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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br />SPECIAL MEETING OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION <br />HELD AT UTILITIES CONFERENCE ROOM <br />October 8, 2024 <br />Members Present: Chair John Dietz, Vice Chair Mary Stewart, Commissioners Paul Bell, Matt <br />Westgaard, and Nick Zerwas <br />ERMU Staff Present: Mark Hanson, General Manager <br />Sara Youngs, Administrations Director <br />Melissa Karpinski, Finance Manager <br />Tony Mauren, Governance & Communications Manager <br />Tom Geiser, Operations Director <br />Chris Sumstad, Electric Superintendent <br />Mike Tietz, Technical Services Superintendent <br />Dave Ninow, Water Superintendent <br />Megan Zachman, Human Resources Generalist <br />Jenny Foss, Communications & Administrative Coordinator <br />Parker Theisen, IT/OTTechnician <br />Others Present: Jared Shepherd, Attorney; Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />1.0 GOVERNANCE <br />1.1 Call Meeting to Order <br />The regular meeting of the Utilities Commission was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Dietz. <br />1.2 Pledge of Allegiance <br />The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. <br />1.3 Consider the Agenda <br />Chair Dietz requested the addition of 5.4 — Energy City Commission Discussion to the agenda. <br />Moved by Commissioner Westgaard and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the <br />October 8, 2024, amended agenda. Motion carried 5-0 <br />1.4 Recognition of Employee Longevity— Mitch Girtz, 12 years <br />Mr. Sumstad presented Mr. Girtz in recognition of his 12 years of service. Mr. Sumstad <br />described Mr. Girtz as someone who takes pride in his work, is very skilled, and takes the time <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />October 8, 2024 <br />Page 1 <br />41 <br />