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______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> <br />TO: <br />ERMU Commission <br />FROM: <br />Theresa Slominski – General Manager <br />MEETING DATE: <br />May 11, 2021 <br />AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br />6.1a <br />SUBJECT: <br />Staff Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />None <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br />• Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association held virtual meetings with municipals around <br />the state for an opportunity to discuss current issues, challenges, and ways they can <br />support us better. Other municipals participating in the virtual meeting were from <br />Anoka, Buffalo, Chaska, Circle Pines, Delano, North Saint Paul, and Shakopee. <br /> <br />• The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency met virtually on April <br />27, 2021. Both Commissioner Mary Stewart and I were in attendance, although I was <br />having some technical difficulties, so Mary voted on applicable items. Updates from the <br />meeting were provided in the mid-month memo. <br /> <br />• I met with Greg Ridderbusch, CEO of Connexus Energy for our quarterly visit on May 3. <br />We discussed 2021 COVID challenges as employees are becoming vaccinated and <br />returning to work, and I was able to showcase our Clean Energy Choice Certificates sent <br />to customers. These meetings provide great value in maintaining a positive working <br />relationship with Connexus Energy. <br /> <br />• Kent Meyers was here May 5 to present to employees the third session on Everyday <br />Leadership. This session’s topic was two-part: Proactive Accountability & Respect, and <br />100% Responsibility with 0 Excuses. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />276