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Ms. Slominski presented her memo on the General Manager Search, sharing that the Search <br />Committee met and reviewed three proposals from search firms and is recommending the <br />Commission approve Baker Tilly as the consultant for this project. There was discussion. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve <br />Baker Tilly as the consultant for the general manager search and placement process. <br />Motion carried 4-0. <br /> <br />6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION <br />6.1 Staff Updates <br />Ms. Slominski asked the Commissioners to let her know if they were interested in <br />attending either the American Public Power Association or Minesota Municipal Utilities <br />Association’s legislative conferences. Ms. Slominskishared that sheand Mr. Sagstetter <br />will be the staff members attending those events. <br />Chair Dietz asked Ms. Canterbury about the timeline on receiving communications about <br />the rate increase for the Commission to review prior to distribution. Ms. Canterbury <br />responded that in the interest of providing accurate information to customers, staff is <br />planning to wait until after the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency board meetingwhen <br />there is more information about the 2022 electric rates. Ms. Canterbury explained staff is <br />planning to send an insert that explains the rate change to customers to go along with <br />their February bills which is when the new rates will be seen. <br /> <br />Mr. Ninow informed the Commission that Elfering & Associates is still working with the <br />contractor to ensure that ERMU is paying the correct amount in time and materials for <br />the work occurring on County Road 13. <br /> <br />Chair Dietz had a question for Mr. Portner about the trail lights along Highway 10. There <br />was discussion. <br /> <br />6.2 City Council Update <br />Commissioner Westgaard provided an update to the Commission on City Council issues that <br />pertain to the utilities. <br />6.3 Future Planning <br />Chair Dietz announced the following: <br />a. Regular Commission Meeting – January 11, 2022 <br />b. 2021 Governance Agenda <br />6.4 Other Business <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />December 14, 2021 <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />41 <br />