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on the challenges of ERMU meeting their 2021 energy saving requirements and the <br />consequence of not meeting them. <br />6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />Chair Dietz asked for an update on the statusoffranchise fees being developed by the <br />City of Otsego. Ms. Nelson shared her opinionthatthe Cityseems to bemoving forward <br />with implementing the fees. Mr. Beck added that ERMU has reached agreed upon terms <br />with the Cityof Otsego’sattorney. There was discussion. <br />Commissioner Stewart referred to an item from Ms. Nelson’s update about the shift in <br />recycling pick up days for 750 homes due to staffing issues, asking if this would be an <br />ongoing issue. Ms. Nelson stated her understanding is that it was a onetime issue, but <br />that the company is still experiencing staffing issues. <br /> <br />In reference to Mr. Sumstad’s update, Chair Dietz noted that he has seen the bases for <br />streetlights retuning to Highway 10 following the rehabilitation project, he wondered if <br />this work was being completed by ERMU. Mr. Sumstad confirmed that it was and <br />provided a schedule for the work to be done. <br /> <br />6.2 Future Planning <br />Chair Dietz announced the following: <br />a. Regular Commission Meeting – November 9, 2021 <br />b. 2021 Governance Agenda <br /> <br />6.3 Other Business <br />Commissioner Stewart requested that one of the commission members who also serve on <br />the City Council provide relevant updates from that body at utilities commission meetings. <br />She noted this is a customary practice for other commissions. There was discussion. Chair <br />Dietz and Commissioner Westgaard agreed they could provide the update. <br /> <br />7.0 ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Bell to adjourn the <br />regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 4:19 p.m. Motion carried <br />5-0. <br />Minutes prepared by Tony Mauren. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />October 12, 2021 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />37 <br />