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Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Owatonna Public Utilities Commission Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission meeting covered a range of operational and administrative topics. Key discussions included financial and personnel reports, updates from the City Administrator regarding new hires, and the approval of a revised Equipment and Labor Billing Rates Policy. The Commission also reviewed the 2027 Preliminary Rate Outlook across electric, water, and gas utilities, noting potential rate increases and the importance of reserve stability. Additionally, various staff appointments and representative delegations for industry organizations were confirmed, and an update on the One Read Route consolidation project was provided. A proposed revision to the Late Fee Policy was discussed but tabled for further review of hardship parameters.
Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Owatonna Public Utilities Commission Special Meeting
The commission convened to conduct final interviews for the General Manager position with three candidates. Each candidate underwent a structured interview with the commission and separate meetings with various department staff. Following deliberation and consideration of staff feedback, the commission voted unanimously to offer the position to Christian Fenstermacher with a defined annual salary and conditions for a background check.
Jun 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Owatonna Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered various operational and administrative updates. Key discussions included financial performance reports for Electric, Water, and Gas; updates on the General Manager hiring process; and status reports on city projects. The Commission approved the consolidation of billing cycles, the retention of a Northern Natural Gas refund in reserves, the rejection of bids for a lobby redesign, and the contract award for an electric duct bank project. Additionally, the Commission discussed renaming a conference room, rescheduling a work session, and upcoming policy updates regarding water connection charges and late fees.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Owatonna Public Utilities Commission Special Meeting
The commission convened to conduct first-round interviews with five candidates for the General Manager position. Each candidate was asked a standard set of questions covering background, leadership philosophy, negotiations, operational risk, infrastructure planning, rate-setting, culture, safety, the General Manager-Commission relationship, and industry outlook. Following the interviews, the commission discussed the selection process and selected three candidates to return for final interviews.
