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CITY OF RIVER FALLS UTILITY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 15, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Utility Advisory Board (UAB) Chair Chris Lick at 6:30 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was said. Utility Advisory Board Present: Amber Bjork, Mark Klecker, Chris Lick and Rose Walker Utility Advisory Board Absent: Tim Thum Staff Present: Utility Director Kevin Westhuis; Water/Wastewater Superintendent Bradley Vick; Electric Operations Superintendent Wayne Siverling; Public Works Manager Erica Ellefson; Executive Assistant Lanae Nelson and IT Technician Joe Reardon Approval of Minutes: Meeting Minutes: 05-18-2026 MSC Klecker/Walker approved minutes. Unanimous. PUBLIC COMMENTS: William Hansen, N8723 1025 Street spoke on the Junction Falls Hydroelectric Dam, the 2020 flood, hydroelectric generation, drawdown of Powell Falls and the draining of Lake Louise. NEW BUSINESS: Ord. No. 2012-01, § 1, 1-24-2012; Ord. No. 2018-12, § 1, 8-28-2018 Utility Director Westhuis introduced annual election of the Utility Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair offices. MS Bjork/Klecker nominated Chris Lick for Board Chair. Motion passed unanimously; Chris Lick was elected Chair. MS Klecker/Walker nominated Amber Bjork for Vice Chair. Motion passed unanimously; Amber Bjork was elected Vice Chair. Resolution 2026 – 04 Recommending Wastewater Treatment Plant 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) Water/Wastewater Superintendent Vick presented the 2025 CMAR, the annual self-evaluation of the City’s wastewater treatment system submitted to the Wisconsin DNR. He reviewed plant performance metrics, treatment capacity, and system improvements. The Wastewater Treatment Plant received a perfect score of 4.0. MSC Bjork/Walker moved to approve the resolution. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2026 – 05 Recommending Bid for the 2026 Directional Boring Contract Electric Operations Superintendent Siverling presented the annual directional boring project included in the Capital Improvement Plan. Seven bids were received, with A1 Power, LLC submitting the lowest responsible bid of $706,625. MSC Klecker/Bjork moved to approve the resolution. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2026 – 06 Recommending Purchase Approval of Paulson Road Street Lights Siverling presented the proposed purchase of Lumac street-light poles and luminaries for Paulson Road as part of the City’s CIP and TID improvements. Replacing aging infrastructure is expected to reduce future maintenance costs and prevent emergency repairs. Two quotes were received, with Border States submitting the lowest quote of $269,990. MSC Walker/Klecker moved to approve the resolution. Motion passed unanimously. REPORTS: Finance Report Public Works Manager Ellefson reviewed the financial reports included in the meeting packet. Utility Dashboards Westhuis reviewed utility performance dashboards. Monthly Report Utility reports for May 2026 were included in the meeting packet. Utility Director’s Report Update provided on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Dryer project. Thanked customer service staff for assisting customers facing service disconnection. River Falls Parade is July 10, and the City of River Falls will have a float. Community Appreciation Event is August 5 at the City Hall Plaza. ADJOURNMENT: MSC Bjork/Walker to adjourn. Motion caried unanimously. UAB Chair Lick adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Executive Assistant Lanae Nelson