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5.4 Advanced Metering Infrastructure Update <br />Mr. Hanson presented his update, saying he was glad to report there were only 14 remaining <br />residential water meters to exchange and that two residents who were previously actively <br />holding out on the replacement have either been replaced or were scheduled to be. <br />Mr. Hanson explained that the exchange effort has been following the timeline provided in <br />ordinance to ensure ERMU is on good legal standing throughout the project. <br />Mr. Hanson explained that shut offs for those who have not had their water meters <br />exchanged were beginning October 22. He added that staff would be staggering shutoffs to <br />be available for reconnections but will not call out staff after hours for reconnection. There <br />are to be no shut offs on Fridays. <br />Chair Dietz asked what types of responses staff had been receiving out in the field from <br />property owners. Mr. Hanson said responses varied from being receptive and explaining they <br />were unaware of the project to avoiding staff when they arrive. Mr. Ninow added there have <br />been a few questioning conversations, but water department staff do a good job defusing the <br />situation, and customer service staff do an excellent job with de-escalation. <br />Chair Dietz commended staffs' efforts on getting the list of remaining meter exchanges down <br />to 14. <br />6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />On behalf of staff, Mr. Hanson thanked the Commission for providing lunch earlier that day, <br />prior to an energy safety presentation put on by Connexus Energy at the field services building. <br />Mr. Gieser explained the Feeder 65 rebuild planned for 2026 will now start in 2025 due to <br />project schedule changes. <br />Mr. Mauren highlighted the fact that the November meeting was pushed out from the second <br />Tuesday to the second Wednesday due to the Veteran's Day office closure. <br />6.2 City Council Update <br />Chair Dietz gave a City Council Update. <br />6.3 Future Planning <br />Chair Dietz announced the following: <br />a. Regular Commission Meeting — November 12, 2025 <br />b. 2025 Governance Agenda <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />October 14, 2025 <br />Page 5 <br />