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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br />TO: FROM: <br />ERMU Commission Tony Mauren – Governance & Communications Manager <br />MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br />September 9, 20256.1d <br />SUBJECT: <br />Staff Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />None <br />DISCUSSION: <br /> In September, all customers will receive the fall edition of The Current newsletter and <br />information about the Cold Weather Rule, including their rights and responsibilities. <br /> In addition to the bill insert topics, social media posts this month feature back to school <br />energy conservation tips,a commission meeting reminder, Lake Orono Dam inspection <br />information, and news about the American Water Works Association’s Source Water <br />Protection Week. <br /> The annual employee lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 (the day of the <br />commission meeting) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the field services building. Staff has also <br />coordinated an electric safety demonstration provided by Connexus Energy which will <br />provide beneficial information for staff and commissioners. <br /> ERMU hosted its first ever Touch-A-Truck event along with city police and fire on <br />Thursday, August 14 at the Elk River Farmers Market. The event was a big success, with <br />people of all ages enjoying an up-close look at the at utility, police, and fire trucks. The <br />Elk River Star News ran a follow-up story using photos taken by ERMU staff. Thanks to <br />everyone that helped make it a great inaugural event! <br /> ERMU’s next community engagement event is Day of the Dozers at ERX Motor Park on <br />Saturday, September 20. This very popular family event gives kids a chance to explore <br />construction equipment while raising funds for Children’s Minnesota. Learn more here. <br /> ERMU staff is also participating in the Elk River Homecoming Parade on Friday, <br />September 26. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Bill Insert – The Current – Fall 2025 <br /> Bill Insert – Cold Weather Rule <br /> <br /> <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />103 <br />