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Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Zipp shared their experiences as part of the Minnesota Municipal <br />Utilities Association coalition of lineworkers. Initially dispatched to Kissimmee, FL, ahead of <br />Hurricane Milton, they found the storm caused less damage than anticipated in that area. After <br />being released from Kissimmee, they were reassigned to Orlando, FL, where approximately <br />275,000 customers were without power. Over the course of three days, lineworkers worked to <br />restore service, reducing outages to 5,000-10,000 customers before being released. <br />They noted that around 700 lineworkers from across the country responded to the mutual aid <br />call, including 48 from Minnesota. <br />The Commission expressed gratitude for their dedication and hard work, followed by a round <br />of applause. <br />Mr. Schwartz thanked the Commission for supporting mutual aid and noted it was a valuable <br />learning experience. <br />2.0 CONSENT AGENDA (Approved By One Motion) <br />Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Zerwas to approve the <br />Consent Agenda as follows: <br />2.1 Check Register — November 2024 <br />2.2 Special Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2024 <br />2.3 Designate 2025 Official Depository and Delegate Authority for Electronic Funds Transfer <br />2.4 Designate 2025 Official Newspaper <br />2.5 2025 Utilities Commission Meeting Schedule <br />2.6 November 2024 Closed Session Summary — RJM Construction Contract No. A133, Field <br />Services Building Project Dispute Settlement <br />Motion carried 5-0. <br />3.0 OPEN FORUM <br />Melissa Wilson raised a concern regarding the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water <br />meter replacement at her business address, 19031 Triangle Road Northwest. She shared that <br />when the technician arrived, they discovered a failing interior valve, requiring repairs by a <br />plumber before proceeding with the meter changeout. Ms. Wilson obtained a plumbing <br />estimate for $676 and scheduled the repair. <br />During the replacement process, the exterior valve at the curb stop was damaged, leaving the <br />water stuck in the off position while the plumber and ERMU staff were on -site. Ms. Wilson <br />stated that she was informed the curb stop valve was her responsibility, per ERMU policy. She <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />December 10, 2024 <br />Page 2 <br />29 <br />