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6.0 OTHER BUSINESS <br /> 6.1 Staff Updates <br /> Troy Adams expanded on his staff update regarding the Lineworkers Rodeo. He shared that as <br /> a result of unforeseen expenses relating to the weather during the Lineworkers Rodeo,MMUA <br /> is projecting a budget shortfall of$35,000. The big tent,heating,and tent flooring all <br /> contributed to this shortage. The MMUA board is looking to the membership to help with the <br /> shortfall.In an effort to do so,MMUA will be sending a letter to all of the members to see if <br /> they would be willing to donate some additional funds for the event.Troy shared that we had <br /> given a$10,000 donation for the event, and that compared to similar sized utilities we donated <br /> far less than most. Staff suggested to the Commission that we donate an additional$5,000 to <br /> help lessen the lost.Daryl Thompson asked how many other utilities contributed. Staff <br /> responded. The Commission asked if MMUA had the power to just assess all the members <br /> through their dues. Troy responded that if no one else contributes it will be recovered through <br /> the dues. As ERMU had already given a donation,the Commission indicated that they would <br /> like to wait to see if others would step up to the plate to help out. Troy agreed to wait and see <br /> what happens and asked for Commission support to authorize an additional$5,000 donation if <br /> others step up to help to bridge the shortfall.The Commission was open to that option. <br /> In Troy's staff report he had shared that the new leadership from Connexus Energy had met <br /> with ERMU regarding their differing interpretation on provisions of our 2015 Electric Service <br /> Territory Transfer Agreement.,and that he had met with their CEO regarding this and other <br /> items. John Dietz wanted to know if there was reason for concern. Troy responded that <br /> although we have a signed contract,the item of specific concern is the clause we have in it for <br /> municipally developed properties.Troy explained the differing of interpretations and the <br /> implications of it.Troy indicated that there would be further discussions and expressed that there <br /> would need to be some type of compromise that both parties would need to come to. <br /> Theresa Slominski shared that she would be receiving our insurance renewal on August 22. She <br /> forewarned the Commission that based on our high usage,this renewal and our increase will be <br /> on the higher end of the spectrum. <br /> John Dietz said that he was approached by a resident who wanted to know if it would be <br /> possible to put up some type of light for the ice rink at Mississippi Oaks Park. John said that he <br /> had also run the request by the City Parks and Recreation Director. Staff responded that if the <br /> city chooses to do so,they would be the ones who would need to budget for the cost of materials <br /> and electricity,and that ERMU would be able to donate the labor for installation. <br /> John Dietz shared that the Sherburne County Board is considering adding a pharmacy at their <br /> location for employees.They are interested in gauging the interest of the city,utilities,and <br /> school district to see if they would also have an interest. After discussion and mixed opinions, <br /> staff indicated that they would need more information before consideration. <br /> Page 5 <br /> Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> August 9,2016 <br />