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1.4 Recognition of APPA 2020 Certificate of Excellence in Reliability <br /> Mr.Tietz was honored to present the Certificate of Excellence in Reliability from the American <br /> Public Power Association,which ERMU had earned for reliable service in 2020. Mr.Tietz <br /> provided background on the award and recognized all employees for their contribution to <br /> earning this honor. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to receive the <br /> American Public Power Association 2020 Certificate of Excellence in Reliability. Motion <br /> carried 4-0. <br /> 1.5 Recognition of ERMU and MMUA Tom Bovitz Memorial Scholarship Award Winner <br /> Ms. Canterbury was excited to introduce Mr. Pederson, ERMU's local scholarship winner as <br /> well as the runner up in the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association(MMUA)statewide <br /> competition.She went on to introduce Mr. Downer,Communications Director with MMUA <br /> who provided background on the scholarship program and congratulated Mr. Pederson and <br /> wished him the best for his future. Mr. Pederson read his essay for the Commission.The <br /> Commission and staff applauded Mr. Pederson. <br /> Ms.Canterbury noted there would be commissioners at an event the following night at Elk <br /> River High School to honor Karl along with other scholarship winners. <br /> Mr. Canterbury asked if Mr. Pederson would share his plans for the future. Mr. Pederson <br /> responded that he would be attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the fall where <br /> he plans to study aerospace engineering and violin performance. <br /> Chair Dietz asked how staff would be promoting Mr. Pederson's scholarship award and essay. <br /> Staff responded. <br /> 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA(Approved By One Motion) <br /> Chair Dietz had a question on the Check Register—April 2021 noting what he considered to be <br /> a large expense for uniforms. Ms. Karpinski explained the field staff typically places an order for <br /> new and replacement clothing items at the beginning of the year. Mr.Geiser shared that while <br /> uniform items are replaced as needed, new hires receive five pairs of pants and 10 assorted <br /> shirts for varying climates to ensure staff can rotate their clothing. Mr.Geiser noted with an <br /> increase in new employees,there has been larger than normal uniform orders.Chair Dietz had <br /> further questions.Staff responded. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Nadeau and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the <br /> Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> 2.1 Check Register—April 2021 <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> May 11, 2021 <br /> Page 2 <br />