Annual Meeting and Elections

Dakota Electric Association is democratically governed by elected members who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. We depend on the guidance and perspective of our board to help set priorities for the co-op and guide governance decisions.

Annual Meeting

The 2023 Annual Meeting was held on April 27 at the Rosemount Community Center. To learn more about the 2023 Annual Report or view the 2023 Video Reports click on the related links.

The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Rosemount Community Center. Please check back for more information as it becomes available.

Annual Election Information

As a member of Dakota Electric, you have the opportunity to participate in our annual election and vote for the directors who serve on the board and govern your cooperative. Dakota Electric 2024 annual election ballots will be mailed on April 8 from Survey & Ballot Systems, an independent election service. Each ballot includes instructions on how to vote by mail or online, as well as all director candidate biographies. The member’s original paper ballot may be submitted in person at Dakota Electric’s Annual Meeting.

Vote By Mail

Ballots must be received at Survey & Ballot Systems’ office no later than noon on April 25. Ballots should NOT be dropped off at Dakota Electric’s office.

Vote Online

The link to vote online will become available April 8 at 12:00 p.m. The link will be posted on the homepage banner and here; you will need your account number and election passcode, both of which will be included with the ballot mailed on April 8.

Proposed Bylaw Change

The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Dakota Electric Association are the detailed governing rules for the cooperative.

In accordance with Article III, Section 7. Rules and Regulations of the cooperative’s bylaws, the Board of Directors proposes the following bylaw amendments to Article III, Section 3. Nominations and Article III, Section 5. Vacancies to be voted on by the membership in the 2024 annual election.

  • Unrevised language is indicated in “black font.
  • Language that has been added is indicated in “blue font.”
  • Language that has been removed is indicated in “gray font and crossed out.

ARTICLE III DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. General Powers.

No Changes

SECTION 2. Number, Qualifications, Tenure and Election.

No Changes

SECTION 3. Nominations.

It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to appoint, at least forty-five (45) days before the date of a regular members meeting or election date at which directors are to be elected, a Committee on Nominations consisting of two (2) members from each director district. The actions of the Committee on Nominations shall be valid as long as at least five (5) members are present for its meeting or meetings. No officer or member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed a member of such committee.

A member who desires to be a candidate for the Board of Directors must submit an application for director and comply with such other requirements as may be established by the Board of Directors. A member who fails to submit an application for director by the deadline established by the Board of Directors shall not be considered as a candidate for director. The Association will provide members with adequate notice of these requirements in its monthly publication and through such other means as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

The Committee on Nominations shall post on the Association’s website at least forty (40) days before the regular members’ meeting or election date a list of nominations for directors. A member who has submitted an application for director and has also participated in the nominating process as established by the Committee on Nominations, but was not nominated by the Committee on Nominations, may become a candidate for director by submitting to the Association a petition signed by ten (10) members within ten (10) days after the Committee on Nominations posts its list of nominees on the Association’s website. The members who sign the petition must reside at different addresses. The Secretary shall include any additional nominations on the ballot. The Association shall also publish the list 5 of nominees in the monthly newsletter or periodical.

The Secretary shall mail with the notice of the regular members meeting or election date a statement of the number of directors to be elected. The Secretary shall also inform the members of the manner in which they may vote by mail for directors. The members may, at any meeting at which a director or directors shall be removed as hereinbefore provided, elect a successor or successors thereto without compliance with the foregoing provisions with respect to nominations. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, failure to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall not affect in any manner whatsoever the validity of any election of directors.

SECTION 4. Voting by Mail for Directors.

No Changes

SECTION 5. Vacancies

(a) If the office of any director becomes vacant, the remaining directors may appoint a successor. A director appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next regular members meeting or election date or until a successor shall have been elected and qualified.

(b) In the event that a director becomes totally incapacitated by a health condition, impairment, accident, death or other condition, the remaining directors may declare that a vacancy exists and appoint a director who shall serve until the next regular members meeting or election date or until a 6 successor has been elected and qualified. In order to make a determination that a director has become totally incapacitated, the directors shall convene a Special Meeting to consider and evaluate: 1) whether the director is indeed incapacitated; 2) whether to remove that director as a result of his/her death or incapacity; and 3) whether to replace that director as a result of his/her death or incapacity. In evaluating whether a director is totally incapacitated, the Board may consider, for example, whether the director has not been present at three (3) consecutive board meetings because of health or illness, and is not expected to recover or be able to return to board service.

(c) If a director is absent without good reason from three regular board meetings within any one year period, the remaining directors may declare that a vacancy exists and appoint a director who shall serve until the next regular members meeting or election date or until a successor has been elected and qualified.

(d) After the Board of Directors determines that a director or a nominee for director lacks eligibility under the provisions of these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the board to promptly make a disqualification. After the Board of Directors determines that any person being considered for or already holding a directorship lacks eligibility, it shall be the duty of the board to with hold the position from such person or to cause a director to be removed therefrom, as the case may be.

ARTICLE III. DIRECTORS.

SECTION 1. General Powers

No Changes

SECTION 2. Number, Qualifications, Tenure and Election.

No Changes

SECTION 3. Nominations

It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to appoint, at least forty-five (45) days before the date of a regular members meeting or election date at which directors are to be elected, a Committee on Nominations consisting of two (2) members from each director district. The actions of the Committee on Nominations shall be valid as long as at least five (5) members are present for its meeting or meetings. No officer or member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed a member of such committee.

A member who desires to be a candidate for the Board of Directors must submit an application for director and comply with such other requirements as may be established by the Board of Directors. A member who fails to submit an application for director by the deadline established by the Board of Directors shall not be considered as a candidate for director. The Association will provide members with adequate notice of these requirements in its monthly publication and through such other means as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

The Committee on Nominations shall post on the Association’s website at least forty (40) days before the regular members’ meeting or election date a list of nominations for directors. A member who has submitted an application for director and has also participated in the nominating process as established by the Committee on Nominations, but was not nominated by the Committee on Nominations, may become a candidate for director by submitting to the Association a petition signed by ten (10) members within ten (10) days after the Committee on Nominations posts its list of nominees on the Association’s website. The members who sign the petition must reside at different addresses. The Secretary shall include any additional nominations on the ballot. The Association shall also publish the list 5 of nominees in the monthly newsletter or periodical.

The Secretary shall mail with the notice of the regular members meeting or election date a statement of the number of directors to be elected. The Secretary shall also inform the members of the manner in which they may vote by mail for directors. The members may, at any meeting at which a director or directors shall be removed as hereinbefore provided, elect a successor or successors thereto without compliance with the foregoing provisions with respect to nominations. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, failure to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall not affect in any manner whatsoever the validity of any election of directors.

If the Board of Directors determines that an applicant or candidate for director lacks eligibility under Article III, Section 2 of these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the board to promptly disqualify said applicant or candidate.

SECTION 4. Voting by Mail for Directors.

No Changes

SECTION 5. Vacancies

(a) If the office of any director becomes vacant, the remaining directors may appoint a successor. A director appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next regular members meeting or election date or until a successor shall have been elected and qualified.

(ba) In the event that a director becomes totally incapacitated, by a health condition, impairment, accident, death or other condition, which shall be determined to a reasonable medical certainty, the remaining directors may declare that a vacancy exists. and appoint a director who shall serve until the next regular members meeting or election date or until a successor has been elected and qualified. In order to make a determination that a director has become totally incapacitated, the directors shall convene a Special Meeting to consider and evaluate: 1) whether the director is indeed incapacitated; 2) whether to remove that director as a result of his/her death or incapacity; and 3) whether to replace that director as a result of his/her death or incapacity. In evaluating whether a director is totally incapacitated, the Board may consider, for example, whether the director has not been present absent at three (3) consecutive board meetings because of health or illness, and is not expected to recover or be able to return to board service.

(cb) If a director is absent without good reason from three regular board meetings within any one year period, the remaining directors may declare that a vacancy exists. and appoint a director who shall serve until the next regular members meeting or election date or until a successor has been elected and qualified.

(dc) After If the Board of Directors determines that a director or a nominee for director lacks eligibility under Article III, Section II the provisions of these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the board to promptly make a disqualification. After the Board of Directors determines that any person being considered for or already holding a directorship lacks eligibility, it shall be the duty of the board to withhold the position office from such person or to cause a said director to be removed therefrom, as the case may be. and declare that a vacancy exists.

(d) If the office of any director becomes vacant, the remaining directors may appoint a successor, but only after: 1) informing members of a vacancy, in a manner similar to how the cooperative communicates scheduled director elections; 2) providing appropriate time and opportunity for members to express an interest in, or ask questions about, the vacancy and board service; and 3) taking sufficient time to review whether the proposed appointed director is qualified to be a director. A director appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next regular election date, at which the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, shall be filled by special election.

ARTICLE III DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. General Powers

No Changes

SECTION 2. Number, Qualifications, Tenure and Election.

No Changes

SECTION 3. Nominations.

It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to appoint, at least forty-five (45) days before the date of a regular members meeting or election date at which directors are to be elected, a Committee on Nominations consisting of two (2) members from each director district. The actions of the Committee on Nominations shall be valid as long as at least five (5) members are present for its meeting or meetings. No officer or member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed a member of such committee.

A member who desires to be a candidate for the Board of Directors must submit an application for director and comply with such other requirements as may be established by the Board of Directors. A member who fails to submit an application for director by the deadline established by the Board of Directors shall not be considered as a candidate for director. The Association will provide members with adequate notice of these requirements in its monthly publication and through such other means as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

The Committee on Nominations shall post on the Association’s website at least forty (40) days before the regular members’ meeting or election date a list of nominations for directors. A member who has submitted an application for director and has also participated in the nominating process as established by the Committee on Nominations, but was not nominated by the Committee on Nominations, may become a candidate for director by submitting to the Association a petition signed by ten (10) members within ten (10) days after the Committee on Nominations posts its list of nominees on the Association’s website. The members who sign the petition must reside at different addresses. The Secretary shall include any additional nominations on the ballot. The Association shall also publish the list 5 of nominees in the monthly newsletter or periodical.

The Secretary shall mail with the notice of the regular members meeting or election date a statement of the number of directors to be elected.

The Secretary shall also inform the members of the manner in which they may vote by mail for directors. The members may, at any meeting at which a director or directors shall be removed as hereinbefore provided, elect a successor or successors thereto without compliance with the foregoing provisions with respect to nominations. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, failure to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall not affect in any manner whatsoever the validity of any election of directors.

If the Board of Directors determines that an applicant or candidate for director lacks eligibility under Article III, Section 2 of these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the board to promptly disqualify said applicant or candidate.

SECTION 4. Voting by Mail for Directors.

No Changes

SECTION 5. Vacancies

(a) In the event that a director becomes totally incapacitated, which shall be determined to a reasonable medical certainty, the remaining directors may declare that a vacancy exists. In evaluating whether a director is totally incapacitated, the Board may consider, for example, whether the director has been absent at three (3) consecutive board meetings because of health or illness, and is not expected to recover or be able to return to board service.

(b) If a director is absent without good reason from three regular board meetings within any one year period, the remaining directors may declare that a vacancy exists.

(c) If the Board of Directors determines that a director lacks eligibility under Article III, Section II of these Bylaws, it shall be the duty of the board to withhold the office from said director and declare that a vacancy exists.

(d) If the office of any director becomes vacant, the remaining directors may appoint a successor, but only after: 1) informing members of a vacancy, in a manner similar to how the cooperative communications scheduled director elections; 2) providing appropriate time and opportunity for members to express an interest in, or ask questions about, the vacancy and board service; and 3) taking sufficient time to review whether the proposed appointed director is qualified to be a director. A director appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next regular election date, at which the remainder of the unexpired term, if any, shall be filled by special election.

Click here to read our complete bylaws. (Placement of the proposed bylaw changes can be found beginning on Page 5 and ending on Page 7.)

Board Candidate Biographies

Each candidate is responsible for the information contained in their biography. Candidates nominated by petition have an asterisk (*) next to their name.

District 1

Seat one | Three-Year Term

Board Candidate Head Shot

Gerald (Jerry) Pittman, Lakeville, seeks re-election in District 1. Jerry is a 31-year Dakota Electric member and served on Dakota Electric’s board for 30 years, currently as board treasurer. He served as chair of Dakota Electric and its subsidiary boards, Energy Alternatives and Midwest Energy Services. Pittman has a BS Mechanical Engineering (U of MN) and MBA (Loyola U). He worked in the energy industry for over 35 years and currently owns The File Depot – Twin Cities, a full-service records management business he started with his family. He is a military veteran, member of Minnesota Farmers Union, and member of Fresh Energy and Conservation Minnesota. Jerry also volunteered with Feed My Starving Children and Habitat for Humanity. For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/PittmanDEA.

Jeff Nelson

Jeff Nelson, Lakeville, seeks election in District 1. Jeff is a 25-year Dakota Electric member with a keen interest in renewable energy. He received his master’s degree in taxation and worked for 21 years at the accounting firm PwC as a managing director/CPA before retiring in 2020. At PwC, he co-led PwC’s Like Kind Exchange Technology Practice. He has designed and installed off-the-grid solar and wind power systems at his Minnesota cabin. He is an active member of Lakeville Friends of the Environment, the Sierra Club, CURE, Fresh Energy, Minnesota Farmers Union, Citizen Climate Lobby, and MRES, and works to support environmental stewardship within his community. As a father and grandfather, Jeff is committed to leaving an energy secure future for our children.

District 2

Seat Two | Three-Year Term

Board Candidate Head Shot

Clay Van De Bogart, Lakeville, seeks re-election in District 2. Clay is a 30-year member of Dakota Electric and has served on Dakota Electric’s board for 24 years. He also represents Dakota Electric on Great River Energy’s (GRE) board of directors, the company supplying power to Dakota Electric. He has served multiple terms as treasurer for both organizations. At Dakota Electric his board committee work includes capital credits payments for members, scholarships for youth, audit, utility rate case, election and serves on the diversity, equity and inclusion working group. His focus at GRE includes financial oversight, risk management processes, governance reform and responsible renewable energy development. Clay has served on various civic boards and commissions, is retired and holds degrees in agriculture and business.

District 3 — Seat 1

Three-Year Term

Board Candidate Head Shot

Kenneth (Ken) Danner, Apple Valley, seeks re-election in District 3. Kenneth is a 43-year Dakota Electric member and has served on the board for 22 years. He is retired from Collins Aerospace (Rosemount Aerospace) after working 37 years in design engineering, purchasing, quality assurance and manufacturing management. He is a Credentialed Cooperative Director and previously served seven years as treasurer and chair of the Audit Committee and chaired the Capital Credits Committee. He also served as board secretary and on the Compensation and Performance Review Committee. A graduate of the University of Minnesota (BSME), Danner is a Registered Professional Engineer and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and proprietor of Danner Clockworks. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church.

Board Candidate Head Shot

Donald (Don) Vasatka, Eagan, seeks election in District 3. Don is a 44-year member of Dakota Electric and has 32 years of financial leadership experience including his current position with an investment consulting firm providing analytical expertise to pension plans. He serves on the Sustainable Eagan Advisory Commission and served eight years on the finance/governance committee of Northeast Investment Cooperative. His previous US Bank experience includes credit policy, finance, budgeting, operations and cost control. He has owned and managed an independent retail organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management. Don’s rooftop solar and electric vehicle were featured on the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society’s Solar Home Tour and Fresh Energy. https://fresh-energy.org/don-and-pat-say-yes-to-clean-energy

District 3 — Seat 2

One-Year Term

Board Candidate Head Shot

Cyndee Fields, Eagan, seeks election in District 3. Cyndee is a 32-year member of Dakota Electric and a 23-year Eagan City Council member with a special interest in infrastructure; serving on the Public Works Committee and Personnel Committee; she has served as Acting Mayor for many years. She serves on the diversity, equity and inclusion working group as a member of the Dakota Electric board. Her background also includes experience in legislative assistance, curriculum leadership, demonstrating her long-term commitment to serving the community effectively. Cyndee and her husband Larry have four children and nine grandchildren.

Richard Billion, Apple Valley, seeks election in District 3 Seat 2. Billion is a 29-year member of Dakota Electric. He is a practicing patent attorney who leads the firm he founded. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, an MBA, and a JD. His professional experience at Exxon, IBM, FICO and Control Data includes software, controls, and power system technologies. He serves on the finance committee at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville. He serves the Knights of Columbus in various roles. He served on numerous other boards including the MN Valley YMCA (Burnsville), the Riverwoods HOA (Burnsville) and the Friendly Shores HOA. Richard volunteers at various local organizations and was awarded Outstanding Scoutmaster in 2015. For more information go to www.richardbillion.com

Board Candidate Head Shot

John Hanken, Apple Valley, seeks election in District 3. John is an 8-year member of Dakota Electric. He is a former firefighter for the City of Apple Valley and currently serves as the Senior Manager, Facilities and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) for Silk Road Medical, a medical device manufacturer, where his responsibilities include energy management and sustainability, strategic planning, team leadership, infrastructure maintenance, capital construction planning and project management, operational budget management, and emergency medical response. Hanken is a credentialed Sustainability Facilities Professional by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and a member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP). John plans to combine his professional experience and deep-rooted sense of community service to represent District 3.

Board Candidate Head Shot

Robert (Bob) Heidenreich a 20 year licensed electrical professional has a strong record of community service and professional experience. Currently serving on the City of IGH Planning Commission and has previously been involved with the Environmental Advisory Commission and founding member of Flint Hills Community Advisory Council, showcasing his dedication to environmental stewardship and community engagement. Bob has a diverse educational background in Aviation, Computer Science and Traffic Management from various institutions. With over four decades of professional experience, including owning and operating The Deck & Door Company/The Deck Store, Bob remains committed to creating fiscally responsible budgets, promoting renewable energy, and reducing carbon output. He takes pride in his contributions to Dakota County, where he has raised his family and continues serving the community.

District 4

Seat one | Three-Year Term

Board Candidate Head Shot

Jenny Hoeft, Hastings, seeks re-election in District 4. Jenny is a 13-year member of Dakota Electric. Her professional leadership experience includes international trade execution with CHS in Inver Grove Heights, propagation management for Bailey Nurseries in Cottage Grove, and operations management at Afton Alps/Vail Resorts in Hastings. She’s worked in the agriculture industry from an early age, growing into leadership roles within 4-H in Dakota County and Future Farmers of America in Randolph. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, including an internship in genetics. She is the fourth generation living on her family’s farm in Nininger Township. Jenny continues her family’s legacy of volunteering and serving organizations at all levels. linkedin.com/in/jenny-hoeft

Ian Benson, Rosemount, seeks election in District 4. Ian is a 31-year member of Dakota Electric and retired from Xcel Energy as vice president of transmission planning. At Xcel Energy he held leadership positions in nuclear power generation, energy trading, transmission planning, operations and customer service. His formal education includes university degrees in engineering and mathematics from the University of Minnesota and an executive MBA from the University of St. Thomas. Ian is a retired naval officer having served at sea in the Pacific fleet and various shore commands in Asia, Europe and the United States. He retired with the rank of Commander. Ian has three grown children and lives with his wife in Rosemount, Minnesota.

Board Candidate Head Shot

Elizabeth (Liz) Lucente, Eagan, seeks election in District 4 and is a 6-year member of Dakota Electric. Liz is an environmental lawyer and sustainability professional with 20+ years of leadership experience in the energy sector where her career focus is climate, energy policy, resilience and fairness. She serves as co-founder of Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Women for Good and volunteers on Vermont Law School’s Alumni Board, her alma mater. She is a recipient of two Smart Energy Decisions WISE (Women in Smart Energy) national awards for Mentorship (2024) and Industry Leadership (2022), and King & Spalding Pro Bono Service Awards for her legal work on justice and fairness for underserved communities (2009-2013). Liz’s J.D. and Master of Studies focused on environmental policy, justice and sustainability. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556839963486&mibextid=PtKPJ9

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Districts

Districts are ordered from left to right (1-4) and contain approximately the same amount of members.

Boundaries

Western Boundary

District One’s western border aligns with the western edge of the service territory.

Eastern Boundary

The boundary between District One and District Two starts on the north edge of Dakota Electric’s service area at Hwy. 13 (Old Sibley Memorial Hwy.) and 12th Ave.; then south on 12th Ave. 0.2 of a mile to Parkwood Dr.; then south on Parkwood Dr. 0.6 of a mile to Burnsville Pkwy.; then east on Burnsville Pkwy. 0.7 of a mile to county state aid highway (CSAH) 11; then south on CSAH 11 1.1 miles to Hwy. 35E; then southwest on Hwy. 35E 0.6 of a mile to CSAH 11 and CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd.); then south on CSAH 11 1.1 miles to CSAH 42 and LacLavon Dr.; then south on LacLavon Dr. 1.5 miles to CSAH 46 (162nd St. W.); then west on CSAH 46 0.4 of a mile to Ipava Ave.; then south on Ipava Ave. 0.3 of a mile to 165th St. W.; then east on 165th St. 1.3 miles to Highview Ave.; then south on Highview Ave. 1.4 miles to CSAH 9 (Dodd Blvd.); then south on Dodd Blvd. 10 miles to CSAH 46 (Pillsbury Ave.); then south on CSAH 46 (Pillsbury Ave.) 1.5 miles to CSAH 86 and Hazelwood Ave.; then south on Hazelwood Ave. (CSAH 46) 4.6 miles to the south edge of the service area.

Western Boundary

The boundary between District One and District Two starts on the north edge of Dakota Electric’s service area at Hwy. 13 (Old Sibley Memorial Hwy.) and 12th Ave.; then south on 12th Ave. 0.2 of a mile to Parkwood Dr.; then south on Parkwood Dr. 0.6 of a mile to Burnsville Pkwy.; then east on Burnsville Pkwy. 0.7 of a mile to county state aid highway (CSAH) 11; then south on CSAH 11 1.1 miles to Hwy. 35E; then southwest on Hwy. 35E 0.6 of a mile to CSAH 11 and CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd.); then south on CSAH 11 1.1 miles to CSAH 42 and LacLavon Dr.; then south on LacLavon Dr. 1.5 miles to CSAH 46 (162nd St. W.); then west on CSAH 46 0.4 of a mile to Ipava Ave.; then south on Ipava Ave. 0.3 of a mile to 165th St. W.; then east on 165th St. 1.3 miles to Highview Ave.; then south on Highview Ave. 1.4 miles to CSAH 9 (Dodd Blvd.); then south on Dodd Blvd. 10 miles to CSAH 46 (Pillsbury Ave.); then south on CSAH 46 (Pillsbury Ave.) 1.5 miles to CSAH 86 and Hazelwood Ave.; then south on Hazelwood Ave. (CSAH 46) 4.6 miles to the south edge of the service area.

Eastern Boundary

The boundary between District 2 and 3 starts on the north edge of Dakota Electric’s service area at Hwy. 13 and Rahn Rd.; then follows Rahn Rd. south 1.5 miles to Shale Ln.; then west on Shale Ln. 0.5 of a mile to Nichols Rd.; then south on Nichols Rd. 1.3 miles to Hwy. 35E and Hwy. 77 exchange; then south on Hwy. 77 1.4 miles to CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd.); then east on CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd.) 0.5 of a mile to Galaxie Ave.; then south on Galaxie Ave. 2.5 miles to 157th St. W.; then east on 157th St. W. 0.6 of a mile to Flagstaff Ave.; then south on Flagstaff Ave. 1.3 miles to 170th St. W.; then east on 170th St. 1 mile to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.); then south on CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.) 2.5 miles to Co. Rd. 64 (195th St. W.); then west on Co. Rd. 64 (195th St. W.) 1 mile to Flagstaff Ave.; then south on Flagstaff Ave. 3 miles to 225th St. W.; then west on 225th St. W. 1 mile to CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave.); then south on CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave.) 2.5 miles to Galaxie Ave.; then south on Galaxie Ave. 3.3 miles to CSAH 86 (280th St. W.); then east on CSAH 86 0.3 of a mile to Foliage Ave.; then south on Foliage Ave. 3 miles to the south edge of the service area.

Western Boundary

The boundary between District 2 and 3 starts on the north edge of Dakota Electric’s service area at Hwy. 13 and Rahn Rd.; then follows Rahn Rd. south 1.5 miles to Shale Ln.; then west on Shale Ln. 0.5 of a mile to Nichols Rd.; then south on Nichols Rd. 1.3 miles to Hwy. 35E and Hwy. 77 exchange; then south on Hwy. 77 1.4 miles to CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd.); then east on CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd.) 0.5 of a mile to Galaxie Ave.; then south on Galaxie Ave. 2.5 miles to 157th St. W.; then east on 157th St. W. 0.6 of a mile to Flagstaff Ave.; then south on Flagstaff Ave. 1.3 miles to 170th St. W.; then east on 170th St. 1 mile to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.); then south on CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.) 2.5 miles to Co. Rd. 64 (195th St. W.); then west on Co. Rd. 64 (195th St. W.) 1 mile to Flagstaff Ave.; then south on Flagstaff Ave. 3 miles to 225th St. W.; then west on 225th St. W. 1 mile to CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave.); then south on CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave.) 2.5 miles to Galaxie Ave.; then south on Galaxie Ave. 3.3 miles to CSAH 86 (280th St. W.); then east on CSAH 86 0.3 of a mile to Foliage Ave.; then south on Foliage Ave. 3 miles to the south edge of the service area.

Eastern Boundary

The boundary between District 3 and 4 starts on the north edge of Dakota Electric’s service area at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.) and CSAH 26 (Lone Oak Rd.); then west on Lone Oak Rd. 0.3 of a mile then south 0.3 mile; then east 0.3 mile to Pilot Knob Rd.; then south on Pilot Knob Rd. (CSAH 31) 0.9 of a mile to Hwy. 35E; then south on Hwy. 35E 2.3 miles to CSAH 30 (Diffley Rd.); then east on Diffley Rd. 0.3 of a mile to Johnny Cake Ridge Rd.; then south on Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. 1.3 miles to CSAH 32 (Cliff Rd.); then east on Cliff Rd. 1 mile to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.); then south on CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.) 2 miles to CSAH 33 (Diamond Path W.); then south on CSAH 33 (Diamond Path W.) 3.3 miles to CSAH (160th St. W.); continue south on alignment with Diamond Path 1 mile to Co. Rd. 58 (170th St. W.); then east on 170th St. W. 2 miles to Biscayne Ave.; then south on Biscayne Ave. 3.2 miles to CSAH 66 (Vermillion River Trl.); then east on CSAH 66 3.2 miles to Co. Rd. 79 (Blaine Ave.); then south on Co. Rd. 79 (Blaine Ave.) 8 miles to CSAH 86 (280th St. W.); then west on CSAH 86 (280th St. W.) 4 miles to Hwy. 3; then south on Hwy. 3 3.5 miles to south edge of Dakota Electric’s service area.

Western Boundary

The boundary between District 3 and 4 starts on the north edge of Dakota Electric’s service area at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.) and CSAH 26 (Lone Oak Rd.); then west on Lone Oak Rd. 0.3 of a mile then south 0.3 mile; then east 0.3 mile to Pilot Knob Rd.; then south on Pilot Knob Rd. (CSAH 31) 0.9 of a mile to Hwy. 35E; then south on Hwy. 35E 2.3 miles to CSAH 30 (Diffley Rd.); then east on Diffley Rd. 0.3 of a mile to Johnny Cake Ridge Rd.; then south on Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. 1.3 miles to CSAH 32 (Cliff Rd.); then east on Cliff Rd. 1 mile to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.); then south on CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd.) 2 miles to CSAH 33 (Diamond Path W.); then south on CSAH 33 (Diamond Path W.) 3.3 miles to CSAH (160th St. W.); continue south on alignment with Diamond Path 1 mile to Co. Rd. 58 (170th St. W.); then east on 170th St. W. 2 miles to Biscayne Ave.; then south on Biscayne Ave. 3.2 miles to CSAH 66 (Vermillion River Trl.); then east on CSAH 66 3.2 miles to Co. Rd. 79 (Blaine Ave.); then south on Co. Rd. 79 (Blaine Ave.) 8 miles to CSAH 86 (280th St. W.); then west on CSAH 86 (280th St. W.) 4 miles to Hwy. 3; then south on Hwy. 3 3.5 miles to south edge of Dakota Electric’s service area.

Eastern Boundary

District Four’s eastern border aligns with the eastern edge of the service territory.

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Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

Dakota Electric’s articles of incorporation and bylaws provide the framework for governing and conducting business at Dakota Electric with information on membership, board of director elections, capital credits and more.
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