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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Tony Mauren – Executive Administrative Manager
MEETING DATE:
August 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Inserts for the August billings include a redesign of the Clean Energy Choice for
Residential flyer and a flyer titled “Who Owns What?” which explains the maintenance
and repair responsibilities for residential utilities infrastructure. This new publication
was produced by communications staff with the guidance of electric and water
superintendents. The commercial utilities counterpart to this insert is in production.
• Social media posts for the month include: a reminder to come see ERMU at the
Sherburne County Fair parade, photos of Mr. Hanson’s first day as ERMU’s deputy
general manager, easy energy saving tips for summer, links to the billing insert topics on
ERMU’s website, ERMU’s participation in Night to Unite events, and a notice for the
August commission meeting.
• This month’s featured social media post shows ERMU’s involvement in community
events. Communications staff did a great job capturing staff participating in both the
Sherburne County Fair parade as well as the Safety Camp coordinated by the City and
ISD 728. Not only is it important for ERMU to have a presence in the community but as
you can see everyone who participated had a great time!
• Per recommendation from the commissioner self-evaluation survey to stay up to date
on utilities topics, this month staff is presenting the executive summary of the 2022
State of the Water Industry report provided by the American Water Works Association.
The report captures feedback from 3,778 North American water professionals surveyed
between October and December 2021. Key topics in this edition include challenges
facing the industry, federal funding of water systems through the American Rescue Plan
Act, establishing rates, and maintaining workforce.
• Finally, there are a couple items staff would like to bring to the Commission’s attention.
You may have noticed on the agenda that the August commission meeting will actually
be considered a special meeting as it needs to be held in the Utilities’ conference room
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due to the Primary Election. Any change in the time or location of a regular meeting
causes it to become a special meeting. Also, prior to the August commission meeting
there will be an open meeting of the Wage & Benefit Committee where staff will
present recommendations to the Committee. We ask that commissioners who are not
on the Committee wait to enter the room until the proceedings have concluded to avoid
a quorum.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Bill Insert – Clean Energy Choice Residential
• Bill Insert – Residential Utility Equipment: Who Owns What?
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