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Ms. Slominski explained that the original request from staff was for a 5% adjustment for all staff, the intention not being to move away from the metro average but to offset rising inflation. Chair Dietz stated that if metro average comes in at 5% next year the Commission should go with the metro average and give staff the 5% adjustment. Commissioner Stewart shared that when the Committee met to review the staff proposals the City's wage adjustment amount was not known. Chair Dietz asked if the goal is to match adjustments between the entities why has the utilities staff had a larger increase than city staff over the last 25 years. Ms. Karpinski shared that in at least the last four years the non-lineworker pay groups for the utilities have matched the city's adjustment. There was discussion. Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Chair Dietz to approve all action items as outlined below to be effective January 1, 2023. • A wage increase of 3.14% for all staff • The discussed tiered sick time payout to HCSP upon retirement • A 0.5% increase to the UPMIC for each of the next two years Motion carried 5-0. 5.6 Strategic Plan & Dashboard Update Ms. Slominski presented background on the strategic plan development process and asked if there were any questions. Commissioner Stewart asked if the strategic plan was a living document. Ms. Slominski responded that it was. The Commission reached consensus to approve the high level strategic themes and annual business plan budgeting/rates direction. 5.7 Field Services Facility Expansion Project Update Mr. Kerzman addressed the Commission, sharing that he is still waiting on a reliable report for the scan of the concrete floor in the garage to assess concrete thickness and rebar depth. Mr. Kerzman also shared his opinion that it is unlikely that crews will complete final asphalt paving this year due to cooling temperatures. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes October 11, 2022 Page 7 39