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Main Street needed to vacate the portion of the right of way for 4th(Depot)Street that intersects ERMU's project site. Chair Dietz asked for clarification on the process. Mr. Kerzman explained thafit is a public right of way,so ERMU will be requesting that the vacated portion be assigned to the neighboring properties.Since the part of the right of way in question is within the plat that ERMU owns,that section would revert to the utilities'ownership. However, because the property at 1433 Main Street abuts the right of way,vacation requires the property owner's signature. ERMU did agree that the portion that serves as the 1433 Main Street property's driveway will remain right of way.There was further discussion. Chair Dietz mentioned that members of the neighboring community have been asking about the development plans for the site. Mr. Kerzman presented a sketch of the proposed site sign which includes a picture of the future development and contact information. Commissioners Nadeau and Bell expressed their appreciation for the visual appeal of the building. Commissioner Nadeau recommended posting the signs as soon as possible to communicate the plan with the neighborhood. Commissioner Stewart asked if the sign on the front of the building would identifyathe facility as the field services building. Mr. Kerzman said he believed that it would. Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to authorize Ms. Slominski to sign and submit the petition for vacating 4th Street;the conditional use permit,and plat applications to the city. Motion carried 5-0. 5.5' Leadership Transition—Search Committee Update The Commission held a special meeting on July 30, 2020 to conduct interviews with the final candidates for the General Manager(GM)position,and after lengthy deliberation it was decided to not extend an offer to either applicant. The Search Committee and consultant have since met to evaluate and discuss other options. Based on the discussions,the Search Committee had consensus to recommend Ms.Slominski be promoted to the GM position until her expected retirement date of December 31,2022; Ms.Slominski's wage would be within the GM pay range previously approved by the Commission,along with her existing compensation benefits. Chair Dietz explained in promoting her to GM,other positions could be filled to alleviate the workload so that she is not having to do both jobs.The Human Resources(HR) position has been identified as the most immediate position to filled. In addition to that position, Ms.Slominski will be working with the leadership team to determine the other positions to backfill. Chair Dietz asked the Commission for their vote of support on the Search Committee recommendation to promote Ms.Slominski to the General Manager.There was brief discussion.The Search Committee noted that an employment agreement will need to be executed with Ms.Slominski. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes August 11, 2020 Page 4