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Commissioner Stewart asked by how much a capital project would have to exceed budget <br />before it was brought back the Commission for approval. Ms. Slominski responded that she <br />believed the policy set the threshold at $50,000, but that she would need to confirm that and <br />report back to the Commission. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz asked ifprojectswere prioritized in case there are not enough funds to complete <br />them all. Ms. Karpinski stated this was done for the electric projects. <br /> <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewartand seconded by Commissioner Westgaard adopt the <br />2022 Annual Business Plan. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> <br />5.4 City of Otsego Electric Franchise Ordinance <br />Ms. Slominskiprovided background on the Otsego Electric Franchise Fee Ordinance and <br />sharedthat ERMU has been working with the City of Otsego to coordinate the rollout and <br />implementation of a franchise fee. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz asked if there is an administration fee that ERMU receives for collecting the <br />franchise fee. Ms. Slominski shared that by law the administration of the franchise fee is the <br />utilities’ expense. There was discussion. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to accept the <br />City of Otsego Electric Franchise Ordinance. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> <br />5.5 Field Services Facility Expansion Project Update <br /> <br /> Mr. Kerzman presented his update on the Field Services Facility Expansion project. He shared <br />that crews had finished stormwater piping earlier that day, the north side of the site is at <br />grade level, and roofing materials will be arriving on site, keeping the project relatively on <br />schedule. <br /> <br /> Mr. Kerzman informed the Commission that there is an additional $150,000 in costs related <br />to foreseen underground conditions. RJM Construction has agreed to use contingency and <br />allowance funds for the excavation work but was looking to have a change order approved by <br />the Commission for the site utilities costs, totaling $57,195.62. Mr. Kerzman explained that <br />this work is related to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requiring a greater <br />slope to the septic line than the civil engineer hadoriginallyplanned for. <br />Moved by Commissioner Belland seconded by Commissioner Stewartto approve <br />Change Order #3 – Site Utilities Changes. Motion carried 4-0. <br />5.6 2022 General Manager Search <br /> <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />December 14, 2021 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />40 <br />