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2007 Goals <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) goals are in part reflected in our annual budget <br /> which is not included in this report due to its length. It is safe to say this budget <br /> requires Elk River Municipal Utilities to continue to provide reliable, cost effective <br /> electric and water utility services in a safe and environmentally friendly fashion. <br /> ERMU `s staff spends a significant amount of time analyzing past trends and predicting <br /> the future for physical plant items, financial requirements and human resources needs to <br /> ensure we have adequate capacity to successfully carry on our utility business. <br /> The goals for 2007 in order of priority are as follows: <br /> A) Satisfy 2007 Budget requirements and complete projects started in 2006. <br /> B) Continue to investigate and solve long term physical and financial growth <br /> needs. <br /> C) The wholesale electric rate from Great River Energy/Connexus is continuing <br /> to rise in the next few years. Staff must continue to explore different <br /> strategies to offset these increased costs thus minimizing electric rate <br /> increases. <br /> D) Stay current on Electric Industry Restructuring and Service Territory issues. <br /> E) Improve on marketing efforts in Security System sales, CIP Programs and <br /> Water Conservation. <br /> F) Continue to support Energy City activities. <br />