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______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> <br />TO: <br />ERMU Commission <br />FROM: <br />Tony Mauren – Executive Administrative Manager <br />MEETING DATE: <br />August 9, 2022 <br />AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br />6.1f <br />SUBJECT: <br />Staff Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />None <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br />• Inserts for the August billings include a redesign of the Clean Energy Choice for <br />Residential flyer and a flyer titled “Who Owns What?” which explains the maintenance <br />and repair responsibilities for residential utilities infrastructure. This new publication <br />was produced by communications staff with the guidance of electric and water <br />superintendents. The commercial utilities counterpart to this insert is in production. <br /> <br />• Social media posts for the month include: a reminder to come see ERMU at the <br />Sherburne County Fair parade, photos of Mr. Hanson’s first day as ERMU’s deputy <br />general manager, easy energy saving tips for summer, links to the billing insert topics on <br />ERMU’s website, ERMU’s participation in Night to Unite events, and a notice for the <br />August commission meeting. <br /> <br />• This month’s featured social media post shows ERMU’s involvement in community <br />events. Communications staff did a great job capturing staff participating in both the <br />Sherburne County Fair parade as well as the Safety Camp coordinated by the City and <br />ISD 728. Not only is it important for ERMU to have a presence in the community but as <br />you can see everyone who participated had a great time! <br /> <br />• Per recommendation from the commissioner self-evaluation survey to stay up to date <br />on utilities topics, this month staff is presenting the executive summary of the 2022 <br />State of the Water Industry report provided by the American Water Works Association. <br />The report captures feedback from 3,778 North American water professionals surveyed <br />between October and December 2021. Key topics in this edition include challenges <br />facing the industry, federal funding of water systems through the American Rescue Plan <br />Act, establishing rates, and maintaining workforce. <br /> <br />• Finally, there are a couple items staff would like to bring to the Commission’s attention. <br />You may have noticed on the agenda that the August commission meeting will actually <br />be considered a special meeting as it needs to be held in the Utilities’ conference room <br />104