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Page 3 <br /> Regular meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission <br /> December 12,2012 <br /> increase in the basic monthly charge and the first tier. Theresa Slominski informed Commission of an <br /> increase in insurance cost from League of MN Cities. <br /> Greg Oxley of MMUA discussed the importance of the Washington,D.C.trip that was <br /> budgeted for 2013. Discussion followed. Consensus was to allow the trip for 2013. Another item for <br /> discussion was the use of iPad's for future meetings instead of the paper books. Discussion followed <br /> regarding other uses. Daryl Thompson suggested leaving the funds in the budget and learning more <br /> about them and how to use them. <br /> Al Nadeau moved to approve the 2013 budget as presented. Daryl Thompson seconded the <br /> motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.0 NEW BUSINESS <br /> 5.1 Engineering and Inspection Services for Freeport Water Tower Rehabilitation <br /> Delayed until January. <br /> 5.2 ERMU Performance Metrics Policy <br /> The Wage and Benefits Committee reviewed and supported a Performance Metrics and <br /> Incentive Compensation Policy. This is a company performance based program designed to <br /> incentivize employee commitment towards the company's success. Discussion followed. <br /> John Dietz moved to implement the Performance Metrics and Incentive Policy with a 2% <br /> compensation with the option of the Commission being able to increase the percentage after the <br /> audit. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br /> 5.3 Purchase of Property 1627 Main Street(Parcel ID#75-411-0240) <br /> At the August 2012 ERMU Commission meeting,the Commission authorized staff to contact <br /> the owner of 1627 Main Street NW(Parcel ID#75-411-0240)regarding the purchase of that property. <br /> Discussion followed regarding the future needs of ERMU and the cost of the property. John Dietz <br /> recommended negotiating with the property owner and sees this as investing in ERMU's future. <br /> Rezoning issues were discussed. <br /> Daryl Thompson moved to go ahead with negotiations to purchase the property at 1627 Main <br /> Street(Parcel ID#75-411-0240). Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. <br />