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Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes June 8, 2021 Page 3 planning to have counsel send a letter to the project manager stating ERMU’s position on the matter and its hopes to continue working towards a fair resolution. The commission supported this action. 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION 6.1 Staff Updates Ms. Slominski noted that she would be at the American Public Power Association’s National Conference from June 21-23 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Geiser was put in charge in her absence. Ms. Canterbury highlighted the item from her update on the annual commissioner self- evaluation. She informed the commissioners they would be receiving the link to an electronic survey in the coming weeks, adding that the presentation in July would include comparisons with previous surveys, per Commissioner Stewart’s request. Mr. Geiser informed the Commission that ERMU would be purchasing a budgeted pickup truck from Midway Ford. Commissioner Stewart asked about the timeline for delivery. Mr. Geiser responded it would be about 26 weeks. Chair Dietz commended Mr. Geiser and staff for their rapid response to the American Legion’s request to have American flags installed along some of the main thoroughfares in Elk River before Memorial Day. 6.2 Future Planning Chair Dietz announced the following: a. Regular Commission Meeting – July 13, 2021 – Utilities Conference Room b. Quorum – Groundbreaking Ceremony for Field Services Facility Expansion – June 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. c. 2021 Governance Agenda Chair Dietz raised the issue of reinstating an employee appreciation event to be hosted by the Commission, as it had been cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. There was discussion. Chair Dietz reminded the Commission of the groundbreaking event for the field services building scheduled on June 14 at 2:00 p.m. 6.3 Other Business Return to Normal Procedures for Past Due Accounts Chair Dietz provided the Commission and staff with a copy of an article from the May 36