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Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to receive and file the file May 2017 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Update Mr. Sagstetter presented his staff report. He shared that since the June 23 activation of the level two charger in the public parking lot in downtown Elk River,we've had two customers that have utilized the charger. To celebrate the roll out of the electric vehicle (EV) charging program,ERMU is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening scheduled for September 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the site. The event, which coincides with National Drive Electric Week, will offer members of the community the opportunity to stop by and learn more about the technology,talk with EV owners, and drive electric vehicles. Mr. Sagstetter shared a little bit about the marketing plan including a logo that was especially designed for the program; a copy of the logo was distributed. There was discussion on the status of the level three charger and its installation at the proposed site. Staff proposed two hourly fees for the public electric vehicle charging station; the fee for the first 3 hours at$1.00/hour, and after 3 hours increased to $2.50/hour. Both fees, if approved, would be added to the 2017 Utilities Fee Schedule. Commissioner Thompson asked if these fees were comparable with what others stations are charging. Staff responded that they were. Moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to approve the 2017 Utilities Fee Schedule as amended to include hourly fees for public EV charging. Motion carried 5-0. 5.3 Otsego Streetlights Mr. Adams presented the staff report which outlined the proposed streetlight transfer. Mr. Adams shared that the transfer would be contingent upon receiving an extension to the requirement of ERMU having to relocate an overhead electric feeder along County Road 39 to underground electric by 2018.He explained the complexities and concerns with having to relocate the facilities and stressed the benefits to getting an extension. Based on conversations with the Otsego City Engineer regarding the proposed terms of a transfer, ERMU staff had worked to develop some terms. Mr. Adams presented the terms and recommended the Commission approve them as presented, and give staff the authority to work with legal counsel to develop an asset transfer agreement and a CSAH 39 overhead to underground electric system relocation extension agreement. Commissioner Thompson commented that this sounded like it was going to involve a great deal of work and money to bring the streetlights up to our standards. Staff responded that a supplemental transfer of funds for prorated and reduced aid to construction would be one of the terms of the agreements. There was discussion. Page 4 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission July 11,2017 25