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Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to receive <br /> the December 2024 Financial Report. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> 5.2 2024 Fourth Quarter Delinquent Items <br /> Ms. Karpinski shared her memo which shows that write offs were close to average in <br /> 2024, and credited ERMU's collection specialist with managing delinquent accounts well. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to approve the <br /> 2024 fourth quarter delinquent items submitted. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> 5.3 Strategic Plan and 2024 Annual Business Plan Results <br /> Mr. Hanson presented his memo and asked individual managers to speak to their item <br /> listed on the attachment labelled Highlights, Challenges, and Results from the 2024 <br /> Strategic Plan Initiatives. <br /> The Commission shared their appreciation for the presentation, stating they felt the <br /> summary provided the information they needed to assess the organization's performance <br /> in strategic initiatives. <br /> 5.4 Water Service Line Ownership <br /> Mr. Hanson presented his memo and report on different models of ownership around the <br /> state and invited the commission to discuss possible policy changes to ERMU's water service <br /> line ownership. <br /> Chair Dietz shared his understanding that there is no requirement that the City's water <br /> service line ownership mirror sewer service line ownership.There was discussion. <br /> After being asked, Mr. Hanson estimated there could be one commercial service line failure <br /> every 2 to 3 years on average. <br /> Mr. Hanson explained the best practice for utilities who own their water connection is to <br /> proactively replace them whenever they are exposed by projects such as road repair.These <br /> replacements can cost approximately$3,000 each and in an average year ERMU may <br /> encounter 45 exposed connections. <br /> Chair Dietz asked if ERMU's insurance policy could be adjusted to help with repair or <br /> replacement costs should the utilities decide to take ownership of the curb stop. Staff said <br /> they would look into that possibility. <br /> Mr. Portner informed the Commission that water main is not insured.There was discussion. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> February 11,2025 <br /> Page 4 <br />