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After discussion on the policy's language most specifically relating to gates, fences, and customer notifications, Commission consensus was to uphold the current policy and its intent. The Commission suggested that staff change the internal procedure regarding access to private property when our equipment is located behind a fence. Troy stated that we will work with legal counsel to update our access clause in the electric rules and bring that back to the next meeting for Commission consideration. Staff will also be drafting a letter in response to the customers concerns regarding access to their property and the alleged damage to the gate. 6.0 OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 Staff Updates Troy Adams had a suggestion relating to the 2017 APPA Legislative Rally in Washington D.C. scheduled for February 26—March 1. As the approved travel and training budget reflects one manager and one Commissioner attending the conference,Troy suggested the Commission consider sending Matt Westgaard who was recently appointed as the second Council representative to serve on the ERMU Commission to be effective upon the expansion to five members in March 2017. Troy stated that if Matt was interested in attending,it would be a good opportunity for him to get up to speed on things in the industry. At the November Commission Meeting,the final approval of our auditors was completed.The Commission directed staff to come back with actual cuts reflecting a sacrifice made to offset the fees increase from our auditors that results in retaining them. In her staff report,Theresa Slominski identified the two areas in the budget where the sacrifices would be made. John Dietz asked if the decrease in the two items identified were reflected in the 2017 budget. Theresa responded that they were. Mark Fuchs had nothing additional to add to his staff report. John Dietz asked if the utilities were very involved with the Downtown River Edge Commons expansion project. Mark responded that we were not. Mark shared that we have been working with the city on some issues they're having with some of the downtown streetlights. Tom Sagstetter highlighted two items from his staff report relating to the electric vehicle charging stations. First,ERMU has received and accepted the American Public Power Association Demonstration of Energy&Efficiency Developments(APPA DEED)grant for electric vehicle charging stations. Second, staff met with representatives from ChargePoint to discuss the details of the equipment purchases and master sales agreement. Staff has consulted with legal counsel and is working through the details to get the contracts and purchase agreements executed by the end of the year.There was discussion.Tom also shared that the Landfill Gas Plant had experienced some water collection issues last week;the issues have now been resolved and they are almost back to full production.There was discussion. Page 6 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission December 13,2016 29