5.3 ERMUSR 06-13-2023Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Jenny Foss — Communications & Administrative Coordinator
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
June 13, 2023
5.3
SUBJECT:
Field Services Facility Open House Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
ERMU is hosting an open house for the community on Thursday, August 24 from 4-8 p.m. at the
new field services facility. The theme is, "Meet Your Hometown Team" and the decor will carry
a football theme throughout. The special event permit required by the City has been approved
subject to specified conditions.
Guests will be able to tour the facility and learn from staff about the electric and water services
ERMU provides to the community. This event is intended for all ages as there will be interactive
demonstrations, trucks on display, educational booths, and games. Additionally, there will be
two city approved food trucks on site with items for purchase, Mac's Minis (donuts) and Brain
Freeze (ice cream novelties). See the attached map for the event layout and staffing logistics.
The communications department has a multi -media plan in place for event promotion including
support from the City's communication resources and the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce
beginning in July and running to the day of the event.
ATTACHMENTS:
• ERMU Open House Logistics Map
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