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Chair Dietz had a clarifying question about how revenue compared to purchased power. <br />Staff responded. <br /> <br />Chair Dietz had noted a significant increase in water sales. <br /> <br />Ms. Stewart had submitted a question to staff prior to the meeting about the <br />performance of the landfill gas-to-energyplant which has had its revenue trending under <br />budget all year. Ms. Karpinski explained that because the engines are nearing their end- <br />of-life and production has decreased. Ms. Slominski noted that overall, the project has <br />been very beneficial for ERMU. There was discussion. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to receive the July <br />2021 Financial Report. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> <br />5.2 2022 Annual Business Plan: Capital Projects & Equipment Purchases, and 20-Year Capital <br />Projections <br />Ms. Karpinski presented her memo on the 2022 Annual Business Plan. <br />Chair Dietz soughtto confirm that we are starting work to implement Advanced Metering <br />Infrastructure in 2022. Mr. Tietz explained that the $500,000 budgeted for 2022 will <br />include the initial rollout for the network. Mr. Tietz added that staff is currently in the <br />process of finding a consultant to assist with developing a request for proposals, <br />explaining this would be a multiyear project. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz asked if the project list had been organized by priority. Mr. Geiser responded <br />that it is not. There was discussion. <br />Chair Dietz had questions about the cycle for replacing bucket trucks. Mr. Geiser <br />responded. <br /> <br /> Mr. Geiser sought commission permission to move forward with an order for the <br />budgeted replacement of dump truck #7, having learned that the order would need to be <br />submitted by November to ensure delivery of the vehicle in 2022. There was discussion. <br />The commission provided consensus for Mr. Geiser to move forward with the order. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Bell had a question about highlighted line items on the plan. Ms. Karpinski <br />explained that those totals are inserted to hold the place of a known planned project until <br />exact amounts are received. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz had question about the line item dedicating funds to a vehicle for the <br />administration department. Ms. Karpinski explained that this was the vehicle to be used <br />by the new general manger once they are hired. Chair Dietz asked what type of vehicle <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />September 14, 2021 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />32 <br />