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Mr. Hanson stated that he trusts the staff, that productivity is being tracked, and that he was open to the challenge of keeping the remote work option. He requested the opportunity to provide benefits that keep and attract future staff. Commissioner Bell shared that his concerns over the scheduling issues were resolved through Ms. Slominski’s explanation of the program. Chair Dietz called the motion for a vote. Motion to terminate remote work option as of January 1, 2023, fails due to lack of a second. 5.0 BUSINESS ACTION 5.1 Legal Services Agreement Ms. Slominski presented the Legal Services Agreement to the Commission which names Attorney Shepherd as ERMU’s legal counsel following the retirement of Attorney Beck at the end of the year. Attorney Beck presented Attorney Shepherd to the Commission sharing that his recommendation was for the City and ERMU to name him as legal counsel, adding the City had already done so. Attorney Beck discussed the schedule for providing necessary information to Attorney Shepherd prior to his retirement. Attorney Beck added that he will not be renewing his license to practice lawin 2023 and will no longer be able to provide legal advice at that point. Mr. Shepherd introduced himself to the Commission. The Commission welcomed Mr. Sheperd. Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve the Legal Services Agreement for Jared Shepherd to serve as principal legal counsel effective January 1, 2023, and coordination with Peter Beck effective October 1, 2022. Motion carried 5-0. 5.2 Financial Report – July 2022 Ms. Karpinski presentedtheJuly 2022 Financial Report. She noted that year to date electric use is down less than half a percent while water use is down 14%. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022 Page 6 35