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•�i <br />Elk River <br />Municipal Utilities <br />UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br />TO: <br />FROM: <br />ERMU Commission <br />Chris Kerzman — Engineering Manager <br />MEETING DATE: <br />AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br />November 14, 2023 <br />6.01i <br />SUBJECT: <br />Staff Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />None <br />DISCUSSION: <br />• The City of Elk River has awarded the contract for the expansion of the fiber loop to the <br />northeast area of Elk River, the low bidder was below the project estimate. This is <br />planned to be a joint project between City of Elk River, ISD 728, and ERMU. We are <br />expecting the majority of the work to be done in 2024. <br />• We are expecting review drawings for the Otsego substation transformer in January of <br />2024. This is currently scheduled for delivery in May of 2026. <br />• We are beginning the planning and design of the future East substation, which will be <br />needed to support development in the southeast portion of our service territory. <br />• We continue to assist with Advanced Metering Infrastructure system planning and setup <br />as the first meters are installed. <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />150 <br />