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Administration Directory

NamePositionPhone Number    Email
Christopher EvansPublic Utilities Director218-825-3220cevans@bpu.org
Trent HawkinsonOperations Manager218-825-3211thawkinson@bpu.org
Mitch LacheltElectric Supervisor218-825-3228mlachelt@bpu.org 
Danny LochFinance Manager218-825-3213dloch@bpu.org
Charlie GammonWater - Waste Water Manager218-825-3237cgammon@bpu.org
Jana PernulaBusiness Office Supervisor218-825-3203jpernula@bpu.org
Aaron AndersenInformation Technology Supervisor218-825-3205aandersen@bpu.org
Kristy SchubertHR  Director218-828-2307kschubert@ci.brainerd.mn.us

Popular Numbers

  • Moving in or out of a rental, or selling/purchasing a home or business?
    Call – 218-825-3200 Please notify us at least 24 hours or more in advance of any changes of address, ownership or tenancy.
  • Want to pay using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or check?
    Call – 218-829-8726 (option number 3). This will prompt you through our new automated system 24/7. You will need your account number.
  • Questions about your automatic bank pay?
    Call – 218-825-3201
  • Past due on your account and would like to set up a payment arrangement?
    Call  – 218-825-3223
  • Questions on billing statements, deposits or other billing items?
    Call – 218-825-3207
  • Questions regarding Stormwater charges, Wastewater Collection or Sewer back up?
    Call the City Engineer’s Office at –  218-828-2309
BPU BUSINESS OFFICE
Brainerd Public Utilities Business Office
8027 Highland Scenic Rd
PO Box 373
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-8726

CONTACT DETAILS

  • 8027 Highland Scenic Rd.
    Brainerd MN 56401
  • email@bpu.org
  • Business Office: (218) 829-8726
  • Emergencies: (218) 829-2193

Schedule Of Fees

September, 2024
Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity  
 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc) No Charge
 After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect No Charge
 Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred $150.00
 Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $50.00
    
Special Events  
 Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred) $150.00
 Electric commercial base service charge per meter $25.00
 Commercial kWh charge $0.10581
    
Turn Off/On Water  
 7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. No Charge
 After hours Emergency Turn Off No Charge
 Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $50.00
    
Tampering With Meter  
 Tampering Fee $350.00
 Additional Reconnect Fee $50.00
 3 month average deposit Varies
    
    

New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop)  

RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Total Costs Incurred
    
Water Main Tap  
 3/4" or 1" plus materials $300.00
 1 1/2" or 2" plus materials $600.00
    
Water Transmitter $140.00
    
Water Meters  
 5/8" - 1/2" Iperl $235.00
 3/4" Iperl $235.00
 1" Iperl $325.00
 1 1/2" Omni-C2  $1,935.00
 2" Omni-C2  $2,235.00
 3" Omni-C2  $2,820.00
 4" Omni T2  $4,910.00
    
Bulk Water Sales  
 Service Charge $19.30
 Charge per 1,000 gallons $4.10
 Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable) $1,000.00
    
Pole Attachments - annually per pole $7.00
    
Security Lights - monthly per light  $12.50 + sales tax 
 No charge to install if installed on existing pole  
    
Oversize Loads   
 Under $500 estimate Full estimate before move
 Over $500 estimate $500 + 50% of est. cost over $500
    
BPU Equipment and Employees   
 Hourly Rate Per Employee $70/hr
 After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee $105/hr
 Materials Materials + 20% & sales tax
 Truck $100/day
 Backhoe $45/hr
 Generator $950/day + fuel