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Steve Lehner

General Manager at Watertown Municipal Utilities

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Organization: Watertown Municipal Utilities · SD

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Watertown Municipal Utilities

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Mark Meier
Engineering Tech Superintendent

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Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Steve Lehner’s organization

Aug 31, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Watertown Municipal Utilities Board Regular Meeting Minutes

The board accepted the 2025 audit report and finalized committee appointments for various operational oversight roles, including cybersecurity, finance, and wages. Discussions were held regarding the extension of Power Sales Agreements and strategic planning initiatives with MRES. The board awarded several contracts for 115 kV transmission line materials following a competitive bidding process. Departmental reports were provided covering electric, gas, water, and engineering infrastructure projects, as well as administrative and financial updates. Finally, the board verified and approved salary claims and vendor payments.

Jul 27, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Municipal Utilities Board Regular Meeting Minutes

The board authorized a contract for locating services and reviewed South Dakota Open Meeting Laws. Bids for 115 kV bushings for the electric department were rejected for failure to meet specifications. Operational reports were presented, detailing project progress across the Electric, Gas, Water, and Engineering departments, as well as updates on administrative and financial matters, including completed audits and equipment auctions. The board approved salary claims and bills, noted the appointment of a new board member, passed a resolution of appreciation for an outgoing member, and performed a reorganization of board leadership. An executive session was also held.

Jun 29, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Municipal Utilities Board Regular Meeting

The Board meeting included authorization for a bid call for bushings at the East Substation and the award of a bid for water department hydrants. The Board declared engineering fees as surplus and discussed the necessity of hiring third-party locating services to support upcoming fiber installation projects. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative, financial, operational reports, and departmental project updates, including staff hiring and compensation adjustments, and approved verified salary claims and payments for outstanding bills.

May 27, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Municipal Utilities Board Board Meeting Agenda

The board meeting agenda includes authorization for the general manager to sign a change order for the cast iron main replacement project and the consideration of bids for electrical equipment, including 115 kV circuit breakers, GOAB switches, CVTs, lightning arresters, and wire. Additionally, the agenda covers updates on an upcoming safety picnic and the MRES Annual Meeting, reports on operations, projects, administration, and financial statements, as well as the approval of accounts payable and payroll for May. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.

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