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There was discussion about the food that would be available to guests. <br />6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />Mr. Hanson informed the Commission that the contractor doing the street rehabilitation in the <br />School View neighborhood identified 15 residential curb stop valves with issues that may <br />prevent them from functioning properly. Mr. Hanson explained that those residences have <br />been notified of the issue and received a recommendation from ERMU to work with the <br />contractor to resolve the issue, as the customer owns that portion of the system. <br />Mr. Tietz informed the Commission that Locator Devin Ruprecht gave notice of resignation on <br />July 27 and his last day with ERMU was to be August 11. Mr. Tietz added that staff will be <br />advertising the opening through August 15 and looked to begin interviewing as soon as <br />possible. <br />Mr. Shepherd shared his appreciation for the Commission allowing him to attend American <br />Public Power Association's Legal & Regulatory Conference in October. <br />6.2 City Council Update <br />Commissioner Westgaard provided an update from the City Council on topics including <br />conditional use permits, approval for a new housing development on Lake Orono, snow <br />removal policy, and Night to Unite. <br />6.3 Future Planning <br />Chair Dietz announced the following: <br />a. Regular Commission Meeting — September 12, 2023 <br />b. Quorum — MMUA Summer Conference —August 21-23, 2023 <br />c. Quorum — ERMU Field Services Facility Open House —August 24, 2023 <br />d. 2023 Governance Agenda <br />6.5 Other Business <br />Chair Dietz asked when the brackets to display the no overnight parking signs would be <br />added to the downtown streetlights. <br />Mr. Geiser responded that ERMU would be attaching the brackets when they arrive but <br />there have been delays on delivery. <br />Commissioner Westgaard shared that council members had heard concerns from <br />residents between 193rd and 197th Avenues that they may be required to connect to <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />August 8, 2023 <br />Page 6 <br />