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Mr. Ninow confirmed that two specific projects were major contributors. <br />Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to receive <br />the June 2024 Financial Report. Motion carried 4-0. <br />5.3 2024 Second Quarter Delinquent Items <br />Ms. Karpinski presented the 2024 Second Quarter Delinquent Items. <br />Chair Dietz asked for clarification of the collections process. <br />Ms. Youngs explained the various methods for debt collection outlined in the memo. She <br />emphasized that revenue recapture is the most favorable approach for the organization. <br />Chair Dietz inquired about the collection agency's commission. <br />Ms. Youngs explained that the agency's fee is 35% of the amount collected. <br />Ms. Youngs elaborated on the benefits of revenue recapture, referencing her staff update and <br />the recent clean audit. <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Zerwas to approve <br />the 2024 second quarter delinquent items. Motion carried 4-0. <br />5.4 2025 Annual Business Plan: Travel and Training; Dues, Subscriptions, and Fees Budget <br />Ms. Karpinski presented the 2025 Annual Business Plan, specifically focusing on the Travel <br />and Training; Dues, Subscriptions, and Fees Budget. <br />Ms. Karpinski highlighted a minimal increase compared to the 2024 budget, primarily due to <br />the addition of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) training and an Adobe Sign <br />subscription to facilitate electronic signatures. <br />Chair Dietz sought confirmation that there were no significant overall increases in the <br />proposed budget. <br />Ms. Karpinski confirmed this. <br />5.5 Award of East Substation Bid <br />Mr. Tietz presented his memo on the East substation bid opening. The formal bid notice was <br />issued on June 26, 2024, with two bids submitted and opened on August 1, 2024. Following <br />due diligence, ERMU's substation engineering contractor, DGR Engineering, recommended <br />awarding the contract to WEG Transformers USA, LLC for $1,535,200. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />August 13, 2024 <br />Page 5 <br />.N <br />