6.1f ERMUSR 03-14-2023
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Thomas Geiser – Operations Director
MEETING DATE:
March 14, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Staff has been attending meetings with Sherburne County to plan for the County Road
44 project.
• We are still having issues with the fuse pads we received which were incorrectly
assembled. The problem is that there are some loose parts, and the nuts and bolts are
deteriorating. Irby Utilities is helping to facilitate a resolution to this issue. The vendor
has 3 of the 12 in for repairs currently. We received nine that were fixed.
• Taking many phone calls and emails on future commercial and residential developments
coming to Elk River and Otsego in 2023.
• Working on material and equipment needs for the upcoming construction season.
• Working with the City and a contractor on the disconnection of electric and water
services for the Elk River Meats building that is due for demolition in March.
• Staff has had meetings about a potential commercial solar project in northwest Elk
River.
• Meeting with the City and Bolton Menk for upcoming city street projects.
• Spending significant time collecting information for the Grid Resilience and Innovation
Partnerships grant that may be available to us for a few helpful system upgrades.
• Working on a solution for the limited number of pickup trucks available to purchase.
• Altec is making a few upgrades that were determined necessary to our new digger truck.
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