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software. Further evaluation was needed for review at a later date. On June 12, 2015,the W&BC met to follow up and review the points for the position. Upon review of the position points, it was determined that points in three of the five job evaluation system categories should be adjusted. Troy Adams explained that with the addition of the new billing software it drastically changed the workflow, expectations,responsibilities, and authorities related to the position. Troy pointed out some examples on how the position has evolved to having a much higher level of responsibility and authority than what it was initially built it to do. The review of these changes in this position, applied with the job evaluation system, result in a change in points shifting from a pay grade five in the manager pay plan group to a pay grade seven. The W&BC recommended the Commission approve adjusting the Customer Service Manager pay grade to level seven of the manger pay group. At a previous commission meeting the commission requested staff look into the commission pay level. Staff received and reviewed 2014 data collected by Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association. The data included information from Shakopee Public Utilities, a municipal utility very similar to ERMU. The Shakopee has commission compensation structured differently than other commissions with levels related to responsibility. The W&BC discussed conducting a more detailed survey of the Minnesota Municipal Power Association utilities,which includes Shakopee,to determine if there is justification to propose changes to the current compensation levels. If determined that a change is justified,the W&BC would bring that back for commission consideration in the budgeting process with council approval needed prior to 2016. A request was made by an employee to evaluate how certifications are compensated for. Specifically,ERMU employees a master electrician and has registered that license. The license is required when ERMU works on the ball field lights or street lights,which are behind the meter,for the City of Elk River. The license is not used to take market share away from local electricians. This employee is not being compensated for the use of the license but the fees associated with maintaining the license are being paid for by ERMU. The license is not a requirement of the position either. However,this is something that ERMU needs to have in house. There was further discussion. The W&BC agreed that there is justification to further evaluate the request regarding compensation for the master electrician license,review the apprentice programs as a part of the minimum requirement for the position,and review the market. The W&BC will bring the results to the commission at a future date. There was further discussion. Daryl Thompson made a motion to approve adjusting the Customer Service Manager pay grade to level seven of the manager pay group effective June 16,2015. Al Nadeau seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 6.0 OTHER BUSINESS 6.1 Staff Updates Page 5 Special meeting of the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission June 16,2015