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in St. Paul. As we typically have one or two commissioners attend, he asked that any <br /> commissioners that are interested let Ms. Canterbury know by the end of the week for <br /> registration purposes. <br /> Ms. Slominski highlighted from her staff report that the Employee Handbook that was presented <br /> at the January commission meeting did not include the Fire Department Participation policy <br /> information that was passed in May 2019.She noted that the error was discovered and,given that <br /> it had already been approved by the commission,was inserted into the Handbook prior to <br /> distribution to employees. <br /> Mr. Fuchs had nothing additional to add to his staff report.Chair Dietz inquired about the <br /> decorative streetlight poles that were damaged in shipment, and asked if the replacements had <br /> come in. Mr. Fuchs responded that they are expected to be here in a few weeks. <br /> In Mr. Ninow's staff report he shared that there have been five fire hydrants struck by vehicles this <br /> winter that required repairs. He noted that unlike the movies,water does not shoot into the air <br /> after a hydrant has been hit. Commissioner Stewart commentated that she appreciated the <br /> humor. <br /> Mr.Sagstetter presented the updated Energy Guide which is now called "Your Guide to Home <br /> Energy Use." He shared that this is a tool that we use for high bill complaints,and to help educate <br /> residential customers on their energy consumption and how to use it more efficiently. Mr. <br /> Sagstetter thanked Communications Coordinator Mauren for his help with putting together such a <br /> great looking guide. <br /> Ms. Canterbury provided a reminder that the annual Commissioner Orientation will be held March <br /> 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the Commission Conference Room,and requested the commissioners bring their <br /> Governance Commission Policy Book to the orientation. <br /> Chair Dietz shared that he and Mr.Adams had met with a local utility that was experiencing some <br /> challenges within their organization. He provided a recap of the meeting and noted the <br /> importance of helping others when we can. <br /> 6.2 Future Planning <br /> Chair Dietz announced the following: <br /> a. Regular Commission Meeting—March 10, 2020 <br /> b. Special Commission Meeting—Annual Commissioner Orientation —March 10, 2020, <br /> 2:30—3:30 p.m. <br /> c. 2020 Governance Agenda <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> February 11, 2020 <br /> Page 5 <br />