by Mathew Meyer | Dec 10, 2020 | Utilities Management
Since April 2018, I have been a member of the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC). During my tenure at SPUC, I have been proud to be part of the skilled, professional, and experienced men and women who serve Shakopee’s utilities users. Also, since September...
by Mathew Meyer | Feb 28, 2020 | Utilities Management
Here’s my long, complex answer to this question. No. See for yourself. Review the report, “Quarterly Nitrate Testing Results: October 3, 2019.” Here’s my long, complex answer to this question. No. See for yourself. Review the report,...
by Mathew Meyer | Jul 15, 2019 | Utilities Management
At tonight’s Shakopee Public Utilities Commission meeting, a representative from Ehlers, Inc.*, an industry-leading municipal advisory firm, will be presenting the results of a study comparing Shakopee’s fees and rates to neighboring communities. This certainly sheds...
by Mathew Meyer | Jun 28, 2019 | Utilities Management
Shakopee’s citizens are now learning more about the economic realities and fairness of the Shakopee Public Utilities’ water fees and charges. Squirrel! But some are now shifting the debate to SPU’s electric rates, and claiming that “Xcel is cheaper than SPU.” Although...
by Mathew Meyer | Jun 27, 2019 | Utilities Management
After 68 years in existence, the Shakopee Public Utilities (SPU) Commission has been under attack by the City Council since its December 2018 meeting. Partly about policy, these attacks have degenerated into ad hominem attacks against the Commissioners by suggestions...
