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Mr. Tietz proceeded with his memo review. <br />6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />Mr. Hanson sought commission direction regarding the $15-20K estimated cost for private <br />property repair as a result of the water main break on Polk Avenue. He noted that the <br />Minnesota League of Cities Insurance Trust denied the claim as it was determined there was <br />no negligence and added that more than likely the resident's insurance would deny the claim <br />as well. <br />The Commission recommended that Mr. Hanson inform the resident about the Dispute <br />Resolution Committee to address the payment of expenses related to the water main break. <br />6.2 City Council Update <br />Chair Dietz provided a City Council update. <br />6.3 American Public Power Association Legislative Rally Update - Verbal <br />Mr. Hanson gave a verbal update on the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally in <br />Washington, D.C. He was joined this year by Commissioner Zerwas, Commissioner Bell, and <br />Mr. Mauren. During the rally, they met with Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina <br />Smith, as well as House Majority Whip Tom Emmer. Discussions centered primarily on <br />municipal bond tax exemptions and permitting reforms. <br />6.4 Future Planning <br />Chair Dietz announced the following: <br />a. Regular Commission Meeting —April 8, 2025 <br />b. 2025 Governance Agenda <br />6.5 Other Business <br />7.0 ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING <br />Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to adjourn the regular <br />meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 5:47 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />March 11, 2025 <br />Page 5 <br />39 <br />