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6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br /> 6.1 Staff Updates <br /> Mr.Adams announced that a meeting has been scheduled for March 16 at 10:30 a.m.with the <br /> architects to go over the plans for the Field Services Facility Expansion Project.As Commissioner <br /> Bell and Nadeau are part of that workgroup, he encouraged them to attend if it worked with their <br /> schedules. <br /> Mr.Adams shared that Commissioner Bell and Nadeau had expressed an interest in possibly <br /> attending the American Public Power Association Lineworker Rodeo. He noted that this would be <br /> tied in with a personal vacation so most of the travel expenses would be covered by the <br /> individuals.The only expense incurred by ERMU would be for the day of the rodeo for the stipend, <br /> meals and banquet ticket.The commission was in support of the two commissioners attending the <br /> event. <br /> Mr. Fuchs announced that Lead Lineworker Zac Johnson gave notice; his last day of employment <br /> will be March 20.There was discussion. <br /> Mr. Ninow provided an update on the water pressure issues his department had been working on <br /> in the Deerfield development. He explained that after flushing the fire hydrants in the affected <br /> areas to purge air within the water mains, it appears the problem has been resolved. <br /> Mr. Ninow shared that an offer has been extended to the individual they interviewed on March 6 <br /> for the vacant Water Operator position.That offer has been accepted and the start date has yet to <br /> be determined.There was discussion. <br /> Mr. Ninow had one additional item,and shared that the Elk River High School is looking at <br /> refurbishing their parking lot this summer and considering the age and condition of our watermain <br /> that runs under it,we should strongly consider upgrading it at that time. He noted that although <br /> we didn't budget for this, it could be taken from reserves.The estimated cost for our upgrade <br /> would be around$69,000.00.As we learn more,this will be brought back to the commission for <br /> formal consideration. <br /> 6.2 American Public Power Association Legislative Rally Update <br /> Mr.Adams presented his update as outlined in his memo. He noted that due to some scheduling <br /> challenges on the House side and the Senate being gone on a retreat,they were not able to meet <br /> with as many officials as usual; Representative Stauber and Representative Hagedorn were the only <br /> two congressional members to meet with their group in person. Commissioner Bell,who attended the <br /> rally for the first time, shared his observations. He also relayed that staffers had commented that the <br /> public power agencies represent one of largest delegations they see. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> March 10, 2020 <br /> Page 6 <br />