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Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to approve the amended April 13,2021 agenda. Motion carried 5-0 1.4 Resolution Recognizing 2021 Drinking Water Week Mr. Ninow provided background on Drinking Water Week, recognizing the vital role safe drinking water plays in our daily lives. Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to adopt Resolution 21-4 Recognizing Drinking Water Week, May 2-8,2021. Motion carried 5-0 1.5 Resolution Recognizing 2021 Lineworker Appreciation Day Mr. Geiser provided background on Lineworker Appreciation Day which occurs every year on April 18.Since the holiday falls on a Sunday,staff will be acknowledged on April 19 with donuts provided by the electric superintendent. Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to adopt Resolution 21-5 Recognizing Lineworkers and Designating April 18,2021 as Lineworker Appreciation Day. Motion carried 5-0 1.6 Recognition of APPA Safety Award of Excellence Mr.Tietz was honored to announce ERMU had received American Public Power Association's Safety Award of Excellence,earning first place. Mr.Tietz provided background on the award and recognized all employees for their contribution to earning this honor. Chair Dietz had a question about how the award would be acknowledged and promoted to the public.Staff responded. Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to receive the APPA Safety Award of Excellence. Motion carried 5-0 1.7 Recognition of Employee Achievement Ms.Slominski informed the Commission that Dave Ninow had completed the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association's FirstLine Supervision Program. The Commission applauded Mr. Ninow. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA(Approved By One Motion) Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes April 13,2021 Page 2