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6.1 Staff Updates Mr. Hanson provided an update regarding the distributed energy resources agreement with Voltus, Inc. He stated there is a potential challenge related to program requirements, adding that staff is currently working through the details but noted the possibility that ERMU may not be able to move forward with the program until March 1, 2024. There was discussion regarding state legislation requiring utilities to provide their in -state retail customers with 100% carbon -free electricity by 2040. Ms. Karpinski reported the audit is going very well. Chair Dietz asked Tom Sagstetter about the status of the repairs for the electric vehicle charging station at Coborn's. Mr. Sagstetter explained the electric vehicle charging station at Coborn's is not working at this time. Chair Dietz asked if the charging stations in downtown Elk River and at the ERMU offices are working. Mr. Sagstetter replied that they were. Dave Ninow mentioned the City is hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. regarding the street reconstruction project for the School View neighborhood. He added that he will be in attendance since ERMU will be replacing about 4,500 feet of water main in that neighborhood. Chair Dietz asked if there are any other major neighborhood projects ERMU will be involved in. Mr. Ninow responded there are smaller projects but nothing else the size of the School View project. In response to Commissioner Stewart's question about new regulations regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Mr. Ninow explained that ERMU already takes part in the Minnesota Department of Health's voluntary PFAS testing program. He added that the system's levels are below the available health -based guidance levels so he is confident ERMU will be on track with the new regulations. Chair Dietz asked Mr. Kerzman where things stand with the building contractor and the concrete flooring issues at the new field services building. Mr. Kerzman responded that RJM Construction is looking into their options with other concrete contractors or potentially using their own laborers for concrete repair work. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes March 14, 2023 Page 7 .;