4.13. SR 11-16-2015 Eclty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.13
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent November 16, 2015 Troy Adams, P.E. —ERMU General Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
ERMU Commission Membership Expansion Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Approve,by motion, the proposed language for advancement through our local representative for special
legislation pertaining to the Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Commission membership expansion.
Background/Discussion
On October 5,2015, the ERMU Commission proposed to the Council draft language for legislation that
would allow for the expansion of utilities commission membership from three members to five.
The City Council supported the expansion and requested that upon expansion the Council have flexibility
to appoint up to two Council Members to the commission. Utilities staff worked with Minnesota
Municipal Utilities Association (NIMUA) to revise the draft language for legislation to be consistent with
Council direction. This modified language was then approved by the ERMU Commission on October 13,
2015.
The ERMU Commission requests Council approval of the revised draft language for legislation. Upon
approval, utilities staff will work MMUA and local Representative Nick Zerwas to have the Revisor's
office develop the proposed legislation.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
■ Proposed language for legislation—Elk River Public Utilities Commission Expanded to Five
Commissioners
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Elk River Public Utilities Commission Expanded to Five Commissioners
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 412.341, subdivision 1,the city of Elk River may
increase the membership of the city's public utilities commission to five members. Upon expansion to
five members, no more than two members may be chosen from the council membership.Terms for the
additional members shall be staggered and made in accordance with the bylaws governing the utilities
commission.
EFFECTIVE DATE: LOCAL APPROVAL. This section is effective the day after the governing body of
the city of Elk River and its chief clerical officer complete in timely fashion their compliance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.