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Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />June 3, 2025 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />more with all staff. Mr. Hanson concluded by stating ERMU benefits from having such a well- <br />functioning, cohesive commission that values the high degree of mutual respect they share <br />with staff. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz remarked that the current evaluation process, revised in 2024, has become much <br />more meaningful with the addition of manager feedback. <br /> <br />4.3 Employee Handbook Annual Updates <br /> <br /> Ms. Zachman presented the updated Employee Handbook, noting there were 13 minor <br />changes primarily related to employment law, wage and benefits, and operational updates. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz asked how staff are informed of these changes. <br /> <br /> Ms. Zachman explained that all staff will receive an electronic copy and are required to submit <br />an electronic acknowledgement. Updated paper copies will also be available. Ms. Zachman <br />also noted that she will attend morning meetings at both the field services building and the <br />main office to review the changes with staff. <br /> <br /> Chair Dietz expressed his appreciation for the annual employee handbook review process. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Zerwas to approve <br />the revised Employee Handbook. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />4.3 Dispute Resolution Committee Appointment <br /> <br /> Ms. Youngs presented the Dispute Resolution Committee Appointment memo on behalf of <br />Mr. Mauren, who was not in attendance. She explained that with Mr. Bell’s departure, the <br />commission would need to appoint by motion a replacement for him on the committee. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to appoint <br />Jill Larson-Vito to the Dispute Resolution Committee. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />5.0 BUSINESS ACTION <br /> <br />5.1 Financial Report – April 2025 <br /> <br />A presentation of the April 2025 financials was provided by Ms. Karpinski. She noted the <br />graphs only include data through April due to the commission meeting being moved up to <br />the first week in June. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zerwas asked for clarification about franchise fee payments. Ms. Karpinski <br />explained that the utility does not pay the franchise fee until it receives payment. <br /> <br />32