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��i Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: ERMU Commission Tony Mauren — Governance & Communications Manager MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: June 13, 2023 2.3 SUBJECT: Summary of General Manager Performance Evaluation ACTION REQUESTED: Chair Dietz to provide a summary of the General Manager's performance evaluation BACKGROUND: On May 9, 2023, a closed meeting of the utilities commission was held to evaluate the performance of General Manager Mark Hanson. State statute requires that the Commission shall then summarize its conclusions from the evaluation. DISCUSSION: Summary from Chair Dietz: Commissioners present: John Dietz, Matt Westgaard, Paul Bell, Mary Stewart, Nick Zerwas Also present: ERMU General Manager Mark Hanson The Commission conducted an annual performance review of General Manager (GM) Mark Hanson on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The commissioners, ERMU managers, and city administrator answered a series of questions rating Mark in several categories. There was also room for comments in each section of the document. Commissioner Zerwas did not participate in the evaluation. He just joined the Commission in March and felt it was not fair for him to try to rate the GM after only one month in office. Mark met expectations in every category, many times exceeding the standard expectation. He rated especially high in all categories with the management staff. Commission Chair Dietz said his scores were lower with the commissioners because of the short time that he has worked as the GM. The Commission was very impressed at how quickly Mark seemed to have won over the management and field staff. He has shown a willingness to listen to his employees and learn from them. It was noted how fast Mark, who was an outside hire, has gained everyone's trust. Page 1 of 2 35