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management team in discussions with the Wage & Benefits Committee, although he was not inclined to roll it into the base pay rate, as suggested by Commissioner Bell. The Commission reached a consensus on a market -leading, 7-step pay plan with a current step implementation scenario, and an August 27, 2024, start date, provided it stays within the $135,000 budgeted for 2024. Commissioner Westgaard sought confirmation that the August 27, 2024, implementation would not exceed the budget amount. Mr. Hanson confirmed indicating it would actually come in under budget. Commissioner Bell requested assurance that the UPMIC will be brought back to the Commission for discussion before December 31, 2024. Mr. Hanson confirmed that it would. Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the market leading 7-step pay plan, current step implementation scenario, and August 27, 2024, implementation date. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Bell excused himself from the meeting at 4:03pm. 5.2 Financial Report —June 2024 Ms. Karpinski presented the June 2024 Financial Report. Ms. Karpinski noted that both electric and water usage decreased in June due to cooler, wetter weather. Despite the reduced usage, she reported that sales remain favorable to budget. Ms. Karpinski reported that the actual Energy Adjustment Clause (EAC) is less than what ERMU's power provider had budgeted, resulting in the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) aligning with the EAC. Chair Dietz sought clarification on whether Transmission, Distribution, Maintenance, Customer Accounts, and Administration expenses are primarily wage related. Ms. Karpinski explained that while certain general ledger accounts in these areas may include labor costs, not all the expenses are related to wages. Chair Dietz asked Mr. Ninow if a significant project was driving the healthy water connection fees. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes August 13, 2024 Page 4 45