2026-9 - ERMU - Regular Commission Meeting1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
UTILITIES COMMISSION
September 8, 2026, 3:30 P.M.
Utilities Conference Room
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AGENDA
1.0 GOVERNANCE
1.1 Call Meeting to Order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
1.3 Consider the Agenda
1.4 Resolution Recognizing 2026 Public Power Week
1.5 Resolution Recognizing 2026 Customer Service Week
2.0 CONSENT (Routine items. No discussion. Approved by one motion.)
2.1 Check Register – August 2026
2.2 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2026
3.0 OPEN FORUM (Non-agenda items for discussion. No action. Presenters must adhere to a time limit of 3
minutes.)
4.0 POLICY & COMPLIANCE (Policy review, policy development, and compliance monitoring.)
4.1 Commission Policy Review – G.4i1 – Investments
4.2 Commission Policy Update – G.4i6 – Public Purpose Expenditures
5.0 BUSINESS ACTION (Current business action requests and performance monitoring reports.)
5.1 Financial Report – July 2026
5.2 2027 Annual Business Plan: Capital Projects & Equipment Purchases and 20-Year Capital
Projections
5.3 County State Aid Highway 44 Cost Share Agreement
6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION (Future business planning, general updates, and informational reports.)
6.1 Staff Updates
6.2 City Council Update
6.3 Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Summer Conference Discussion
6.4 Future Planning (Announce the next regular meeting, special meeting, or planned quorum.)
a. Regular Commission Meeting – October 13, 2026
b. 2026 Governance Agenda
6.5 Other Business (Items added during agenda approval.)
7.0 ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Chris Sumstad – Electric Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
1.4
SUBJECT:
Resolution Recognizing 2026 Public Power Week
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 26-9 Recognizing Public Power Week, October 4-10, 2026
DISCUSSION:
Elk River Municipal Utilities, now in its 81st year operating as a municipally owned public power
utility, will be celebrating Public Power Week 2026.
This national event is sponsored in conjunction with the American Public Power Association.
There are approximately 2,000 community-owned electric utilities that collectively provide
electricity on a not-for-profit basis to 49 million Americans. They are operated by local
governments as a public service with the mission of providing electricity in a reliable manner, at
a reasonable cost, and with proper protection of the environment. Public power companies
exist to serve our fellow citizens, friends, and neighbors. Elk River Municipal Utilities’ loyalty is
to our customers and our community, not stockholders. We are proud to be a public power
utility and to help make our community a great place to live and work. Every year we recognize
Public Power Week as a reminder of the responsibility we have to our consumer-owners.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution No. 26-9 - Recognizing 2026 Public Power Week
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RESOLUTION No. 26-9
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
A RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
RECOGNIZING PUBLIC POWER WEEK, OCTOBER 4-10, 2026
WHEREAS, we, the citizens of Elk River, place high value on local control over
community services and therefore have chosen to operate a community-owned, locally
controlled, not-for-profit electric utility and, as consumers and owners of our electric
utility, have a direct say in utility operations and policies; and
WHEREAS, ERMU provides our homes, businesses, farms, social service, and local
government agencies with safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective electricity
employing sound business practices designed to ensure the best possible service at not-
for-profit rates; and
WHEREAS, ERMU is a valuable community asset that contributes substantially to the
well-being of local citizens through energy efficiency, customer service, environmental
protection, economic development, and safety awareness;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that ERMU will continue to work to bring lower-
cost, safe, reliable electricity (and water services) to community homes and businesses
just as it has since the utility was created; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the week of October 4-10 be designated Public Power
Week in order to honor ERMU for its contributions to the community and to make its
consumer-owners, policy makers, and employees more aware of its contributions to
their well-being; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that our community joins hands with more than 2,000 other
public power systems in the United States in this celebration of PUBLIC POWER.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted on this 8th day of September 2026.
John J. Dietz, Chair
Mark Hanson, General Manager
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Sara Youngs – Administrations Director
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
1.5
SUBJECT:
Resolution Recognizing 2026 Customer Service Week
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 26-10 Recognizing Customer Service Week, October 5-9, 2026
BACKGROUND:
In 1992 the U.S. Congress, by Senate joint resolution, designated the first week of October as
National Customer Service Week and requested the President issue a proclamation in support.
On October 8, 1992, President George Bush issued Proclamation 6485 recognizing the first
week of October as National Customer Service Week.
In President Bush’s proclamation he notes, “…businesses will do a better job of providing high
quality goods and services by listening to its employees and by empowering them with
opportunities to make a difference. Customer service professionals work in the front lines
where a firm meets its customers; where supply meets demand. With responsive policies and
procedures and with simple courtesy, customer service professionals can go a long way toward
ensuring customer satisfaction…”
DISCUSSION:
Elk River Municipal Utilities’ (ERMU) mission statement commits us to “Serving Our Community:
Every Home, Every Business, Every Day.” To be successful in our mission, it is essential that
ERMU provide excellent customer service while providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective
utility services.
At ERMU, we value our employees, who provide excellent customer service. We respectfully
ask the Commission to support these employees, and our organization, by adopting this
resolution recognizing Customer Service Week.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution No. 26-10 - Recognizing 2026 Customer Service Week
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RESOLUTION No. 26-10
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
A RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
RECOGNIZING CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK, OCTOBER 5-9, 2026
WHEREAS, Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) provides electric and water utility
services within the City of Elk River, the City of Otsego, the City of Dayton, and Big Lake
Township; and
WHEREAS, the ERMU mission statement commits the organization to “Serving Our
Community; Every Home, Every Business, Every Day”; and
WHEREAS, providing excellent customer service is an essential component of
successfully operating in accordance with the ERMU mission statement and an
expectation of our customers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that ERMU will continue to work to bring lower-
cost, safe, reliable electricity and water services to community homes and businesses
just as it has since the utility was created; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ERMU will encourage their employees to take initiative
and continue to provide new and more efficient ways of providing excellent customer
service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the week of October 5-9 be designated Customer Service
Week in order to honor ERMU and its staff for the continued commitment to providing
excellent customer service.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted on this 8th day of September 2026.
John J. Dietz, Chair
Mark Hanson, General Manager
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CHECK REGISTER
August 2026
APPROVED BY:
John Dietz
Jill Larson-Vito
Mary Stewart
Matt Westgaard
Nick Zerwas
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Payroll/Labor
Check Register Totals
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Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/14/2026 To 08/14/2026
Rev: 202303050330
Pays Job Amount Hours
Gross Pay
196,071.75 3,552.502Reg Hours
2,275.95 34.003Overtime
799.15 6.754Double Time
3,433.08 56.005On-Call/Stand-by
190.13 0.0024FLSA
0.00 0.0025Rest Time
457.52 7.0010Bonus Pay
0.00 0.0018Commissioner Reimb - Electric
1,472.00 0.00104Commission Stipend
0.00 0.00105Perf. Metr. Distr.
20,955.58 345.75VACVacation Pay
5,045.90 105.00SICKSick Pay
0.00 0.00HOLHoliday Pay
0.00 0.0078Retro Earnings
1,173.47 12.005-2 On-Call/Stand-by/OT
0.00 0.0018ACommissioner Reimb. - Water
0.00 0.0010-3 Bonus Pay Overtime
0.00 0.0010-4 Bonus Pay Double Time
368.00 0.00104ACommission Stipend - Water
667.68 8.00PTOYPersonal Day - Year
140.20 1.503COvertime-Comp Time
0.00 0.004CDouble Time-Comp Time
-140.20 -1.50CM3COvertime-Comp Time Adjusted
0.00 0.00CM4CDouble Time-Comp Time Adjusted
97.79 1.75COMPComp Time Taken
0.00 0.00106Longevity Pay
0.00 0.00MILMilitary Pay - Calendar Year
24.49 1.00ESSTEarned Safe & Sick Time
Gross Pay Total:233,032.49 4,129.75
Total Pays:233,032.49 4,129.75
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Payroll/Labor
Check Register Totals
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Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/28/2026 To 08/28/2026
Rev: 202303050330
Pays Job Amount Hours
Gross Pay
205,065.43 3,712.752Reg Hours
3,590.21 52.503Overtime
1,056.68 8.754Double Time
3,057.18 56.005On-Call/Stand-by
140.18 0.0024FLSA
32.53 0.7525Rest Time
0.00 0.0010Bonus Pay
0.00 0.0018Commissioner Reimb - Electric
680.00 0.00104Commission Stipend
0.00 0.00105Perf. Metr. Distr.
13,519.58 218.00VACVacation Pay
4,747.50 86.75SICKSick Pay
0.00 0.00HOLHoliday Pay
0.00 0.0078Retro Earnings
691.44 7.505-2 On-Call/Stand-by/OT
0.00 0.0018ACommissioner Reimb. - Water
0.00 0.0010-3 Bonus Pay Overtime
0.00 0.0010-4 Bonus Pay Double Time
170.00 0.00104ACommission Stipend - Water
958.37 17.75PTOYPersonal Day - Year
622.43 7.003COvertime-Comp Time
0.00 0.004CDouble Time-Comp Time
-622.43 -7.00CM3COvertime-Comp Time Adjusted
0.00 0.00CM4CDouble Time-Comp Time Adjusted
975.30 16.00COMPComp Time Taken
0.00 0.00106Longevity Pay
0.00 0.00MILMilitary Pay - Calendar Year
413.34 15.43ESSTEarned Safe & Sick Time
Gross Pay Total:235,097.74 4,192.18
Total Pays:235,097.74 4,192.18
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Accounts Payable
Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 1 - GENERAL FUND
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
WIRE23948/4/26 FISERV5655 CC FEES - JULY 2026 2,511.46
CC FEES - JULY 2026 627.87
CC FEES - JULY 2026 1,162.56
CC FEES - JULY 2026 290.64
CC FEES - JULY 2026 7,176.38
CC FEES - JULY 2026 1,794.10
CC FEES - JULY 2026 74.38
CC FEES - JULY 2026 18.60
CC FEES - JULY 2026 863.84
CC FEES - JULY 2026 215.96
CC FEES - JULY 2026 2,357.62
CC FEES - JULY 2026 589.41
Total for Check/Tran - 2394:17,682.82
Total for Bank Account - 1 :(1)17,682.82
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Accounts Payable
Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
WIRE53428/4/26 PERA (ELECTRONIC)153 PERA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 11,942.04
PERA CONTRIBUTIONS 13,779.32
PERA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 2,318.51
PERA CONTRIBUTIONS 2,675.19
Total for Check/Tran - 5342:30,715.06
WIRE53438/4/26 VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPAN160HCSP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 2,680.56
HCSP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 438.96
Total for Check/Tran - 5343:3,119.52
WIRE53448/4/26 VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPAN161MNDCP EE MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 368.37
MNDCP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 4,224.11
MNDCP EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 1,576.45
MNDCP EMPLOYER MGR CONTRIBUTION 619.54
MNDCP EE ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS 1,891.38
MNDCP EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 251.17
MNDCP EE MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 51.74
MNDCP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 350.65
MNDCP EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 301.25
MNDCP EMPLOYER MGR CONTRIBUTION 85.52
MNDCP EE ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS 411.56
MNDCP EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 33.78
Total for Check/Tran - 5344:10,165.52
WIRE53458/4/26 JOHN HANCOCK285 W&A EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 156.93
W&A MANAGER CONTRIBUTION 436.88
WENZEL EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 1,866.18
WENZEL MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 136.43
DEF COMP ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS W&A 1,025.04
WENZEL EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 300.45
W&A EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 39.23
W&A MANAGER CONTRIBUTION 67.50
WENZEL EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 654.21
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Accounts Payable
Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
WENZEL MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 34.11
DEF COMP ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS W&A 69.96
WENZEL EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 33.39
Total for Check/Tran - 5345:4,820.31
WIRE53468/4/26 MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PAYMEN598 CHILD SUPPORT 304.10
WIRE53478/4/26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC738 HSA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 3,186.22
HSA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 580.22
Total for Check/Tran - 5347:3,766.44
WIRE53488/5/26 IRS - USA TAX PMT (ELECTRONIC)152 PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 20,783.79
PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 28,591.86
PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 3,897.56
PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 5,819.00
Total for Check/Tran - 5348:59,092.21
WIRE53508/6/26 MINNESOTA REVENUE (ELECTRONIC)154 PAYROLL TAXES - STATE 9,288.75
PAYROLL TAXES - STATE 1,798.74
Total for Check/Tran - 5350:11,087.49
WIRE53518/6/26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC738 FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 164 222.22
FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 164 55.55
Total for Check/Tran - 5351:277.77
WIRE53528/6/26 CASEY'S BUSINESS MASTERCARD849 CASEY'S 35.22
WIRE53538/6/26 AMERICAN EXPRESS1008 AMERICAN EXPRESS 1,381.04
AMERICAN EXPRESS 1,329.92
Total for Check/Tran - 5353:2,710.96
WIRE53548/6/26 ONLINE UTILITY EXCHANGE (ELECTR166 UTILITY EXCHANGE REPORT 410.64
UTILITY EXCHANGE REPORT 102.66
Total for Check/Tran - 5354:513.30
WIRE53558/7/26 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC8605 Copier 151.53
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Accounts Payable
Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
WIRE53568/10/26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC738 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INVOICE - AUG 2026 132.90
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INVOICE - AUG 2026 26.10
Total for Check/Tran - 5356:159.00
WIRE53608/12/26 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS549 OFFICE TELEPHONE & CABLE 217.46
OFFICE TELEPHONE & CABLE 54.37
Total for Check/Tran - 5360:271.83
WIRE53618/12/26 MEDICA8708 MEDICAL EE INSURANCE - AUG 2026 11,629.80
MEDICAL ER INSURANCE - AUG 2026 66,763.09
MEDICAL COBRA INSURANCE - AUG 2026 1,374.88
MEDICAL EE INSURANCE - AUG 2026 2,712.20
MEDICAL ER INSURANCE - AUG 2026 16,575.96
Total for Check/Tran - 5361:99,055.93
WIRE53628/12/26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC738 FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 147 247.20
FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 147 61.80
Total for Check/Tran - 5362:309.00
WIRE53638/17/26 PERA (ELECTRONIC)153 PERA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 11,982.58
PERA CONTRIBUTIONS 13,826.07
PERA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 2,197.78
PERA CONTRIBUTIONS 2,535.90
Total for Check/Tran - 5363:30,542.33
WIRE53648/17/26 VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPAN160HCSP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 2,767.02
HCSP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 434.29
Total for Check/Tran - 5364:3,201.31
WIRE53658/17/26 VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPAN161MNDCP EE MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 368.37
MNDCP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 4,211.74
MNDCP EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 1,460.17
MNDCP EMPLOYER MGR CONTRIBUTION 619.54
MNDCP EE ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS 1,891.38
MNDCP EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 251.17
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Accounts Payable
Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
MNDCP EE MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 51.74
MNDCP EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 363.02
MNDCP EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 249.53
MNDCP EMPLOYER MGR CONTRIBUTION 85.52
MNDCP EE ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS 411.56
MNDCP EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 33.78
Total for Check/Tran - 5365:9,997.52
WIRE53668/17/26 JOHN HANCOCK285 W&A EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 156.93
W&A MANAGER CONTRIBUTION 436.88
WENZEL EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 1,644.76
WENZEL MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 136.43
DEF COMP ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS W&A 1,025.00
WENZEL EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 300.45
W&A EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION 39.23
W&A MANAGER CONTRIBUTION 67.50
WENZEL EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS 654.21
WENZEL MANAGER CONTRIBUTIONS 34.11
DEF COMP ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS W&A 70.00
WENZEL EE ROTH MGR CONTRIBUTIONS 33.39
Total for Check/Tran - 5366:4,598.89
WIRE53678/17/26 MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PAYMEN598 CHILD SUPPORT 304.10
WIRE53688/17/26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC738 HSA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 3,222.62
HSA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION 593.82
Total for Check/Tran - 5368:3,816.44
WIRE53708/20/26 MINNESOTA REVENUE (ELECTRONIC)154 PAYROLL TAXES - STATE 8,921.14
PAYROLL TAXES - STATE 1,699.41
Total for Check/Tran - 5370:10,620.55
WIRE53718/20/26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC738 FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 164 222.22
FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 164 55.55
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Accounts Payable
Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
Total for Check/Tran - 5371:277.77
WIRE53728/19/26 IRS - USA TAX PMT (ELECTRONIC)152 PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 19,826.66
PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 27,962.40
PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 3,684.10
PAYROLL TAXES - FEDERAL & FICA 5,533.46
Total for Check/Tran - 5372:57,006.62
WIRE53738/14/26 CARDMEMBER SERVICE9654 FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA 6,123.74
FIRST NATIONAL BANK VISA 882.14
Total for Check/Tran - 5373:7,005.88
WIRE53748/21/26 MINNESOTA REVENUE SALES TX (ELE174 SALES AND USE TAX - JULY 2026 373,250.17
SALES AND USE TAX - JULY 2026 -1.78
SALES AND USE TAX - JULY 2026 10,285.61
Total for Check/Tran - 5374:383,534.00
WIRE53758/26/26 SPEEDCUTTERS OUTDOOR MAINTENA8141 LAWN MOWING SERVICES 954.31
LAWN MOWING SERVICES 2,375.59
Total for Check/Tran - 5375:3,329.90
WIRE53768/26/26 HEALTHEQUITY, INC738 FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 147 254.40
FSA CLAIM REIMBURSEMENTS - 147 63.60
Total for Check/Tran - 5376:318.00
WIRE53798/27/26 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC8605 PRINTER MTC CONTRACT - 8/1 to 9/1/26 227.52
PRINTER MTC CONTRACT - 8/1 to 9/1/26 56.89
Total for Check/Tran - 5379:284.41
WIRE53808/28/26 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC8605 Copier 151.53
WIRE53828/31/26 REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC574 TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICE 1,485.13
TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICE 212.16
Total for Check/Tran - 5382:1,697.29
WIRE53838/31/26 REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC574 TRASH SERVICE - AUG 2026 523.93
TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICE - AUG 2026 87.43
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICE - AUG 2026 12.50
Total for Check/Tran - 5383:623.86
WIRE53908/28/26 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES824 HOME DEPOT 36.59
HOME DEPOT 268.10
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES -0.24
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES -0.34
Total for Check/Tran - 5390:304.11
DD241648/6/26 ARCHER PLUMBING LLC728 BACKFLOW TRAINING 300.00
DD241658/6/26 CITY OF ELK RIVER11 PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #10 322.21
LABOR FOR UNIT #6 32.50
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #6 -1.42
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #6 84.40
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #17 -1.05
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #17 29.77
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #17 -0.05
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #17 1.56
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #8 -4.76
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #8 292.82
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #24 -0.13
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #24 66.68
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #33 -18.68
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #33 471.90
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #33 -0.98
PARTS & LABOR FOR UNIT #33 24.83
YARD WASTE - JUNE 2026 40.00
FUEL USAGE - JUNE 2026 2,181.10
FUEL USAGE - JUNE 2026 995.68
INSURANCE - 07/26 to 06/27 3,248.00
INSURANCE - 07/26 to 06/27 812.00
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
Total for Check/Tran - 24165:8,576.38
DD241668/6/26 CROW RIVER FARM EQUIP CO36 REPAIR VALVE KEY 19.33
DD241678/6/26 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES23 CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - JUNE 2026 4,720.72
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - JUNE 2026 31.59
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - JUNE 2026 1,619.16
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - JUNE 2026 712.82
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - JUNE 2026 404.79
CYCLE 1 - ACCT 183 - JUNE 2026 642.15
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 421 - JUNE 2026 9,938.76
CYCLE 2 - ACCT 41038 - JUNE 2026 115.02
CYCLE 2 - ACCT 41038 - JUNE 2026 6.05
CYCLE 2 - INV GRP 436 - JUNE 2026 4,248.39
Total for Check/Tran - 24167:22,439.45
DD241688/6/26 FASTENAL COMPANY671 MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES -0.11
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES 23.42
Total for Check/Tran - 24168:23.31
DD241698/6/26 GARAGE DOOR STORE404 FSB DOOR 8 REPAIR -20.81
FSB DOOR 8 REPAIR 880.06
FSB DOOR 8 REPAIR -2.97
FSB DOOR 8 REPAIR 125.72
Total for Check/Tran - 24169:982.00
DD241708/6/26 JACK GEBHARDT749 MEALS & GAS MMUA POLES - 190 195 291.59
DD241718/6/26 HAWKINS, INC.809 CHLORINE CYLINDER RENTAL 120.00
Water Chemicals 2,323.89
Total for Check/Tran - 24171:2,443.89
DD241728/6/26 JILL LARSON-VITO826 APPA NAT'L CONF EXPENSES - 201 1,213.77
DD241738/6/26 LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC.417 Fiber Locate Flag 394.91
Locate Flag 740.46
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
Fiber Locate Flag 98.73
Total for Check/Tran - 24173:1,234.10
DD241748/6/26 MARILU INC828 MONTHLY CLEANING FOR THE PLANT-JUL 2026 2,982.74
MONTHLY CLEANING FOR THE PLANT-JUL 2026 426.11
Total for Check/Tran - 24174:3,408.85
DD241758/6/26 MMUA39 DRUG SCREENING- 204 205 206 207 187.50
DRUG SCREENING- 194 206 207 62.50
Total for Check/Tran - 24175:250.00
DD241768/6/26 NCPERS MINNESOTA573 EXTRA LIFE INSURANCE - AUG 2026 297.60
EXTRA LIFE INSURANCE - AUG 2026 38.40
Total for Check/Tran - 24176:336.00
DD241778/6/26 NEGSTAD CONSULTING, LLC712 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - JULY 2026 220.00
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - JULY 2026 55.00
Total for Check/Tran - 24177:275.00
DD241788/6/26 RESCO130 TRANSFORMER BOX PAD 21,183.00
Discount -10.59
WIRE 1,888.81
Discount -0.83
Total for Check/Tran - 24178:23,060.39
DD241798/6/26 ROYAL SUPPLY INC603 OFFICE SUPPLIES 884.58
OFFICE SUPPLIES 221.14
Total for Check/Tran - 24179:1,105.72
DD241808/6/26 SPENCER FANE LLP817 LEGAL SERVICES - JUNE 2026 3,002.00
DD241818/6/26 WATER LABORATORIES INC135 WATER SAMPLING - JULY 2026 380.00
DD241828/6/26 WRIGHT HENNEPIN COOPERATIVE ELE610SECURITY - 1435 & 1705 MAIN 155.17
SECURITY - 1435 & 1705 MAIN 22.17
Total for Check/Tran - 24182:177.34
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Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
DD242408/12/26 CITY OF ELK RIVER11 RP3 & CONTRACTOR # DECALS -0.76
RP3 & CONTRACTOR # DECALS 166.26
RP3 & CONTRACTOR # DECALS -0.18
RP3 & CONTRACTOR # DECALS 41.56
Total for Check/Tran - 24240:206.88
DD242418/12/26 EFI MID-AMERICA INC842 Booster 135,459.18
DD242428/12/26 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES23 CYCLE 3 - INV GRP 395 - JUNE 2026 19,505.74
DD242438/12/26 FASTENAL COMPANY671 Locate Paint 7,439.28
BOLTS -84.10
Total for Check/Tran - 24243:7,355.18
DD242448/12/26 FRONTIER ENERGY, INC664 CIP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - JUNE 2026 12,643.87
DD242458/12/26 HACH COMPANY846 SAMPLING SUPPLIES 716.33
DD242468/12/26 HAWKINS, INC.809 Water Chemicals 1,922.50
DD242478/12/26 LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC.417 Red Locate Flags 2,191.46
DD242488/12/26 MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL POWER AGEN1001 PURCHASED POWER - JULY 2026 2,971,095.15
PURCHASED POWER - JULY 2026 962,781.44
Total for Check/Tran - 24248:3,933,876.59
DD242498/12/26 MMUA39 DUEL LEADERSHIP - 139 10.2026 3,656.00
DUEL LEADERSHIP - 139 10.2026 914.00
Total for Check/Tran - 24249:4,570.00
DD242508/12/26 RESCO130 WIRE 1,170.23
Mtce of OH Primary 41.25
Discount -0.02
Total for Check/Tran - 24250:1,211.46
DD242518/12/26 ROYAL SUPPLY INC603 SHOP SUPPLIES 184.68
SHOP SUPPLIES 46.17
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
Total for Check/Tran - 24251:230.85
DD242528/12/26 WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE, INC.8808 Survey 8,788.00
DD242538/13/26 CITY OF ELK RIVER11 TRASH BILLED - JULY 2026 176,824.98
DD242548/19/26 BEAUDRY OIL COMPANY6 DIESEL FUEL 4,057.05
DD242558/19/26 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY9 Mtce of OH Primary 211.44
Hard Hat 218.78
Hard Hat 54.69
Spring Washers 92.77
Ground Strap 576.96
Total for Check/Tran - 24255:1,154.64
DD242568/19/26 CAMPBELL KNUTSON8843 LEGAL SERVICES - JULY 2026 440.80
LEGAL SERVICES - JULY 2026 110.20
Total for Check/Tran - 24256:551.00
DD242578/19/26 CRC7448 CUSTOMER SERVICE AFTER HOURS 2,748.10
CUSTOMER SERVICE AFTER HOURS 687.03
Total for Check/Tran - 24257:3,435.13
DD242588/19/26 ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES23 CYCLE 4 - INV GRP 396 366.91
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 421 - AUG 2026 9,711.60
CYCLE 1 - ACCT 183 - AUG 2026 423.08
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - AUG 2026 5,050.31
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - AUG 2026 33.30
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - AUG 2026 1,833.22
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - AUG 2026 777.14
CYCLE 1 - INV GRP 101 - AUG 2026 458.31
Total for Check/Tran - 24258:18,653.87
DD242598/19/26 FASTENAL COMPANY671 Locate Paint 1,686.24
Locate Paint 4,628.03
Total for Check/Tran - 24259:6,314.27
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Check Register
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
DD242608/19/26 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL91 LOCATES FOR - JULY 2026 801.56
LOCATES FOR - JULY 2026 42.19
Total for Check/Tran - 24260:843.75
DD242618/19/26 KATHY A GREENBERG8469 NORTHSTAR MTG MILEAGE - 144 55.70
NORTHSTAR MTG MILEAGE - 144 13.92
Total for Check/Tran - 24261:69.62
DD242628/19/26 HAWKINS, INC.809 Water Chemicals 1,394.72
DD242638/19/26 JT SERVICES OF MINNESOTA8083 Wipes 2,799.37
DD242648/19/26 LOCATORS & SUPPLIES INC.417 Fee 0.61
Locate Flags 759.38
Total for Check/Tran - 24264:759.99
DD242658/19/26 NCPERS MINNESOTA573 EXTRA LIFE INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 297.60
EXTRA LIFE INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 38.40
Total for Check/Tran - 24265:336.00
DD242668/19/26 NISC9300 MISC BILLING - JULY 2026 744.40
MISC BILLING - JULY 2026 186.11
AGREEMENTS INVOICE - JULY 2026 53.94
AGREEMENTS INVOICE - JULY 2026 797.02
AGREEMENTS INVOICE - JULY 2026 11,809.43
AGREEMENTS INVOICE - JULY 2026 260.00
AGREEMENTS INVOICE - JULY 2026 3,009.18
AGREEMENTS INVOICE - JULY 2026 65.00
PRINT SERVICES - JULY 2026 7,630.14
PRINT SERVICES - JULY 2026 748.40
PRINT SERVICES - JULY 2026 1,907.53
Total for Check/Tran - 24266:27,211.15
DD242678/19/26 NORTHERN TOOL43 PARTS FOR UNIT #61 35.88
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Check Register
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
DD242688/19/26 OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE, INC.358 MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES -8.00
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES 109.55
Total for Check/Tran - 24268:101.55
DD242698/19/26 PARKER THEISEN618 E-ISAC Meeting - 172 59.05
Mileage for Cyber Workshop 33.06
Mileage for Cyber Workshop 8.26
Total for Check/Tran - 24269:100.37
DD243258/27/26 CITY OF ELK RIVER11 SEWER BILLED - JULY 2026 173,256.11
REVENUE TRANSFER - JULY 2026 245,373.27
REVENUE TRANSFER - JULY 2026 8,620.26
STORMWATER BILLED - JULY 2026 59,292.18
Total for Check/Tran - 24325:486,541.82
DD243268/27/26 JOHN J DIETZ3599 MMUA SUMMER MTG - 20 54.56
MMUA SUMMER MTG - 20 13.64
Total for Check/Tran - 24326:68.20
DD243278/27/26 KATHY A GREENBERG8469 Office Supplies 26.61
Office Supplies 6.65
Total for Check/Tran - 24327:33.26
DD243288/27/26 ANTHONY HUBBARD7583 UMMA SUMMER MTG MEAL - 106 40.58
DD243298/27/26 RESCO130 BUSHING COVER 4,056.00
Discount -2.03
Total for Check/Tran - 24329:4,053.97
DD243308/27/26 MARY E STEWART423 MMPA & MMUA MTGS MEALS & MILEAGE - 151 131.98
MMPA & MMUA MTGS MEALS & MILEAGE - 151 23.11
Total for Check/Tran - 24330:155.09
DD243318/27/26 MATTHEW T WESTGAARD5312 MMUA SUMMER MTG MILEAGE - 150 49.25
MMUA SUMMER MTG MILEAGE - 150 12.31
Total for Check/Tran - 24331:61.56
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
CHK912008/6/26 507 MANAGEMENT LLC9997 INACTIVE REFUND 273.16
CHK912018/6/26 AT & T MOBILITY4531 CELL PHONES & iPAD BILLING 41.07
CELL PHONES & iPAD BILLING 2,650.39
CELL PHONES & iPAD BILLING 17.60
CELL PHONES & iPAD BILLING 715.74
Total for Check/Tran - 91201:3,424.80
CHK912028/6/26 NANCY BARNES9997 INACTIVE REFUND 7.90
CHK912038/6/26 GINA BARTHEL9997 INACTIVE REFUND 284.47
CHK912048/6/26 PAULA BATCHELDER9997 INACTIVE REFUND 555.08
CHK912058/6/26 MEGGAN BEEHLER9997 INACTIVE REFUND 205.34
CHK912068/6/26 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MINNES5224 VISION INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 318.37
VISION INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 91.14
Total for Check/Tran - 91206:409.51
CHK912078/6/26 LINDSAY BONNEMA9997 INACTIVE REFUND 101.15
CHK912088/6/26 MADISANN BRADFORD9997 INACTIVE REFUND 262.47
CHK912098/6/26 BLAKE BREDESON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 222.32
CHK912108/6/26 JOSHUA BREHMER9997 INACTIVE REFUND 20.63
CHK912118/6/26 JENNA BROOME9997 Credit Balance Refund 217.43
CHK912128/6/26 CHARLES BROWN9997 INACTIVE REFUND 263.36
CHK912138/6/26 SARA BROWNE-DOLO9997 INACTIVE REFUND 401.41
CHK912148/6/26 RICH CARLSON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 477.99
CHK912158/6/26 CINTAS28 MATS & TOWELS 529.75
MATS & TOWELS 75.67
MATS & TOWELS 529.75
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
MATS & TOWELS 75.67
Total for Check/Tran - 91215:1,210.84
CHK912168/6/26 CIRCLE K858 CIP REBATE 3,924.66
CHK912178/6/26 CITY OF OTSEGO3498 UTILITY PERMIT 200.00
CHK912188/6/26 CITY OF OTSEGO3498 ESCROW - 26-061 FIBER to OTSEGO SUB 1,500.00
CHK912198/6/26 CORE & MAIN LP54 METERS & PARTS 4,883.30
Meter parts 318.64
WATER METER ADAPTER - RETURN -4,800.00
Meter 2,675.30
ELEC METERS -195.30
Total for Check/Tran - 91219:2,881.94
CHK912208/6/26 CROW RIVER PROPERTIES9997 INACTIVE REFUND 68.52
CHK912218/6/26 THOMAS L DAVIS9997 INACTIVE REFUND 230.71
CHK912228/6/26 DEGREEFF PROPERTIES LLC III9997 INACTIVE REFUND 267.81
CHK912238/6/26 DELL MARKETING LP3173 Laptop 2,399.93
Laptop 599.98
Total for Check/Tran - 91223:2,999.91
CHK912248/6/26 DAVID DEROSSETTE9997 INACTIVE REFUND 135.90
CHK912258/6/26 DGR ENGINEERING656 ELEC SYSTEM STUDY - JUNE 2026 7,327.00
ARC FLASH ASSESSMENT - JUNE 2026 3,000.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91225:10,327.00
CHK912268/6/26 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #33258247 Locator 1,502.70
CHK912278/6/26 FS3 INC.8949 PARTS FOR UNIT #56 1,357.76
Mtce of URD Primary 6,084.41
Mtce of URD Secondary 5,609.74
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
Total for Check/Tran - 91227:13,051.91
CHK912288/6/26 GEARED UP APPAREL5550 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION - 192 20.00
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION - 192 5.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91228:25.00
CHK912298/6/26 LYUBOV GEDZ9997 INACTIVE REFUND 35.21
CHK912308/6/26 GRACELAND OTSEGO HOLDINGS LLC9997 Credit Balance Refund 250.00
CHK912318/6/26 GRAINGER80 BLOWER -20.43
BLOWER 279.81
Total for Check/Tran - 91231:259.38
CHK912328/6/26 GREAT RIVER ENERGY53 2026 QTR 2 INTERCONNECTION SERVICES 900.00
CHK912338/6/26 TA HER9997 Credit Balance Refund 104.50
CHK912348/6/26 RACHAEL HILL9997 INACTIVE REFUND 245.74
CHK912358/6/26 SARAH JACOBSON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 412.96
CHK912368/6/26 REBEKAH JUDISCH9997 INACTIVE REFUND 61.31
CHK912378/6/26 KALU DAYTON RIVER RD, LLC9997 INACTIVE REFUND 136.39
CHK912388/6/26 LENNAR HOMES9997 Credit Balance Refund 111.95
CHK912398/6/26 LEWIS CUSTOM HOMES, INC9997 Credit Balance Refund 146.45
CHK912418/6/26 DELORES MELTON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 137.37
CHK912428/6/26 MENARDS145 PVC PIPE - UNIT #50 18.33
ROOFING NAILS 26.86
ROPE RATCHET - UNIT #5 42.01
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES 25.28
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES - UNIT #33 15.09
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES 8.92
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES - UNIT #33 9.20
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES - UNIT #33 0.49
SPRINKLER KIT -53.92
SPRINKLER & RISER 55.80
REBATE -3.91
REBATE -25.88
REBATE -29.32
Total for Check/Tran - 91242:88.95
CHK912438/6/26 ROCIO MEZA BARAJAS9997 INACTIVE REFUND 70.44
CHK912448/6/26 MINNESOTA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANC857 CPA LICENSE RENEWAL - 147 120.00
CPA LICENSE RENEWAL - 147 30.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91244:150.00
CHK912458/6/26 MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH16 CLASS C WATER OP - 191 23.00
CHK912468/6/26 MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH16 CLASS D WATER OP - 194 23.00
CHK912478/6/26 MINNESOTA REVENUE9997 DEP To AP 254.62
CHK912488/6/26 MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC40 2026 OPERATOR EXPO - 157 150.00
2026 OPERATOR EXPO - 63 150.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91248:300.00
CHK912498/6/26 MICHAEL MULLINS9997 INACTIVE REFUND 32.79
CHK912508/6/26 NAPA AUTO PARTS120 SPRAY ADHESIVE 11.24
BATTERIES - UNIT #54 180.55
Total for Check/Tran - 91250:191.79
CHK912518/6/26 IHOR NELHA9997 INACTIVE REFUND 80.94
CHK912528/6/26 MICHAEL A OSTLUND9997 INACTIVE REFUND 64.81
CHK912538/6/26 PEARSON MONROE, LLC9997 INACTIVE REFUND 138.48
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Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
CHK912548/6/26 PEARSON POLK LLC9997 INACTIVE REFUND 64.35
CHK912558/6/26 BRYANA PETRY9997 INACTIVE REFUND 73.28
CHK912568/6/26 PRIME ADVERTISING & DESIGN, INC.811 MONTHLY HOSTING OF WEBSITE 60.00
MONTHLY HOSTING OF WEBSITE 60.00
MONTHLY HOSTING OF WEBSITE 30.00
Marketing 1,500.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91256:1,650.00
CHK912578/6/26 RDO EQUIPMENT CO.3218 PARTS FOR UNIT #56 307.20
PARTS UNIT #61 -5.86
PARTS UNIT #61 74.70
PARTS FOR UNIT #61 -15.22
PARTS FOR UNIT #61 193.72
Total for Check/Tran - 91257:554.54
CHK912588/6/26 KIMBERLY SANDSTROM9997 Credit Balance Refund 193.37
CHK912608/6/26 DEREK SEIDEL9997 INACTIVE REFUND 710.35
CHK912618/6/26 SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC159 AWIA RRA & ERP - JUNE 2026 5,654.00
Well 7/9 WTP Improvements for Well 8 1,478.42
Total for Check/Tran - 91261:7,132.42
CHK912628/6/26 ABBY SININGER9997 INACTIVE REFUND 88.24
CHK912638/6/26 JOSE SOTO9997 INACTIVE REFUND 101.86
CHK912648/6/26 ST LOUIS MRO, INC463 DRUG SCREENING - 206 207 43.75
DRUG SCREENING - 194 206 207 31.25
Total for Check/Tran - 91264:75.00
CHK912658/6/26 JOSHUA STARR9997 INACTIVE REFUND 11.31
CHK912668/6/26 JONATHAN STIMMLER9997 INACTIVE REFUND 206.63
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Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
CHK912678/6/26 STUART C. IRBY CO.6107 PEDESTALS 26,291.83
Staples 506.29
BOX PAD 4,940.00
GLOVES & TESTING -67.68
GLOVES & TESTING 2,157.07
Lug 492.50
Tools 332.26
Total for Check/Tran - 91267:34,652.27
CHK912688/6/26 THE UPS STORE 50933360 SHIPPING - PMI #40727 23.78
CHK912698/6/26 TIMRON PRECISION GEAR, INC.6206 CIP REBATE 251.35
CHK912708/6/26 TOP SPOT COMPANY LLC9999 Statement of Work Material Refund 1,125.94
CHK912718/6/26 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN4532 TRACTOR SUPPLY 388.32
TRACTOR SUPPLY 129.44
Total for Check/Tran - 91271:517.76
CHK912728/6/26 VIKING ELECTRIC375 Mtce of OH Primary 254.64
REDUCER -2.18
REDUCER 29.88
CONDUIT REPAIR KIT -12.49
CONDUIT REPAIR KIT 171.21
Total for Check/Tran - 91272:441.06
CHK912738/6/26 RACHEL WALDER9997 INACTIVE REFUND 45.03
CHK912748/6/26 MAX WELTON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 26.99
CHK912758/6/26 WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP.55 JUNCTION & BUSHING INSERT 4,145.30
FEED THRU & ELBOWS 11,172.00
Mtce of URD Primary 2,194.00
TERMINATOR & SPLICE 1,074.12
Mtce of URD Primary 623.52
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
CUTOUT 507.84
Mtce of URD Primary 2,664.08
Total for Check/Tran - 91275:22,380.86
CHK912768/6/26 NEIL WILKINSON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 175.51
CHK912778/6/26 NAOMIE WILLIAMS9997 INACTIVE REFUND 5.25
CHK912788/6/26 MARK WILSON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 414.78
CHK912798/6/26 DONALD WIMPERIS9997 INACTIVE REFUND 71.03
CHK912808/6/26 MARGARET WOLD9997 INACTIVE REFUND 86.27
CHK912818/12/26 1ST AYD CORPORATION328 Wipes 716.59
Wipes 179.15
Total for Check/Tran - 91281:895.74
CHK912828/12/26 CAPSTONE HOMES9997 Credit Balance Refund 151.61
CHK912838/12/26 CAPSTONE HOMES9997 Credit Balance Refund 109.59
CHK912848/12/26 CAPSTONE HOMES9997 Credit Balance Refund 109.56
CHK912858/12/26 CAPSTONE HOMES9997 Credit Balance Refund 34.25
CHK912868/12/26 CAPSTONE HOMES9997 Credit Balance Refund 77.26
CHK912878/12/26 CORE & MAIN LP54 Meter 2,666.67
METERS -194.67
Total for Check/Tran - 91287:2,472.00
CHK912888/12/26 DAVE PERKINS CONTRACTING, INC767 REPAIR WATER LEAK & REPLACE HARD SURFACE 7,928.00
CHK912898/12/26 FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES8709 RANDOM DRUG SCREENING - 106 111 187 195 387.75
RANDOM DRUG SCREENING - 106 111 187 195 2.25
Total for Check/Tran - 91289:390.00
CHK912908/12/26 FORCE FLOW453 Leveler 2,905.35
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Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
CHK912918/12/26 FS3 INC.8949 TRAFFIC CONES 1,055.47
Mtce of URD Secondary 4,822.36
Total for Check/Tran - 91291:5,877.83
CHK912928/12/26 GATEWAY INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC474 MR Refund - Remaining Escrow MR Inv 2586 650.00
CHK912938/12/26 GRAINGER80 FIRE HOSE ADAPTOR - FREEPORT TOWER -7.44
FIRE HOSE ADAPTOR - FREEPORT TOWER 101.96
Total for Check/Tran - 91293:94.52
CHK912948/12/26 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES730LEASE FOR COPIER AT PLANT 105.01
LEASE FOR COPIER AT PLANT 26.26
Total for Check/Tran - 91294:131.27
CHK912958/12/26 HEALTHPARTNERS631 DENTAL EE INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 1,138.31
DENTAL ER INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 3,092.06
DENTAL EE INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 182.09
DENTAL ER INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 869.12
Total for Check/Tran - 91295:5,281.58
CHK912968/12/26 HUMERATECH709 FSB AC SERVICE 2,515.63
FSB AC SERVICE 359.37
Total for Check/Tran - 91296:2,875.00
CHK912978/12/26 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC8605 CLOUD RECOVERY ACCT USAGE - JUNE 2026 2.43
CLOUD RECOVERY ACCT USAGE - JUNE 2026 0.61
ACE PROGRAM - 6/29 to 7/28/26 1,513.99
ACE PROGRAM - 6/29 to 7/28/26 378.50
MICROSOFT LICENSE -194 203 206 7.26-3.27 364.54
MICROSOFT LICENSE -194 203 206 7.26-3.27 243.02
Security 763.76
Total for Check/Tran - 91297:3,266.85
CHK912988/12/26 MENARDS145 SUPER GLUE 5.38
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
CHK912998/12/26 MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC119 FSB COPIER MTC CONTRACT-7/12 to 8/11/26 200.24
FSB COPIER MTC CONTRACT-7/12 to 8/11/26 50.06
Total for Check/Tran - 91299:250.30
CHK913008/12/26 RDO EQUIPMENT CO.3218 PARTS FOR UNIT #56 827.40
CHK913018/12/26 STUART C. IRBY CO.6107 COVER & TESTING -19.69
COVER & TESTING 291.44
FUSE 622.50
Mtce of URD Primary 1,334.95
Mtce of URD Primary 1,390.00
ANCHOR POLE KEY 960.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91301:4,579.20
CHK913028/12/26 THE UPS STORE 50933360 SHIPPING 88.28
CHK913038/12/26 TRI CAP8523 CIP LOW INCOME - #1197751 ITMAN 584.61
CHK913048/12/26 WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP.55 Mtce of OH Primary 156.15
Mtce of URD Primary 149.95
Sterling Locks 1,894.29
Connector 1,039.56
ARRESTER BRACKET 1,184.96
Total for Check/Tran - 91304:4,424.91
CHK913058/12/26 WRUCK SEWER AND PORTABLE RENT5451 PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL SERVICE 41.89
CHK913068/19/26 ACE HARDWARE766 PARTS FOR UNIT #61 13.51
PARTS FOR UNIT #61 20.38
PARTS FOR UNIT #8 42.23
Total for Check/Tran - 91306:76.12
CHK913078/19/26 ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC398 PARTS FOR UNIT #21 154.57
CHK913088/19/26 BENEFIT EXTRAS, INC662 COBRA ADMIN - JULY 2026 15.00
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
CHK913098/19/26 MICHAEL BRISBIN9997 INACTIVE REFUND 90.09
CHK913108/19/26 CENTERPOINT ENERGY3982 NATURAL GAS & IRON REMOVAL 255.69
NATURAL GAS & IRON REMOVAL 98.72
Total for Check/Tran - 91310:354.41
CHK913118/19/26 DAVE CHRISTENSEN9997 INACTIVE REFUND 109.23
CHK913128/19/26 CORE & MAIN LP54 Meter parts 351.50
Meter 19,890.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91312:20,241.50
CHK913138/19/26 ELK RIVER WINLECTRIC122 CONDUIT 117.32
CONDUIT -19.72
Mtce of OH Primary 152.84
MEADOWVALE BOOSTER FAN PARTS -0.10
MEADOWVALE BOOSTER FAN PARTS 1.31
WASHER -1.43
WASHER 19.61
CONDUIT 268.58
Total for Check/Tran - 91313:538.41
CHK913148/19/26 EVERSPRING INN AND SUITES-MARSH572 MMUA POLE TAKE DOWN HOTEL - 190 205.86
MMUA POLE TAKE DOWN - 195 205.86
Total for Check/Tran - 91314:411.72
CHK913158/19/26 FS3 INC.8949 CLEAR-LOCK 237.67
Truck 80 190.07
Total for Check/Tran - 91315:427.74
CHK913168/19/26 JEREMIAH GAEBEL9997 INACTIVE REFUND 148.73
CHK913178/19/26 DAVID HETRICK9997 INACTIVE REFUND 50.62
CHK913188/19/26 HUBBARD ELECTRIC5341 METER REPLACE - 13750 196TH 986.99
METER REPLACE - 13750 196TH -27.53
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
REPLACE SERVICE - 13713 196TH 939.43
REPLACE SERVICE - 13713 196TH -41.57
REPLACE SERVICE - 13975 196TH 691.34
REPLACE SERVICE - 13975 196TH -23.46
Total for Check/Tran - 91318:2,525.20
CHK913198/19/26 HUMERATECH709 FSB AC SYSTEM TRAINING 1,027.69
FSB AC SYSTEM TRAINING 146.81
Total for Check/Tran - 91319:1,174.50
CHK913208/19/26 ZACHARY KNEALING9997 INACTIVE REFUND 11.30
CHK913218/19/26 PATRICIA LARSON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 148.19
CHK913228/19/26 MENARDS145 MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES 31.93
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES 7.98
POST 37.75
BLACK SPRAY PAINT - DERBA 6.43
MISC PARTS & SUPPLIES 21.81
Total for Check/Tran - 91322:105.90
CHK913238/19/26 BIONCA PETERSON9997 INACTIVE REFUND 244.99
CHK913248/19/26 PEGGY SAMMONS9997 INACTIVE REFUND 266.20
CHK913258/19/26 SAWBILL OUTSTATE INC9997 INACTIVE REFUND 249.87
CHK913268/19/26 JEFF SMITH9997 INACTIVE REFUND 118.62
CHK913278/19/26 ST LOUIS MRO, INC463 FORMS 8.00
FORMS and DRUG SCREENING-208 27.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91327:35.00
CHK913288/19/26 STUART C. IRBY CO.6107 Warning Tag 647.25
GLOVE 69.41
GLOVE 13.45
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Check Register
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08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
BUSHING INSERT 2,985.00
BUSHING INSERT & GROUNDING LUGS 1,492.50
Mtce of URD Primary 1,260.00
Mtce of URD Primary 264.29
Mtce of OH Primary 94.93
Total for Check/Tran - 91328:6,826.83
CHK913298/19/26 SW WOLD CONSTRUCTION9997 INACTIVE REFUND 282.86
CHK913308/19/26 THE UPS STORE 50933360 SHIPPING - RETURN ANCHORS 202.40
CHK913318/19/26 TRANSUNION331 SKIP TRACING - JULY 2026 80.00
SKIP TRACING - JULY 2026 20.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91331:100.00
CHK913328/19/26 UC LABORATORY222 PHOSPHORUS TESTING 46.84
CHK913338/19/26 VERIFIED CREDENTIALS, LLC8381 BACKGROUND SCREENING - 208 67.50
CHK913348/19/26 CHARLES WEBER9997 INACTIVE REFUND 54.96
CHK913358/19/26 WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP.55 WIRE 1,094.93
CLEVIS & THIMBLE EYE 273.60
ANCHOR 537.28
ELBOW ARRESTER 3,723.00
Total for Check/Tran - 91335:5,628.81
CHK913368/19/26 TRENT WILLARD9997 INACTIVE REFUND 152.76
CHK913378/19/26 TRACY YURICH9997 INACTIVE REFUND 422.32
CHK913388/27/26 HUBBARD ELECTRIC5341 BOOSTER PANEL FINAL INSPECTION 250.00
GROUND IT CABINET - GARY ST TOWER -27.43
GROUND IT CABINET - GARY ST TOWER 1,035.74
GROUND IT CABINET - JOHNSON TOWER -17.39
GROUND IT CABINET - JOHNSON TOWER 598.32
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Check Register
Elk River Municipal Utilities
08/01/2026 To 08/31/2026
Bank Account: 5 - GENERAL FUND WITHDRAWALS
Check /
Tran Date
Pmt
Type AmountVendor NameVendor Reference
GROUND IT CABINET - AUBURN TOWER -13.16
GROUND IT CABINET - AUBURN TOWER 540.18
REPLACED FSB DRIVERS FOR LIGHTS 472.50
REPLACED FSB DRIVERS FOR LIGHTS 67.50
Total for Check/Tran - 91338:2,906.26
CHK913398/27/26 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC8605 CLOUD RECOVERY ACCT USAGE - JULY 2026 2.50
CLOUD RECOVERY ACCT USAGE - JULY 2026 0.63
ACE PROGRAM - 7/29 to 8/28/26 1,531.39
ACE PROGRAM - 7/29 to 8/28/26 382.85
Total for Check/Tran - 91339:1,917.37
CHK913408/27/26 MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC40 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - 10/26 to 9/27 425.00
CHK913418/27/26 MUTUAL OF OMAHA633 ELEC LIFE INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 299.32
LIFE & LTD INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 1,881.57
ELEC LIFE INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 218.28
LIFE & LTD INSURANCE - SEPT 2026 465.06
PFML - 2026 QTR 2 9,454.92
PFML - 2026 QTR 2 -0.49
PFML - 2026 QTR 2 2,025.39
Total for Check/Tran - 91341:14,344.05
CHK913428/27/26 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC8606 POSTAGE & INK 974.98
POSTAGE & INK 243.74
Total for Check/Tran - 91342:1,218.72
Total for Bank Account - 5 :(232)5,904,864.88
Grand Total :5,922,547.70(233)
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Check:
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Format:All GL References/Amounts
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Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2026
Page 1
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION
HELD AT THE UTILITIES CONFERENCE ROOM
August 11, 2026
Members Present: Chair John Dietz, Vice Chair Mary Stewart, Commissioners Matt Westgaard,
and Nick Zerwas
Members Remote: Commissioner Jill Larson-Vito
ERMU Staff Present: Mark Hanson, General Manager
Sara Youngs, Administrations Director
Melissa Karpinski, Finance Manager
Tony Mauren, Governance & Communications Manager
Tom Geiser, Operations Director
Chris Sumstad, Electric Superintendent
Mike Tietz, Technical Services Superintendent
Dave Ninow, Water Superintendent
Jenny Foss, Communications & Administrative Coordinator
Alex Skoog, Electrical Distribution System Engineer
Others Present: Jared Shepherd, Attorney
1.0 GOVERNANCE
1.1 Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Utilities Commission was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Dietz.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
1.3 Consider the Agenda
Commissioner Jill Larson-Vito attended the meeting remotely. To ensure an accurate record,
all votes were conducted in a roll call.
There were no recommended changes to the agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Zerwas to approve the
August 11, 2026, agenda. Motion carried 5-0 in a roll call vote.
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2.0 CONSENT AGENDA (Approved By One Motion)
Chair Dietz raised a question regarding the level of detail captured in meeting minutes and the
retention of meeting recordings. Mr. Mauren explained that minutes are intended to capture
key discussions and items not already included in the meeting packets. Individual
commissioner comments are generally not transcribed verbatim. Mr. Mauren noted that
currently staff retains the recordings for three years, while official minutes are kept
permanently.
Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to approve the
Consent Agenda as follows:
2.1 Check Register – July 2026
2.2 Regular Meeting Minutes – July 14, 2026
2.3 2026 Second Quarter Utilities Performance Metrics Score Card Statistics
2.4 2026 Second Quarter Delinquent Items
2.5 Commission Policy Update – G.4h – Financial Planning and Budgeting
Motion carried 5-0 in a roll call vote.
3.0 OPEN FORUM
No one appeared for open forum.
4.0 POLICY & COMPLIANCE
4.1 Commission Policy Review – G.4i – Financial Condition and Transactions
Mr. Mauren presented the next policy in the Commission’s routine review. Commissioners
found the policy fitting. No changes were recommended; no formal action was required.
4.2 Annual Strategic Plan Review
Mr. Hanson presented the review of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. He explained that of
the 13 initiatives from the 2025-2027 plan, six had been completed, six would be
completed by the end of the year, and one (Volt/VAR Control) would carry over to the
2026-2028 plan, which consists of 15 initiatives.
Mr. Hanson went on to explain that the 2026-2028 plan had items which were effectively
topics entering a second phase from the last plan. Staff was shifting their focus from
creating a preparedness plan to putting that plan into practice through tabletop exercises.
Also, the water department was moving from a feasibility study to active engagement
with a property owner on the potential siting of a water treatment plant and well.
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Mr. Hanson explained that a previous review of Outage Management System needs
indicated a preference to remain aligned with National Information Solutions
Cooperative’s (NISC) system as they are a current solution provider. With new engineering
capacity made possible through the hiring of Mr. Skoog, staff will compare in-house
capabilities against the services provided by NISC.
In response to a question about how staff prioritizes initiatives, Mr. Hanson explained that
management has an annual strategic planning session and subsequently reviews
dashboard progress in biweekly meetings. Each initiative has a designated lead or
champion. Priorities are adjusted as needed based on operational demands, and all
initiative progress is tracked in meeting notes.
The Commission provided consensus on high level strategic themes and dashboard
initiatives.
5.0 BUSINESS ACTION
5.1 Financial Report – June 2026
Ms. Karpinski presented the financial statements for June 2026. The combined year-to-
date net margin position is $216,000 (0.9%), a decrease from the prior month. The billing
lag was noted, as June revenue largely reflects energy used in May when the weather is
cooler than it had been recently.
Electric year-to-date is a net margin position of $752,000 (3.36%). June was the first
month this year that electric revenue came in below budget, driven by lower-than-
expected sales and higher purchased power costs, as well as an unfavorable investment
dividend. Ms. Karpinski noted that July performance was strong and is expected to
improve the overall position. Through June, electric sales were unfavorable to budget by
$1.1 million; by the time of this meeting, strong July results had narrowed that gap to
approximately $113,000.
Water year-to-date is at -$536,000 (-35% margin), an improvement from the prior month.
For the first time this year, both budgeted and actual water results were above zero,
reflecting seasonal usage increases.
A notable decrease was observed in interest and dividend income compared to the prior
year ($21,000 in 2026 versus $234,000 in 2025). Ms. Karpinski explained this is due to a
required accounting practice under Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
rules, which mandates recording changes in the fair market value of investments. While
the underlying investments and earned interest remain stable, the recorded value must
reflect current market conditions, which were less favorable than the prior year.
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The aging of receivables remains strong, with only approximately 3% in the 90-day past-
due category. Staff recognized the collections team for their effective work in this area.
Overall expenses increased approximately 1% from last year; kilowatt-hours purchased
increased approximately 3%.
Energy Adjustment Clause charges were approximately 14% lower than the prior year.
Chair Dietz asked about apparent offsets between Operating, Miscellaneous, and
Distribution expense accounts. Ms. Karpinski noted this relates to how certain items were
recorded between accounts.
There was further discussion about the decreased investment dividend. Staff explained
this reflects the change in fair market value and the intent of the GASB requirement is to
provide an accurate, transparent reporting on investment values.
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to receive
the June 2026 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0 in a roll call vote.
5.2 2027 Annual Business Plan: Travel and Training; Dues, Subscriptions - Fees Budget
Ms. Karpinski presented this portion of the budget with final approval of the complete
budget to take place later in the year.
For the Travel and Training budget there is a proposed 3% increase over 2026. Key
additions are funding for two apprentices to attend the lineworker rodeo, enrollment in a
leadership program, and additional IT training.
For Dues, Subscriptions - Fees an initial 12% increase was presented in the packet;
however, this figure is expected to decrease significantly following the discovery of a
billing discrepancy with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA). Prior to
the meeting staff noticed MMUA was still billing the Utilities at the joint rate that applied
when the City was also a client.
The Commission reached consensus to reduce the number of attendees of the Legislative
Rally in Washington, D.C. to maximize value. The group discussed sending one staff
member and one commissioner. Commissioner Zerwas was identified as a valuable
attendee given his elected and professional experience. There was discussion about other
commissioners who may have the interest and ability to attend in the future, in particular
Commissioner Larson-Vito who has not yet had the opportunity. Staff and commissioners
will review schedules to plan for the event in 2027.
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5.3 IT Capital Projects
Per policy G.4i - Financial Condition and Transactions, the Commission was provided
notice from staff that an individual project expenditure would exceed 10% of its budgeted
amount. Whereas ERMU had budgeted $33,000 for its portion of a server upgrade in
collaboration with the City, market conditions pushed costs for ERMU to $213,860.
Ms. Youngs also explained that the training room will be upgraded to a Microsoft Teams
Room which is approximately $2,000 higher than the original budgeted amount of $8,000.
Funds for these items are to come from budgeted 2026 capital projects that will not be
completed.
Staff added that unused 2026 funds will also be used to do a needed update on furniture
in the conference room.
5.4 Data Center Update and Lessons Learned
Mr. Hanson presented a summary of outcomes from the recent data center topic, with
the intent to ensure ERMU is prepared for the end of the moratorium, and to share
opportunities for improvement identified through the process. Key takeaways were the
importance of engaging with Great River Energy (GRE), independent consultants on
system analysis, legal staff, and the public. Mr. Hanson noted a standing annual meeting
with GRE was planned to begin in August or September 2026.
In response to Chair Dietz’s question, Mr. Hanson explained that the proposed 23 MW
data center was specific to the property identified by the developer and does not mean
that a data center of the same size could be accommodated elsewhere in ERMU’s service
territory. He noted that the ability to serve a data center depends on several factors,
including substation and feeder configuration.
Regarding partnership with GRE for transmission access, Mr. Hanson explained that
capacity is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Although ERMU is not a GRE
member, it is treated as a customer and is not subordinated to member utilities. He went
on to clarify that the service agreement, letter of intent, and ordinance all stipulated that
approval of the project was contingent upon GRE’s ability to deliver the power.
Staff stated they would continue to remain informed on data center issues in the industry,
using that knowledge to develop energy service agreements, tariffs, and fees that protect
ERMU and its customers.
There was discussion about the City’s method for approving data centers should they ever
intend to site them in the future.
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There was discussion about formal action on data centers taken by other nearby
municipalities.
This topic will be addressed during a planned joint meeting with the Elk River Planning
Commission and City Council in 2027.
5.5 Midwest Municipal Transmission Group Update
Ms. Youngs provided an update on the Midwest Municipal Transmission Group, an
organization ERMU participates in that gives municipalities a voice in transmission
markets. She shared that the board determined that the organization has fulfilled its
original purpose and voted to dissolve.
Upon dissolution, ERMU anticipates receiving a refund of approximately $75,000 to
$80,000, based on its historical dues payments. It was also clarified that this will not
change ERMU’s investment in transmission systems, which is still monitored regularly and
managed by Central Minnesota Power Agency/Services.
Chair Dietz was asked to sign the form attached to the memo to process the refund.
6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION
6.1 Staff Updates
Mr. Hanson notified the Commission that he would be out of the office on August 13 and
August 14 and will attend the MMUA Annual Conference the following week.
Ms. Youngs elaborated on her staff update bullet regarding a letter received from the
Minnesota Attorney General, involving a customer who was disputing a charge. Ms.
Youngs has submitted a detailed response to the Attorney General's office including all
relevant policies and documentation. ERMU is awaiting a response.
Mr. Tietz provided an update on the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project. A
shipment of 24 model 2S meters has been received and will be installed during the next
week. The project is nearing completion; an estimated 300 model 3S meters remain to be
installed.
6.2 City Council Update
Chair Dietz provided a City Council Update.
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6.4 Future Planning
Chair Dietz announced the following:
a. Quorum – MMUA Summer Conference, August 17-19, 2026 – St. Cloud, MN
b. Regular Commission Meeting – September 8, 2026
c. 2026 Governance Agenda
6.5 Other Business
There was no other business.
7.0 ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to adjourn the
regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission at 4:57 p.m. Motion carried
5-0 in a roll call vote.
Minutes prepared by Tony Mauren.
___________________________________
John J. Dietz, ERMU Commission Chair
___________________________________
Justin Dunford, City Clerk
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Tony Mauren – Governance & Communications Manager
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
4.1
SUBJECT:
Commission Policy Review – G.4i1 - Investments
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
This month commissioners are reviewing policy G.4i1 - Investments to make comments, ask
questions, or recommend updates.
With policy G.4i1, the Commission sets forth its expectations for the General Manager
concerning the investment of ERMU funds.
Staff is not recommending any updates to the policy.
ATTACHMENTS:
• ERMU Policy – G.4i1 - Investments
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COMMISSION POLICY
Section: Category:
Governance Delegation to Management Policies
Policy Reference: Policy Title:
G.4i1 Investments
PURPOSE:
With this policy, the Commission sets forth its expectations for the General Manager concerning
the investment of ERMU funds.
POLICY:
The General Manager shall not allow investments of ERMU funds that conflict with the
requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the investment
of public funds (Including Minnesota Statutes Chapter 118A. Deposit and Investment of Local
Public Funds). Management responsibility for the investment program is hereby delegated to the
General Manager, acting under the guidance of the Financial Reserves and Investment
Committee Charter.
The General Manager shall implement a Management Investment Policy that sets forth ERMU’s
policy, standard of prudence, objectives, delegation of authority, suitable investments, internal
controls, performance standards and reporting requirements for ERMU investments.
In addition, the General Manager shall inform the Commission routinely about ERMU’s
investment performance, the content and application of the Management Investment Policy, and
other investment matters that support the Commission in meeting its fiduciary requirements.
POLICY HISTORY:
Adopted December 12, 2017
Revised July 14, 2020
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Sara Youngs – Administrations Director
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
4.2
SUBJECT:
Commission Policy Update – G.4i6 – Public Purpose Expenditures
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve changes to Public Purpose Expenditures policy
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The proposed Public Purpose Expenditures policy revisions are intended to align the policy with
ERMU’s current business practices, clarify allowable public purpose expenditures, and ensure
the policy reflects how these expenditures are currently administered.
The proposed Employee Engagement Program combines and updates ERMU’s existing
Employee Recognition and Employee Wellness programs into one program. Both the Employee
Engagement Program and Safety Program are part of ERMU’s Management Policy Manual.
Approving the changes to the Public Purpose Expenditures policy will provide consistency with
current practices and create a clear framework for administering employee programs going
forward.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Redlined - ERMU Policy – G.4i6 – Public Purpose Expenditures
• Revised - ERMU Policy – G.4i6 – Public Purpose Expenditures
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COMMISSION POLICY
Section: Category:
Governance Delegation to Management Policies
Policy Reference: Policy Title:
G.4i6 Public Purpose Expenditures
1.0 POLICY
Pursuant to the statutes and laws of the State of Minnesota which regulate the expenditure of
public funds for public purposes, Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) believes it is necessary
and appropriate to provide assistance and guidance to officials, employees, and representatives of
ERMU to aid in the determination of when public funds may be spent for a public purpose.
To provide that assistance and guidance, the ERMU Board of Commissioners has adopted this
Public Purpose Expenditure Policy establishing operating policies and procedures for the
appropriate expenditure of public funds. The Utility Commission authorizes the General
Manager to establish administrative policies and procedures that are consistent with this Policy.
Definition: A public purpose expenditure is one which relates to the purpose for which Elk River
Municipal Utilities exists.
2.0 PUBLIC PURPOSE GUIDELINES
A. Training and development programs for ERMU employees serve a public purpose when
those training and development programs are directly related to the performance of the
employees’ job-related duties and are directly related to the programs/services for which
ERMU is responsible.
B. Payment of employee work-related expenses, including travel, lodging and meal expenses,
serves a public purpose when those expenses are necessarily incurred by ERMU employees
in connection with their actual work assignments or official duties, and those expenses are
directly related to the performance of the governmental functions for which Elk River has
responsibility.
C. Appropriate safety and employee engagement health programs for ERMU employees serve a
public purpose because they result in healthier and more productive employees and reduce
certain costs to ERMU customers, including various costs associated with workers
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compensation and disability benefit claims, insurance premiums, and lost time from
employee absences.
D. Employee recognition and achievement awards for ERMU employees are appropriate public
expenditures and serve a public purpose because formally recognizing employees who make
significant contributions and demonstrate their commitment during the performance of their
duties results in higher morale and productivity among all ERMU employees, and therefore
helps ERMU to fulfill its responsibilities efficiently and more cost effectively.
E. Public expenditures for food and refreshments associated with official ERMU functions and
meetings serve a public purpose when the provision of food or refreshments is an integral
part of an official ERMU function, or the meeting or event occurs over a meal time and the
provision of food or refreshment is reasonably necessary to promote timely attendance and
meaningful participation by the participants.
F. Public expenditures for appropriate community and customer outreach and similar activities
serve a public purpose when those expenditures are necessary for ERMU to ensure the
efficient operation of its programs/services, promote the availability and use of ERMU
resources, and promote coordinated, cooperative planning activities among and between the
public and the private sectors.
3.0 SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND EXPENDITURES
Every ERMU expenditure must be valid based upon the public purpose for which it is expended.
These line-items are approved annually by the ERMU Commission as part of the overall budget
approval process.
The following items are deemed to meet the ERMU Commission’s definition of public purpose
expenditures:
A. Meetings - Food/Meals/Refreshments
ERMU recognizes that situations in which ERMU business needs to be discussed can and do
occur during meal hours (i.e. luncheon meetings). In addition, there are public and employee
meetings and events in which reasonable refreshments may add to the success of the meeting
and/or event and create a more productive workforce. Meals are allowed at training or
meetings only when they are part of a meeting or training involving official ERMU business,
and are reasonably necessary or productive to conduct the meeting over those meal periods.
The following items are deemed to meet the ERMU Commission’s definition of public
purpose expenditures in regards to food/meals/refreshments:
1. Allowed at ERMU meetings and events that have the purpose of discussing official
ERMU business.
2. Allowed when they are part of the structured agenda for an offsite conference,
workshop, seminar, training session, or meeting which the General Manager or a
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department head has authorized the employee to attend for training and development
purposes. This does not include routine staff meetings.
3. Allowed when they are part of a breakfast/lunch/dinner meeting for official ERMU
business when it is the only practical time to meet and when it involves non-ERMU
employee participants (i.e. business developers or business representatives). Payment
for fees relating to a special event, such as a Chamber of Commerce event, may also
be allowed when approved by the General Manager and when attendance is deemed
to meet the public purpose guidelines for community or customer outreach and
marketing of ERMU.
4. Allowed during official meetings of the Utility Commission, utility committees,
advisory boards/commissions, and taskforces.
5. Allowed where employees are participating in an ERMU sponsored or authorized
special event, or in an outside event as an official representative of ERMU.
6. Allowed for department sponsored meetings, conferences or workshops where the
majority of invited participants are not ERMU employees.
7. Cookies and coffee Aallowed for ERMU employees’ monthly safety meetings
sponsored by the Safety Committee.
8. Allowed for ERMU’s aAnnual safety training lunch where lunch is provided at a
minimal cost while safety training is being held.
9. Allowed for Coffee is provided by ERMU for employees and guests at ERMU
buildings.
9. Allowed for electrolyte supplements, including single-serve electrolyte packets and
sports drinks, to be purchased and provided to employees performing outdoor or
physically demanding work during periods of extreme heat. ERMU will adhere to the
guidelines outlined in the Extreme Heat and Hydration Policy.
B. Alcoholic Beverages
ERMU will not purchase or reimburse any employee, Commission Member, volunteer, or
agent for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
C. Employee Engagement Recognition Program
ERMU recognizes the hard work and service performed by ERMU employees through a
formal Employee Recognition Program. The ERMU Commission believes the benefits of
attracting, retaining and motivating employees through an Employee Recognition Program
support employee job satisfaction, which in turn impacts cooperation and productivity. The
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result is to provide excellent public and customer service to better serve the interests of the
citizens of the community.
ERMU is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture that values employee health, well-
being, engagement, and professional contributions. The Employee Engagement Program is
designed to support employees throughout their careers by promoting physical and mental
wellness, recognizing accomplishments and service milestones, and encouraging a collaborative
and engaged workforce. ERMU will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Employee
Engagement Program Charter.
The Program will include:
1. Annual Employee Customer Service Appreciation, in conjunction with the national
Customer Service Week recognition. Annually ERMU will sponsor an Employee
Customer Service Appreciation for ERMU employees. Appreciation tokens will be
distributed and a lunch or breakfast will be provided, at a modest expense with prior
General Manager approval.
2. ERMU supports recognizing years of service. The Employee Recognition
Workgroup has identified the following milestones for recognition:
• 1 Year
• 3 Years
• 5 Years
• 10 Years
• 15 Years
• 20 Years
• 25 Years
• 30 Years
• 35 Years
Annually, the Employee Recognition Workgroup will review all upcoming
anniversaries and recognition items that will be available for employee selection. The
Workgroup will then include a program line item in the budget for ERMU
Commission review and approval.
3. Recognition Lamp. ERMU supports recognition of long term employees retiring after
a minimum of 20 years of service. ERMU employees shall receive a novelty meter
lamp with an engraved plate noting years of service.
D. Other Events
ERMU supports other events that are planned and paid for by employees. Examples of such
events include holiday gatherings and monthly birthday recognition.
E. Refreshments and Food for Emergency Response Staff
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Because emergency personnel are often called to perform for extended periods of time where
refreshments are important to duty performance, ERMU personnel may be provided
refreshments or food when it is deemed appropriate by the General Manager or Director of
Operations to assure the delivery of quality emergency response service.
F. Employee Training
ERMU supports employee training and provides for reasonable reimbursement of
registration, tuition and travel expense for conferences, seminars, workshops, and approved
ERMU employment-related course work in accordance with the ERMU Personnel Policy.
The Personnel Policy also contains guidelines for an education reimbursement program. Job
related advanced education meets the public purpose guidelines of this Policy.
G. Employee Wellness Program
ERMU recognizes the importance of employee fitness and health as it relates to the overall
work and life satisfaction of the employee and the impact on the ERMU health insurance
program. As such, ERMU supports the Employee Wellness Program, which has been
designed to educate employees on fitness/health issues. Also, in an effort to promote
wellness, the city maintains a fitness room equipped with exercise equipment that is available
to all ERMU staff 24/7.
H. Employee Safety Program
ERMU is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for all employees.
the Employee Safety Program is a formal initiative designed to prevent workplace injuries,
foster a culture of safety awareness, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
ERMU will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Employee Safety Program Charter.
Programs created by the Safety Committee to promote and retain a safe work environment
are supported by ERMU. Refer to Meetings: Food/Meals/Refreshments
I. Membership and Dues
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that ERMU will fund memberships and
dues for ERMU Commission Members and employees in professional organizations and
social and community organizations when the primary purpose is to promote, advertise,
improve or develop the ERMU’s resources and advantages and not personal interest or gain.
Said memberships shall be approved by the General Manager.
J. Membership in the Local Chamber of Commerce & Rotary
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for
ERMU to maintain membership in the Elk River Chamber of Commerce and Rotary as a
means of promoting, advertising, improving, and developing the economic resources and
advantages of ERMU.
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K. Donations to Organizations
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for
ERMU to purchase decorations, and candy for distribution at local parades and similar
community events.
L. Clothing and Other Sundry Items
ERMU employees may receive T-shirts, and other sundry items of nominal value when these
items are made available to the general public, or if these items are determined by the
General Manager to be important to the successful involvement of employees in special
ERMU sponsored or supported events (i.e. National Night Out, etc.).
M. Marketing Items
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for
ERMU to distribute items of a nominal nature for the purpose of educating or promoting
ERMU provided programs such as water and energy conservation, and electrical safety.
N. Sympathy Gifts
The cost of flowers or other similar items as a sign of sympathy shall not be paid for with
ERMU funds.
O. Gifts for Employees, Consultants and Others
ERMU shall not pay for gifts to employees, consultants, or similar persons working with or
for the ERMU.
P. Recognition Plaques for Commissioners
ERMU supports recognition plaques in recognition of years of service. ERMU
Commissioners shall receive a plaque thanking them for their dedicated years of service upon
completion of their service on the Board.
4.0 CONCLUSION
The ERMU Board of Commissioners reserves the right to not fund any item of expenditure
described in this Policy. No provision of this Policy, or its administration, shall be construed as
being a benefit or condition of employment by or for any employee of ERMU, nor is any
provision of this Policy to be considered a provision of the ERMU’s Personnel Policy.
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that the above expenditures are valid
expenditures and serve a public purpose.
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POLICY HISTORY:
Adopted November 15, 2011
Revised April 10, 2018
Revised November 12, 2019
Revised September , 2026
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COMMISSION POLICY
Section: Category:
Governance Delegation to Management Policies
Policy Reference: Policy Title:
G.4i6 Public Purpose Expenditures
1.0 POLICY
Pursuant to the statutes and laws of the State of Minnesota which regulate the expenditure of
public funds for public purposes, Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) believes it is necessary
and appropriate to provide assistance and guidance to officials, employees, and representatives of
ERMU to aid in the determination of when public funds may be spent for a public purpose.
To provide that assistance and guidance, the ERMU Board of Commissioners has adopted this
Public Purpose Expenditure Policy establishing operating policies and procedures for the
appropriate expenditure of public funds. The Utility Commission authorizes the General
Manager to establish administrative policies and procedures that are consistent with this Policy.
Definition: A public purpose expenditure is one which relates to the purpose for which Elk River
Municipal Utilities exists.
2.0 PUBLIC PURPOSE GUIDELINES
A. Training and development programs for ERMU employees serve a public purpose when
those training and development programs are directly related to the performance of the
employees’ job-related duties and are directly related to the programs/services for which
ERMU is responsible.
B. Payment of employee work-related expenses, including travel, lodging and meal expenses,
serves a public purpose when those expenses are necessarily incurred by ERMU employees
in connection with their actual work assignments or official duties, and those expenses are
directly related to the performance of the governmental functions for which Elk River has
responsibility.
C. Appropriate safety and employee engagement programs for ERMU employees serve a public
purpose because they result in healthier and more productive employees and reduce certain
costs to ERMU customers, including various costs associated with workers compensation
and disability benefit claims, insurance premiums, and lost time from employee absences.
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D. Employee recognition and achievement awards for ERMU employees are appropriate public
expenditures and serve a public purpose because formally recognizing employees who make
significant contributions and demonstrate their commitment during the performance of their
duties results in higher morale and productivity among all ERMU employees, and therefore
helps ERMU to fulfill its responsibilities efficiently and more cost effectively.
E. Public expenditures for food and refreshments associated with official ERMU functions and
meetings serve a public purpose when the provision of food or refreshments is an integral
part of an official ERMU function, or the meeting or event occurs over a meal time and the
provision of food or refreshment is reasonably necessary to promote timely attendance and
meaningful participation by the participants.
F. Public expenditures for appropriate community and customer outreach and similar activities
serve a public purpose when those expenditures are necessary for ERMU to ensure the
efficient operation of its programs/services, promote the availability and use of ERMU
resources, and promote coordinated, cooperative planning activities among and between the
public and the private sectors.
3.0 SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND EXPENDITURES
Every ERMU expenditure must be valid based upon the public purpose for which it is expended.
These line-items are approved annually by the ERMU Commission as part of the overall budget
approval process.
The following items are deemed to meet the ERMU Commission’s definition of public purpose
expenditures:
A. Meetings - Food/Meals/Refreshments
ERMU recognizes that situations in which ERMU business needs to be discussed can and do
occur during meal hours (i.e. luncheon meetings). In addition, there are public and employee
meetings and events in which reasonable refreshments may add to the success of the meeting
and/or event and create a more productive workforce. Meals are allowed at training or
meetings only when they are part of a meeting or training involving official ERMU business,
and are reasonably necessary or productive to conduct the meeting over those meal periods.
The following items are deemed to meet the ERMU Commission’s definition of public
purpose expenditures in regards to food/meals/refreshments:
1. Allowed at ERMU meetings and events that have the purpose of discussing official
ERMU business.
2. Allowed when they are part of the structured agenda for an offsite conference,
workshop, seminar, training session, or meeting which the General Manager or a
department head has authorized the employee to attend for training and development
purposes. This does not include routine staff meetings.
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3. Allowed when they are part of a breakfast/lunch/dinner meeting for official ERMU
business when it is the only practical time to meet and when it involves non-ERMU
employee participants (i.e. business developers or business representatives). Payment
for fees relating to a special event, such as a Chamber of Commerce event, may also
be allowed when approved by the General Manager and when attendance is deemed
to meet the public purpose guidelines for community or customer outreach and
marketing of ERMU.
4. Allowed during official meetings of the Utility Commission, utility committees,
advisory boards/commissions, and taskforces.
5. Allowed where employees are participating in an ERMU sponsored or authorized
special event, or in an outside event as an official representative of ERMU.
6. Allowed for department sponsored meetings, conferences or workshops where the
majority of invited participants are not ERMU employees.
7. Allowed for ERMU employees’ monthly safety meetings sponsored by the Safety
Committee.
8. Allowed for ERMU’s annual safety training lunch where lunch is provided at a
minimal cost while safety training is being held.
9. Allowed for coffee provided by ERMU for employees and guests at ERMU
buildings.
10. Allowed for electrolyte supplements, including single-serve electrolyte packets and
sports drinks, to be purchased and provided to employees performing outdoor or
physically demanding work during periods of extreme heat. ERMU will adhere to the
guidelines outlined in the Extreme Heat and Hydration Policy.
B. Alcoholic Beverages
ERMU will not purchase or reimburse any employee, Commission Member, volunteer, or agent
for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
C. Employee Engagement Program
ERMU is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture that values employee health, well-
being, engagement, and professional contributions. The Employee Engagement Program is
designed to support employees throughout their careers by promoting physical and mental
wellness, recognizing accomplishments and service milestones, and encouraging a collaborative
and engaged workforce. ERMU will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Employee
Engagement Program Charter.
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D. Other Events
ERMU supports other events that are planned and paid for by employees. Examples of such
events include holiday gatherings and monthly birthday recognition.
E. Refreshments and Food for Emergency Response Staff
Because emergency personnel are often called to perform for extended periods of time where
refreshments are important to duty performance, ERMU personnel may be provided
refreshments or food when it is deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Director of
Operations, or Director of Administrations to assure the delivery of quality emergency
response service.
F. Employee Training
ERMU supports employee training and provides for reasonable reimbursement of
registration, tuition and travel expense for conferences, seminars, workshops, and approved
ERMU employment-related course work in accordance with the ERMU Personnel Policy.
The Personnel Policy also contains guidelines for an education reimbursement program. Job
related advanced education meets the public purpose guidelines of this Policy.
H. Employee Safety Program
ERMU is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for all employees.
the Employee Safety Program is a formal initiative designed to prevent workplace injuries,
foster a culture of safety awareness, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
ERMU will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Employee Safety Program Charter.
Refer to Meetings: Food/Meals/Refreshments
I. Membership and Dues
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that ERMU will fund memberships and
dues for ERMU Commission Members and employees in professional organizations and
social and community organizations when the primary purpose is to promote, advertise,
improve or develop the ERMU’s resources and advantages and not personal interest or gain.
Said memberships shall be approved by the General Manager.
J. Membership in the Local Chamber of Commerce & Rotary
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for
ERMU to maintain membership in the Elk River Chamber of Commerce and Rotary as a
means of promoting, advertising, improving, and developing the economic resources and
advantages of ERMU.
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K. Donations to Organizations
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for
ERMU to purchase decorations, and candy for distribution at local parades and similar
community events.
L. Clothing and Other Sundry Items
ERMU employees may receive T-shirts, and other sundry items of nominal value when these
items are made available to the general public, or if these items are determined by the
General Manager to be important to the successful involvement of employees in special
ERMU sponsored or supported events (i.e. National Night Out, etc.).
M. Marketing Items
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for
ERMU to distribute items of a nominal nature for the purpose of educating or promoting
ERMU provided programs such as water and energy conservation, and electrical safety.
N. Sympathy Gifts
The cost of flowers or other similar items as a sign of sympathy shall not be paid for with
ERMU funds.
O. Gifts for Employees, Consultants and Others
ERMU shall not pay for gifts to employees, consultants, or similar persons working with or
for the ERMU.
P. Recognition Plaques for Commissioners
ERMU supports recognition plaques in recognition of years of service. ERMU
Commissioners shall receive a plaque thanking them for their dedicated years of service upon
completion of their service on the Board.
4.0 CONCLUSION
The ERMU Board of Commissioners reserves the right to not fund any item of expenditure
described in this Policy. No provision of this Policy, or its administration, shall be construed as
being a benefit or condition of employment by or for any employee of ERMU, nor is any
provision of this Policy to be considered a provision of the ERMU’s Personnel Policy.
The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that the above expenditures are valid
expenditures and serve a public purpose.
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POLICY HISTORY:
Adopted November 15, 2011
Revised April 10, 2018
Revised November 12, 2019
Revised September 8, 2026
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Melissa Karpinski – Finance Manager
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
5.1
SUBJECT:
Financial Report – July 2026
ACTION REQUESTED:
Receive the July 2026 Financial Report
DISCUSSION:
Please note that these are the preliminary unaudited financial statements.
Electric
July year to date (YTD) electric kWh sales are up 7% compared to the prior year. The breakdown
is as follows:
• Residential usage increased 7%
• Small Commercial usage increased 3%
• Large Commercial usage increased 7%
For July 2026, the electric department is performing ahead of prior YTD results but is
unfavorable to the YTD budget. Additional variance analysis is provided in the attached
Summary Electric Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position.
Water
July YTD gallons of water sold are up 8% compared to the prior year. The breakdown is as
follows:
• Residential usage increased 10%
• Commercial usage increased 6%
For July 2026, the water department is performing behind the prior YTD results but is favorable
to the YTD budget. Additional variance analysis is provided in the attached Summary Water
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Financial Statements
• Graphs Prior Year and YTD 2026
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Electric Water Total
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and Investments 9,861,557 11,260,978 21,122,535
Receivables 4,649,240 450,089 5,099,329
Due from Other City Funds 3,863 128,850 132,713
Inventories 2,295,723 67,771 2,363,495
Prepaid Items 218,996 64,516 283,513
Total Current Assets 17,029,380 11,972,204 29,001,584
Non-Current Assets
Lease Receivable - 5,622,838 5,622,838
Capital Assets
Construction In Progress 3,496,907 290,474 3,787,381
Land 697,870 200,714 898,584
Intangible Assets 29,656,945 - 29,656,945
Land Improvements 34,081 - 34,081
Buildings 15,968,600 3,425,450 19,394,050
Machinery and Equipment 5,842,038 789,641 6,631,678
Transmission 2,305,024 - 2,305,024
Production - 14,725,937 14,725,937
Distribution 62,454,312 31,201,536 93,655,849
Capital Assets, Cost 120,455,776 50,633,752 171,089,528
Less Accumulated Depreciation (46,035,153) (26,111,438) (72,146,591)
Total Capital Assets, Net 74,420,623 24,522,314 98,942,937
Total Non-Current Assets 74,420,623 30,145,152 104,565,775
Other Assets
Restricted Cash 1,779,016 - 1,779,016
Deferred Outflows of Resources 396,358 82,418 478,776
Total Assets 93,625,376 42,199,774 135,825,150
Liabilities and Fund Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable 4,496,688 303,921 4,800,610
Salaries and Benefits Payable 125,311 24,740 150,051
Accrued Interest Payable - - -
Due to Other City Funds 778,263 12,067 790,330
Due to Other Governments 386,006 10,292 396,298
Customer Deposits Payable 1,260,410 195,459 1,455,870
Unearned Revenue 8,363 491,467 499,830
Compensated Absences 1,104,100 155,997 1,260,097
Bonds Payable-Current Portion - - -
Total Current Liabilities 8,159,142 1,193,944 9,353,085
Non-Current Liabilities
Bonds Payable, Net - Less Current Portion 26,080,618 1,409,764 27,490,382
Net Pension Liabilities 1,541,981 323,143 1,865,124
Total Non-Current Liabilities 27,622,599 1,732,907 29,355,506
Total Liabilities 35,781,740 2,926,851 38,708,591
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 1,034,353 5,488,482 6,522,835
Total Net Position 56,809,283 33,784,442 90,593,724
Total Liabilities & Fund Equity 93,625,376 42,199,774 135,825,150
July 31, 2026
Elk River Municipal Utilities
Elk River, Minnesota
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Electric July 31, 2026 June 30, 2026
Current Month
Change from
Prior Month
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and Investments 9,861,557 11,424,675 (1,563,118)
Receivables 4,649,240 3,251,196 1,398,044
Due from Other City Funds 3,863 4,151 (289)
Inventories 2,295,723 2,581,797 (286,074)
Prepaid Items 218,996 203,352 15,644
Total Current Assets 17,029,380 17,465,172 (435,792)
Non-Current Assets
Lease Receivable - - -
Capital Assets
Construction In Progress 3,496,907 3,215,370 281,537
Land 697,870 697,870 -
Intangible Assets 29,656,945 29,656,945 -
Land Improvements 34,081 34,081 -
Buildings 15,968,600 15,832,325 136,275
Machinery and Equipment 5,842,038 6,053,272 (211,234)
Transmission 2,305,024 2,305,024 -
Distribution 62,454,312 62,338,359 115,953
Capital Assets, Cost 120,455,776 120,133,245 322,531
Less Accumulated Depreciation (46,035,153) (45,950,754) (84,400)
Total Capital Assets, Net 74,420,623 74,182,491 238,131
Total Non-Current Assets 74,420,623 74,182,491 238,131
Other Assets
Restricted Cash 1,779,016 1,779,016 -
Deferred Outflows of Resources 396,358 396,358 -
Total Assets 93,625,376 93,823,037 (197,661)
Liabilities and Fund Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable 4,496,688 3,989,859 506,829
Salaries and Benefits Payable 125,311 292,912 (167,601)
Accrued Interest Payable - 320,482 (320,482)
Due to Other City Funds 778,263 940,085 (161,822)
Due to Other Governments 386,006 284,038 101,968
Customer Deposits Payable 1,260,410 1,255,642 4,769
Unearned Revenue 8,363 10,035 (1,673)
Compensated Absences 1,104,100 1,092,133 11,967
Bonds Payable-Current Portion - 510,000 (510,000)
Total Current Liabilities 8,159,142 8,695,186 (536,044)
Non-Current Liabilities
Bonds Payable, Net - Less Current Portion 26,080,618 26,085,606 (4,989)
Net Pension Liabilities 1,541,981 1,541,981 -
Total Non-Current Liabilities 27,622,599 27,627,587 (4,989)
Total Liabilities 35,781,740 36,322,773 (541,033)
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 1,034,353 1,034,353 -
Total Net Position 56,809,283 56,465,911 343,372
Total Liabilities & Fund Equity 93,625,376 93,823,037 (197,661)
Elk River, Minnesota
Electric Statement of Net Position
Elk River Municipal Utilities
62
Water July 31, 2026 June 30, 2026
Current Month
Change from
Prior Month
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and Investments 11,260,978 11,106,830 154,148
Receivables 450,089 378,755 71,333
Due from Other City Funds 128,850 128,850 -
Inventories 67,771 66,170 1,602
Prepaid Items 64,516 55,561 8,956
Total Current Assets 11,972,204 11,736,166 236,039
Non-Current Assets
Lease Receivable 5,622,838 5,622,838 -
Capital Assets
Construction In Progress 290,474 154,988 135,486
Land 200,714 200,714 -
Intangible Assets - - -
Land Improvements - - -
Buildings 3,425,450 3,425,450 -
Machinery and Equipment 789,641 789,641 -
Production 14,725,937 14,725,937 -
Distribution 31,201,536 31,201,536 -
Capital Assets, Cost 50,633,752 50,498,266 135,486
Less Accumulated Depreciation (26,111,438) (25,994,994) (116,443)
Total Capital Assets, Net 24,522,314 24,503,271 19,043
Total Non-Current Assets 30,145,152 30,126,109 19,043
Other Assets
Restricted Cash - - -
Deferred Outflows of Resources 82,418 82,418 -
Total Assets 42,199,774 41,944,693 255,081
Liabilities and Fund Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payabable 303,921 135,597 168,324
Salaries and Benefits Payable 24,740 57,113 (32,373)
Accrued Interest Payable - 15,250 (15,250)
Due to Other City Funds 12,067 9,541 2,526
Due to Other Governments 10,292 7,129 3,162
Customer Deposits Payable 195,459 195,415 45
Unearned Revenue 491,467 443,436 48,031
Compensated Absences 155,997 158,271 (2,274)
Bonds Payable-Current Portion - 70,000 (70,000)
Total Current Liabilities 1,193,944 1,091,752 102,192
Non-Current Liabilities
Bonds Payable, Net - Less Current Portion 1,409,764 1,410,318 (554)
Net Pension Liabilities 323,143 323,143 -
Total Non-Current Liabilities 1,732,907 1,733,461 (554)
Total Liabilities 2,926,851 2,825,213 101,638
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 5,488,482 5,488,482 -
Total Net Position 33,784,442 33,630,998 153,444
Total Liabilities & Fund Equity 42,199,774 41,944,693 255,081
Elk River, Minnesota
Water Statement of Net Position
Elk River Municipal Utilities
63
Electric
Actual July
2026
Budget
July 2026
Actual
2026
Budget
2026
Budget
Variance
Budget
Var%
Budget
2026
Actual July
2025
Actual
2025
Prior Yr
Variance
PY
Var% Variance
Revenue
Operating Revenue
Elk River 4,888,736 4,001,106 23,509,451 23,612,946 (103,495) 0%43,306,594 3,763,579 22,594,900 914,551 4%
Otsego 518,993 409,936 2,433,995 2,436,751 (2,756) 0%4,454,313 382,202 2,329,159 104,836 5%
Big Lake 24,890 22,526 127,881 133,905 (6,024) -4%241,665 18,245 122,663 5,217 4%
Dayton 32,136 27,119 159,118 163,203 (4,085) -3%294,054 23,774 155,848 3,269 2%
Public St & Hwy Lighting 23,891 23,333 166,913 163,331 3,582 2%280,000 23,900 165,202 1,711 1%
Other Electric Sales 400 400 2,800 2,800 - 0%4,800 400 2,800 - 0%
Total Operating Revenue 5,489,045 4,484,419 26,400,157 26,512,935 (112,778) 0%48,581,426 4,212,098 25,370,572 1,029,585 4%
Other Operating Revenue
Interest/Dividend Income (49,002) 29,167 (27,411) 204,169 (231,580) -113%350,000 18,521 253,371 (280,782) -111%(1)
Customer Penalties 26,034 25,417 148,545 177,919 (29,374) -17%305,000 28,142 157,662 (9,117) -6%(2)
Connection Fees 30,529 21,250 319,592 148,750 170,842 115%255,000 24,875 149,796 169,795 113%(3)
Misc Revenue 79,771 97,751 1,140,205 706,757 433,448 61%1,193,000 173,299 1,022,548 117,657 12%(4)
Total Operating Revenue 87,332 173,585 1,580,931 1,237,595 343,336 28%2,103,000 244,837 1,583,377 (2,446) 0%
Total Revenue 5,576,378 4,658,004 27,981,088 27,750,530 230,558 1%50,684,426 4,456,935 26,953,949 1,027,139 4%
Expenses
Purchased Power 3,933,877 3,243,586 18,231,319 17,669,410 561,909 3%31,659,362 3,536,856 17,668,828 562,491 3%
Operating & Mtce Expense 88 26,833 1,960 187,831 (185,871) -99%321,993 21,538 178,045 (176,085) -99%(5)
Transmission Expense 3,728 5,833 24,686 40,831 (16,145) -40%70,000 3,558 20,885 3,801 18%
Distribution Expense 58,977 45,417 507,960 317,919 190,041 60%545,000 40,776 315,856 192,104 61%(6)
Maintenance Expense 186,700 153,246 1,076,595 1,150,722 (74,127) -6%1,990,000 124,711 1,049,766 26,829 3%
Depreciation & Amortization 295,634 294,428 2,068,253 2,060,996 7,257 0%3,533,136 289,078 2,015,438 52,816 3%
Interest Expense 59,108 59,108 414,630 414,630 0 0%699,543 61,983 435,155 (20,525) -5%
Other Operating Expense 3,725 9,105 45,053 63,735 (18,682) -29%414,250 24,144 68,495 (23,443) -34%
Customer Accounts Expense 40,404 36,250 258,174 253,750 4,424 2%435,000 37,454 242,176 15,997 7%
Administrative Expense 370,629 361,859 2,778,654 2,760,591 18,063 1%4,617,413 324,373 2,592,097 186,558 7%
General Expense 38,528 54,774 286,877 383,418 (96,541) -25%657,300 77,338 359,472 (72,594) -20%(7)
Total Expenses (before Operating Transfers)4,991,397 4,290,438 25,694,161 25,303,833 390,328 2%44,942,997 4,541,808 24,946,212 747,949 3%
Operating Transfer
Operating Transfer/Other Funds 245,373 200,055 1,182,010 1,180,647 1,363 0%2,165,330 151,292 908,989 273,021 30%(8)
Utilities & Labor Donated (3,764) - 9,135 - 9,135 0%- 20,514 138,879 (129,744) -93%(9)
Total Operating Transfer 241,609 200,055 1,191,145 1,180,647 10,498 1%2,165,330 171,806 1,047,869 143,277 14%
Net Income Profit (Loss)343,372 167,510 1,095,781 1,266,050 (170,268) -13%3,576,100 (256,679) 959,868 135,913 14%
Item Variance of +/- $25,000 and +/- 15%
(1) Budget and PYTD variance is due to the change in Fair Market Value.
(2) Budget variance is mainly due to an even budget spread throughout year and slightly less than average billed in 2026 YTD.
(3) Budget and PYTD variance is mainly due to a large connection agreement in January and March of 2026.
(4) Budget variance is mainly due to Contributions from Customers having a large SOW for a dedicated feeder in January 2026.
(5) Budget and PYTD variance is due to not using majority of generating g/l accounts in 2026 due to retirement of power plant engines and reclassing to distribution expense.
(6) Budget and PYTD variance is due to reclassing generating g/l accounts in 2026 to distribution expense.
(7) Budget and PYTD variance is mainly due to timing of commercial rebates and low income rebates.
(8) PYTD variance is due to the change to PILOT that was made in 2026.
(9) PYTD variance is due to the change to PILOT that was made in 2026.
Year-To-Date Year-To-Date
Elk River Municipal Utilities
Elk River, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
For Period Ending July 31, 2026
64
Water
Actual July
2026
Budget
July 2026
Actual
2026
Budget
2026
Budget
Variance
Budget
Var%
Budget
2026
Actual July
2025
Actual
2025
Prior Yr
Variance
PY
Var% Variance
Revenue
Operating Revenue
Water Sales 431,013 350,479 1,640,888 1,588,205 52,683 3%3,226,078 326,213 1,490,586 150,302 10%
Total Operating Revenue 431,013 350,479 1,640,888 1,588,205 52,683 3%3,226,078 326,213 1,490,586 150,302 10%
Other Operating Revenue
Interest/Dividend Income (10,074) 10,500 3,915 73,500 (69,585)-95%126,000 6,274 70,934 (67,019) -94%(1)
Customer Penalties 2,293 2,917 10,555 20,419 (9,864)-48%35,000 2,241 16,794 (6,239) -37%
Connection Fees 43,162 37,167 293,390 260,169 33,221 13%446,000 65,049 474,344 (180,955) -38%(2)
Misc Revenue 974 1,008 32,596 11,056 21,540 195%477,350 975 71,615 (39,019) -54%(3)
Total Operating Revenue 36,354 51,592 340,455 365,144 (24,689) -7%1,084,350 74,539 633,687 (293,231) -46%
Total Revenue 467,367 402,071 1,981,343 1,953,349 27,994 1%4,310,428 400,752 2,124,273 (142,930) -7%
Expenses
Production Expense 10,439 10,417 123,875 72,919 50,956 70%125,000 12,491 75,987 47,888 63%(4)
Pumping Expense 27,000 55,668 350,778 389,676 (38,898)-10%668,000 60,899 366,538 (15,760) -4%
Distribution Expense 44,747 35,041 238,370 272,287 (33,917)-12%447,500 35,213 291,427 (53,057) -18%(5)
Depreciation & Amortization 116,443 117,917 815,549 825,419 (9,870)-1%1,415,000 115,485 807,867 7,682 1%
Interest Expense 2,496 2,496 17,470 17,470 0 0%28,782 2,712 18,987 (1,517) -8%
Other Operating Expense 175 52 1,434 364 1,070 294%50,625 225 (15,550) 16,984 109%(6)
Customer Accounts Expense 9,884 8,688 60,912 60,816 96 0%104,250 9,218 58,680 2,232 4%
Administrative Expense 93,823 99,101 721,682 744,455 (22,773)-3%1,251,950 80,941 658,359 63,322 10%
General Expense 295 605 1,153 4,235 (3,082)-73%7,250 178 1,956 (802) -41%
Total Expenses (before Operating Transfers)305,303 329,985 2,331,224 2,387,641 (56,417) -2%4,098,357 317,361 2,264,251 66,973 3%
Operating Transfer
Operating Transfer/Other Funds 8,620 7,010 32,818 31,765 1,053 3%64,522 - - 32,818 0%
Utilities & Labor Donated - 167 - 1,169 (1,169)-100%2,000 - - - 0%
Total Operating Transfer 8,620 7,177 32,818 32,934 (116) 0%66,522 - - 32,818 0%
Net Income Profit (Loss)153,444 64,909 (382,699) (467,226) 84,527 18%145,550 83,391 (139,979) (242,720) -173%
Item Variance of +/- $15,000 and +/- 15%
(1) Budget and PYTD variance is due to the change in Fair Market Value.
(2) PYTD variance is due to a large connection fee in June 2025.
(3) Budget variance is mainly due to Tyco and BASF AFFF settlement. PTYD variance is mainly due to a contribution from a developer.
(4) Budget and PYTD variance is mainly due installation of transformer at Meadowvale Booster Station and labor in 2026.
(5) PYTD variance is due to mtce of water mains (Polk & Business Center Dr), water meter service repairs and water mapping labor.
(6) PYTD variance is due to a credit received in 2025.
Year-To-DateYear-To-Date
Elk River Municipal Utilities
Elk River, Minnesota
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
For Period Ending July 31, 2026
65
Electric Actual July
2026
Budget
July 2026
Actual
2026
Budget
2026
Budget
Variance
Budget
Var%
Budget
2026
Actual July
2025 Actual 2025
Prior Yr
Variance
PY
Var%
Revenue
Operating Revenue
Electric Sales - Elk River
ELECT SALES - ELK RIVER RESIDENTIAL 1,688,140 1,402,629 8,412,152 8,290,682 121,470 1%14,974,097 1,326,365 7,732,056 680,096 9%
ELECT SALES - ELK RIVER NON-DEMAND 357,519 309,686 2,067,259 2,091,706 (24,447)-1%3,713,891 288,082 1,950,872 116,387 6%
ELECT SALES - ELK RIVER DEMAND 2,098,212 1,826,150 11,223,383 10,508,249 715,134 7%19,613,601 1,731,319 10,208,880 1,014,503 10%
PCA SALES REVENUE - ELK RIVER RESIDENTIA 262,347 150,524 600,131 889,723 (289,592)-33%1,606,960 142,747 853,144 (253,013)-30%
PCA SALES REVENUE - ELK RIVER NON-DEMAND 54,936 36,573 142,408 247,024 (104,616)-42%438,601 30,933 230,791 (88,384)-38%
PCA SALES REVENUE - ELK RIVER DEMAND 427,582 275,543 1,064,119 1,585,562 (521,443)-33%2,959,444 244,133 1,619,157 (555,039)-34%
Total Electric Sales - Elk River 4,888,736 4,001,106 23,509,451 23,612,946 (103,495)0%43,306,594 3,763,579 22,594,900 914,551 4%
Electric Sales - Otsego
ELECT SALES - OTSEGO RESIDENTIAL 193,593 159,560 959,662 943,127 16,535 2%1,703,416 140,515 861,220 98,442 11%
ELECT SALES - OTSEGO NON-DEMAND 61,465 46,038 304,407 310,952 (6,546)-2%552,105 48,023 290,789 13,618 5%
ELECT SALES - OTSEGO DEMAND 185,548 159,811 985,797 919,605 66,191 7%1,716,440 152,718 905,744 80,053 9%
PCA SALES REVENUE - OTSEGO RESIDENTIAL 29,638 17,123 67,028 101,212 (34,184)-34%182,804 14,787 94,229 (27,201)-29%
PCA SALES REVENUE - OTSEGO NON-DEMAND 9,871 4,160 23,298 28,100 (4,802)-17%49,894 5,387 36,393 (13,095)-36%
PCA SALES REVENUE - OTSEGO DEMAND 38,879 23,244 93,803 133,754 (39,951)-30%249,654 20,771 140,784 (46,981)-33%
Total Electric Sales - Otsego 518,993 409,936 2,433,995 2,436,751 (2,756)0%4,454,313 382,202 2,329,159 104,836 5%
Electric Sales - Big Lake
ELECT SALES - BIG LAKE RESIDENTIAL 20,893 19,531 117,785 115,443 2,342 2%208,507 16,062 108,690 9,095 8%
ELECT SALES - BIG LAKE NON-DEMAND 670 390 1,914 2,633 (719)-27%4,675 421 1,796 118 7%
PCA SALES REVENUE - BIG LAKE RESIDENTIAL 3,228 2,096 8,036 12,389 (4,353)-35%22,376 1,722 12,009 (3,973)-33%
PCA SALES REVENUE - BIG LAKE NON-DEMAND 99 509 146 3,440 (3,294)-96%6,107 40 169 (22)-13%
Total Electric Sales - Big Lake 24,890 22,526 127,881 133,905 (6,024)-4%241,665 18,245 122,663 5,217 4%
Electric Sales - Dayton
ELECT SALES - DAYTON RESIDENTIAL 23,671 20,824 125,423 123,085 2,338 2%222,309 18,119 118,057 7,366 6%
ELECT SALES - DAYTON NON-DEMAND 4,246 3,450 23,738 23,304 434 2%41,376 3,414 22,586 1,152 5%
PCA SALES REVENUE - DAYTON RESIDENTIAL 3,604 2,235 8,414 13,208 (4,794)-36%23,857 1,902 12,724 (4,310)-34%
PCA SALES REVENUE - DAYTON NON-DEMAND 615 610 1,543 3,606 (2,063)-57%6,512 338 2,482 (939)-38%
Total Electric Sales - Dayton 32,136 27,119 159,118 163,203 (4,085)-3%294,054 23,774 155,848 3,269 2%
Public St & Hwy Lighting
ELECT SALES - SEC LTS 23,891 23,333 166,913 163,331 3,582 2%280,000 23,900 165,202 1,711 1%
Total Public St & Hwy Lighting 23,891 23,333 166,913 163,331 3,582 2%280,000 23,900 165,202 1,711 1%
Other Electric Sales
SUB-STATION CREDIT 400 400 2,800 2,800 0 0%4,800 400 2,800 0 0%
Total Other Electric Sales 400 400 2,800 2,800 0 0%4,800 400 2,800 0 0%
Total Operating Revenue 5,489,045 4,484,419 26,400,157 26,512,935 (112,778)0%48,581,426 4,212,098 25,370,572 1,029,585 4%
Other Operating Revenue
Interest/Dividend Income
INTEREST & DIVIDEND INCOME (49,002) 29,167 (27,411) 204,169 (231,580)-113%350,000 18,521 253,371 (280,782)-111%
Total Interest/Dividend Income (49,002) 29,167 (27,411) 204,169 (231,580)-113%350,000 18,521 253,371 (280,782)-111%
Customer Penalties
CUSTOMER DELINQUENT PENALTIES 26,034 25,417 148,545 177,919 (29,374)-17%305,000 28,142 157,662 (9,117)-6%
Total Customer Penalties 26,034 25,417 148,545 177,919 (29,374)-17%305,000 28,142 157,662 (9,117)-6%
Elk River Municipal UtilitiesElk River, MinnesotaStatement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
For Period Ending July 2026
Year-To-Date Year-To-Date
66
Electric Actual July
2026
Budget
July 2026
Actual
2026
Budget
2026
Budget
Variance
Budget
Var%
Budget
2026
Actual July
2025 Actual 2025
Prior Yr
Variance
PY
Var%
Elk River Municipal UtilitiesElk River, MinnesotaStatement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
For Period Ending July 2026
Year-To-Date Year-To-Date
Connection Fees
DISCONNECT & RECONNECT CHARGE 30,529 21,250 319,592 148,750 170,842 115%255,000 24,875 149,796 169,795 113%
Total Connection Fees 30,529 21,250 319,592 148,750 170,842 115%255,000 24,875 149,796 169,795 113%
Misc Revenue
MISC ELEC REVENUE - TEMP CHG - 250 4,160 1,750 2,410 138%3,000 - 2,640 1,520 58%
STREET LIGHT - 2,500 29,800 15,000 14,800 99%25,000 - 13,000 16,800 129%
TRANSMISSION INVESTMENTS 50,111 56,667 382,816 396,669 (13,853)-3%680,000 71,653 397,883 (15,067)-4%
MISC NON-UTILITY 11,395 9,167 105,774 64,169 41,605 65%110,000 15,279 73,999 31,775 43%
GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY 12,220 - 12,220 25,000 (12,780)-51%25,000 - 22,755 (10,535)-46%
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CUSTOMERS 6,045 29,167 576,691 204,169 372,522 182%350,000 86,367 512,270 64,420 13%
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GRANTS - - 28,744 - 28,744 0%- - - 28,744 0%
Total Misc Revenue 79,771 97,751 1,140,205 706,757 433,448 61%1,193,000 173,299 1,022,548 117,657 12%
87,332 173,585 1,580,931 1,237,595 343,336 28%2,103,000 244,837 1,583,377 (2,446)0%
Total Revenue 5,576,378 4,658,004 27,981,088 27,750,530 230,558 1%50,684,426 4,456,935 26,953,949 1,027,139 4%
Expenses
Purchased Power
PURCHASED POWER 2,971,095 2,573,568 14,162,763 13,408,108 754,655 6%24,051,075 2,668,290 13,206,987 955,776 7%
ENERGY ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE 962,781 670,017 4,068,556 4,261,302 (192,746)-5%7,608,286 868,566 4,461,841 (393,285)-9%
Total Purchased Power 3,933,877 3,243,586 18,231,319 17,669,410 561,909 3%31,659,362 3,536,856 17,668,828 562,491 3%
Operating & Mtce Expense
OPERATING SUPERVISION - DNU - 13,399 - 93,793 (93,793)-100%160,783 14,479 93,600 (93,600)-100%
NATURAL GAS - 2,292 - 16,044 (16,044)-100%27,501 436 16,200 (16,200)-100%
ELECTRIC & WATER CONSUMPTION - PLANT DNU - 5,434 - 38,038 (38,038)-100%65,208 4,993 35,809 (35,809)-100%
PLANT SUPPLIES & OTHER EXPENSE - DNU - 1,000 - 7,000 (7,000)-100%12,000 699 5,370 (5,370)-100%
MISC POWER GENERATION EXPENSE 88 83 1,960 581 1,379 237%1,000 54 783 1,178 150%
MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURE - PLANT - DNU - 1,250 - 8,750 (8,750)-100%15,000 776 8,190 (8,190)-100%
MTCE OF PLANT ENGINES/GENERATORS - 42 - 294 (294)-100%500 - 729 (729)-100%
MTCE OF PLANT/LAND IMPROVEMENT - DNU - 3,333 - 23,331 (23,331)-100%40,000 102 17,363 (17,363)-100%
Total Operating & Mtce Expense 88 26,833 1,960 187,831 (185,871)-99%321,993 21,538 178,045 (176,085)-99%
Transmission Expense
TRANSMISSION MTCE AND EXPENSE 3,728 5,833 24,686 40,831 (16,145)-40%70,000 3,558 20,885 3,801 18%
Total Transmission Expense 3,728 5,833 24,686 40,831 (16,145)-40%70,000 3,558 20,885 3,801 18%
Distribution Expense
SUPERVISION & ENGINEERING - DISTRIBUTION 11,338 - 97,710 - 97,710 0%- - - 97,710 0%
REMOVE EXISTING SERVICE & METERS - 167 74 1,169 (1,095)-94%2,000 444 937 (862)-92%
SCADA EXPENSE 5,828 5,417 38,229 37,919 310 1%65,000 4,488 35,429 2,800 8%
TRANSFORMER EXPENSE OH & URD 1,769 2,083 10,081 14,581 (4,500)-31%25,000 1,858 9,692 389 4%
MTCE OF SIGNAL SYSTEMS 948 250 208 1,750 (1,542)-88%3,000 312 1,017 (808)-80%
METER EXPENSE - REMOVE & RESET - 125 - 875 (875)-100%1,500 384 1,111 (1,111)-100%
TEMP SERVICE - INSTALL & REMOVE - 708 8,535 4,956 3,579 72%8,500 360 2,162 6,373 295%
MISC DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE 39,094 36,667 353,123 256,669 96,454 38%440,000 32,929 265,510 87,613 33%
Total Distribution Expense 58,977 45,417 507,960 317,919 190,041 60%545,000 40,776 315,856 192,104 61%
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2026
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July 2026
Actual
2026
Budget
2026
Budget
Variance
Budget
Var%
Budget
2026
Actual July
2025 Actual 2025
Prior Yr
Variance
PY
Var%
Elk River Municipal UtilitiesElk River, MinnesotaStatement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
For Period Ending July 2026
Year-To-Date Year-To-Date
Maintenance Expense
MTCE OF STRUCTURES 11,065 7,500 96,258 52,500 43,758 83%90,000 6,054 57,157 39,101 68%
MTCE OF SUBSTATIONS 3,354 3,333 21,201 23,331 (2,130)-9%40,000 826 2,943 18,258 620%
MTCE OF SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT 12,657 9,333 26,431 65,331 (38,900)-60%112,000 5,091 30,713 (4,282)-14%
MTCE OF OH LINES/TREE TRIM 1,665 2,000 88,409 92,000 (3,591)-4%175,000 1,717 157,664 (69,255)-44%
MTCE OF OH LINES/STANDBY 3,713 4,166 27,077 29,162 (2,085)-7%50,000 2,693 25,053 2,025 8%
MTCE OF OH PRIMARY 8,198 16,250 99,379 113,750 (14,371)-13%195,000 19,772 73,356 26,024 35%
MTCE OF URD PRIMARY 38,069 25,000 133,626 175,000 (41,374)-24%300,000 31,012 203,452 (69,826)-34%
LOCATE ELECTRIC LINES 39,776 10,416 113,929 72,912 41,017 56%125,000 14,833 62,177 51,753 83%
LOCATE FIBER LINES 457 333 2,494 2,331 163 7%4,000 647 2,246 248 11%
MTCE OF LINE TRANSFORMERS 2,018 7,916 28,041 55,412 (27,371)-49%95,000 (2,878) 29,304 (1,263)-4%
MTCE OF STREET LIGHTING 7,756 5,833 44,617 40,831 3,786 9%70,000 4,531 28,400 16,217 57%
MTCE OF SECURITY LIGHTING 408 2,083 9,896 14,581 (4,685)-32%25,000 1,460 12,193 (2,297)-19%
MTCE OF METERS 12,443 5,000 57,619 35,000 22,619 65%60,000 3,029 11,910 45,710 384%
VOLTAGE COMPLAINTS 655 833 4,930 5,831 (901)-15%10,000 - 2,551 2,379 93%
SALARIES TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION 3,489 3,083 24,010 21,581 2,429 11%37,000 3,126 20,681 3,329 16%
ELECTRIC MAPPING 7,522 13,500 92,609 94,500 (1,891)-2%162,000 11,104 92,731 (123)0%
FIBER MAPPING - 833 - 5,831 (5,831)-100%10,000 - - 0 0%
MTCE OF OH SECONDARY 3,123 2,500 18,180 17,500 680 4%30,000 3,357 18,807 (627)-3%
MTCE OF URD SECONDARY 18,187 6,667 54,443 46,669 7,774 17%80,000 8,912 49,572 4,871 10%
TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE 12,143 26,667 133,446 186,669 (53,223)-29%320,000 9,427 168,857 (35,411)-21%
Total Maintenance Expense 186,700 153,246 1,076,595 1,150,722 (74,127)-6%1,990,000 124,711 1,049,766 26,829 3%
Depreciation & Amortization
DEPRECIATION 239,956 238,750 1,678,508 1,671,250 7,258 0%2,865,000 233,400 1,625,692 52,816 3%
AMORTIZATION 55,678 55,678 389,746 389,746 (0)0%668,136 55,678 389,746 0 0%
Total Depreciation & Amortization 295,634 294,428 2,068,253 2,060,996 7,257 0%3,533,136 289,078 2,015,438 52,816 3%
Interest Expense
INTEREST EXPENSE - BONDS 64,096 64,096 449,550 449,549 0 0%759,406 66,971 470,075 (20,525)-4%
AMORTIZATION OF DEBT DISCOUNT/PREMIUM (4,989) (4,989) (34,920) (34,920) 0 0%(59,863) (4,989) (34,920) 0 0%
Total Interest Expense 59,108 59,108 414,630 414,630 0 0%699,543 61,983 435,155 (20,525)-5%
Other Operating Expense
EV CHARGING EXPENSE 66 104 602 728 (126)-17%1,250 113 1,169 (567)-48%
LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF PROP (CAPITAL)- - - - 0 0%25,000 (2,500) 15,759 (15,759)-100%
LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF PROP (NONCAPITAL)- - - - 0 0%- 15,438 15,438 (15,438)-100%
OTHER DONATIONS - 167 870 1,169 (299)-26%2,000 (106) 217 653 301%
MUTUAL AID - - 18,165 - 18,165 0%- 7,013 7,013 11,152 159%
PENSION EXPENSE - - - - 0 0%280,000 - - 0 0%
OTHER INTEREST EXPENSE - 4,667 - 32,669 (32,669)-100%56,000 - - 0 0%
INTEREST EXPENSE - METER DEPOSITS 3,659 4,167 25,415 29,169 (3,754)-13%50,000 4,186 28,901 (3,485)-12%
Total Other Operating Expense 3,725 9,105 45,053 63,735 (18,682)-29%414,250 24,144 68,495 (23,443)-34%
Customer Accounts Expense
METER READING EXPENSE 2,704 2,083 16,110 14,581 1,529 10%25,000 1,916 19,884 (3,774)-19%
DISCONNECT/RECONNECT EXPENSE - 417 248 2,919 (2,671)-92%5,000 409 659 (411)-62%
MISC CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS EXPENSE UTILITY 36,316 31,667 218,154 221,669 (3,515)-2%380,000 33,586 215,261 2,893 1%
BAD DEBT EXPENSE & RECOVERY 1,385 2,083 23,662 14,581 9,081 62%25,000 1,543 6,372 17,289 271%
Total Customer Accounts Expense 40,404 36,250 258,174 253,750 4,424 2%435,000 37,454 242,176 15,997 7%
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Elk River Municipal UtilitiesElk River, MinnesotaStatement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position
For Period Ending July 2026
Year-To-Date Year-To-Date
Administrative Expense
SALARIES OFFICE & COMMISSION 93,174 90,417 616,474 632,919 (16,445)-3%1,085,000 87,624 570,396 46,078 8%
TEMPORARY STAFFING - 333 - 2,331 (2,331)-100%4,000 - - 0 0%
OFFICE SUPPLIES 6,748 10,417 62,535 72,919 (10,384)-14%125,000 7,203 57,859 4,676 8%
ELECTRIC & WATER CONSUMPTION - OFFICE 984 2,379 12,197 16,653 (4,456)-27%28,552 2,700 14,387 (2,191)-15%
BANK FEES 280 250 1,570 1,750 (180)-10%3,000 307 1,655 (85)-5%
LEGAL FEES 441 2,083 15,907 14,581 1,326 9%25,000 230 8,002 7,906 99%
AUDITING FEES 1,800 1,875 12,600 13,125 (525)-4%22,500 1,720 12,040 560 5%
INSURANCE 10,205 11,917 76,158 83,419 (7,261)-9%143,000 10,584 99,745 (23,587)-24%
UTILITY SHARE - DEFERRED COMP 7,550 7,000 86,119 90,000 (3,881)-4%125,000 7,149 86,429 (310)0%
UTILITY SHARE - MEDICAL/DENTAL/DISABIL 72,641 68,600 619,395 602,000 17,395 3%945,000 66,262 577,821 41,574 7%
UTILITY SHARE - PERA 31,462 29,042 207,649 203,294 4,355 2%348,500 28,076 195,768 11,880 6%
UTILITY SHARE - FICA 31,488 28,542 202,700 199,794 2,906 1%342,500 28,766 192,955 9,745 5%
EMPLOYEE SICK PAY 24,777 19,454 152,672 136,178 16,494 12%233,450 15,687 141,651 11,021 8%
EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PAY 17,732 17,000 101,715 101,000 715 1%197,402 16,050 94,602 7,113 8%
EMPLOYEE VACATION & PTO PAY 41,152 25,000 244,890 221,000 23,890 11%344,308 24,525 212,461 32,429 15%
UPMIC DISTRIBUTION - - 26,881 43,000 (16,119)-37%86,000 - 40,316 (13,435)-33%
LONGEVITY PAY 1,620 1,620 5,195 5,118 77 2%8,040 - 8,245 (3,050)-37%
CONSULTING FEES 5,734 4,650 87,418 32,550 54,868 169%55,800 11,173 62,131 25,286 41%
TELEPHONE 3,003 2,583 21,003 18,081 2,922 16%31,000 2,811 19,842 1,161 6%
ADVERTISING 1,000 1,667 8,278 11,669 (3,391)-29%20,000 1,488 8,493 (215)-3%
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS - FEES 13,272 11,823 99,655 82,761 16,894 20%141,879 5,529 79,990 19,665 25%
SCHOOLS & MEETINGS 5,027 24,290 113,863 170,030 (56,167)-33%291,482 5,623 101,252 12,611 12%
MTCE OF GENERAL PLANT & OFFICE HEATING 540 917 3,780 6,419 (2,639)-41%11,000 865 6,055 (2,275)-38%
Total Administrative Expense 370,629 361,859 2,778,654 2,760,591 18,063 1%4,617,413 324,373 2,592,097 186,558 7%
General Expense
CIP REBATES - RESIDENTIAL 10,205 7,563 46,606 52,941 (6,335)-12%90,758 5,620 45,860 745 2%
CIP REBATES - COMMERCIAL - 9,333 26,511 65,331 (38,820)-59%112,000 27,922 79,762 (53,252)-67%
CIP - ADMINISTRATION 12,456 15,153 87,944 106,071 (18,127)-17%181,840 25,089 113,787 (25,843)-23%
CIP - MARKETING 3,023 4,572 34,152 32,004 2,148 7%54,864 6,002 33,843 309 1%
CIP - LABOR 8,767 11,340 66,167 79,380 (13,213)-17%136,078 8,886 61,853 4,314 7%
CIP REBATES - LOW INCOME 585 2,480 585 17,360 (16,775)-97%29,760 - - 585 0%
CIP - LOW INCOME LABOR 929 833 6,309 5,831 478 8%10,000 809 5,941 369 6%
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 2,605 3,083 18,393 21,581 (3,188)-15%37,000 3,015 18,194 199 1%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE (41) 417 211 2,919 (2,708)-93%5,000 (4) 231 (20)-9%
Total General Expense 38,528 54,774 286,877 383,418 (96,541)-25%657,300 77,338 359,472 (72,594)-20%
Total Expenses (before Operating Transfers)4,991,397 4,290,438 25,694,161 25,303,833 390,328 2%44,942,997 4,541,808 24,946,212 747,949 3%
Operating Transfer
Operating Transfer/Other Funds
TRANSFER TO CITY ELK RIVER REVENUE 245,373 200,055 1,182,010 1,180,647 1,363 0%2,165,330 151,292 908,989 273,021 30%
Total Operating Transfer/Other Funds 245,373 200,055 1,182,010 1,180,647 1,363 0%2,165,330 151,292 908,989 273,021 30%
Utilities & Labor Donated
UTILITIES & LABOR DONATED TO CITY (3,764) - 9,135 - 9,135 0%- 20,514 138,879 (129,744)-93%
Total Utilities & Labor Donated (3,764) - 9,135 - 9,135 0%- 20,514 138,879 (129,744)-93%
Total Operating Transfer 241,609 200,055 1,191,145 1,180,647 10,498 1%2,165,330 171,806 1,047,869 143,277 14%
Net Income Profit (Loss)343,372 167,510 1,095,781 1,266,050 (170,268)-13%3,576,100 (256,679) 959,868 135,913 14%
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Operating Revenue
Water Sales - Elk River
WATER SALES RESIDENTIAL 250,053 190,956 981,174 950,229 30,945 3%1,821,516 174,694 869,306 111,868 13%
WATER SALES COMMERCIAL 118,128 100,306 531,320 503,843 27,477 5%1,039,960 100,825 506,452 24,868 5%
WATER SALES IRRIGATION 62,833 59,217 128,394 134,134 (5,740)-4%364,603 50,694 114,828 13,566 12%
Total Water Sales - Elk River 250,053 190,956 981,174 950,229 30,945 3%1,821,516 174,694 869,306 111,868 13%
Total Operating Revenue 431,013 350,479 1,640,888 1,588,205 52,683 3%3,226,078 326,213 1,490,586 150,302 10%
Other Operating Revenue
Interest/Dividend Income
INTEREST & DIVIDEND INCOME (10,074) 10,417 3,348 72,919 (69,571)-95%125,000 5,707 70,367 (67,019)-95%
OTHER INTEREST/MISC REVENUE - 83 567 581 (14)-2%1,000 567 567 0 0%
Total Interest/Dividend Income (10,074) 10,500 3,915 73,500 (69,585)-95%126,000 6,274 70,934 (67,019)-94%
Customer Penalties
CUSTOMER PENALTIES 2,293 2,917 10,555 20,419 (9,864)-48%35,000 2,241 16,794 (6,239)-37%
Total Customer Penalties 2,293 2,917 10,555 20,419 (9,864)-48%35,000 2,241 16,794 (6,239)-37%
Connection Fees
WATER/ACCESS/CONNECTION FEES 36,780 30,500 253,452 213,500 39,952 19%366,000 57,600 426,542 (173,090)-41%
CUSTOMER CONNECTION FEES 4,873 4,167 28,731 29,169 (438)-2%50,000 7,449 37,793 (9,062)-24%
BULK WATER SALES/HYDRANT RENTAL 1,509 2,500 11,207 17,500 (6,293)-36%30,000 - 10,009 1,198 12%
Total Connection Fees 43,162 37,167 293,390 260,169 33,221 13%446,000 65,049 474,344 (180,955)-38%
Misc Revenue
MISC NON-UTILITY - 8 30 56 (26)-46%100 - 311 (281)-90%
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GRANTS - - 7,186 - 7,186 0%- - - 7,186 0%
GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY - - - 4,000 (4,000)-100%4,000 - - 0 0%
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 83 16,511 581 15,930 2742%1,000 - 19,889 (3,379)-17%
HYDRANT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - PRIVATE 974 917 8,869 6,419 2,450 38%11,000 975 6,825 2,044 30%
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DEVELOPERS - - - - 0 0%- - 44,590 (44,590)-100%
WATER TOWER LEASE - - - - 0 0%386,250 - - 0 0%
LEASE INTEREST REVENUE - - - - 0 0%75,000 - - 0 0%
Total Misc Revenue 974 1,008 32,596 11,056 21,540 195%477,350 975 71,615 (39,019)-54%
Total Other Revenue 36,354 51,592 340,455 365,144 (24,689)-7%1,084,350 74,539 633,687 (293,231)-46%
Total Revenue 467,367 402,071 1,981,343 1,953,349 27,994 1%4,310,428 400,752 2,124,273 (142,930)-7%
Expenses
Production Expense
MTCE OF STRUCTURES 10,439 10,417 123,875 72,919 50,956 70%125,000 12,491 75,987 47,888 63%
Total Production Expense 10,439 10,417 123,875 72,919 50,956 70%125,000 12,491 75,987 47,888 63%
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For Period Ending July 2026Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net PositionElk River, Minnesota
Elk River Municipal Utilities
Pumping Expense
SUPERVISION 5,505 6,667 46,466 46,669 (203)0%80,000 5,978 45,494 972 2%
ELECTRIC & GAS UTILITIES 318 25,000 144,538 175,000 (30,462)-17%300,000 29,936 166,456 (21,918)-13%
SAMPLING 2,532 2,000 11,047 14,000 (2,953)-21%24,000 1,158 12,035 (989)-8%
CHEMICAL FEED 4,366 4,167 24,903 29,169 (4,266)-15%50,000 5,212 27,675 (2,772)-10%
MTCE OF WELLS 14,052 16,667 120,741 116,669 4,072 3%200,000 17,676 107,135 13,605 13%
SCADA - PUMPING 227 1,167 3,084 8,169 (5,085)-62%14,000 939 7,742 (4,658)-60%
Total Pumping Expense 27,000 55,668 350,778 389,676 (38,898)-10%668,000 60,899 366,538 (15,760)-4%
Distribution Expense
MTCE OF WATER MAINS 18,605 14,583 72,837 102,081 (29,244)-29%175,000 14,446 109,838 (37,001)-34%
LOCATE WATER LINES 11,918 2,083 26,978 14,581 12,397 85%25,000 2,192 17,736 9,242 52%
MTCE OF WATER SERVICES - - 485 - 485 0%- - - 485 0%
WATER METER SERVICE 3,234 4,167 30,159 29,169 990 3%50,000 5,893 50,061 (19,902)-40%
BACKFLOW DEVICE INSPECTION 2,289 1,917 14,647 13,419 1,228 9%23,000 3,005 11,450 3,196 28%
MTCE OF CUSTOMERS SERVICE 2,957 3,000 20,685 21,000 (315)-2%36,000 2,592 19,557 1,127 6%
WATER MAPPING 521 2,083 3,841 14,581 (10,740)-74%25,000 2,634 19,349 (15,509)-80%
FIBER MAPPING - 833 - 5,831 (5,831)-100%10,000 - - 0 0%
MTCE OF WATER HYDRANTS - PUBLIC 860 1,833 18,876 12,831 6,045 47%22,000 830 10,235 8,641 84%
MTCE OF WATER HYDRANTS - PRIVATE 1,955 500 3,582 3,500 82 2%6,000 2,119 2,605 977 37%
WATER CLOTHING/PPE 261 1,250 8,953 8,750 203 2%15,000 88 10,844 (1,892)-17%
WAGES WATER 481 792 5,276 5,544 (268)-5%9,500 820 5,243 34 1%
TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE 1,666 2,000 9,814 14,000 (4,186)-30%24,000 595 14,126 (4,312)-31%
WATER PERMIT - - 22,238 27,000 (4,762)-18%27,000 - 20,382 1,856 9%
Total Distribution Expense 44,747 35,041 238,370 272,287 (33,917)-12%447,500 35,213 291,427 (53,057)-18%
Depreciation & Amortization
DEPRECIATION 116,443 117,917 815,549 825,419 (9,870)-1%1,415,000 115,485 807,867 7,682 1%
Total Depreciation & Amortization 116,443 117,917 815,549 825,419 (9,870)-1%1,415,000 115,485 807,867 7,682 1%
Interest Expense
INTEREST EXPENSE - BONDS 3,050 3,050 21,350 21,350 0 0%35,433 3,267 22,867 (1,517)-7%
AMORTIZATION OF DEBT DISCOUNT/PREMIUM (554) (554) (3,880) (3,880) 0 0%(6,651) (554) (3,880) 0 0%
Total Interest Expense 2,496 2,496 17,470 17,470 0 0%28,782 2,712 18,987 (1,517)-8%
Other Operating Expense
LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF PROP (NONCAPITAL)- - - - 0 0%- - (16,272) 16,272 100%
DAM MAINTENANCE EXPENSE 130 - 1,121 - 1,121 0%- 173 358 763 213%
PENSION EXPENSE - - - - 0 0%50,000 - - 0 0%
INTEREST EXPENSE - METER DEPOSITS 45 52 312 364 (52)-14%625 52 364 (52)-14%
Total Other Operating Expense 175 52 1,434 364 1,070 294%50,625 225 (15,550) 16,984 109%
Customer Accounts Expense
METER READING EXPENSE 166 417 3,367 2,919 448 15%5,000 194 3,562 (195)-5%
MISC CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS EXPENSE UTILITY 9,719 8,250 57,545 57,750 (205)0%99,000 9,024 55,118 2,427 4%
BAD DEBT EXPENSE & RECOVERY - 21 - 147 (147)-100%250 - - 0 0%
Total Customer Accounts Expense 9,884 8,688 60,912 60,816 96 0%104,250 9,218 58,680 2,232 4%
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For Period Ending July 2026Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net PositionElk River, Minnesota
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Administrative Expense
SALARIES OFFICE & COMMISSION 26,736 27,750 185,357 194,250 (8,893)-5%333,000 25,460 172,210 13,147 8%
TEMPORARY STAFFING - 83 - 581 (581)-100%1,000 - - 0 0%
OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,698 2,500 16,735 17,500 (765)-4%30,000 1,662 13,723 3,011 22%
ELECTRIC & WATER CONSUMPTION - OFFICE 246 540 3,049 3,780 (731)-19%6,500 675 3,599 (549)-15%
BANK FEES 76 59 405 413 (8)-2%708 83 425 (20)-5%
LEGAL FEES 110 500 7,323 3,500 3,823 109%6,000 58 10,801 (3,478)-32%
AUDITING FEES 450 583 3,805 4,081 (276)-7%7,000 430 3,556 249 7%
INSURANCE 3,371 3,583 25,546 25,081 465 2%43,000 3,502 24,406 1,141 5%
UTILITY SHARE - DEFERRED COMP 1,354 1,500 15,816 19,250 (3,434)-18%25,000 1,311 14,593 1,222 8%
UTILITY SHARE - MEDICAL/DENTAL/DISABIL 18,392 18,500 153,255 157,000 (3,745)-2%251,110 17,508 144,583 8,672 6%
UTILITY SHARE - PERA 6,181 5,958 44,427 41,706 2,721 7%71,500 6,124 39,091 5,336 14%
UTILITY SHARE - FICA 6,451 5,875 43,816 41,125 2,691 7%70,500 6,515 38,932 4,884 13%
EMPLOYEE SICK PAY 5,024 4,417 31,071 30,919 152 0%53,000 3,332 25,998 5,074 20%
EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PAY 3,584 3,650 21,946 21,900 46 0%43,000 3,478 19,601 2,345 12%
EMPLOYEE VACATION & PTO PAY 8,057 5,000 50,394 46,000 4,394 10%72,000 4,980 41,007 9,387 23%
UPMIC DISTRIBUTION - - 6,142 9,500 (3,358)-35%19,000 - 8,506 (2,364)-28%
WELLHEAD PROTECTION - 125 - 875 (875)-100%1,500 - - 0 0%
LONGEVITY PAY 405 405 405 483 (78)-16%1,260 1,550 1,705 (1,300)-76%
CONSULTING FEES 6,088 2,183 22,356 15,281 7,075 46%26,200 2,325 31,382 (9,025)-29%
TELEPHONE 804 717 5,637 5,019 618 12%8,600 718 4,774 862 18%
ADVERTISING 250 417 3,634 2,919 715 25%5,000 372 6,139 (2,504)-41%
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS - FEES 2,009 9,290 60,407 65,030 (4,623)-7%111,475 (292) 39,963 20,445 51%
SCHOOLS & MEETINGS 2,403 5,241 19,211 36,687 (17,476)-48%62,897 936 11,856 7,355 62%
MTCE OF GENERAL PLANT & OFFICE HEATING 135 225 945 1,575 (630)-40%2,700 216 1,512 (567)-38%
Total Administrative Expense 93,823 99,101 721,682 744,455 (22,773)-3%1,251,950 80,941 658,359 63,322 10%
General Expense
CIP REBATES - RESIDENTIAL 250 167 717 1,169 (452)-39%2,000 124 287 430 150%
CIP REBATES - COMMERCIAL - 83 - 581 (581)-100%1,000 - - 0 0%
CIP - MARKETING - 125 - 875 (875)-100%1,500 - - 0 0%
CIP - LABOR - 42 - 294 (294)-100%500 - - 0 0%
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 57 167 449 1,169 (720)-62%2,000 54 1,669 (1,220)-73%
MISC GENERAL EXPENSE (12) 21 (12) 147 (159)-108%250 - - (12)0%
Total General Expense 295 605 1,153 4,235 (3,082)-73%7,250 178 1,956 (802)-41%
Total Expenses (before Operating Transfers)305,303 329,985 2,331,224 2,387,641 (56,417)-2%4,098,357 317,361 2,264,251 66,973 3%
Operating Transfer
Operating Transfer/Other Funds
TRANSFER TO CITY ELK RIVER REVENUE 8,620 7,010 32,818 31,765 1,053 3%64,522 - - 32,818 0%
Total Operating Transfer/Other Funds 8,620 7,010 32,818 31,765 1,053 3%64,522 0 0 32,818 0%
Utilities & Labor Donated
WATER & LABOR DONATED TO CITY - 167 - 1,169 (1,169)-100%2,000 - - 0 0%
Total Utilities & Labor Donated - 167 - 1,169 (1,169)-100%2,000 - - 0 0%
Total Operating Transfer 8,620 7,177 32,818 32,934 (116)0%66,522 - - 32,818 0%
Net Income Profit (Loss)153,444 64,909 (382,699) (467,226) 84,527 18%145,550 83,391 (139,979) (242,720) -173%
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Elk River Municipal Utilities Monthly Electrical Demand
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15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Energy Purchases in MWHMonth
Elk River Municipal Utilities Monthly Energy Purchases
2025 2026
73
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20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Electric Load in MWHMonth
Elk River Municipal Utilities Monthly Total Electric Load
2025 2026
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
$5,000,000
$5,500,000
$6,000,000
Sales in DollarsMonth
Elk River Municipal Utilities Monthly Electric Sales
2025 2026
74
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10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
Loads in MWHMonth
Elk River Municipal Utilities Monthly Residential, Commercial & Industrial
Loads
2025 Residential 2026 Residential 2025 Commercial
2026 Commercial 2025 Industrial 2026 Industrial
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
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Sales
2025 Residential 2026 Residential 2025 Commercial
2026 Commercial 2025 Industrial 2026 Industrial
75
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Melissa Karpinski – Finance Manager
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
5.2
SUBJECT:
2027 Annual Business Plan: Capital Projects and Equipment Purchases and 20-Year Capital
Projections
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action is required.
DISCUSSION:
In preparation for the 2027 budget submission in November, staff continue to work through the
budget process. The first draft of the capital budget portion of the 2027 budget has been
completed for Commission review.
The capital budget may change as the complete 2027 budget is assembled, additional
information regarding project timing becomes available, rates are updated, and cash flow
projections become more certain. The 20-year capital projections are also included for
Commission review. Noteworthy non-capital expenditures are shown separately from the
capital budgets at the bottom of the schedules.
The following information is included for review of the capital budgets:
1. Electric Department 2027 Capital Budget – Includes large non-recurring capital
construction projects, recurring capital construction projects and asset preservation,
and capital equipment purchases. Notable items for 2027 include Underground
Residential Distribution equipment replacement, replacement of digger truck #15,
replacement of dump truck #29, and electric service territory acquisition loss of revenue
payments.
2. Electric Department Capital 20-Year Projections – Highlights anticipated large non-
recurring capital construction projects, recurring capital construction projects, and asset
preservation projects through 2046.
3. Water Department 2027 Capital Budget – Includes large non-recurring capital
construction projects, recurring capital construction projects and asset preservation,
and capital equipment purchases. Notable items for 2027 include replacement of the
existing water main at County Road 44, replacement of the existing water main
associated with the city road project, the Freeport booster station, and well #8
rehabilitation.
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4. Water Department Capital 20-Year Projections – Highlights anticipated large non-
recurring capital construction projects, recurring capital construction projects, and asset
preservation projects through 2046.
5. Administration and Technical Services 2027 Capital Budgets – Includes capital projects
and capital equipment purchases. Notable items for 2027 include a fiber extension to
Waco Sub, and voltage regulator banks.
6. Administration and Technical Services Capital 20-Year Projections – Highlights
anticipated large non-recurring capital construction projects, recurring capital
construction projects, and asset preservation projects through 2046.
The utilities utilize a vehicle replacement evaluation system implemented with the city.
Additional information on vehicle evaluations is available upon request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The 2027 Electric Department Capital Budget decreased from the prior year, primarily because
the new East substation and Otsego transformer replacement projects were completed in 2026.
The 2027 Water Department Capital Budget has increased compared to the prior year. The
primary driver is the water main work for the city road projects. Reserves will be used to fund
the water main construction projects.
The Administration and Technical Services Departments’ Capital Budgets have increased
compared to the prior year. These costs are allocated to the Electric and Water Departments
and are shown as separate lines within their respective capital budgets.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Capital Projects Budgets and Capital 20-Year Projections
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Elk River Municipal Utilities Business Plan/Budget
2027 Electric Department Capital Budget
Capital Construction Projects
Cost Description
350,000$ OH to URD 208th, Wilson, 207th, single phase on Brook Rd
100,000$ 198th Ave & Gary St OH to URD
300,000$ Cty Rd 33
-$ Roundabout 33/1
50,000$ Downtown Streetlights
100,000$ Open Concentric
250,000$ Unidentified Projects
Subtotal 1,150,000$ *in order of priority
Capital Construction Substations
Cost Description
20,000$ 14-4 Relay Panel Replacement
14,000$ West Bank 1 Recloser Controller Replacement
28,000$ West Bank 2 Recloser Controller Replacement
60,000$ West Bank 2 Recloser Tank Replacement
Subtotal 122,000$
Capital Construction Feeders
Cost Description
150,000$ Feeder 22 OH Rebuild
250,000$ Unidentified Feeders
Subtotal 400,000$
Capital Construction System
Cost Description
425,000$ Transformers and Meters
400,000$ New Development Distribution Installation
50,000$ Street Lighting
75,000$ Ongoing OH Equip Replacement (Poles, Switches, Cut-Outs)
900,000$ Ongoing URD Equip Replacement (Switches, J-Boxes, Fuse Pads)
Subtotal 1,850,000$
Capital Equipment Needs
Cost Description
500,000$ Replace Digger Truck Vehicle #15
110,000$ Replace Dump Truck Vehicle #29
65,000$ Replace Truck Vehicle #30
65,500$ Electric share of Administration
594,500$ Electric Share of Technical Services
Subtotal 1,335,000$
Capital Facilities & Misc Needs
Cost Description
316,884$ Territory Acquisition - Loss of Revenue Pmt (2015 Contract - Area 2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8)
Subtotal 316,884$
Total Capital 5,173,884$
Electric Noteworthy Non-Recurring Expenses
Cost Description
10,500$ Computers, iPads, Software, Accessories
10,000$ Paint Trailer
10,000$ Paint Truck
10,000$ Paint Transformers/Switchgear
10,000$ Paint Street Lights
10,000$ Tools
15,000$ Contractor Testing and Inspections
20,800$ Electric share of Administration
16,625$ Electric share of Technical Services
Total 112,925$
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Electric Utility
Capital Budget 2027-2046
Description 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046
Projects
OH to URD 208th, Wilson, 207th, single phase on Brook Rd $350,000
Dayton Rebuild 2400V OH to 7200V URD $376,000 $306,000 $102,000 $80,000 $83,000
Cty Rd 32 single phase OH to three phase UG $300,000
198th Ave & Polk St OH to URD $100,000
198th Ave & Gary St OH to URD $100,000
Otsego Street Lights $50,000
3 Phase on Co Rd 1 from Co Rd 33 to 221st $300,000
Co Rd 39 O'dean to Nashua - OH to URD $200,000
Rebuild Parrish $200,000
Rebuild: Dayton River Road $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
Rebuild: Zebulon and Xerxes, 190th $250,000
Rebuild: Waco Street $250,000
Rebuild: Ogden, 196th $300,000
Rebuild: 211th $100,000
Rebuild: 227th, 223rd $100,000
Gravel Mine Development $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Cty Rd 33 $300,000
Waco Business Center Dr Recon $125,000
Cty Rd 44 Rebuild $125,000
Roundabout 33/1
Downtown Streetlights $50,000
Open Concentric $100,000
Unidentified Projects $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Total Projects Budget $975,000 $1,150,000 $925,000 $850,000 $876,000 $1,406,000 $802,000 $780,000 $583,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $0
Substations
East
Design
Construction $1,655,000
Recloser Controller $28,000
Recloser Tank $120,000
Contractor Testing and Inspection $15,000
North
Transformer Replacement (Target Date 2053)
Relay Panel Replacement $25,000
Recloser Controller Replacement $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
Recloser Tank Replacement $150,000 $45,000 $15,000 $15,000
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
Orrock (Future)
Design $150,000
Construct $1,850,000
Otsego
Transformer Replacement (Target Date 2023)$1,280,120
Relay Panel Replacement $25,000
Recloser Controller Replacement $28,000
Recloser Tank Replacement $120,000 $15,000 $45,000
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
Otsego East (Future)
Design $150,000
Construct $1,850,000
Station 14-3
Transformer Replacement (Target Date 2037)$1,250,000
Relay Panel Replacement
Recloser Controller Replacement $49,000 $30,000
Recloser Tank Replacement $150,000 $15,000 $15,000
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
Station 14-4
Transformer Replacement (Target Date 2046)$2,500,000
Relay Panel Replacement $20,000 $20,000
Recloser Controller Replacement $14,000 $6,000 $6,000
Recloser Tank Replacement $60,000 $30,000
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
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Capital Budget 2027-2046
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Transformer Replacement (Target Date 2047)
Relay Panel Replacement $25,000
Recloser Controller Replacement $6,000
Recloser Tank Replacement $60,000 $30,000
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
Waco Bank #2
Transformer Replacement (Target Date 2057)
Relay Panel Replacement $25,000
Recloser Controller Replacement $21,000 $18,000
Recloser Tank Replacement
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
West Bank #1
Transformer Replacement (Target Date 2046)$2,500,000
Relay Panel Replacement
Recloser Controller Replacement $14,000 $12,000 $6,000
Recloser Tank Replacement $15,000
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
West Bank #2
Transformer Replacement (Target Date 20..)$800,000
Relay Panel Replacement
Recloser Controller Replacement $28,000 $18,000
Recloser Tank Replacement $60,000 $15,000
Communication Equipment Replacement $10,000
Meter Replacement $7,500
Cap and Reg Controllers
SCADA Network Upgrades $50,000
Substations voltage upgrade to 115kV $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Total Substations Budget $4,266,120 $122,000 $354,000 $156,000 $1,862,000 $33,000 $138,000 $87,500 $21,000 $2,057,000 $2,085,000 $3,373,000 $2,000,000 $150,000 $1,850,000 $52,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000,000
Feeders
Feeder 22 OH Rebuild $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Feeder 66 OH Rebuild $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Quaday to River Road NE $500,000
County Rd 35 Feeder to Waco
Highway 10 Feeder from 101 to Jarvis $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Rebuild Feeder 46 Substation to Hwy 10 $250,000
Gravel Mine Feeders $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Feeder 65 Rebuild OH from Landfill to North Sub $175,000
East Sub Feeders #11, 13, 14 $200,000
Unidentified Feeders $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Total Feeders Budget $625,000 $400,000 $800,000 $1,050,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $800,000 $650,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Miscellaneous
Territory Acquisition - Loss of Revenue Pmt (2015 Co $472,275 $316,884 $198,046 $100,816 $100,816
Total Miscellaneous Budget $472,275 $316,884 $198,046 $100,816 $100,816 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Facilities
Total Facilities Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
System
Transformers and Meters $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
AMI $70,607
New Development Distribution Installation $350,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000
Street Lighting $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Ongoing OH Equip Replacement (Poles, Switches, C $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Ongoing URD Equip Replacement (Switches, J-Boxes $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $650,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Fault Indicators Replacements $50,000
Total System Budget $1,920,607 $1,850,000 $1,850,000 $1,600,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
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Capital Budget 2027-2046
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Digger Truck $500,000 $335,000 $335,000
Bucket Truck $302,500 $332,750 $332,750 $332,750 $332,750 $332,750 $332,750 $332,750 $332,750 $332,750
Dump Truck/Flatbed Truck $110,000 $50,000 $85,000 $75,000 $75,000 $50,000 $85,000 $75,000
Vactron $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000 $145,000
Excavator $45,000 $45,000 $45,000
Brush Chipper $30,000
Cable Plow $200,000 $250,000
Bore Rig $400,000
John Deere Tractor
Trailer $40,000 $20,000 $20,000 $17,000 $30,000 $20,000 $15,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Shared Equipment $21,600 $48,000 $65,000 $16,000
Pickup Trucks $65,000 $65,000 $195,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $195,000 $66,000 $66,000 $66,000 $66,000
Chipper Box $55,000
Dump Trailer
Hot Arms $50,000
Ez Spot
Tools at Field Services Building
Total Inventory/Equipment Budget $115,000 $675,000 $230,000 $947,500 $719,350 $437,750 $195,000 $607,750 $130,000 $835,000 $417,750 $200,000 $547,750 $550,000 $513,750 $417,750 $141,000 $543,750 $66,000 $145,000 $398,750
Total $8,374,002 $4,513,884 $4,357,046 $4,704,316 $5,283,166 $3,601,750 $2,860,000 $3,200,250 $2,309,000 $4,467,000 $4,077,750 $5,148,000 $3,972,750 $2,125,000 $3,788,750 $1,895,250 $1,566,000 $1,968,750 $1,491,000 $1,570,000 $6,573,750
Reserves $2,290,275 $2,000,000 $1,250,000 $1,850,000
Bonding
Grants
Inter-Fund Borrowing $1,400,000
Total Less Additional Funding $4,683,727 $4,513,884 $4,357,046 $4,704,316 $5,283,166 $3,601,750 $2,860,000 $3,200,250 $2,309,000 $2,467,000 $4,077,750 $3,898,000 $3,972,750 $2,125,000 $1,938,750 $1,895,250 $1,566,000 $1,968,750 $1,491,000 $1,570,000 $6,573,750
Difference from Previous Year $1,066,927 ($169,843)($156,838)$347,270 $578,850 ($1,681,416)($741,750)$340,250 ($891,250)$158,000 $1,610,750 ($179,750)$74,750 ($1,847,750)($186,250)($43,500)($329,250)$402,750 -477750 79000 5003750
Non-Capital Expenses - Noteworthy
Computers/iPads $3,500 $10,500 $5,500 $1,300 $5,500 $14,000 $3,500 $10,500 $5,500 $1,300 $5,500 $14,000 $3,500 $10,500 $5,500 $1,300 $5,500 $14,000 $3,500 $10,500 $5,500
Paint Trailer $10,000
Paint Truck $10,000
Paint Transformers/Switchgear $10,000 $10,000
Paint Street Lights $10,000 $10,000
Tools $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Highway 10 (Future)
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000 $15,000
North
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000 $15,000
Otsego
Transformer Arrestor Replacement (Expense)
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000
Otsego East (Future)
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000
Station 14-3
Transformer Arrestor Replacement (Expense)
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000 $15,000
Station 14-4
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
Waco Bank #1
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000 $15,000
Waco Bank #2
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000 $15,000
West Bank #1
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000
West Bank #2
Transformer Arrestor Replacement and Current Transformers (Expense)
Contractor Testing and Inspections (Expense)$15,000 $15,000
Total Non-Capital Expenses - Noteworthy 63,500$ 75,500$ 30,500$ 11,300$ 30,500$ 39,000$ 28,500$ 35,500$ 30,500$ 26,300$ 30,500$ 39,000$ 28,500$ 35,500$ 30,500$ 26,300$ 30,500$ 39,000$ 28,500$ 35,500$ 30,500$
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2027 Water Department Capital Budget
Water Capital Construction Needs
Cost Description
134,000$ Well #8 Rehabilitation
10,000$ Well #9 Roof Replacement
100,000$ Catwalks
100,000$ Facility Repair (Capital)
400,000$ Freeport Booster Station
45,000$ Freeport Tower Wash
40,000$ SCADA upgrades
47,000$ Fiber - Meadowvale Booster station
-$ Hwy 169 Redefine
4,300,000$ Water Main Construction (City Rd project, Cty Rd 44)
15,000$ Placeholder for undetermined projects
Subtotal 5,191,000$
Capital Equipment Needs
Cost Description
65,000$ Replace Truck Vehicle #22
7,500$ Air Compressor
14,500$ Water share of Administration
6,500$ Water Share of Technical Services
Subtotal 93,500$
Total Capital 5,284,500$
Water Noteworthy Non-Recurring Expenses
Cost Description
-$ Computers, iPads
10,000$ Meters/ERT
10,000$ Tools
5,200$ Water share of Administration
875$ Water share of Technical Services
Total 26,075$
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Water Utility
Capital Budget 2027-2046
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Wells
Well 2
Roof Replacement
Well Rehabilitation (Last Recondition 2022) $40,000 $40,000 $40,000
Flood Alarms
Well 3
Roof Replacement
Well Rehabilitation (Last Reconditioning 2024) $40,000 $40,000
Flood Alarms
Generator
Well 4
Roof Replacement
Well Rehabilitation (Last Reconditioning 2023)$40,000 $40,000 $40,000
Media
Well 5
Roof Replacement
Well Rehabilitation (Last Reconditioning 2015)$50,000 $40,000 $40,000
Flood Alarms
Well 6
Roof Replacement
Well Rehabilitation (Last Reconditioning 2025)$40,000 $40,000
Well 7
Roof Replacement
Well Rehabilitation (Last Reconditioning 2023)$40,000 $40,000
VFD
Flood Alarms
Well 8
Well Rehabilitation (Last Reconditioning 2021) $134,000 $40,000 $40,000
Well 9
Roof Replacement $10,000
Well Rehabilitation (Last Reconditioning 2018)$40,000 $40,000 $40,000
Well 10
New Well $1,500,000
New Treatment Plant $8,000,000
Well 11
New Well $1,500,000
New Treatment Plant $8,000,000
All Wells
Chlorine Alarms $25,000
Chlorine Analyzers $10,000
Hi-E Dry Dehumidifiers $12,000 $10,000
Re-route well 8 to treatment plant 7 $434,000
Catwalks $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000
Facility Repair (Capital)$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Total Well Budget $706,000 $344,000 $9,740,000 $190,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $9,640,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $165,000 $150,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000
Miscellaneous
Freeport Booster Station $400,000 $400,000 $20,000 $20,000
Meadowvale Booster Station $150,000
Total Miscellaneous Budget $550,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $20,000 $0 $0 $0
Towers
Gary St. Tower
Paint/Sandblast (Capital)
Wash In/Outside of Tower (Capital)$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000
Mixer
Freeport Tower
Paint/Sandblast (Capital)
Wash In/Outside of Tower (Capital)$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000
Mixer
Auburn Tower
Paint/Sandblast (Capital)
Wash In/Outside of Tower (Capital)$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000
Mixer
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Capital Budget 2027-2046
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Paint/Sandblast (Capital)$2,000,000
Wash In/Outside of Tower (Capital)$45,000 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000
Mixer $20,000
New Tower $3,500,000
New Tower $4,000,000
Placeholder $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
Total Tower Budget $15,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $2,015,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $80,000 $3,560,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $4,060,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
System
Facilities Building
SCADA upgrades $240,000 $40,000 $20,000 $40,000
Well Security $15,000
Fiber - Meadowvale Booster station $47,000
AMI
Highway 169 Redefine $185,000
Gravel Mine Development $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Water Main Construction (Capital)$2,100,000 $4,300,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000
Total System Budget $2,540,000 $4,387,000 $20,000 $750,000 $540,000 $1,250,000 $500,000 $1,250,000 $500,000 $750,000 $0 $750,000 $0 $750,000 $0 $750,000 $0 $750,000 $0 $750,000 $0
Inventory/Equipment
Equipment $65,000 $65,000 $6,000 $65,000
Shared Equipment $5,400 $12,000 $22,000 $4,000
Trucks (Capital)$65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $130,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $130,000 $66,000 $66,000 $66,000
GPS locating equipment $15,000
Air Compressor $7,500
Fire Hydrant Flushing Equipment
Total Inventory/Equipment Budget $80,000 $72,500 $130,000 $130,000 $5,400 $0 $0 $12,000 $87,000 $65,000 $130,000 $65,000 $65,000 $130,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $66,000 $66,000 $131,000
Total $3,891,000 $5,263,500 $9,950,000 $1,130,000 $2,700,400 $1,450,000 $700,000 $1,462,000 $10,307,000 $4,515,000 $330,000 $1,015,000 $290,000 $1,090,000 $4,210,000 $950,000 $220,000 $970,000 $266,000 $1,016,000 $331,000
Reserves $2,435,000 $4,300,000
Bonding $8,000,000 $9,500,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000
Trunk Funds
Total Less Additional Funding $1,456,000 $963,500 $1,950,000 $1,130,000 $2,700,400 $1,450,000 $700,000 $1,462,000 $807,000 $1,015,000 $330,000 $1,015,000 $290,000 $1,090,000 $210,000 $950,000 $220,000 $970,000 $266,000 $1,016,000 $331,000
Difference from Previous Year 168,300$ (492,500)$ 986,500$ (820,000)$ 1,570,400$ (1,250,400)$ (750,000)$ 762,000$ (655,000)$ 208,000$ (685,000)$ 685,000$ (725,000)$ 800,000$ (880,000)$ 740,000$ (730,000)$ 750,000$ (704,000)$ 750,000$ (685,000)$
Non-Capital Expenses - Noteworthy
Computers/iPads $0 $0 $3,500 $1,300 $6,000 $11,000 $0 $0 $3,500 $1,300 $6,000 $11,000 $0 $0 $3,500 $1,300 $6,000 $11,000 $0 $0 $3,500
Meters/ERTs $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Tools $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Rate Study $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Total Non-Capital Expenses - Noteworthy 20,000$ 20,000$ 23,500$ 21,300$ 31,000$ 31,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 23,500$ 26,300$ 26,000$ 31,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 28,500$ 21,300$ 26,000$ 31,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ 23,500$
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Elk River Municipal Utilities Business Plan/Budget
2027 Administration and Technical Services Departments Capital Budgets
Administration Capital Needs
Cost Description
15,000$ Network Switches/Misc (ERMU)
11,500$ UPS Upgrades (city shared)
12,500$ Security Camera System Replacement - Admin (city shared)
-$ Door Controls (city shared)
6,000$ Domain Controller
-$ OMS
5,000$ Office Furniture
5,000$ Office Branding
20,000$ Field Services Branding
5,000$ Misc Office Equipment
Subtotal 80,000$
Administration Noteworthy Non-Recurring Expenses
Cost Description
26,000$ Computers, iPads, Software, Accessories, Scanners, Printers - Upgrades
Subtotal 26,000$
Total Administration 106,000$
Technical Services Capital Needs
Cost Description
20,000$ VOLT/VAR Implementation
190,000$ Voltage Regulator Banks (2)
140,000$ Fiber Extension - Waco Sub
28,000$ Fiber Cty 77
68,000$ TGB Collector on Siren Pole
25,000$ Substation Security
130,000$ Replace Trucks Vehicle #35 and #36
Subtotal 601,000$
Technical Services Noteworthy Non-Recurring Expenses
Cost Description
7,500$ Computers, iPads, Software, Accessories - Upgrades
10,000$ Tools
Subtotal 17,500$
Total Technical Services 618,500$
Total Capital Items 681,000$
Total Non-Recuring Expenses 43,500$
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Elk River Municipal Utilities Business Plan/Budget
Administration & Technical Services
Capital Budget 2027-2046
Description 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046
Admin
Information Technology
Server upgrades (city shared)$15,000 $12,000 $12,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
Server Backup System (city shared)$5,000
Microsoft server upgrade (city shared)$18,000 $20,000
Network Switch (City main core)$20,000 $20,000
Network Switches/Misc (ERMU)$5,000 $15,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Phone System (city shared)$10,000
UPS Upgrades (city shared)$11,500
Security Camera System Replacement - Admin (city shared)$10,000 $12,500
Door Controls (city shared)
Security Camera System Replacement - FSB $50,000 $50,000
Domain Controller $6,000 $6,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Commission Room AV Upgrade $15,000
OMS $18,000
Team's Room - FS Building $8,000
OT Security $40,000
Total IT Budget $135,000 $45,000 $17,000 $17,000 $55,000 $25,000 $20,000 $70,000 $20,000 $20,000 $45,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $40,000 $25,000 $20,000 $70,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Facilities
Office Furniture $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $5,000 $20,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $5,000 $20,000
Office Branding $40,000 $5,000
Field Services Branding $20,000
Carpet $50,000 $50,000
Total Facilities Budget $45,000 $30,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $55,000 $5,000 $20,000 $5,000 $20,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $55,000 $5,000 $20,000 $5,000 $20,000
Miscellaneous
Office Vehicles $50,000 $30,000 $50,000 $50,000 $30,000 $50,000
Misc. Office Equipment $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Total Miscellaneous Budget $5,000 $5,000 $55,000 $35,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $55,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $55,000 $35,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $55,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Tech Services
Information Technology
GIS Enterprise version update $10,000
Total IT Budget $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Projects
VOLT/VAR Implementation $20,000 $20,000
Voltage Regulator Banks (2)$190,000
Fiber Extension - Waco Sub $140,000
Fiber Extension - Otsego Sub $125,000
Fiber Cty 77 $28,000
TGB Collector on Siren Pole $68,000
Substation Security $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
Total Projects $170,000 $471,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Inventory/Equipment
Substation Meter and SCADA Equipment
Field Meter Testing Equipment
Shop Meter Tester
Acoustic Camera $20,000
Locator $15,000
Communications Cap Bank VR Controllers $25,000
Trucks (Capital)$65,000 $130,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $130,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $132,000 $66,000
Total Inventory/Equipment Budget $125,000 $130,000 $0 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $0 $0 $130,000 $0 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $0 $0 $132,000 $0 $66,000
Total $490,000 $681,000 $102,000 $147,000 $155,000 $100,000 $80,000 $130,000 $175,000 $30,000 $135,000 $145,000 $125,000 $95,000 $115,000 $100,000 $80,000 $130,000 $177,000 $30,000 $111,000
Reserves
Bonding
Total Less Additional Funding $490,000 $681,000 $102,000 $147,000 $155,000 $100,000 $80,000 $130,000 $175,000 $30,000 $135,000 $145,000 $125,000 $95,000 $115,000 $100,000 $80,000 $130,000 $177,000 $30,000 $111,000
Difference from Previous Year 116,600$ 191,000$ (579,000)$ 45,000$ 8,000$ (55,000)$ (20,000)$ 50,000$ 45,000$ (145,000)$ 105,000$ 10,000$ (20,000)$ (30,000)$ 20,000$ (15,000)$ (20,000)$ 50,000$ 47,000$ (147,000)$ 81,000$
Non-Capital Expenses - Noteworthy
Admin - Computers, Software, Accessories, Upgrades $15,300 $26,000 $24,500 $23,000 $6,500 $24,400 $20,300 $26,000 $24,500 $23,000 $6,500 $24,400 $20,300 $26,000 $24,500 $23,000 $6,500 $24,400 $20,300 $26,000 $24,500
Tech Services - Computers, Software, Accessories, Upgrades $14,500 $7,500 $0 $9,500 $1,000 $6,500 $14,500 $7,500 $0 $9,500 $1,000 $6,500 $14,500 $7,500 $0 $9,500 $1,000 $6,500 $14,500 $7,500 $0
Tools $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Total Non-Capital Expenses - Noteworthy 39,800$ 43,500$ 34,500$ 42,500$ 17,500$ 40,900$ 44,800$ 43,500$ 34,500$ 42,500$ 17,500$ 40,900$ 44,800$ 43,500$ 34,500$ 42,500$ 17,500$ 40,900$ 44,800$ 43,500$ 34,500$
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Mark Hanson - General Manager
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
5.3
SUBJECT:
County State Aid Highway 44 Cost Share Agreement
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the County State Aid Highway 44 Cost Share Agreement between Sherburne County,
the City of Elk River, and Elk River Municipal Utilities
BACKGROUND:
Sherburne County has received bids and selected a contractor to perform work on County State
Aid Highway 44. The City of Elk River and ERMU have requested additional improvements
within the project scope of work as part of the attached cost share agreement. The County has
allocated the estimated costs for the improvements based on the attached Sherburne County
Cost Participation Policy.
DISCUSSION:
Using the attached bid abstract, the county has estimated the cost of ERMU’s requested
improvements at $1,368,428.88 (there is an error in the attached County Bid Tab). The
estimated cost includes the following efforts:
• 100% of the actual construction costs for ERMU’s watermain project components as
identified in Exhibit A (estimated $1,315,797.00); and
• 2% of the actual construction costs for the ERMU related project components for
Construction Surveying as identified in Exhibit A (estimated $26,315.94); and
• 2% of the actual construction costs for the ERMU related project components for
Construction Contract Administration as identified on Exhibit A (estimated $26,315.94).
The final construction costs for the project components identified on the attached bid abstract
will be based on the County’s actual costs as determined by the County’s final project payments
to the contractor. The County has proposed all parties sign the attached agreement reflecting
the costs, improvements, and other obligations. ERMU’s legal counsel has reviewed the
agreement and noted no concerns.
Staff request commission approval of the agreement, pending final legal review, as well as
provision of authorization to the General Manager and ERMU’s attorney to approve any
subsequent changes that are not material.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
These costs are in line with the amounts approved in the 2026 Capital Budget for Water Main
Construction. The work will take place in 2026 and 2027. The County anticipates invoicing us for
our share of the costs in 2028, after final payment on the contract has been made.
ATTACHMENTS:
• County State Aid Highway 44 Cost Share Agreement
• Exhibit A - County State Aid Highway 44 Low Bid Abstract
• Exhibit B - Sherburne County Cost Participation Policy
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COST SHARE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SHERBURNE COUNTY AND CITY OF ELK RIVER
AND ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
COUNTY HIGHWAY 44 FROM US 10 TO CSAH 1
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _____ day of __________, 2026, (the
“Effective Date”) by and between the County of Sherburne, a political subdivision of the State of
Minnesota, 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River, Minnesota 55330, (the "County"), the City of
Elk River, 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330 (the "City") and Elk River Municipal Utilities,
13069 Orono Pkwy, Elk River, MN 55330 (“ERMU”).
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement have long exhibited concern for the safety of the public
traveling on County Highway 44 between US 10 to CSAH 1; and,
WHEREAS, the County has proposed, the City and ERMU has consented to certain
improvements to County Highway (CR) 44 (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that the County shall cause construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the County has prepared plans and specifications for the Project (SP 071-596-011),
which plans are consistent with the plans the City and ERMU consented to and which will be on file in
the office of the County Engineer, and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 471.59 authorizes the County, the City and ERMU to enter into an
agreement for the joint exercise of powers and the sharing of resources; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that it is in their best interest that the cost of said project be shared.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained herein
and subject to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 471.59, the parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose. The parties enter into this Agreement for the purpose of constructing the CR44 Project.
2. Term. Notwithstanding the date of the signatures of the parties, the term of this Agreement shall
commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate on the date that the Project has been
completed, as determined by the parties.
3. Duties of the County and City.
3.1 Solicitation and Award of Contract. The County shall solicit bids for the construction of
the Project based on the plans and specifications and shall award a contract to the lowest
responsible bidder, as determined by the County, in accordance with Minnesota law.
3.2 Plans and Specifications. The County shall prepare all plans, specifications, material
quantities and all other documents necessary for the construction of the Project.
3.3 Construction Items. The County will let a contract and will cause the construction of the
Project, in accordance with the County, the City and ERMU approved Federal Aid construction
plans. The Project includes, at a minimum, the following improvements:
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1) Reconstruction of the existing pavement
2) Add a center continuous left turn lane
3) Install curb and gutter
4) Install storm sewer
5) Install City sanitary sewer and signage
6) Install ERMU Watermain
7) Install City trail and amenities
8) Install pavement markings
9) Provide traffic control during construction
10) Install BNSF crossing. A separate Construction Agreement directly with BNSF will
be executed to address this part of the project
3.4 Construction Oversight. During the Project, the County shall provide all necessary
construction engineering, construction surveying, and construction inspection for all items
excluding items 5, 6 and 10. The cost to the City for non-excluded construction oversight
services shall be eight percent (8%) of the City participating construction costs. Construction
surveying for items 5 and 6 shall be two percent (2%) for the City and ERMU for their respective
items. Construction observation for items 5 and 6 shall be the responsibility of the City and
ERMU for their respective items.
3.5 Right of Way and Permits. The County will be responsible for acquiring and paying for
all right of way and other land use rights necessary for the Project and shall be responsible for
obtaining all necessary permits and other approvals necessary for the construction of or otherwise
associated with the Project, including but not limited to all environmental permits such as
SWPPP, TEP approvals, and NPDES permit.
3.6 Administration. The County will be responsible for administering the Project. Contract
administrative services shall include, without limitation, the advertising and acceptance of bids,
generating partial and final payments and Project close- out. The County will also provide all
necessary construction engineering, construction surveying, and construction inspection for the
Project and will prepare and sign all work orders, change orders, and supplemental agreements
relating to the Project. The costs associated with contract administrative services to the City and
ERMU for these services shall be two percent (2%) of the City and ERMU construction costs.
3.7 Cost Participation. The estimated total construction cost of the Project is
$6,395,955.84 (not including the BNSF Rail Crossing of $486,637), consistent with the
Sherburne County Cost Share Policy and as shown on Exhibit B. The total construction
costs including the BNSF Rail Crossing shall be shared by the Parties as follows:
a. County: 100% of the actual construction costs for the County roadway Project
components as identified on Exhibit A (estimated $1,901,742.98); and
50% of the actual construction costs for the storm sewer Project components as
identified on Exhibit A (estimated $340,505.91); and
100% of the actual construction costs for BNSF Railroad crossing associated
with the road crossing as identified in the summary table on Exhibit A
(estimated $402,674.00).
The County’s total Cost share is estimated at $2,644,923.09
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b. City: 100% of the actual construction costs for the City’s roadway Project
components as identified on Exhibit A (estimated $413,868.00; and
50% of the actual construction costs for the storm sewer Project components as
identified on Exhibit A (estimated $299,135.34); and
100% of the actual construction costs for the City’s Sanitary Sewer and signage
Project components as identified on Exhibit A (estimated $120,256.00; and
100% of the actual construction costs for BNSF Railroad crossing associated
with the Pedestrian crossing as identified in the summary table on Exhibit A
(estimated $83,963).
8% of the actual construction costs for the Construction Engineering for City
Project components, excluding Sanitary Sewer which will be 2% for
construction surveying as identified on Exhibit A (estimated $98,085.48); and
2% of the actual construction costs for the City related Project components for
Construction Contract Administration as identified on Exhibit A (estimated
$26,325.21).
The City’s total Cost share is estimated at $1,041,119.44
c. Elk River Municipal Utility (ERMU): 100% of the actual construction costs for ERMU’s
watermain Project components as identified in Exhibit A (estimated
$1,315,797.00); and
2% of the actual construction costs for the ERMU related Project components
for Construction Surveying as identified on Exhibit A (estimated $26,315.94);
and
2% of the actual construction costs for the ERMU related Project components
for Construction Contract Administration as identified on Exhibit A (estimated
$26,315.94).
ERMU’s total Cost share is estimated at $1,342,112.94
The final construction costs for the Project components identified on Exhibit A will be based on
the County’s actual costs as determined by the County’s final project payments to the contractor.
3.8 Payments to Contractor. For purposes of paying the contractor during the Project, the
County will process all payment requests from the contractor and will approve or deny the
requests as appropriate, pursuant to the terms of the contract.
3.9 Ownership and Maintenance. Following completion of construction, the County will
continue to own the roadway and drainage system improvements located within the County right-
of-way and will be solely responsible for the ongoing maintenance of those improvements. The
City will continue to own the sidewalk, multi-use trails and sanitary sewer system and will be
solely responsible for the ongoing maintenance of those improvements. ERMU will continue to
own the watermain system and will be solely responsible for the ongoing maintenance of this
improvement.
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3.10 Payments to the County. After payment to the contractor is made by the County for
Project components for which the City and ERMU are responsible for the respective costs,
pursuant to this Agreement, the County will submit invoices to the City and ERMU for
reimbursement. Payment shall be made to the County within 35 days of when an invoice is
received by the City and ERMU. Submittal of the final invoice is anticipated to be no sooner
than after January 1, 2028.
4. General Provisions.
4.1 Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous agreements, documents and proposals, oral or written, between the parties with
respect thereto. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement shall not be valid unless such
amendment or modification (i) is in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both
parties and (ii) references this Agreement. The terms and conditions of the exhibits are integral
parts of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
4.2 Cooperation. The parties agree to cooperate in the use of resources, including available
right-of-way to complete the project as a whole, to the extent feasible and to the extent permitted
by law. The parties further agree to cooperate in the administration of the contract and
completion of the project, including cooperating in resolving any disputes the parties may have
with the contractor(s) both during the project and following completion of the project.
4.3 Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be
delivered personally or sent by certified mail to the other party as follows:
To the County: Andrew Witter
Sherburne County Engineer
Sherburne County Government Center
13880 Business Center Drive, Suite 100
Elk River, MN 55330
To the City: City Administrator
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
To the City: ERMU Chair
Elk River Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
4.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Minnesota. For the purpose of resolving conflicts related to or arising out of this Agreement, the
parties expressly agree that venue shall be exclusively in the State of Minnesota, County of
Sherburne.
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4.5 Disbursement of Funds. All funds disbursed by the County or City pursuant to this
Agreement shall be disbursed by each entity pursuant to the method provided by law.
4.6 Audit. The parties shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs
incurred and services performed under this Agreement for a period of at least six (6) years after
the termination of this Agreement. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, Subd. 5, each party shall
allow the other party, the State Auditor, or their authorized representatives access to the books,
records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to the subject matter of the
Agreement, for purposes of audit.
4.7 Data Practices. All data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or
disseminated for any purpose in connection with this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Data Practices Act, as well as other State and Federal rules and regulations relating to data
privacy.
4.8 Assignment and Delegation. Neither party shall assign its rights or delegate its duties
under this Agreement without receiving the prior written consent of the other party.
4.9 Liability. Each party will be solely responsible for its own acts and omissions and the
results thereof, to the extent authorized by law. The parties mutually agree to indemnify and hold
harmless each other from any claims, losses, costs, expenses or damages resulting from the acts
or omissions of the respective officers, agents, or employees relating to activities conducted by
either party under this Agreement. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 and other applicable laws
govern the parties’ liability.
4.10 Severability. In the event that any portion of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid,
such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the
Effective Date set forth above.
SHERBURNE COUNTY CITY OF ELK RIVER
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________
Raeanne Danielowski John Dietz
County Board Chair Mayor, City of Elk River
Attest: ___________________________ Attest: _____________________________
Bruce Messelt Cal Portner
County Administrator City Administrator
ELK RIVER MUICIPAL UTILITIES
By: _____________________________
John Dietz
Commission Chair
Attest: ___________________________
Mark Hanson
General Manager
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EXHIBIT A
PROJECT COSTS
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EXHIBIT B
COST SHARE POLICY
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EXHIBIT A
2026 CR 44 Reconstruction - Bid Abstract
SP 071-596-011/204-080-011
Bid Opening 8/5/2026
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Line Number Description Unit Quantity Price Total QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST
1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $520,000.00 $520,000.00 0.48 $249,600.00 0.09 $46,800.00 0.11 $57,200.00 0.08 $41,600.00 $0.00 0.03 $15,600.00 0.21 $109,200.00
2 2021.601 RAILROAD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 0.48 $14,400.00 0.09 $2,700.00 0.11 $3,300.00 0.08 $2,400.00 $0.00 0.03 $900.00 0.21 $6,300.00
3 2041.610 TRAINEES HOUR 950 $1.00 $950.00 456 $456.00 85.00 $85.00 105.00 $105.00 76 $76.00 $0.00 28 $28.00 200 $200.00
4 2101.502 GRUBBING EACH 76 $245.00 $18,620.00 76 $18,620.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
5 2101.505 GRUBBING ACRE 1.8 $3,800.00 $6,840.00 1.8 $6,840.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
6 2104.502 REMOVE PIPE APRON EACH 18 $311.00 $5,598.00 $0.00 18.00 $5,598.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
7 2104.502 REMOVE MANHOLE OR CATCH BASIN EACH 6 $635.00 $3,810.00 $0.00 3.00 $1,905.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 3 $1,905.00 $0.00
8 2104.502 REMOVE GATE VALVE & BOX EACH 34 $112.00 $3,808.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 34 $3,808.00
9 2104.502 REMOVE HYDRANT EACH 13 $370.00 $4,810.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 13 $4,810.00
10 2104.502 REMOVE DELINEATOR / MARKER EACH 19 $39.00 $741.00 19 $741.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
11 2104.502 SALVAGE SIGN EACH 6 $44.00 $264.00 6 $264.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
12 2104.503 SAWING CONCRETE PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)L F 86 $6.00 $516.00 86 $516.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
13 2104.503 SAWING BIT PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)L F 1,297 $3.00 $3,891.00 1,297 $3,891.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
14 2104.503 REMOVE PIPE CULVERTS L F 605 $28.00 $16,940.00 $0.00 605.00 $16,940.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
15 2104.503 REMOVE WATER MAIN L F 5,742 $14.00 $80,388.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 5742 $80,388.00
16 2104.503 REMOVE SEWER PIPE (STORM)L F 96 $30.00 $2,880.00 $0.00 48.00 $1,440.00 $0.00 48 $1,440.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
17 2104.503 REMOVE SEWER PIPE (SANITARY)L F 580 $6.50 $3,770.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 580 $3,770.00 $0.00
18 2104.503 REMOVE CURB & GUTTER L F 636 $2.80 $1,780.80 636 $1,780.80 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
19 2104.503 REMOVE SANITARY SERVICE PIPE L F 398 $7.00 $2,786.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 398 $2,786.00 $0.00
20 2104.503 SALVAGE WOODEN FENCE L F 47 $14.00 $658.00 47 $658.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
21 2104.504 REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT S Y 375 $5.20 $1,950.00 375 $1,950.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
22 2104.504 REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENT S Y 84 $10.40 $873.60 84 $873.60 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
23 2104.504 REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT S Y 1,843 $3.80 $7,003.40 1,843 $7,003.40 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
24 2104.504 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT S Y 28,078 $5.20 $146,005.60 28,078 $146,005.60 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
25 2104.518 REMOVE RETAINING WALL S F 60 $31.00 $1,860.00 60 $1,860.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
26 2104.602 SALVAGE SIGN SPECIAL EACH 35 $66.00 $2,310.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 35 $2,310.00 $0.00 $0.00
27 2104.618 SALVAGE CONCRETE BLOCK RETAINING WALL S F 14 $100.00 $1,400.00 14 $1,400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
28 2106.507 EXCAVATION - COMMON (P)C Y 47,928 $8.00 $383,424.00 47,928 $383,424.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
29 2106.507 EXCAVATION - MUCK C Y 1,160 $20.00 $23,200.00 1,160 $23,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
30 2106.507 EXCAVATION - SUBGRADE C Y 780 $10.00 $7,800.00 780 $7,800.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
31 2106.507 EXCAVATION - CHANNEL AND POND (P)C Y 4,600 $10.00 $46,000.00 4,600 $46,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
32 2106.507 GRANULAR EMBANKMENT (CV)C Y 1,710 $10.00 $17,100.00 1,710 $17,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
33 2106.507 SELECT GRANULAR EMBANKMENT (CV) (P)C Y 14,579 $10.00 $145,790.00 14,579 $145,790.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
34 2106.507 COMMON EMBANKMENT (CV) (P)C Y 4,033 $15.00 $60,495.00 4,033 $60,495.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
35 2108.504 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE 4 S Y 2,619 $3.47 $9,087.93 2,250 $7,807.50 369.00 $1,280.43 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
36 2112.519 SUBGRADE PREPARATION RDST 81 $0.10 $8.10 81.0 $8.10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
37 2118.509 AGGREGATE SURFACING CLASS 2 TON 73 $31.00 $2,263.00 73 $2,263.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
38 2123.61 TRACTOR MOUNTED BACKHOE HOUR 50 $240.00 $12,000.00 50 $12,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
39 2123.61 STREET SWEEPER (WITH PICKUP BROOM)HOUR 100 $170.00 $17,000.00 100 $17,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
40 2130.523 WATER MGAL 500 $45.00 $22,500.00 500 $22,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
41 2211.509 AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 TON 16,271 $16.00 $260,336.00 13,073 $209,168.00 $0.00 3,198.00 $51,168.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
42 2360.509 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (2,C)TON 1,646 $114.00 $187,644.00 195 $22,230.00 $0.00 1,451.00 $165,414.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
43 2360.509 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (2,C) SPEC TON 54 $127.00 $6,858.00 54 $6,858.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
44 2360.509 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (3,C)TON 6,631 $100.00 $663,100.00 6,631 $663,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
45 2360.509 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEAR COURSE MIX (2,C)TON 91 $113.00 $10,283.00 91 $10,283.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
46 2360.509 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEAR COURSE MIX (3,B)TON 4,421 $82.00 $362,522.00 4,421 $362,522.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
47 2411.618 MODULAR BLOCK RETAINING WALL S F 210 $132.00 $27,720.00 105 $13,860.00 $0.00 105.00 $13,860.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
48 2411.618 INSTALL CONCRETE BLOCK RETAINING WALL S F 2 $475.00 $950.00 2 $950.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
49 2451.507 COARSE FILTER AGGREGATE (CV)C Y 230 $78.00 $17,940.00 $0.00 230.00 $17,940.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
50 2501.502 18" CS PIPE APRON EACH 1 $733.00 $733.00 $0.00 0.50 $366.50 $0.00 0.50 $366.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
51 2501.502 12" RC PIPE APRON EACH 3 $1,400.00 $4,200.00 $0.00 1.50 $2,100.00 $0.00 1.5 $2,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
52 2501.502 18" RC PIPE APRON EACH 4 $1,560.00 $6,240.00 $0.00 2.00 $3,120.00 $0.00 2 $3,120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
53 2501.502 24" RC PIPE APRON EACH 1 $1,750.00 $1,750.00 $0.00 0.50 $875.00 $0.00 0.50 $875.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
54 2501.502 30" RC PIPE APRON EACH 1 $2,100.00 $2,100.00 $0.00 0.50 $1,050.00 $0.00 0.50 $1,050.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
55 2501.502 36" RC PIPE APRON EACH 1 $2,450.00 $2,450.00 $0.00 0.50 $1,225.00 $0.00 0.50 $1,225.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
56 2501.502 42" RC PIPE APRON EACH 2 $3,510.00 $7,020.00 2 $7,020.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
57 2501.503 18" CS PIPE CULVERT L F 14 $75.00 $1,050.00 $0.00 14.00 $1,050.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
58 2501.503 36" RC PIPE CULVERT L F 5 $190.00 $950.00 $0.00 5.00 $950.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
59 2503.503 8" PVC PIPE SEWER L F 556 $43.00 $23,908.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 556 $23,908.00 $0.00
60 2503.503 12" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL V L F 104 $60.00 $6,240.00 $0.00 52.00 $3,120.00 $0.00 52 $3,120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
61 2503.503 15" RC PIPE SEWER DESIGN 3006 CLASS V L F 3,054 $60.00 $183,240.00 $0.00 1,527.00 $91,620.00 $0.00 1,527 $91,620.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
62 2503.503 18" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL III L F 2,702 $65.00 $175,630.00 $0.00 1,351.00 $87,815.00 $0.00 1,351 $87,815.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
63 2503.503 24" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL III L F 490 $87.00 $42,630.00 $0.00 245.00 $21,315.00 $0.00 245 $21,315.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
64 2503.503 30" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL III L F 37 $133.00 $4,921.00 $0.00 18.50 $2,460.50 $0.00 18.50 $2,460.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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PARTICIPATING FEDERAL FUNDING NON-PARTICIPATING
ROADWAY SP 071-
596-011
STORM SEWER SP
071-596-011
CITY OF ELK RIVER ROADWAY
SAP 204-080-001
CITY OF ELK RIVER STORM SEWER
SAP 204-080-001
CITY OF ELK RIVER
NON-PARTICIPATING
CITY OF ELK RIVER
SANITARY SEWER
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM
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EXHIBIT A
2026 CR 44 Reconstruction - Bid Abstract
SP 071-596-011/204-080-011
Bid Opening 8/5/2026
PARTICIPATING FEDERAL FUNDING NON-PARTICIPATING
ROADWAY SP 071-
596-011
STORM SEWER SP
071-596-011
CITY OF ELK RIVER ROADWAY
SAP 204-080-001
CITY OF ELK RIVER STORM SEWER
SAP 204-080-001
CITY OF ELK RIVER
NON-PARTICIPATING
CITY OF ELK RIVER
SANITARY SEWER
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM
65 2503.503 36" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL III L F 20 $210.00 $4,200.00 $0.00 10.00 $2,100.00 $0.00 10 $2,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
66 2503.503 42" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL III L F 99 $255.00 $25,245.00 99 $25,245.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
67 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EACH 2 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2 $2,000.00 $0.00
68 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EACH 8 $1,140.00 $9,120.00 $0.00 4.00 $4,560.00 $0.00 4 $4,560.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
69 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SER EACH 6 $1,050.00 $6,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 6 $6,300.00 $0.00
70 2503.602 8"X4" PVC WYE EACH 6 $1,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 6 $6,000.00 $0.00
71 2503.603 24" STEEL CASING PIPE (JACKED)L F 60 $1,320.00 $79,200.00 $0.00 30.00 $39,600.00 $0.00 30 $39,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
72 2503.603 4" PVC SANITARY SERVICE PIPE L F 97 $30.00 $2,910.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 97 $2,910.00 $0.00
73 2504.601 TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE LS 1 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $60,000.00
74 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER MAIN EACH 17 $1,630.00 $27,710.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 17 $27,710.00
75 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER SERVICE EACH 13 $290.00 $3,770.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 13 $3,770.00
76 2504.602 INSTALL HYDRANT & VALVE EACH 14 $10,000.00 $140,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 14 $140,000.00
77 2504.602 ADJUST VALVE BOX EACH 6 $290.00 $1,740.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 6 $1,740.00
78 2504.602 10"X6" WET TAP EACH 1 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $7,000.00
79 2504.602 6" GATE VALVE & BOX EACH 1 $2,900.00 $2,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $2,900.00
80 2504.602 8" GATE VALVE & BOX EACH 13 $3,800.00 $49,400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 13 $49,400.00
81 2504.602 10" GATE VALVE & BOX EACH 11 $5,200.00 $57,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 11 $57,200.00
82 2504.602 1" CORPORATION STOP EACH 27 $575.00 $15,525.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 27 $15,525.00
83 2504.602 2" CORPORATION STOP EACH 1 $910.00 $910.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $910.00
84 2504.602 1" CURB STOP & BOX EACH 5 $790.00 $3,950.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 5 $3,950.00
85 2504.602 2" CURB STOP & BOX EACH 1 $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $1,250.00
86 2504.603 1" TYPE K COPPER PIPE L F 205 $37.00 $7,585.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 205 $7,585.00
87 2504.603 2" TYPE K COPPER PIPE L F 30 $77.00 $2,310.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 30 $2,310.00
88 2504.603 6" WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 L F 230 $65.00 $14,950.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 230 $14,950.00
89 2504.603 8" WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 L F 932 $80.00 $74,560.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 932 $74,560.00
90 2504.603 10" WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 L F 5,045 $90.00 $454,050.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 5045 $454,050.00
91 2504.604 4" POLYSTYRENE INSULATION S Y 743 $43.00 $31,949.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 743 $31,949.00
92 2504.608 DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS LB 6,450 $22.00 $141,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 6450 $141,900.00
93 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 1 EACH 1 $10,500.00 $10,500.00 $0.00 0.50 $5,250.00 $0.00 0.50 $5,250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
94 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 2 EACH 1 $9,000.00 $9,000.00 $0.00 0.50 $4,500.00 $0.00 0.50 $4,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
95 2506.502 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 3 EACH 1 $4,400.00 $4,400.00 $0.00 0.50 $2,200.00 $0.00 0.50 $2,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
96 2506.502 CASTING ASSEMBLY EACH 79 $1,580.00 $124,820.00 $0.00 38.50 $60,830.00 $0.00 38.50 $60,830.00 $0.00 2 $3,160.00 $0.00
97 2506.502 ADJUST FRAME & RING CASTING EACH 16 $625.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 1.00 $625.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 15 $9,375.00 $0.00
98 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN N L F 92 $550.00 $50,600.00 $0.00 46.0 $25,300.00 $0.00 46.0 $25,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
99 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SD-48 L F 11 $735.00 $8,085.00 $0.00 5.5 $4,042.50 $0.00 5.5 $4,042.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
100 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SD-60 L F 4 $1,040.00 $4,160.00 $0.00 2.00 $2,080.00 $0.00 2 $2,080.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
101 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 4 L F 18.7 $440.00 $8,228.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 18.7 $8,228.00 $0.00
102 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DES 48-4020 L F 220 $580.00 $127,600.00 $0.00 110.00 $63,800.00 $0.00 110 $63,800.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
103 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DES 60-4020 L F 41 $710.00 $29,110.00 $0.00 20.50 $14,555.00 $0.00 20.50 $14,555.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
104 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DES 72-4020 L F 16 $1,000.00 $16,000.00 $0.00 8.00 $8,000.00 $0.00 8 $8,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
105 2506.602 RECONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EACH 5 $3,200.00 $16,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 5 $16,000.00 $0.00
106 2511.504 GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 3 S Y 256 $10.00 $2,560.00 $0.00 256.00 $2,560.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
107 2511.504 GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 4 S Y 16 $10.00 $160.00 $0.00 16.00 $160.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
108 2511.507 RANDOM RIPRAP CLASS II C Y 69 $148.00 $10,212.00 $0.00 69.00 $10,212.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
109 2521.518 4" CONCRETE WALK S F 1,556 $6.00 $9,336.00 778 $4,668.00 $0.00 778.00 $4,668.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
110 2521.518 6" CONCRETE WALK S F 1,660 $13.00 $21,580.00 $0.00 $0.00 1,660.00 $21,580.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
111 2521.602 DRILL & GROUT REINF BAR (EPOXY COATED)EACH 94 $14.00 $1,316.00 $0.00 $0.00 94.00 $1,316.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
112 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN SPECIAL L F 101 $34.00 $3,434.00 $0.00 $0.00 101.00 $3,434.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
113 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B624 L F 14,844 $22.00 $326,568.00 $0.00 $0.00 14,844.00 $326,568.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
114 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B824 L F 374 $29.00 $10,846.00 187 $5,423.00 $0.00 187.00 $5,423.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
115 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN S524 L F 64 $33.00 $2,112.00 $0.00 $0.00 64.00 $2,112.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
116 2531.504 6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT S Y 312 $82.00 $25,584.00 312 $25,584.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
117 2531.504 8" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT S Y 244 $94.00 $22,936.00 244 $22,936.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
118 2531.618 TRUNCATED DOMES S F 302 $64.00 $19,328.00 $0.00 $0.00 302.00 $19,328.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
119 2540.602 INSTALL MAIL BOX SUPPORT EACH 26 $221.00 $5,746.00 26 $5,746.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
120 2540.602 MAIL BOX SUPPORT EACH 26 $166.00 $4,316.00 26 $4,316.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
121 2557.502 PEDESTRIAN GATE DESIGN SPECIAL EACH 2 $3,600.00 $7,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 2.00 $7,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
122 2557.503 WIRE FENCE DESIGN 42V-9322 L F 39 $120.00 $4,680.00 $0.00 $0.00 39.00 $4,680.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
123 2557.603 INSTALL WOODEN FENCE L F 47 $94.00 $4,418.00 47 $4,418.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
124 2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR LS 1 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 0.48 $7,200.00 0.09 $1,350.00 0.11 $1,650.00 0.08 $1,200.00 $0.00 0.03 $450.00 0.21 $3,150.00
125 2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 $28,800.00 $28,800.00 0.48 $13,824.00 0.09 $2,592.00 0.11 $3,168.00 0.08 $2,304.00 $0.00 0.03 $864.00 0.21 $6,048.00
126 2564.502 INSTALL SIGN EACH 6 $55.00 $330.00 6 $330.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
127 2564.502 INFILTRATION AREA MARKER EACH 2 $250.00 $500.00 $0.00 2.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
128 2564.602 INSTALL SIGN SPECIAL EACH 35 $380.00 $13,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 35 $13,300.00 $0.00 $0.00
129 2565.602 ADJUST HANDHOLE EACH 1 $3,380.00 $3,380.00 1 $3,380.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
130 2565.602 RIGID PVC LOOP DETECTOR 6'X6'EACH 1 $2,100.00 $2,100.00 1 $2,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
131 2573.501 STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXIT LS 1 $8,400.00 $8,400.00 0.48 $4,032.00 0.09 $756.00 0.11 $924.00 0.08 $672.00 $0.00 0.03 $252.00 0.21 $1,764.00
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EXHIBIT A
2026 CR 44 Reconstruction - Bid Abstract
SP 071-596-011/204-080-011
Bid Opening 8/5/2026
PARTICIPATING FEDERAL FUNDING NON-PARTICIPATING
ROADWAY SP 071-
596-011
STORM SEWER SP
071-596-011
CITY OF ELK RIVER ROADWAY
SAP 204-080-001
CITY OF ELK RIVER STORM SEWER
SAP 204-080-001
CITY OF ELK RIVER
NON-PARTICIPATING
CITY OF ELK RIVER
SANITARY SEWER
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL
UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM
132 2573.501 EROSION CONTROL SUPERVISOR LS 1 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 0.48 $3,360.00 0.09 $630.00 0.11 $770.00 0.08 $560.00 $0.00 0.03 $210.00 0.21 $1,470.00
133 2573.502 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION EACH 68 $188.00 $12,784.00 68 $12,784.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
134 2573.502 CULVERT END CONTROLS EACH 12 $144.00 $1,728.00 12 $1,728.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
135 2573.503 SILT FENCE, TYPE MS L F 6,429 $2.80 $18,001.20 6,429 $18,001.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
136 2573.503 SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG TYPE COMPOST L F 3,975 $4.00 $15,900.00 3,975 $15,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
137 2573.601 TEMPORARY STREAM DIVERSION SYSTEM LS 1 $8,300.00 $8,300.00 1 $8,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
138 2574.505 SUBSOILING ACRE 2.9 $333.00 $965.70 3 $932.40 0.10 $33.30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
139 2574.505 SOIL BED PREPARATION ACRE 5.1 $280.00 $1,428.00 5 $1,428.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
140 2574.507 COMMON TOPSOIL BORROW C Y 4,206 $50.00 $210,300.00 4,206 $210,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
141 2574.507 FILTER TOPSOIL BORROW C Y 57 $63.00 $3,591.00 $0.00 57.00 $3,591.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
142 2574.508 FERTILIZER TYPE 3 LB 981 $1.00 $981.00 981 $981.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
143 2574.508 FERTILIZER TYPE 4 LB 65 $1.30 $84.50 65 $84.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
144 2575.504 SODDING TYPE LAWN S Y 8,829 $16.00 $141,264.00 8,829 $141,264.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
145 2575.504 ROLLED EROSION PREVENTION CATEGORY 35 S Y 3,741 $2.50 $9,352.50 3,741 $9,352.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
146 2575.505 SEEDING ACRE 3.6 $665.00 $2,394.00 4 $2,394.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
147 2575.508 HYDRAULIC STABILIZED FIBER MATRIX LB 11,575 $1.40 $16,205.00 11,575 $16,205.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
148 2575.523 RAPID STABILIZATION METHOD 3 MGAL 35 $725.00 $25,375.00 35 $25,375.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
149 2575.608 SEED SOUTHERN BOULEVARD LB 493 $5.00 $2,465.00 493 $2,465.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
150 2575.608 SEED WET DITCH LB 9 $72.00 $648.00 9 $648.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
151 2575.608 SEED SOUTHERN TALLGRASS ROADSIDE LB 7 $40.00 $280.00 7 $280.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
152 2582.503 4" SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN L F 25,589 $1.40 $35,824.60 25,589 $35,824.60 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
153 2582.503 4" BROKEN LINE MULTI COMP GR IN L F 2,030 $1.40 $2,842.00 2,030 $2,842.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
154 2582.503 4" DBLE SOLID LINE MULTI COMP GR IN L F 1,309 $2.75 $3,599.75 1,309 $3,599.75 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
155 2582.518 PAVT MSSG PREF THERMO GR IN S F 1,409 $31.00 $43,679.00 1,409 $43,679.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
156 2104.518 REMOVE BITUMINOUS WALK S F 14,016 $0.51 $7,148.16 14,016 $7,148.16 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$6,395,955.84 $3,192,316.11 $571,582.23 $693,868.00 $502,136.50 $15,610.00 $104,646.00 $1,315,797.00
Cost After Grant applied 1,901,742.98$ Cost After Grant applied 340,505.91$ Cost After Grant applied 413,354.62$ Cost After Grant applied 299,135.34$
$2,005,164.00
Total Grant Elibgible Project Costs $4,959,902.84
County Eligible Project Cost $3,763,898.34
% of Grant Towards County Eligible Project Costs 75.89%
Net County Grant Amount based on Eligible Cost $1,521,649.45
BNSF Crossing $402,674.20
Total County Cost $2,644,923.09
City Eligible Project Costs $1,196,004.50
% of Grant Towards City Eligible Project Costs 24.11%
Net City Grant Amount based on Eligible Cost $483,514.55
City Local Non-eligible Costs (Sanitary sewer, signage)$120,256.00
BNSF Crossing $83,962.80
Net City Cost $916,708.75
City (Construction Engineering 8% , Surveying 2%)$98,085.48
City (Construction Contract Administration 2%)$26,325.21
City Total Costs $1,041,119.44
ERMU Local Non-eligible Costs (Watermain)$1,315,797.00
ERMU (Construction Surveying 2%)$26,315.94
ERMU (Construction Contract Administration 2%)$26,315.94
ERMU Total Costs $1,342,112.94
Federal (STBGP Funds)
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SHERBURNE COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS
Sherburne County
Construction Cost Participation Policy
Purpose: To establish set participation costs for all county highway construction
projects within Sherburne County.
County
Construction Item Type Cost Participation %
Bituminous Bike Trails ...................... New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 100%
Clearing and Grubbing ...................... ..................................................... 100%
Culverts ............................................. ..................................................... 100%
Curb & Gutter .................................... New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 100%
Drain Tile........................................... ..................................................... 100%
Driveways ......................................... New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 100%
Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption ....... ....................................................... 0%
Fencing ............................................. New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 100%
Grading ............................................. ..................................................... 100%
Intersecting Streets ........................... New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 100%
Traffic Signals(1) ................................ New .............................................. 50%(1)
.......................................................... Replacement ............................... 50% (1)
Landscaping ...................................... New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Replacement .................................. 0%
Lighting ............................................. New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Relocation ...................................... 0%
Mailbox Supports .............................. ..................................................... 100%
(must be in compliance with current county standard)
Medians ............................................ New ............................................... 50%
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 100%
Pedestrian Ramps ............................ New .............................................. 100%
Removals .......................................... ..................................................... 100%
Retaining Walls ................................. ...................................................... 50%
Roundabouts(1) .................................. New .............................................. 50%(1)
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 50%(1)
Seal Coats ........................................ ..................................................... 100%
Seeding/Sodding/Mulching ............... ..................................................... 100%
Shoulders .......................................... ..................................................... 100%
EXHIBIT B
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County
Construction Item Type Cost Participation %
Sidewalks .......................................... New ................................................ 0%
.......................................................... Replacement ................................ 100%
Signing/Striping ................................. ..................................................... 100%
Storm Sewer
- Main Lines/Manholes/Catch Basins ...................................................... 50%
Surfacing - Travel Lanes ................... ..................................................... 100%
Surfacing - Parking Lanes ................. ....................................................... 0%
Surfacing - Left/Right/CenterTurn Lanes ................................................ 100%
Utilities ..............................................
- Sanitary Sewer Modifications ......... ....................................................... 0%
- Watermain Modifications................ ....................................................... 0%
- Private Utility Modifications ............ ....................................................... 0%
Public Utility Modifications................. ....................................................... 0%
(Other than sanitary sewer and watermain)
Right-of-Way ..................................... .................................................... 100%(3)
Federal Cost Sharing ........................ All ......................................... Based on the %
.......................................................... ............................................ Of Municipal Cost
.......................................................... ...............................................Participation(2)
(1)Traffic Signals will be funded only if MnDOT warrants are met and a Signal Justification Report is
approved. Traffic Signals will be funded up to 50% of the local share on County Highways and County
State Aid Highways. Traffic Signals on Trunk Highways will be funded up to 50% of the remaining local
share. The City/Twp shall be responsible for certain maintenance provisions after signal construction
including power costs.
(2)Federal Cost Sharing Example: If the municipal cost participation items amount to 25% of the project
costs – 25% of the Federal Funds may be applied toward the municipal cost participation items that are
eligible for federal funding.
(3) Includes R/W acquisition on road construction projects that contain a bike path or sidewalk. For
standalone trail and sidewalk projects, R/W acquisition would be the responsibility of the agency leading
the project.
County Participation is subject to the availability of funds.
All participation includes construction, preliminary engineering and construction engineering costs.
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Mark Hanson – General Manager
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1a
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Staff met with our Great River Energy (GRE) counterparts this week. It was a great
meeting where we discussed mutual expectations, load projections, and future projects.
One topic of special interest was GRE’s expectations for future 115 kVA transmission
upgrades (all of our substations are currently fed off 69 kVA transmission lines). We will
continue to meet annually to discuss future load projections and as needed to discuss
current/upcoming projects.
• T-Mobile has submitted an amendment proposal for our Gary Street tower attachment
lease agreement. They would like us to reduce the annual escalator from 4% to 2% as
part of an extension to the agreement. The current agreement is through May 31, 2035.
Similar to the Verizon discussion last November/December, I plan on responding that
we’re not interested in amending the terms of our existing agreement.
• I will be out of the office Wednesday, September 16, through Friday, September 18, at
the American Water Works Association’s (Minnesota Chapter) annual conference in
Duluth, MN.
• The Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) Board of Directors met on August 25,
2026, at Chaska City Hall in Chaska, Minnesota, and via videoconference. Commissioner
Stewart and I attended. A public summary is below:
o The Board reviewed the Agency’s financial and operating performance for July
2026.
o Participation in the residential Clean Energy Choice program increased by 52
customers. Residential customer penetration in the program is at 7.0%.
o The Board discussed the status of electric generation and renewable natural gas
projects being pursued by the Agency.
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Sara Youngs – Administrations Director
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1b
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Office walk-in traffic for August consisted of 164 customers, averaging 41 per week over
the four-week period.
• ERMU disconnections for August.
o Cycle 1 – 21 disconnections
o Cycle 2 – 5 disconnections
o Cycle 3 – 9 disconnections
o Cycle 4 – 9 disconnections
Note: September will be our last month of disconnections before the Cold Weather
Rule begins October 1, 2026.
• Currently there is one active residential solar photovoltaic project planned or under
construction in the ERMU service territory.
• The credit & collections specialist has started the 2026 assessment process; customers
will start to receive assessment letters mid-September.
• I will be attending the National Information Solutions Cooperative’s Member
Information Conference in Las Vegas, NV, September 14-17, 2026. Also attending from
ERMU is our communications & administrative coordinator, IT/OT systems & network
administrator, technical services superintendent, and inventory & procurement
foreperson.
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Melissa Karpinski – Finance Manager
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1c
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Staff continues their efforts to compile 2027 budget information.
• We received our 2026-2027 workers’ compensation coverage renewal quote. Our
experience modification factor came in at 0.86, compared to 0.84 last year. The
estimated annual premium will be $45,768, which is 16% lower than last year. Rates are
expected to decrease an average of 25% for renewals in 2026. The rate decrease is
primarily possible because of decreases in projected loss rates for 2026 compared to
2025, higher investment income assumed for 2026, and a decrease to the contingency
margin. Other factors affecting premiums include changes in payrolls and exposures.
Experience Modification History:
Policy Year Experience Modification Factor
10/1/2022-23 0.69
10/1/2023-24 0.70
10/1/2024-25 0.69
10/1/2025-26 0.84
10/1/2026-27 0.86
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Tony Mauren – Governance & Communications Manager
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1d
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Bill inserts for September 2026 are attached. The fall edition of The Current features a
new article on the importance of winterizing underground lawn irrigation systems.
There are many residents in our area that are either new to Minnesota and/or have
never owned a lawn irrigation system, and we hope to educate them before problems
arise with colder weather on the horizon. The Cold Weather Rule (CWR) bill insert
received an update in 2026. Information about the program will be shared with
customers through social media, the fall newsletter, and our website. Customers will
also receive information about Budget Billing.
• In addition to the bill insert topic, social media posts this month include the Labor Day
Closure, a commission meeting reminder, and the latest installment of the SmartHub
User Guide Series educating the public on how to navigate the platform.
• The ERMU Safety Training Work Group, consisting of an office and a field manager as
well as representatives from every department, held its quarterly meeting on August 26.
The group discussed training dates and topics, industry safety news, and future site
inspections by Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) staff.
• I found my first MMUA Summer Conference full of beneficial sessions on both
governance and communications! It was also a nice opportunity to connect with peers.
Thank you to the Commission for the opportunity to attend!
• Rounding out the summer community engagement season, ERMU participated in Night
to Unite on August 4 and hosted Touch-A-Truck on August 13. American Public Power
Association used ERMU's social media post about Night to Unite for the front cover of
their weekly national newsletter (see below)! Both of these events present fantastic
opportunities for our staff to engage with the community, something we always look
forward to. As time goes on these activities get bigger and better thanks to staff’s
enthusiasm, excellent planning, and collaborative coordination. Major kudos to
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Communications & Administrative Coordinator Jenny Foss for leading these initiatives,
amongst many others!
ATTACHMENTS:
• Bill Insert – The Current – Fall 2026
• Bill Insert – Cold Weather Rule
• Bill Insert – Budget Billing
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FALL 2026THE CURRENT
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Lake Orono Dam Inspection Set for October 7
ERMU will conduct its annual inspection of the Lake Orono Dam
on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. This required inspection, which
helps to ensure the integrity of the structure, will involve lowering
the Lake Orono water level by 30 inches below its normal
level. The drawdown procedure will begin 48 hours prior to the
scheduled inspection.
Boaters are advised that once ERMU begins to lower the lake level, they may be unable to
remain on the lake. Failure to act in a timely manner could result in the inability to move boats
until the lake is refilled.
Water levels usually return to normal within a few days after the inspection.
Irrigation Winterization Protects Your Investment
If you are new to Minnesota, or have never owned a lawn
irrigation system before, you may not realize that an
underground sprinkler system needs special attention
before winter arrives. Unlike warmer climates, Minnesota
winters can cause serious damage to sprinkler systems
that are not properly winterized.
Why Does Winterization Matter? When water freezes, it expands. If water is left inside
your sprinkler pipes, valves, or heads, that expansion can damage these components and
even destroy backflow prevention devices leading to costly repairs. The good news is that
winterizing your irrigation system is a straightforward process when performed by
a professional.
What Does “Winterization” Mean? Winterization, often called a “sprinkler blowout,” involves
using specialized air compressors to safely remove all of the water from your irrigation system
before freezing temperatures arrive. Because compressed air is involved, this is not typically
a DIY project. Too much air pressure or improper procedures can damage sprinkler heads,
valves, and other components.
When Should It Be Done? In Minnesota, irrigation systems should generally be winterized
in late September through October, before overnight temperatures consistently fall below
freezing. Fall is a busy season, so scheduling early is recommended.
Questions About Your System? Every irrigation system is a little different. If you have
questions about operation, maintenance, or winterization, your best resource is the company
that installed or services your irrigation system. If you are unsure who installed your system,
check for:
A service sticker on your irrigation controller or inside the controller cabinet.
Tags or labels on the backflow preventer.
Previous homeowner records or closing documents.
Learning more about your lawn irrigation system and how to properly winterization it will
help you protect your investment, avoid expensive repairs, and ensure it is ready for another
growing season next spring.
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Take a closer look at the many
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The first full week in October is
nationally recognized as Public
Power Week, a time when ERMU
likes to educate others about
public power and how it benefits
the community it serves.
As a municipal utility, we are
owned by those we serve and
governed by members of the
community. Every decision we
make and action we take is
directed by ERMU’s mission,
vision, and values.
Follow us on social media to see
public power in action!
PUBLIC POWER
WEEK 2026
The first week in October also
highlights another crucial
department at ERMU.
Each member of our customer
service staff takes pride in
providing knowledgeable
and thorough support to the
customers they work with.
ERMU is excited to share more
about the great work of its
customer service team on social
media October 5-9.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WEEK 2026
FALL 2026
THE CURRENT
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ERMU would also like customers to know that, with multiple local organizations available to
provide assistance, help could be just a phone call away:
COLD WEATHER RULE Information
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has established the Cold Weather
Rule (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 216B.097) as documented in the Minnesota
Legislative Session Law 2021. This rule ensures that from October 1 to April 30,
ERMU cannot disconnect a residential customer for non-payment if they qualify for
the CWR and adhere to a mutually agreed upon payment arrangement. However, if a customer
does not exercise this right or fails to enter into a payment arrangement, their service may be
disconnected. Because customers often contact us for more information about the program,
we wanted to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Am I eligible for the CWR Program?
Residential customers who have electric as their primary heat source are eligible for CWR
if they meet the income guidelines (combined income at or below 50 percent of the state
median income) and receive some form of assistance.
How can I apply for a payment arrangement?
Individuals who meet income guidelines and already receive some form of assistance can
complete and submit an Inability to Pay Application (available on our website) and contact
ERMU to set up a mutually agreed upon payment arrangement.
Can my electricity be shut off during the CWR (October 1 - April 30)?
Yes. Eligible residential customers must make and keep a mutually agreed upon payment
arrangement with ERMU to avoid disconnection.
What if I can’t make my scheduled payment?
Keeping open communication with ERMU should circumstances change is the best way
to ensure a continuation of service.
What if I don’t qualify for the CWR but need assistance?
Customers who do not meet the income guidelines or assistance requirements for the
CWR can still contact ERMU to discuss the possibility of a mutually agreed upon
payment arrangement.
If you have any other questions, please contact our office.
Tri-County Action Program, Inc.888.765.5597
Sherburne County Emergency Assistance 763.765.4000
Wright County Community Action 320.963.6500
Hennepin County Community Action 952.930.3541
Salvation Army HeatShare 1.800.842.7279
Community Aid Elk River (CAER)763.441.1020
Main Street Family Resource Center 763.595.1420
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Thomas Geiser – Operations Director
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1e
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Working through the third round of maps for the new GIS mapping system that we plan
to move forward with in the future. I’m working through maps 1-30 to this point.
• ERMU has received twenty-eight repaired reclosers so far. We are still waiting on two
reclosers to be fixed.
• ERMU has started the Cooper switchgear replacement plan. We have replaced 15 so far.
• Working on 2027 budget items. Also working on the 2027 Fee Schedule.
• Working on wire footage that is needed for the 2027 construction season.
• Staff and I had a meeting with Connexus Energy on what it looks like for ERMU to take
over Feeder 66 out of the North substation.
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Chris Sumstad – Electric Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Installed 16 new residential services, which involves the connection of a secondary line
once the customer requests service.
• The bore crew placed underground primary and secondaries down Zebulon Street and
along 190th Avenue this past month. This rebuild will allow us to remove some rear lot
overhead line.
• I attended Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association’s summer conference held in St.
Cloud August 17-19. There was good training and informational sessions offered along
with great networking opportunities with other utilities and vendors.
• Working on switching plans for substation outages coming up this fall. The Otsego
substation will be first with the transformer replacement, and North and West
substations will follow with maintenance work.
• Oil testing on our switchgear is scheduled for September. We will change out 3-4 more
switchgear this year after samples are analyzed.
• Crews are wrapping up the installation of utilities in the Oakwater development 1st
addition.
• County State Aid Highway 44 is scheduled for a road rebuild to begin September 8 from
192nd Avenue to County State Aid Highway 1. Crews relocated underground wire and
cabinets in this area for the project two years ago. There are a few streetlights to
remove and reset before and after construction remaining for us in this first section.
• Crews are beginning the relocation of underground wire and electric cabinets along
County State Aid Highway 94 from Meadowvale Road to our service territory edge.
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Mike Tietz – Technical Services Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1g
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• In August, the locators processed 743 locate tickets. These consisted of 664 normal
tickets, 4 emergency tickets, 38 updated tickets, 18 meetings, 3 boundary surveys, 3
planning tickets, and 13 cancellations. This was a 16.8% increase over last month and a
43.7% increase over August of last year.
• In August, the electrical technicians completed 47 service order tasks, updated the
power bill, addressed customer meter issues and any off-peak concerns.
• The electrical technicians have continued to replace meters and test current
transformers at all our commercial accounts. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure
project remains at 99% overall completion.
• Staff completed the installation of rock at the East substation. The transformer delivery
for East has been delayed until the end of October due to supply chain issues. The
assembly and testing of the unit will be the following week. Staff also constructed a
concrete pad for holding our spare substation transformer on site.
• The Otsego transformer is scheduled for delivery on September 25 along with the
assembly and testing being done the following week. Otsego recloser controllers and
tank replacements have been completed. The crane service has been scheduled for
moving the old and new transformers around that day. The conduit for the Otsego fiber
has been installed. We are expecting the fiber cable to be delivered in late September.
• Our monthly peak was 68.23 MW on August 31, at 3:22pm.
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Dave Ninow – Water Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1h
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Delivered a water meter, installed a Smart Point module, and took curb stop ties for 18 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 Minnesota
Department of Health (MDH).
• Completed 21 routine fluoride samples
o All samples met MDH standards.
o Submitted MDH Fluoride Report
• On August 11, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) district engineer conducted a
sanitary survey of the Elk River municipal water system. All community water systems are
subject to sanitary surveys by MDH every 18 months. These surveys evaluate the adequacy of
the water source, facilities, equipment, operation, and maintenance to ensure safe drinking
water distribution. There were no issues with the water system pointed out during the survey
that need to be addressed.
• Water department staff continue to assist technical services staff with locating and marking
water infrastructure for the contractors currently installing fiberoptic lines throughout the city.
• The plans and specs for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) 7/9 Improvement Project have been
submitted to MDH for their review/approval. This effort enables the treatment of Well 8 at WTP
7/9 at a considerably reduced cost verses routing it to the new treatment plant planned for
2028. Once approved, staff can begin discussions to secure property to site new plant.
• Residential backflow device testing has been completed for this season. Anyone who owns a
device that was not able to be tested or failed testing will receive a notice to comply before the
customer is charged the non-compliance fee.
• AT&T has finished work addressing final punch list items for their equipment installation on
Freeport Street Water Tower. The installation is now officially considered complete.
ATTACHMENTS:
• August 2026 Pumping by Well
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Values Are Displayed in Millions of Gallons (Well #, Gallons Pumped, Percentage of Pumping)
Well #2, 13.176, 10%
Well #3, 19.82, 14%
Well #4, 19.926, 14%
Well #5, 18.082, 13%Well #6, 15.921, 12%
Well #7, 17.18, 13%
Well #8, 19.575, 14%
Well #9, 13.689, 10%
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Tuesday, January 13:
•Annual Review of Committee Charters
Tuesday, February 10:
•Review Strategic Plan and 2025 Annual Business
Plan Results
Tuesday, March 10:
•Oath of Office
•Election of Officers
•Annual Commissioner Orientation and Review
Governance Responsibilities and Role
Tuesday, April 14:
•Audit of 2025 Financial Report
•Financial Reserves Allocations
•Review 2025 Performance Metrics
Tuesday, May 12:
•Annual General Manager Performance
Evaluation and Goal Setting
Tuesday, June 6:
•Annual Commission Performance Evaluation
Tuesday, July 14: Tuesday, August 11:
•Annual Business Plan – Review Proposed 2027
Travel, Training, Dues, Subscriptions, and Fees
Budget
Tuesday, September 8:
•Annual Business Plan – Review Proposed 2027
Capital Projects Budget
Tuesday, October 13:
•Annual Business Plan – Review Proposed 2027
Expenses Budget
•Review and Update Strategic Plan
Wednesday, November 10:
•Annual Business Plan - Review Proposed 2027
Rates and Other Revenue
•Adopt 2027 Fee Schedule
•2027 Stakeholder Communication Plan
Tuesday, December 8:
•Adopt 2027 Official Depository and Delegate
Authority for Electronic Funds Transfers
•Designate Official 2027 Newspaper
•Approve 2027 Regular Meeting Schedule
•Adopt 2027 Governance Agenda
•Adopt 2027 Annual Business Plan
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