Duluth Public Utilities Commission.
Regular MeetingDuluth, MN · March 21, 2023
Minutes
411 West First Street
City of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Unofficial Actions - Final
Duluth Public Utilities Commission.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:15 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 411 West First Street
NOTE: This was not an official meeting and no actions were made as there was no
quorum.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chris Adatte, Andrea Crouse, Steve Lipinski, Councilor Mike
Mayou, Carrie Ryan
Members Absent: Councilor Noah Hobbs, Councilor Terese Tomanek
Staff Present: Jim Benning, Jean Coleman, Cyndi Falconer, Jerod Gabel, Leanna
Gilbert, Chris Ostern, Tom Pfeffer, Kerry Venier
President Ryan noted the absence of a quorum and opened the floor to
discussion at 5:21 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No comments were made at this time.
UPDATES FROM STAFF
New staff members were introduced to commissioners. Commissioners and staff
noted contributions made by Eric Shaffer over the years. Staff reported on
various utility projects and programs. WLSSD personnel may be at the next
meeting to explain their recent year-end adjustments.
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
President Ryan thanked Commissioner Lipinski for his years of service, since his
term ends on March 31.
UPCOMING COUNCIL ACTIONS
Jim Benning mentioned that the Woodland Booster Station design resolution is
on the current Council agenda.
PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 5:15 p.m.
Staff will present information on the water utility for discussion. WLSSD
personnel may be available to explain their year-end adjustments.
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KNOWN ABSENCES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
No absences were mentioned.
ADJOURNMENT
The discussion ended at 5:44 p.m.
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Agenda
411 West First Street
City of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Meeting Agenda
Duluth Public Utilities Commission.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:15 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 411 West First
Street
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DPUC100 January 17, 2023 DPUC meeting minutes draft
Attachments: 01172023 DPUC meeting minutes draft
NEW BUSINESS
WLSSD Wastewater Treatment Year-End Adjustments
DPUC101 WLSSD Wastewater Treatment Year-End Adjustments
Attachments: WLSSD 2023 Wastewater Treatment Year-End Adjustments letter dated Feb. 3, 2023
Lead services replacement update
CMOM update
Upcoming Commission vacancy
Water utility rate structure timeline
UPDATES FROM STAFF
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
UPCOMING COUNCIL ACTIONS
PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
KNOWN ABSENCES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
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