person Workshop


All information subject to change.Unless otherwise noted, all events held at IAMU Training & Office Complex: 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, IA

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October 2004(Date to be announced) Construction Site Erosion/Sedmiment Control Wkshp.,

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October 5 Iowa Stormwater Expo

October 28 Safety Audits/Supervision Checklists Workshop

(Dates to be announced) Grade I Water Treatment Workshops (Six sessions)

November 2004November 16 – 18 Water/Wastewater Operators Workshop

Sheraton Four Points, Des Moines

November 23 Noise Hazard Assessment/Hearing Conservation Workshop


network; and, (4) The social and economicdevelopment opportunities from having apervasive, community owned, open access, all-fiber network are deemed to be substantial.OpportunityIowa is actively developing localleadership teams in Iowa communities to assessfacts and potential benefits of “Big Broadband”deployment. They will determine whether torecommend local participation in future phasesof the OpportunityIowa movement. Ultimately,as feasibility is conclusively proven, these citieswill deploy direct fiber connections to homes andbusinesses and operate their fiber networks onan open access basis. Regional clusters of Iowacommunities participating in OpportunityIowawill access a second-mile fiber infrastructure toconnect their local systems to regional accesspoints. Competitive service providers, includingincumbents, will be able to cost effectively accesshomes and businesses via this communityowned fiber infrastructure, providing citizenswith competition and true choice in serviceproviders. By effectively aggregating demand forservices through these open access networks,cities can expect to attract multiple serviceproviders, whose access charges will repaymunicipal revenue bonds and generate areasonable return.

OpportunityIowa is not directly linked to IAMUin any way. The goals of the movement, however,are consistent with what IAMU espouses.Recognizing that 21st century communicationsinfrastructure at competitive rates is critical tolocal economic development, education, andmedical care, more than 20 Iowa cities havealready established active municipal broadbandsystems. Most of these cities are direct providersof internet, cable, and/or phone services, but inothers, private companies offer services over themunicipal system. As with OpportunityIowa, thegoal of these cities has been to bring their citizensadvanced services at competitive prices.

At this time, OpportunityIowa is focusing itsefforts on developing local, grassroots leaders innumerous underserved Iowa communities.IAMU has agreed to provide information aboutthis exciting movement to its members. If youhave an interest in learning more aboutOpportunityIowa and what it could mean foryour community, please contact IAMU or requestinformation directly from OpportunityIowa bysending an email to [email protected].

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IAMU will conduct a Hazard Communica-tion, Bloodborne Pathogens, andGroundskeeping Workshop, July 27 at theAnkeny Training & Office Complex.

The workshop is intended to meet theemployee training requirements of theOccupational Safety and Health Administra-tion (OSHA) and would be appropriate foreither new employee training or an annualrefresher course. The day’s activities willbegin with registration at 9 a.m. and will endat 3:15 p.m. Lunch will be included.

The hazard communication session willaddress basic information that employeesneed to know about chemicals in the workplace as well as the hazardous effects ofchemicals and safe management. Thebloodborne pathogens session will addressthe program requirements as well as the

dangers of hepatitis, HIV, and other infectiousdiseases. This is especially important for thoseemployees who may have to give assistanceduring a work place accident.The groundskeeping information will dealwith equipment hazards as well as insects,animals and other safety issues employeesencounter during summertime work.

CEUs for water operators will be offered forthis workshop. The Hazard Communicationclass carries 0.2 CEUs for operators in watertreatment, water distribution and wastewater.The Bloodborne Pathogens class offers anadditional 0.2 CEUs for those operators in thewastewater area.

Register for this workshop online atwww.iamu.org by clicking on “UpcomingWorkshops,” or contact Deny, Melody, orSusan at 800/810-4268.

HAZ COM, BLOODBORNE, GROUNDSKEEPING WORKSHOP


— HELP WANTED — — HELP WANTED —

CLASSIFIEDSIAMU Classified Ads areprovided on a space-availablebasis at no charge to IAMUmember utilities. At thediscretion of IAMU, ad spacemay be granted to other entitiesfor a fee. Please call IAMU formore information.

Ads will be run for a minimum ofone month. Ads placed by IAMUmember utilities may berepeated, at the advertiser'srequest, if space allows.

If an ad carries a specificdeadline for response, beforeplacing the ad, please callahead to check the Newsletterpublication schedule.

Mail, fax (515/289-2499) ore-mail ([email protected]) adcopy to John Burnett at IAMU.

SAVE ONOSHA

POSTERS!IAMU member utilities canpurchase OSHA safety &

health posters for only

$3 per set!Set includes posters

required by theState of Iowa

and theFederal Government

(plus otherrequired forms, including

300 and 300A forms)

Contact Melody or Deny atIAMU, 800/810-4268

LINEMAN APPRENTICE: Mt. Pleasant MunicipalUtilities has an opening for a Lineman Apprentice.Duties include working as a Lineman Apprentice andworking through a formal apprenticeship program.Provides assistance to the journeyman lineman in allfacets of electric distribution installation and mainte-nance. Gradual increases in responsibility will occurwith each Apprentice class. Excellent salary andbenefit package. Pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening is required. EOE. Send resume to:

Lori GlanzmanGeneral ManagerMt. Pleasant Municipal Utilities509 N. Adams St.P.O. Box 637Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641 7/04

UTILITY GENERAL MANAGER: WintersetMunicipal Utilities is seeking qualified candidates tofill this position. The successful candidate shall have aminimum of five years experience in the utilityindustry and possess organizational, written and oralcommunication, interpersonal and leadership skills.A business degree is a plus, but not a requirement.The position is appointed by, and reports to, a three-person utility board. Responsibilities includesupervisory, management, planning, budgeting,collections, financial, engineering and studies relatingto the operation, maintenance and construction ofsurface water treatment, electrical generation andboth water and electric distribution systems. Salarycommensurate with experience and qualifications.Excellent benefit package. EOE. Applicants shouldsubmit a cover letter, resume and referencesby July 16, 2004 ,to:

Chairman, Board of TrusteesGeneral Manager PositionWinterset Municipal Utilities124 W. Court AvenueWinterset, IA 50273 7/04

TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONSMANAGER: The City of Windom, Minnesota(population 4,490) is accepting resumes for theposition of Telecommunications OperationsManager. The City currently provides municipalowned utilities, including: water, sewer, electricand cable TV (1,800 cable TV customers). A newFTTP system is now under construction and oncethe overbuild is completed the city will beoperating as a CLEC. The position is responsiblefor supervising the organization, operation,maintenance, repair, design, inventory andconstruction of the municipal broadband system,which includes video, voice, and data services.Minimum qualifications include a four-yearcollege degree or two-year vocational degree in aprogram relating to telecommunications, fiveyears experience in the operation and mainte-nance of telephone outside plant installation, andcentral office equipment operation. Candidatesmust have supervisory experience and thoroughknowledge of the principles, practices, methods,techniques, tools, materials and equipment usedin telephone central office and a fiber distributionoperation. Salary $49,795 to $64,750, dependingon experience and qualifications. Job descriptionavailable at Windom City Hall, 444 9th St. EOE.Deadline for submission of resumes is Friday,July 9, 2004. Submit resumes to:

City of WindomPO Box 38Windom, MN 56101

Phone: 507/831-6129 7/04

WATER PLANT SUPERVISOR: The City ofBloomfield is seeking candidates for this position.Starting salary will vary according to the currentunion scale classification and depending onqualifications. Current wage range is $13.09 –$14.72. Requires a self-motivated individual to beresponsible for the operation and maintenance ofa grade III surface water treatment plant.Candidates must have a grade III license or havethe ability to obtain a grade III license within sixmonths. Duties also include assisting the waterdistribution and wastewater departments. Publicrelations and record keeping skills required. EOE.For a copy of the job description contact PublicWorks Director at 641/664-2260, ext.14. Sendresume with cover letter and references to:

Public Works DirectorCity of Bloomfield111 W. Franklin St.Bloomfield, IA 52537 7/04

LINE FOREMAN: Alta Municipal Utilities is seeking acompetent person to serve as an outside foreman foran electric and water utility. Responsible for operationand maintenance of overhead/underground electricsystem, standby diesel generating plant, watertreatment plant and water distribution system.Supervise two employees and report to the Supt. OfUtilities. Must have or be able to obtain CDL and aGrade II Water Treatment License. Knowledge ofpower plant and generation a plus. Pre-employmentdrug test required. Salary range DOQ plus benefits.Position open until filled. Send resume, references to:

Supt. Of UtilitiesAlta Municipal Utilities223 South Main StreetAlta, IA 51002 5/04


CLASSIFIEDSIAMU Classified Ads areprovided on a space-availablebasis at no charge to IAMUmember utilities. At thediscretion of IAMU, ad spacemay be granted to otherentities for a fee. Please callIAMU for more information.

Ads will be run for a minimumof one month. Ads placed byIAMU member utilities may berepeated, at the advertiser'srequest, if space allows.

If an ad carries a specificdeadline for response, beforeplacing the ad, please call tocheck the Newsletterpublication schedule.

Mail, fax (515/289-2499) ore-mail ([email protected]) adcopy to John Burnett at IAMU.

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Omark, an IAMU associatemember, will contribute threeper cent of each online sale tosupport the association's safety

programs. IAMU members simplyenter the reference code "IAMU"during the checkout process ofan online order. Purchases canbe made through the company's

web site atwww.omarksafety.com

or through the IAMU websitewww.iamu.org

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Questions?Call Omark Safety at

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Help support IAMU'straining programs when youbuy safety equipment online

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— HELP WANTED — — HELP WANTED —POLICE OFFICER: The City of Seymour isseeking ILEA certified candidates for this position.Send letter of application and resume to:

Seymour City Hall109 N. 5th St.Seymour, IA 52590 6/04

STREET SWEEPER: The City of Sanborn isaccepting bids for a 1989 Johnston VanguardV3000SP. Has 8.2 L Detroit Diesel with 008369.1miles and 2788.0 hours. In working order; phasedout due to newer unit purchased. Will be sold "asis." The City reserves the right to reject any andall bids. For more information contact:

City Clerk Brian PalsPhone: 712/930-3842 6/04

No charge to IAMU member utilities

IAMU Classifieds Work!Send copy to John Burnett

Fax: 515/289-2499e-mail: [email protected]

or mail to:1735 NE 70th Ave.

Ankeny, IA 50021-9353

MGR., ELECTRICAL & WATER DISTRIBUTION:Denison Municipal Utilities, supplier of electricity,water and wastewater services in Denison, Iowa,is seeking qualified candidates for this position.Candidates must have a minimum of five yearsexperience in the utility industry, must possessexceptional communications, interpersonal andleadership skills, and have a personal commitmentto providing excellent customer service. Theposition reports to the General Manager and isresponsible for the water and electrical distribu-tion duties; including planning, budgeting,distribution planning studies, engineering,operations, maintenance, construction andsupervising water and electrical distributionsystems. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engi-neering is a plus. Salary and benefits will becompetitive, commensurate with experience andqualifications. Applicants should submit a coverletter, resume and three references to:

General ManagerDenison Municipal UtilitiesP.O. Box 518Denison, Iowa 51442 5/04

PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES OPERATOR:The City of LeClaire has an immediate openingand is now accepting applications for thisposition. Starting wage will vary according tothe current union wage scale classification anddepending upon prior experience and qualifica-tions. Eligible for increase after six months ifapplicable. Current wage range is $15.26 -$17.95. Performs a variety of skilled, semiskilled,and unskilled maintenance work and operates avariety of equipment in the construction,operation, repair, maintenance, and replacementof city sewer, street, storm drainage, parks, andother public facilities, systems, equipment, andstructures. Also performs a variety of occa-sional supervisory and administrative planningand organizing functions in connection with thecity wastewater facilities, systems, equipment,and structures. Any and all applicants mustpossess a valid Iowa Grade III WastewaterOperator’s Certification or have the priorexperience, ability, and training needed toobtain such certification within a maximum ofone (1) year after the employee’s initial employ-ment date. A valid Iowa driver’s license with aclass “B” (air brakes) CDL endorsementrequired. Post-offer, pre-employment physicals,including drug and alcohol testing, will berequired. The City of LeClaire is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Applications accepteduntil position is filled.For more information, to request an applicationpacket, or to request assistance in makingreasonable accommodations to allow anindividual to participate in the application andemployment process, contact:

LeClaire City Hall425 N. 3rd StreetLeClaire, IA 52753or call 563/289-4242 5/04

NEWSLETTER, Volume 37 Issue VII, The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities NEWSLETTER, ISSN 10589597, is published monthly for $45per year by the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities, 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, Iowa 50021-9353. Periodicals postage paid at Ankeny, Iowa.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Newsletter, 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021-9353.

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For reservations contactStephanie Tigges at

515/223-1800

The IAMU Newsletter is published monthly toprovide information to IAMU members on the safe,efficient and reliable operation of municipalelectric, gas, water and telecommunicationutilities. Contributions from members and otherswhich advance this purpose are solicited andappreciated. Address changes should be sent to:IAMU, 1735 NE 70th Ave., Ankeny, IA 50021-9353.

Communication Manager/Newsletter Editor:John Burnett

Telephone: 515/289-1999 FAX: 515/289-2499e-mail: [email protected]

IAMU web site: www.iamu.org

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritativeinformation in regard to the subject matter covered. It is furnishedwith the understanding that the Association is not engaged inrendering legal or other professional service. If legal advice orother professional or expert assistance is required, the services ofa competent professional should be sought.

IAMU President ..............................Sheila Bishop,Waverly Light & Power

Executive Director .............................. Bob HaugLegislative Counsel ......................... Julie A. SmithLegal Counsel ................................. Kelly FrazierDirector of Member Services .........Denis ZeimetWater Services Coord. ..............Karen NachtmanGas Services Coord. .........................Rudy ParcelElectric Safety Specialist ........... Richard NowelsDirector of Energy Services ........... Anne KimberBusiness Manager ............................... Kris Stubbs

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Documents

IOWA ASSOCIATION MUNICIPAL UTILITIES N E W S L E T T E Rarchive.iamu.org/news/newsletters/archive/2004/2004-07.pdf · "To support and strengthen Iowa's municipal utilities" A new