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was discussion on the volume of locate tickets and the comparison from this year to last.Mr.Tietz indicated that this is something he's been tracking since he started and anticipated being able to share those stats in the future. Commissioner Westgaard reminded the Commission that at a recent meeting staff had pointed out that a year to year comparison may be misleading as they are measured differently now;historically locate tickets were submitted for one location whereas now they may include multiple locations for one ticket. He cautioned placing too much emphasis on ticket count as it's not an apples to apples comparison. Staff concurred. Mr.Volk highlighted three items from his staff report.He shared that the Zylstra Harley Group (HOGs)volunteered their time painting 75 hydrants throughout the city this past month. The HOGs will also be working with the local fire department to identify hydrants they may need to be cleared from snow this winter. Mr.Volk stated that a meeting has been scheduled with Kodet Architectural for October 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.to talk through the design aspects for the Field Services Facility Expansion Project. As Commissioner Nadeau and Thompson volunteered to be part of the workgroup associated with the project,staff requested they attend if it works with their schedule. On a final note,Mr.Volk shared that Lead Water Operator Mike Langer and his wife welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world today. Mr. Sagstetter shared that staff is gearing up for the 6th Annual Light Up Your Neighborhood contest.A flyer promoting the event will be sent out to ERMU electric customers with the October bills. Mr. Sagstetter indicated that staff would be pre judging all of the participants in order to narrow it down to a more reasonable amount for the final judging by the Commission. There was discussion on how to further promote the contest and encourage new people to participate. The idea of providing a map of the participants to the newspaper or on ERMU's website was suggested. Consensus was that all of the Commissioners would be part of the final judging. 6.2 Report on Superior Essex Cable Plant Tour Mr. Fuchs presented his report on the Superior Essex Cable Plant tour. There was discussion. 6.3 Report on NISC Member Information Conference Mr. Tietz presented his report on the NISC Member Information Conference. There was discussion. 6.4 Future Planning Chair Dietz announced the following: a. Regular Commission Meeting—November 14, 2017 6.5 Other Business There was no other business. Page 7 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission October 10,2017 26