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4.0 POLICY & COMPLIANCE 4.1 2021 Governance Agenda Mr. Slominski presented the proposed 2021 Governance Agenda, which sets the schedule for major governance action throughout the year, providing transparency in the most critical responsibilities of the Commission. Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to adopt the 2021 Governance Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION 5.1 Financial Report— October 2020 Ms. Karpinski presented the October 2020 financial report as outlined in her memo. Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Bell to receive the October 2020 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 2021 Annual Business Plan: Budget and Schedule of Rates & Fees In November, the preliminary 2021 Annual Business Plan was presented to the Commission. Ms. Karpinski presented the proposed 2021 Annual Business Plan and pointed out that there have been some changes due to the finalizing of projects and expenses; Ms. Karpinski provided details on the changes and the financial impact to the Electric and Water Budgets. As previously presented, staff is proposing a 0% rate increase for both electric and water. Chair Dietz had a question about the proposed 0% rate increase in relation to projected purchased power costs. Ms. Karpinski responded. Commissioner Stewart had a question on the Electric Vehicle Charging Program relating to the automatic enrollment in the Clean Energy Choice Program at no additional monthly charge. Mr. Sagstetter responded. Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to adopt the 2021 Annual Business Plan. Motion carried 5-0. 5.3 Field Services Facility Expansion Project —Architectural Contract Mr. Kerzman presented the contract for architectural services with Kodet Architectural Group, LTD. for the Field Services Facility Expansion Project. Mr. Kerzman noted that the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 Page 3