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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Organization The control, management and operation of the electric and water systems of the Elk River Municipal Utilities (the “Utility”) is under the direction of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission (the “Commission”). The fourCommissionmembers are appointed by the Mayor, with City Council confirmation, and serve three-year overlapping terms. The Commission has complete authority to establish rates and charges for the Utility. The present members of the Commission are: Expiration of Term John DietzChairFebruary 28, 2022 Paul BellCommissionerFebruary 29, 2024 Al NadeauCommissionerFebruary 28, 2023 Mary StewartCommissionerFebruary 28, 2022 Matthew WestgaardCommissionerFebruary 28, 2023 Management Ms.Theresa Slominski serves as the General Manager of the Utility and as Secretary to the Commission, and has been with the Utility since December 2004. Ms.Melissa Karpinskiserves as the Finance Manager, and has been with the Utility since August 2016. Mr. Tom Geiser serves as the Operations Directorof the Utility.Mr. Chris Sumstadserves as the Superintendent of the Electric Department, Mr. Dave Ninow serves as the Superintendent of the Water Department, and Mr. Mike Tietz serves as the Superintendent of the Technical Services Department.The Utility employs a staff of 46. THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM The Utility provides power to the cities of Elk River, Otsego, and Dayton and surrounding rural areas. The Utility purchases all of its power, and generates a small portion of power for sale through purchase power agreements. The Utility distributes electricity at not-for-profit rates as a public service similar to other public services such as the police department, schools, fire department, and local library. The Utility is community-based, which means that utility revenues stay close to home to keep the local economy strong, promote business participation, and ensure response to community needs. The tradition of local ownership and local decisions results in lower electricity rates for the customers. The Utility serves the interests of the community and plans to remain the first choice for electricity in the future. Electric Generating Facilities YearNameplate Unit No.ModelInstalledType of FuelkW RatingDependable kW 1Worthington1948Diesel600660 2Worthington1948Diesel600500 3Cooper1962Gas/Diesel3,0003,300 4Worthington1972Gas/Diesel5,0005,700 53Caterpillars2002Landfill Gas (LFG)2,4002,400 61 Caterpillar2006Landfill Gas (LFG)800800 - 14 - 279