6.1h ERMUSR 04-08-2025Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Dave Ninow —Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 8, 2025
6.1h
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Delivered a water meter, installed a Smart Point module, and took curb stop ties for 10
new water services
• Completed 20 BACTI/Total Chlorine Residual Samples
o All confirmed negative for Coliform Bacteria
o Bacteriological/Disinfectant Residual Monthly Report submitted to the MDH
• Completed 21 routine fluoride samples
o All samples met MDH standards
o Submitted MDH Fluoride Report
• Submitted the Discharge Monitoring Report for the diesel generation plant to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Completed and submitted the 2024 Water Conservation Report to the DNR.
• Staff applied to the Minnesota Department of Health for the Service Line Inventory
Technical Assistance program. This program is intended to aid Community Public Water
Supplies in achieving compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and
Copper Rule Revisions and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. The purpose of this
round of technical assistance is to determine the material type for any remaining
unknowns reported on our initial service line inventory using records review and/or in -
home visual inspection.
• The water operators have had an increased workload due to additional water meter
exchanges with Allegiant scaling back appointments, nearing the end of their contract
with us.
Our annual water treatment plant preventative maintenance is complete. Water staff
have done an outstanding job ensuring that the wells and filters are ready for the
summer months. The annual preventive maintenance includes recharging and cleaning
filters, replacing chemical lines, changing compressor oil, changing pump motor oil for
the wells, and painting. One key aspect of our maintenance process is the staff's use of
their experience to anticipate potential problems that may arise during the summer. To
prevent these issues, they proactively replace items known to have a higher likelihood
of failure.
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• New chlorine gas alarm system equipment has been installed in the water treatment
plants to replace the aging equipment. The upgraded gas detection equipment is
designed to continuously monitor and detect gas leaks before they lead to harmful
conditions, ensuring the safety of our personnel and the facility.
• Derek Lutter has accepted the new water operator position within our growing water
department. This additional role was created to address the expanding needs of our
municipal water system and ensure that we continue to provide excellent service to our
community. He brings a wealth of experience and qualifications to the position. He
begins working with ERMU on April 8.
• We will begin flushing hydrants the week of April 14. Customers will be notified and a
map with the zones and dates for flushing will be made public. Flushing is expected to
take approximately 6 weeks. We are increasing the amount of time scheduled for
flushing due to the number of fire hydrants now in the distribution system.
ATTACHMENTS:
• March 2025 Pumping by Well
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March 2025 Monthly Pumping By Well
Well #9, 3.853, 8%
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Well #8, 3.915, 9%
Well #7, 5.137, 11%
Well #6, 5.195, 11%
Well #5, 4.308, 10%
Well #2, 7.946, 18%
Well #3, 5.739, 13%
Well #4, 8.983, 20%
Values Are Displayed in Millions of Gallons (Well #, Gallons Pumped, Percentage of Pumping)
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Tuesday, January 14:
Tuesday, February 11:
• Annual Review of Committee Charters
• Review Strategic Plan and 2024 Annual Business
Plan Results
Tuesday, March 11:
Tuesday, April 8:
• Oath of Office
• Audit of 2024 Financial Report
• Election of Officers
• Financial Reserves Allocations
• Annual Commissioner Orientation and Review
• Review 2024 Performance Metrics
Governance Responsibilities and Role
Tuesday, May 13:
Tuesday, June 3:
• Annual General Manager Performance
• Annual Commission Performance Evaluation
Evaluation and Goal Setting
Tuesday, July 8:
Tuesday, August 12:
• Review and Update Strategic Plan
• Annual Business Plan — Review Proposed 2026
Travel, Training, Dues, Subscriptions, and Fees
Budget
Tuesday, September 9:
Tuesday, October 14:
• Annual Business Plan — Review Proposed 2026
• Annual Business Plan — Review Proposed 2026
Capital Projects Budget
Expenses Budget
Wednesday, November 12:
Tuesday, December 9:
• Annual Business Plan - Review Proposed 2026
• Adopt 2026 Official Depository and Delegate
Rates and Other Revenue
Authority for Electronic Funds Transfers
• Adopt 2026 Fee Schedule
• Designate Official 2026 Newspaper
• 2026 Stakeholder Communication Plan
• Approve 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Adopt 2026 Governance Agenda
• Adopt 2026 Annual Business Plan
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