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Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve the <br /> Consent Agenda as follows: <br /> 2.1 Check Register—December 2021 <br /> 2.2 Regular Meeting Minutes—December 14,2021 <br /> 2.3 Cogeneration and Small Power Production Tariff—Schedules 1 and 4 <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 3.0 OPEN FORUM <br /> No one appeared for open forum. <br /> 4.0 POLICY&COMPLIANCE <br /> 4.1 Annual Review of Committee Charters <br /> Ms. Slominski presented her memo on Annual Review of Committee Charters, explaining <br /> this is an opportunity for the Commission to make any adjustments they would like to see. <br /> She reminded the Commission that last year saw the introduction of the Dispute <br /> Resolution Committee. Chair Dietz asked who was named to the Committee. <br /> Commissioner Stewart answered that Mr. Bell and Mr. Westgaard represented the <br /> Commission. Chair Dietz asked if the Committee has had any disputes to resolve. Ms. <br /> Slominski responded that it has not and provided an explanation of its function. Ms. <br /> Slominski affirmed Chair Dietz's question about whether staff would attempt to resolve <br /> disputes before it went to the Committee. There was discussion. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard had a clarifying question on the makeup of the Committee, <br /> wondering who the fifth member is given that only two commissioners, the administrative <br /> manager, and the field superintendent are named in the charter. Ms. Slominski responded <br /> that the fifth member would be the manager of the department wherein the dispute <br /> arises. <br /> 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION <br /> 5.1 Amended 2022 Annual Business Plan—Budget and Schedule of Rates & Fees <br /> Ms. Karpinski presented the Amended 2022 Annual Business Plan, noting it was brought <br /> back due to the rate adjustments from Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) <br /> which allow ERMU to reduce its electric rate increase from 5%to 3%. <br /> Chair Dietz sought understanding as to whether the 3% increase will cover the power cost <br /> adjustments (PCA) staff expects for 2022. Ms. Karpinski explained that the new budget <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> January 11, 2022 <br /> Page 2 <br />