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Commissioner Bell asked for an update to the process of fulfilling the responsibilities of the recently vacated conservation & key accounts manager position. Ms. Youngs and Mr. Hanson provided an update on the process for reviewing responsibilities and deciding the best path forward based on ERMU's current needs. Commissioner Bell shared his hope that conversation efforts continue to be a priority for ERMU. There was discussion about the Cold Weather Rule ending on April 30. Ms. Karpinski followed up with Chair Dietz's question on the amount of interest ERMU would pay for the bonds to construct the field services building, with that amount being $5.5 million. She added that the dates in the pre -payment provision are August 1, 2031, for electric bonds and August 1, 2030, for water bonds. Mr. Geiser provided updates on the work being done to prepare for the second year of the Highway 169 Redefine project. He noted there were no major efforts scheduled this year. Mr. Tietz corrected his staff update to state the electrical technicians completed 194 service tickets. Mr. Ninow informed the Commission that one of the gates of the Lake Orono Dam had been opened for the first time in 2023 to maintain the lake level. Mr. Kerzman sought Commission consensus to move forward with an application for the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships grant mentioned in his staff update. The Commission provided consensus to pursue the grant. 6.2 City Council Update Commissioner Westgaard provided an update from the City Council including approved industrial construction, a concept review for a 9-unit residential subdivision on Lake Orono, and a conditional use permit for vehicles sales. 6.3 Future Planning Chair Dietz announced the following: a. Regular Commission Meeting— May 9, 2023 b. 2023 Governance Agenda 6.5 Other Business Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2023 Page 8 47