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______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 1 UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: ERMU Commission FROM: Tony Mauren – Governance & Communications Manager MEETING DATE: June 3, 2025 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 2.4 SUBJECT: Summary of Information Security Committee Closed Session ACTION REQUESTED: None BACKGROUND: On May 13, 2025, a closed session of the Information Security Committee was held. State statute requires that the Committee shall then summarize its conclusions from the closed session at the next public meeting. DISCUSSION: Summary from Chair Stewart: • Committee Members present from ERMU: Chair Mary Stewart, General Manager Mark Hanson, Administrations Director Sara Youngs, Technical Services Superintendent Mike Tietz, IT/OT Technician Parker Theisen • Committee Members present from the City of Elk River: City Council Member J. Brian Calva, City Administrator Cal Portner, Assistant City Administrator Joe Stremcha, IT Manager Seth Calvin, IT Specialist Jake Walz • Also present: ERMU Governance & Communications Manager Tony Mauren The Information Security Committee convened on May 13, 2025, for a regularly scheduled meeting. The open portion of the meeting consisted of calling the meeting to order, appointing Council Member J. Brian Calva to the body, and approving the agenda and previous minutes. The Committee then moved into a closed session pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(d) to discuss security recommendations regarding ERMU and the City of Elk River’s telecommunications system, the disclosure of which could compromise public safety and the electronic security of financial information. In the closed session the Committee discussed penetration testing and tabletop exercise outcomes, planned recurring training for staff, reviewed a draft addition to policy for the City and ERMU, and received an update on grant opportunities. Mary Stewart Committee Chair 46