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Owatonna Public Utilities Commission Meeting

July 23, 2024 · Owatonna, MN
Source: Meeting minutes 2024-07-23 (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.owatonna.gov ↗
Confidence: 99%
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Attendees

Commissioner Zirngible (President)
Commissioner Rossi (Commissioner)
Commissioner Doyal (Commissioner)
Commissioner Johnson (Commissioner)
Commissioner Vetter (Commissioner)
General Manager Warehime (General Manager)
City Administrator Busse (City Administrator)
Director, Finance & Administration Olson (Director)
Director, Engineering & Field Operations Fenstermacher (Director)
Director, Information Technologies & Metering Services Baum (Director)
Manager, Gas & Water Operations Prokopec (Manager)
Manager, Human Resources Madson (Manager)
Supervisor, Accounting Linders (Supervisor)
Executive, Communications & Administration Coordinator Schmoll (Executive)
Key Account & Energy Conservation Officer Hendricks (Officer)
Lori Jerpbak (OPU Employee)
Shanda Meier (OPU Employee)
Joseph (Tyler) Haygood (OPU Employee)
Doug Green (Baker Tilly Representative)
Brian Maciej (Lime Valley President)
✓ Present: 20/20

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting and the Contributed Services report as of June 30, 2024.

#2

Level 2 EV Charger Policy

The Commission discussed changes to the Level 2 Electric Vehicle charging policy, including tax wording, charge exemption for Tesla vehicles, and 60-day free charging language.

#3

OPU Logo Redesign Presentation

Brian Maciej presented logo redesign concepts, and the Commission came to a consensus on design #1.

#4

Bonding Process Presentation

Doug Green provided an overview of the bonding process, including municipal bonds, applicable laws, and methods of sale.