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4.0 POLICY & COMPLIANCE <br />4.1 2021 Governance Agenda <br />Mr. Slominskipresented the proposed 2021 Governance Agenda, whichsets the schedule <br />for major governance action throughout the year, providing transparency in the most <br />critical responsibilities of the Commission. <br />Moved by Commissioner Nadeauand seconded by Commissioner Stewartto adopt the <br />2021 Governance Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />5.0 BUSINESS ACTION <br />5.1 Financial Report – October2020 <br />Ms. Karpinski presented the October2020 financial report as outlined in her memo. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Bell to receive the <br />November 2020 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. <br />5.2 2021 Annual Business Plan: Budget and Schedule of Rates & Fees <br />In November, the preliminary 2021 Annual Business Plan was presented to the <br />Commission. Ms. Karpinski presented the proposed 2021 Annual Business Plan and <br />pointed out that there have been some changes due to the finalizing of projects and <br />expenses; Ms. Karpinskiprovided details on the changes and the financial impact to the <br />Electric and Water Budgets. As previously presented,staff is proposing a 0%rate increase <br />for both electric and water. <br /> <br />Chair Dietz had a question about the proposed 0% rate increase in relation to projected <br />purchased power costs. Ms. Karpinski responded. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stewart had a question on the Electric Vehicle Charging Program relating to <br />the automatic enrollment in the Clean Energy Choice Program at no additional monthly <br />charge. Mr. Sagstetter responded. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to adopt the <br /> <br />2021Annual Business Plan. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />5.3 Field Services Facility Expansion Project – Architectural Contract <br /> Mr. Kerzmanpresented the contract for architectural services with Kodet Architectural <br />Group, LTD. for the Field Services Facility Expansion Project. Mr. Kerzman noted thatthe <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />December 8, 2020 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />36 <br />