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Elk River , <br /> Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> TO: FROM: <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Tom Sagstetter- Conservation and Key Accounts <br /> John Dietz—Chair Manager <br /> Al Nadeau—Vice Chair <br /> Daryl Thompson—Trustee <br /> MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br /> May 12th, 2015 6.1f <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Staff Update <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> • The landfill gas plant is back at full production. There were some difficulties in finding <br /> replacement parts through the electrical contractor that was doing the work. Currently <br /> staff is working with Waste Management and equipment suppliers to determine the next <br /> steps to take to avoid an extended outage and loss of electric production. <br /> • Co-chaired the Elk River Employee breakfast on April 27th. The event was well attended <br /> and everyone had a great time. Bacon was added to the menu and was a huge success. <br /> The most amazing thing is that we went through over 12 cans of Spam. <br /> • The Energy City tours are going well with another two groups going through the <br /> education center. Spring is always a popular time for school kids. <br /> • Working with Elk River EDA on support for data centers. We are working to identify <br /> other possible locations for new high energy use customers and prioritizing a list for <br /> development based on available electric,water, sewer, and fiber optic resources. <br /> • Collecting data for the 2014 annual conservation improvement plan submittal to Great <br /> River Energy. The CIP plan was due May 1st, but ERMU staff was not informed until <br /> April 29th. The goal is to have the data collected and input into the GRE tracking system <br /> by May 15th <br /> • Planning an event focused on low-income educational tools for reducing energy bills <br /> through efficiency and how other local agency services can help make a difference in <br /> their lives. Vendors expected to attend are CenterPoint Energy, ERMU, Community <br /> Education, Tri-Cap, Hennepin County, Wright County, and Sherburne County. The <br /> event will be May 13th from 2 to 6 at Lions Park. <br /> !POWERED BY <br /> r$ Page 1 of 1 NATURE <br /> Reliable Public <br /> Power Provider P O W E R E D To S . <br /> 106 <br />