5.1. ERMUSR 04-12-2016 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E.—General Manager
John Dietz—Chair
Al Nadeau—Vice Chair
Daryl Thompson—Trustee
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 12, 2016 5.1
SUBJECT:
Resolution Recognizing Lineworker Appreciation Day, April 18, 2016
BACKGROUND:
After the 2015 American Public Power Association Lineworkers Rodeo the ERMU Commission
requested staff to research lineworkers appreciation day.
DISCUSSION:
On April 10, 2013,the U.S. Senate recognized a National Linemen Appreciation Day through
resolution S Res 95. The resolution recognizes the contributions of these "brave men and women
who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2013, as
National Lineman Appreciation Day." This is now an official holiday in the United States.
Having just recognized ERMU's 100 year anniversary in 2015, it is very clear that our
community would not be what it is today without electricity and other urban services like water
and wastewater. Our community owned utility played a significant role in the growth and
prosperity of the immediate area. And in the heart of that growth has been our lineworkers.
These are the individuals, like other emergency service professionals, who run towards the storm
rather than seeking shelter so that our customers have continued services. Our lineworkers have
done such an excellent job"keeping the lights on"that electric services start to feel like a basic
human right or entitlement taking all of the hard work for granted. But the truth is the work that
these professionals do is greatly appreciated.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends the adoption of the attached resolution recognizing Lineworker Appreciation
Day, April 18, 2016.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed Resolution Lineworker Appreciation Day.
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-1
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES RECOGNIZING LINEWORKERS AND
DESIGNATING APRIL 18, 2016,AS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY
WHEREAS, the profession of lineworker is steeped in personal, family, and professional
tradition;
WHEREAS, lineworkers are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic
events,working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes;
WHEREAS, lineworkers work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power
lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing;
WHEREAS, lineworkers must often work under dangerous conditions far from their
families to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of-the United States;
WHEREAS, lineworkers put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from
the community regarding the danger of their work; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Elk River Municipal Utilities recognizes
the efforts of lineworkers in keeping the power on and protecting public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT APRIL 18, 2016, BE DESIGNATED
LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted this day of , 2016.
John J. Dietz, Chair
Troy Adams, P.E., General Manager
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