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responsible for their electric usage. We're bringing this to the Commission because it's outside of our policy. Peter Beck and Cal Portner both agreed that it would be wise to get an agreement in writing so that everyone is on the same page and everyone is being treated equally. Moving forward utility staff will know one set of rules that applies to everyone. The Commission was in support of getting the paperwork and an agreement put together. 6.0 OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. 6.1 Staff Updates Troy Adams wanted to highlight the first note in his staff update. Today is a significant day in ERMU's history.The founder of Elk River Power and Light,Fred Waterman,passed away on this date in 1921. Stores and business closed during his funeral and two days later to allow all to pay tribute to the man who had brought power to Elk River. In addition,the power was shut off for fifteen minutes during his funeral to recognize his passing;that's so significant. Troy asked what local leader could pass away today where you would shut the town down. That was the impact that we had at the roots of our company and it really effected our growth. This is such an important part of our company history. Theresa Slominski added,that in the interest of full disclosure,when NISC was here last week it became apparent that they were behind in getting us ready for our live implementation on February 2nd. One of the main reasons for this is the Project Manager we were working with from NISC. Since voicing our concerns,they've really stepped up and are doing everything they can to get us up to speed.We have told them that we have to meet our deadline and that we need them to do whatever they need to do to make it work.The last thing NISC wants is a failed implementation. Troy Adams added that we called them last week and gave them an ultimatum;delaying the live date was not an option. What we had was an issue with a person and now we're seeing how the company responds to that and steps up.There was further discussion. 6.2 Set Date for Next Meeting The next regularly scheduled Commission meeting will be held on February 10,2015. The Commission recessed the regular meeting at 4:12 p.m. 6.3 Closing of Meeting: "Meeting to be Closed pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(c)(3)to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property." a. Call Closed Session to Order Page 4 Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission January 13,2015