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4.2 Conservation Improvement Programs Policy Mr. Sagstetter presented the Conservation Improvement Programs Policy which had been revised to reflect the programs that are currently being offered in 2018. Mr. Sagstetter went over notable changes to the programs as highlighted in his memo. The 2018 electric efficiency spending requirements and energy savings goals were also presented. Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve the revised Conservation Improvement Programs Policy. Motion carried 4-0. 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION 5.1 Financial Report—November 2017 Ms. Slominski presented the November 2017 financial report. Commissioner Stewart inquired as to where we were at year-to-date with the power cost adjustments (PCAs). As staff was not certain of the exact amount, Ms. Slominski stated she would provide the details in next month's staff update. Moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to receive and file the November 2017 Financial Report. Motion carried 4-0. 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION 6.1 Staff Updates Mr.Adams announced that the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(MMPA) Solar Project located in Buffalo,MN just went live. Mr.Adams also shared that he and ERMU staff met with Connexus representatives today regarding Areas 5 &6. At that meeting,there was also discussion on Connexus transferring over the Highway 10 street lights to ERMU and canceling the city maintenance and energy contract with Connexus;more to come on this later. Ms. Slominski provided a verbal update to the Commission regarding the preliminary audit work the auditors performed yesterday. She stated things had gone very well. Ms.Nelson provided an update on the multi-billing cycle transition,and shared that staff has received quite a few calls.Ms.Nelson also spoke to some of the negative comments that were being posted on social media and how she has reached out to those customers voicing their concerns. As presented in his staff report,Mr.Tietz stated that the locating department had a total of 99 locate tickets in December;a 62%decrease over the previous month. Chair Dietz inquired as to what the locators are doing when we have such a decrease of locates during the winter months.Mr.Tietz shared that they have been filling in with gathering GPS points for all of our systems assets which will be entered into our new ESRI ArcView GIS mapping system. Page 3 Regular Meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission January 9,2018 31