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Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> TO: FROM: <br /> ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation &Key Accounts Manager <br /> MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br /> April 11, 2017 6.1f <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Staff Update <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: <br /> None <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> • Load management program moratorium letter was delivered to building officials in Elk <br /> River, Big Lake Township, Otsego, and Dayton. <br /> • Staff is drafting a letter that will be sent to all Cycled AC customers notifying them that <br /> the monthly credit will be reduced from $9 ($45 annually)to $6 ($30 annually). We are <br /> also informing these customers that the other load management programs (dual fuel, <br /> storage water heat, and storage space heat are in a moratorium as well. The letter will be <br /> mailed out in April. <br /> • Working with the City to retrieve results from the Fleet Carma data loggers that are part <br /> of the electric vehicle program development and grant from the American Public Power <br /> Association (APPA). <br /> • The charging station at Ralphie's is progressing, but the development of the site is taking <br /> time and the charging stations cannot be installed until the final location of buildings and <br /> parking lots have been determined. Work is beginning on the level two charging station <br /> in the HRA parking lot downtown. <br /> • Worked with Energy City and Smart Municipals to partner in bringing a foreign <br /> exchange intern to the City. The intern is Jonas Scholtz and he is an environmental <br /> engineer. He will work with the City and ERMU on waste water, ground water, landfill <br /> operations, and education on the environmental impacts of recycling, energy efficiency, <br /> and life cycle carbon reductions. <br /> • Working closely with Amanda Bednar to get her up to speed on Energy City projects and <br /> the long term plan and vision. Exploring the option of an ordinance amendment to open <br /> Commission participation to residents and non-energy related businesses in an effort to <br /> get more input from the community. <br /> • Haubenschild farm will be closed for tours this summer. They are in the process of <br /> expanding the operation and due to the heavy construction and equipment being used; <br /> there were safety concerns with continuing to offer the tours during the expansion <br /> process. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> • Notice - City and Township Building Officials <br /> • Draft Letter - Cycled AC Customers <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br /> 188 <br />