Company Overview
The Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission (GRPUC) is a muncipal utility established by the City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Utilities under the jurisdiction of the GRPUC include electric distribution, water treatment and distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment.

On March 30, 1910, the Grand Rapids Village Council adopted a resolution establishing a Water, Light, Power and Building Commission for the Village of Grand Rapids.  Minnesota Statutes, Section 412 provides authorization for the creation of these commissions.  In 1949, in accordance with state statutes, the Water, Light, Power and Building Commission was changed to a Public Utilities Commission.  Public utilities presently under the jurisdiction of the GRPUC include the electric power distribution system, the water production, treatment and distribution systems, and the wastewater collection and treatment systems. The area served by the GRPUC includes the Cities of Grand Rapids, LaPrairie, Cohasset and certain other outlying areas. The members of the Commission are appointed to three year terms by the City Council.  The Commission manages and controls the electric, water and wastewater collection and treatment of the City.


Company Summary
Name
Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission
Number of Employees
11-50
Website
Phone
(218) 326-7189
Fax
(218) 326-7698
Location
500 Southeast 4th Street
Grand Rapids, MN
55744