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Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to receive the <br /> February 2021 Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.5 COVID-19 Emergency Leaves <br /> Ms. Slominski presented her memo requesting the Commission approve the extension of <br /> the COVID-19 Emergency Leaves to May 31, 2021. <br /> Chair Dietz asked if the leave could be made available only to staff members who have <br /> been vaccinated. Attorney Beck noted that this is an evolving question, he recommended <br /> consulting with Attorney Mathison who specializes in matters such as these. There was <br /> discussion. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard noted the City had recently extended their COVID-19 leave <br /> program to June 30, 2021. In the interest of consistency, he proposed setting the same <br /> date for ERMU. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve <br /> the extension of emergency leaves of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act <br /> through June 30, 2021. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 5.6 Late Fees <br /> Chair Dietz asked staff if there has been any discussion among industry associations about <br /> the reinstatement of late fees which have been postponed by ERMU during the pandemic. <br /> Ms. Slominski shared that the Minnesota Department of Commerce has relaxed its stance <br /> on postponing shutoffs provided utilities are working with assistance agencies so the <br /> agencies can work with individuals in need of their services. Ms. Slominski noted some <br /> utilities have begun charging late fees but that was not staff's intention at this time. She <br /> added she does however plan to pursue shutoffs for accounts that are significantly behind <br /> in payments. <br /> Ms. Nelson noted a return to the normal notification process for delinquent accounts <br /> which will include language about scheduled disconnections. <br /> Chair Dietz asked staff to contact Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association to see if there <br /> has been any discussion about bringing back late fees. <br /> 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br /> 6.1 Staff Updates <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> April 13, 2021 <br /> Page 7 <br />