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but itwould require hiringa third party to identify which accounts would receive funds and <br />the amounts they would receive. There was discussion. <br />Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve <br />the 2021 Fourth Quarter Delinquent Items submitted. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />5.3 Strategic Plan and 2021 Annual Business Plan Results <br /> <br />Ms. Slominskipresentedher memo on the Strategic Plan and 2021 Annual Business Plan <br />Results. She then invited staff to share updates on one of the results within their department. <br />Ms. Canterbury explainedthe progress made in updating the Management and Commission <br />Policy manuals. <br /> <br /> Mr. Sagstetter provided background on the passing of the Energy Conservation and <br />Optimization Act in May of 2021. He informed the Commission that there are three <br />workgroups focusing on implementing components of the Act. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tietz updated the Commission on the progress of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure <br />(AMI) project. There was discussion on the funding for this project. Ms. Slominski explained <br />that the project has been budgeted and built into ERMU’s rates. Mr. Tietz went on to explain <br />some of the benefits of AMI. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Sumstad provided background on the implementation of the outage communication <br />plan. He explained that protocols put in place have improved lines of communications <br />between field and office staff which helps get information out to customers via the website <br />and social media. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Kerzman presented his item on the progress of the Field Services Facility Expansion <br />project. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Geiser presented statistics on the work that had been completed by the electric <br />department over the past year including 163 services, 10 developments, 15 three phase <br />services. He also provided information on the progress of the utilities work that needs to be <br />completed for the Highway 169 Redefine project. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz asked why MnDOT was requiring the removal of infrastructure from intersections <br />that aren’t schedule for work this year. Mr. Geiser explained that MnDOT will need the right <br />of way clear to manage traffic during construction. There was discussion. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Stewart asked what will be done with the wire being removed from Highway <br />169. Mr. Geiser responded that it will be rolled up and salvaged. <br /> <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />February 8, 2022 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />54 <br />