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Commissioner Bell added there was a perceptible sense of pride staff takes in their <br /> departments and expressed his appreciation for the reports. <br /> 5.4 Field Services Facility Expansion Protect—Plans, Project Estimate,and Construction <br /> Management Contract <br /> Mr. Kerzman presented plans, project estimate, and the construction management <br /> contract for the Field Services Facility Expansion project to the commission. Mr. Kerzman <br /> noted they are targeting February 26 as the date to solicit for bids for the project with a <br /> bid opening scheduled for March 24. <br /> Chair Dietz asked about the expected start date for construction. Mr. Kerzman responded <br /> the projected start in May is dependent on lead time for precast concrete and steel. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to authorize <br /> staff to solicit for public bids on the Field Services Expansion Project contingent upon <br /> staff review and approval of bid documents. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve <br /> the contract with RJM for construction management services. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.5 Consulting Agreement—Mark Fuchs <br /> Ms. Slominski discussed the opportunity to contract with former Operations Director <br /> Mark Fuchs as a consultant beginning in March or April through the end of the year.This <br /> was deemed advisable as there are multiple large projects occurring in the near future <br /> that would benefit from the services and expertise of Mr. Fuchs.The parameters for <br /> creating the contract, including compensation, were discussed. <br /> Commissioner Stewart asked if this type of compensation could conflict with Mr. Fuchs' <br /> pension. Ms. Slominski added that she would look for input from the attorney to meet <br /> legal requirements. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard expressed his support of the agreement considering Mr. Fuchs' <br /> experience and the major projects on the horizon. He also noted a previous consulting <br /> agreement was between ERMU and a departing employee as opposed to a retired <br /> employee in this instance. Commissioner Westgaard advised staff to find agreeable terms <br /> for the contract to ensure equitable value for both parties. <br /> Commission consensus was to authorize Ms. Slominski to work with the attorney to <br /> prepare and enter into an agreement for consulting services with Mark Fuchs. <br /> 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> February 9, 2021 <br /> Page 5 <br />