6.1i ERMUSR 10-12-2021UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:FROM:
ERMU Commission Mike Tietz – Technical Services Superintendent
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
October 12, 20216.1i
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• In September, the locators processed 682 locate tickets. These consistedof 4 emergency
tickets, 546 normal tickets, 8 non-excavation tickets, 2 boundary surveys, 86 updated
tickets, 16 cancellations, 4 corrections, and 16 locate meets. This resulted in a 9.1%
increase in tickets from the previous month and a 4.9% increase from the prior year.
• Electrical technicians completed 388 service order tasks, updated the power bill,
attended to customer meter/power quality issues and off-peak concerns. The Cold
Weather Rule went into effect on October 1 and will remain in effect until April 30.
• On September 23, staff ran generators #1, #2, #3 & #4. Cooling water on #1 & #2 was
still a little low. We replaced 4 injectors on Engine #3 prior to running.
• Mapping department has been busy GPSing splices & conduit locations along with
getting caught up on mapping changes/new construction from throughout the year.
• The substation apparatus technician has been working on a relay panel layout for the
West Substations and we have been working with Great River Energy (GRE) to remove
obsolete equipment from the control house. Also, GRE is investigating if they can move
their motorized switch control out to their pole. Staff has been assisting the water
department with investigating an electrical issue at Well #6 related to the
generator/transfer switch.
• I have been focusing most of my attention on the Advanced Metering Infrastructure
project. I have received several promising quotes from consultants, and I have put
together an evaluation form for the leadership team to score the proposals. We are
planning to interview companies with the top 2 or 3 proposals and make a choice by the
middle of October.
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• GRE experienced momentary blinks on thetransmissionsystemon September 13& 16
most likely due to storms inthe area. Also, GRE utilized their alternate feed fromStation
14, Bank #3to feed their campus on September 30. Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
will adjust this within Midcontinent Independent System Operator.
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