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3.0 OPEN FORUM <br />No one appeared for open forum. <br />4.0 POLICY & COMPLIANCE <br />4.1 Commission Policy Review — G.4e1— Customer Accounts <br />Mr. Mauren presented his memo, reviewing the policy that sets the Commission's <br />expectations for the general manager regarding customer accounts, applications, and <br />account management. <br />Staff also presented three proposed updates to the policy; correcting a typo, adding <br />specificity to a procedure, and rewording language around the Cold Weather Rule to avoid <br />the need for future updates. The Commission agreed with these proposed updates. <br />Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Zerwas to approve <br />the staff recommended changes to policy G.4e1— Customer Accounts. Motion carried <br />5-0. <br />5.0 BUSINESS ACTION <br />5.1 Financial Report —August 2025 <br />Ms. Karpinski presented the August financials, showing the combined electric and water <br />net position of 5.64% Year to Date (YTD) or approximately $1.973 million. <br />Chair Dietz asked what accounted for the Water Connection Fees balance being at a <br />higher level. Mr. Ninow responded that there have been several construction projects, <br />including a Les Schwab Tire Shop, Vireo Health facility, the second addition of the <br />Bradford Park development, and an addition at Spectrum High School that contributed to <br />the total. <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Larson -Vito to <br />receive the August 2025 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. <br />5.2 2026 Annual Business Plan: Electric and Water Expenses <br />Ms. Karpinski presented a preliminary overview of the 2026 Annual Business Plan: Electric <br />and Water Expenses for approval at the December meeting. Key items were the following: <br />The 2026 budget for electric expenses is a 0.6% increase compared to the current <br />year's budget (excluding purchased power). Most notable accounts are the transfer <br />to City of Elk River (budgeting for a PILOT increase from 4% to 4.5%), depreciation <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />October 14, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />