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John Bilsten

General Manager at Algona Municipal Utilities

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Organization: Algona Municipal Utilities · IA

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Algona Municipal Utilities

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Jarrod Sturtz
Water Operations Manager

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Aug 5, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Algona Municipal Utilities Board Of Trustees Minutes Of Proceedings

The Board reviewed an electric rate analysis and established a date for an upcoming public hearing. Management provided status updates regarding various power sources, energy pricing, water main and electric distribution improvement projects, and the progress of the Fiber to the Home initiative. The Board authorized financial statements and several payment requests and change orders for utility projects. Additionally, the Board approved resolutions regarding loan repayment acknowledgments, mortgage releases, an assumption agreement for personal liability, and a resolution of appreciation for a staff member.

Jul 1, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Algona Municipal Utilities Board Of Trustees Minutes Of Proceedings

The board conducted a public hearing for the Furnishing an Electric Power Transformer project at the West Substation. Key actions included the approval of financial statements, the authorization of electric revenue capital loan notes, and the adoption of resolutions related to organizational and administrative updates, investment policy, and contract awards. The board also addressed various infrastructure and improvement projects, including watermain improvements and fiber-to-the-home project payments. Additionally, the board approved an executive compensation assessment and salary adjustment for the General Manager.

Jun 3, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Algona Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Minutes Of Proceedings

The board received bids for Electric Revenue Capital Loan Notes and authorized the sale of said notes via resolution. Financial statements and operations trend charts were presented and filed. The board received updates on various construction and utility infrastructure projects, including watermain projects and potential wind and battery energy initiatives. Resolutions were authorized for an agreement with the Algona Growth Alliance regarding the Kossuth Childcare Solutions Fund and for the 2026-2027 wages. Additionally, the board approved the annual health insurance renewal, various staff hiring and promotion actions, and payment for an ongoing fiber-to-the-home project.

May 6, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Algona Municipal Utilities Board Of Trustees Minutes Of Proceedings

The board meeting included a public hearing regarding the Watermain Improvements Project and a review of the monthly financial statements and operations trend charts. The General Manager provided updates on various topics including power sources, credit from winter storm Fern, a noise mitigation berm, a potential battery project, water regulations, and infrastructure project progress. Several resolutions were approved, including the transfer of surplus funds from both the electric and water utilities to the City of Algona, the awarding of a contract for the watermain project, and the adoption of electronic bidding procedures. Additionally, the board approved payment for office exterior remodeling and finalized the grade order list for the upcoming year.

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