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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Dave Ninow – Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
June 3, 2025
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1h
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Delivered three new water meters, installed a Smart Point module, and took curb stop
ties.
• 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
o Completed one MDH validation fluoride sample
• Submitted Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Diesel Generation Plant to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• The water department continues flushing fire hydrants through the end of June. The
schedule for flushing and a map with the timeline shown in zones has been added to our
website blog section and social media.
• On May 20, gates at Lake Orono Dam were opened for the first time this season to
maintain the lake level. This is unusually late in the season to open the gates for the first
time, this was due to the incoming water flow to Lake Orono being minimal because of
the lack of snowfall and rainfall. Water department staff will continue to check the lake
level at the dam and adjust the gates accordingly throughout the season.
• As described in the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (40 CFR Parts 141
and 142), all community public water systems and all non-transient non-community
water systems are required to complete initial monitoring requirements by April 26,
2027. The MDH is helping public water systems meet their initial monitoring
requirements by contracting with WSP USA to collect samples. This round of sampling
was collected on May 19 and although we do not have these test results yet, the results
of all sample testing previously done have shown no detection of per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in the Elk River municipal water system.
• Water main valve maintenance work in the Westwood neighborhood, which is part of
the 2025 street rehab project, has been completed.
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• The Polk Street resident who experienced property damage from last February's water
main break has submitted documentation requesting reimbursement. This information
will be presented in detail to the Dispute Resolution Committee for review.
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Tuesday, January 14:
•Annual Review of Committee Charters
Tuesday, February 11:
•Review Strategic Plan and 2024 Annual Business
Plan Results
Tuesday, March 11:
•Oath of Office
•Election of Officers
•Annual Commissioner Orientation and Review
Governance Responsibilities and Role
Tuesday, April 8:
•Audit of 2024 Financial Report
•Financial Reserves Allocations
•Review 2024 Performance Metrics
Tuesday, May 13:
•Annual General Manager Performance
Evaluation and Goal Setting
Tuesday, June 3:
•Annual Commission Performance Evaluation
Tuesday, July 8: Tuesday, August 12:
•Annual Business Plan – Review Proposed 2026
Travel, Training, Dues, Subscriptions, and Fees
Budget
•Review and Update Strategic Plan
Tuesday, September 9:
•Annual Business Plan – Review Proposed 2026
Capital Projects Budget
Tuesday, October 14:
•Annual Business Plan – Review Proposed 2026
Expenses Budget
Wednesday, November 12:
•Annual Business Plan - Review Proposed 2026
Rates and Other Revenue
•Adopt 2026 Fee Schedule
•2026 Stakeholder Communication Plan
Tuesday, December 9:
•Adopt 2026 Official Depository and Delegate
Authority for Electronic Funds Transfers
•Designate Official 2026 Newspaper
•Approve 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
•Adopt 2026 Governance Agenda
•Adopt 2026 Annual Business Plan
2025 GOVERNANCE AGENDA
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