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Services Facility Expansion project. Commissioner Bell stated that he preferred to pursue <br /> the alternates now to create the best results and while there are already contractors on <br /> site. Mr. Bell asked if authority to award those alternates could be given to staff. Attorney <br /> Beck said awarding the alternates would need approval from the Commission but that a <br /> blanket approval for future decisions could be given once the higher cost site work is <br /> complete. Ms. Slominski pointed out that the site work will be some of the early steps in <br /> the process so there would be an opportunity to review options at a later date.There was <br /> further discussion. <br /> Chair Dietz and Commissioner Stewart had some clarification questions. Staff responded. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve the <br /> unrestricted reserve balance above the target level for the Electric Utility fund be designated <br /> for electric service territory transfer costs,capital infrastructure costs,and the Energy <br /> Adjustment Clause to be capped at$500,000.Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to approve the <br /> unrestricted reserve balance above the target level for the Water Utility fund be designated <br /> for future capital infrastructure costs. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 4.3 2020 Utilities Performance Incentive Compensation Distribution <br /> In her presentation, Ms. Karpinski noted that staff had met all the metrics for the incentive <br /> compensation program except for two,Water Loss and Employee Turnover. Per the policy,this <br /> warrants a multiplier of 85%and qualifying employees would be eligible for a 1.7% <br /> distribution. <br /> Mr. Ninow provided an explanation for the water loss issue in response to Chair Dietz's <br /> question. Mr. Ninow noted there was a required flushing of Well#5 to remove air from the <br /> system in the spring and a water main break in August that contributed to the loss. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to award the <br /> Performance Metrics and Incentive Compensation Distribution of 1.7%to qualifying <br /> employees per the terms of the policy. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION <br /> 5.1 Financial Report—February 2021 <br /> Ms. Karpinski presented the Financial Report for February 2021. <br /> Chair Dietz had a clarification question. Staff responded. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> April 13, 2021 <br /> Page 6 <br />