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Commission unanimously readopts data practices and public records request policy

Hutchinson Utilities Commission · July 23, 2026
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Summary

The commission readopted its data practices act and public records request policy, a routine annual requirement; staff said the policy follows League of Minnesota Cities templates and no changes were proposed.

Director asked the commission to readopt the data practices act and public records request policy, saying state requirements make annual readoption necessary and that the packet contained the current template-based policy. "We're required to by law," Director said, and noted the policy clarifies what is public and what is private data and how costs for producing records are collected.

Committee member moved to readopt the policy, another commissioner seconded, and Chair called for the ayes; the motion carried. Staff said there were no amendments or adjustments proposed at this time and that the policy follows templates provided by the League of Minnesota Cities.