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Chair Dietz asked if the City and the Utility share an insurance policy with the League of <br />Minnesota Cities. Ms. Karpinski did not think so as they are billed separately. <br />Commissioner Stewart asked if Mr. Hanson could discuss what the one injury was that resulted <br />in prolonged time off and restrictions. <br />Mr. Hanson asked Human Resources Generalist Megan Zachman if he could. <br />Ms. Zachman replied affirmatively. <br />Mr. Hanson explained it was a slip on ice resulting in a broken rib. He reassured the <br />Commission that staff receive annual safety training which covers winter hazards. <br />Chair Dietz noted he recently saw cars at the field services building until 6:00 p.m. and asked if <br />this was an ERMU staff training. Mr. Ninow explained that John Thom, Water Operations <br />Specialist with Short Elliot Hendrickson, is conducting a water treatment system operations <br />course with the Minnesota Department of Health at the new field services building. This course <br />will consist of classes each Monday evening for 11 weeks, starting on February 5. Mr. Ninow <br />highlighted that students include ERMU's entire water department in addition to people <br />outside of the organization, totaling approximately 18-19 students. He explained that <br />participants will receive continuing education credits. Mr. Ninow noted this information is part <br />of his staff update. <br />4.3 Commissioner Evaluation Questions Update <br />Mr. Mauren reviewed the new commissioner evaluation questions noting the changes were a <br />result of the Commission's request to reduce the number of questions while allowing for more <br />opportunity to make comments and include the managers in the evaluation process. Mr. <br />Mauren stated that the new questions combined with manager feedback will provide clarity <br />and more of a 360-degree review process. He also noted historical data will not be provided <br />with this year's evaluation since this is a new evaluation process. <br />Commissioner Stewart commented that it was a good transition from the old questions which <br />still covers important topics in a condensed format. <br />Commissioner Zerwas agreed with Commissioner Stewart's remarks. <br />Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Westgaard to adopt <br />updated commissioner evaluation questions. Motion carried 5-0. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />February 13, 2024 <br />Page 3 <br />41 <br />