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Chair Dietz requested clarification on the $300 cost associated with residential plumbing <br />repairs under the AMI project. Mr. Tietz explained that this amount is the fee per job <br />charged by the master plumber from Archer Plumbing, the contractor for the project. <br />Mr. Hanson clarified further that there are two situations in which additional labor is <br />involved with a water meter changeout. If the resident does not have a shut off valve or <br />the valve is leaking, the master plumber is called in for repairs. If the water meter cannot <br />be replaced due to an access issue, the meter is flagged as "Return to Utility" (RTU), and <br />ERMU staff address this issue. <br />There was discussion. <br />Chair Dietz requested that Mr. Tietz provide a follow-up report next month after further <br />discussions with the electric meter distributor. <br />5.4 Enerey City Commission Discussion <br />Chair Dietz initiated a discussion regarding the proposal to dissolve the Energy City <br />Commission, based on feedback from City Council. The plan would transfer the body to <br />ERMU's oversight, forming an Energy City Committee with a proposed start date of <br />January 1, 2025. <br />Commissioner Stewart asked whether the City Council would still appoint a representative <br />to the Committee. Chair Dietz clarified that the City Council would no longer be involved <br />with Energy City. <br />Commissioner Bell requested to see a description of the Committee's duties before <br />making any decisions. <br />Mr. Hanson noted that City Clerk Tina Allard is sending him the Energy City charter, which <br />will be revised to reflect its transition from a commission to a committee. <br />Mr. Hanson also inquired whether the Commission would be interested in appointing a <br />liaison to the proposed Energy City Committee, similar to other ERMU committees. <br />Commissioner Bell reiterated the need for more information before making a decision. <br />A discussion followed, with consensus that Energy City cannot continue in its current <br />format and that the Committee must have a clearly defined purpose moving forward. <br />Mr. Hanson confirmed he would present a proposed committee outline at the November <br />commission meeting for review. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />October 8, 2024 <br />Page 5 <br />