Public Utilities Commission ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM AGENDA Public Utilities Commission Meeting 4:30 PM - Tuesday, December 23, 2025 City Hall Council Chambers Motion to suspend the rules for action on the addendum Page 1. NEW BUSINESS 1.1. Utilities Director Offer of Employment 2-6 Approve the appointment of Brett Fleck to the position of Utilities Director, effective March 16, 2026. Staff Report Public Utilities Commission ADDENDUM - 23 Dec 2025 - Pdf 2. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Page 1 of 6 City of New Ulm Request for Public Utilities Commission Action Public Utilities Commission Meeting: Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS ADDENDUM - 23 Dec 2025 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Administration Attachments: 1 Prepared By: Shawna Boomgarden Presented By: Shawna Boomgarden Item: Utilities Director Offer of Employment Director’s Proposed Action: Approve the appointment of Brett Fleck to the position of Utilities Director, effective March 16, 2026. Board/Commission Recommendation: Four of the five commissioners participated in the interview process and recommended moving forward with an offer to Brett Fleck. Overview: I recommend that the Public Utilities Commission appoint Brett Fleck to the position of Utilities Director effective March 16, 2026. This recommendation includes the following employment terms: 1. Initial compensation at the 2026 6th-year rate of $174,720; 2. Monthly vehicle allowance of $482; 3. Vacation accrual at the 12-year rate of 7 hours per pay period; 4. A one-time credit of 40 hours of vacation and 40 hours of supplemental sick leave; 5. A PUC issued cell phone or, in lieu of a phone, $25 monthly cell phone reimbursement; and 6. Up $8,000 in relocation expense reimbursement (receipts required). Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: Brett Fleck Offer of Employment - Signed 12-22-2025 Page 2 of 6  City of New Ulm Human Resources Director 100 North Broadway Telephone: (507) 233-2111 New Ulm, Minnesota 56073 Fax: (507) 359-9752 Email: shawnab@newulmmn.gov Website: www.newulmmn.gov December 22, 2025 Dear Brett Fleck, On behalf of City Manager Chris Dalton, please accept our congratulations on your appointment to the position of Utilities Director for the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This is a full-time, exempt position, and is not eligible for overtime. You will be expected to work 40 or more hours per week and may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. You agree to serve in this position in accordance with the position description (Exhibit A), as currently written or as amended in the future, and in accordance with applicable state statutes, the City Charter and ordinances, City policies, and other workplace expectations. As previously discussed, you will serve a six-month probationary period, during which your salary will be at Step 6 of the pay scale, currently an annual salary of $174,720 (equivalent to $6,720 per bi-weekly pay period). In accordance with the PUC’s 2026 compensation plan, this salary will be increased by 3.75% effective June 21, 2026. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, you will be reclassified to full-time, regular employment status. Other terms and conditions of employment are outlined in the City’s Personnel Policy Manual. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Enrollment in the City/PUC’s group health plan • Participation in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) • Paid vacation and sick leave (vacation will accrue at the 12-year rate of 7 hours per pay period) • A one-time credit of 40 hours of vacation and 40 hours of supplemental sick leave • Paid holidays • Exempt leave (available after completion of the probationary period) • A monthly vehicle allowance of $482 • A PUC issued cell phone or may elect to receive a $25 monthly cell phone reimbursement Page 3 of 6  • Up to $8,000 in relocation expense reimbursement (receipts required) You may also be eligible to participate in the performance pay program at the end of each year, subject to approval by the PUC and the City Manager. The program is available only to employees who have successfully completed the probationary period. This offer is contingent upon approval by the Public Utilities Commission at its December 23rd meeting. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to present documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of employment. Please note that this letter is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an employment contract for a definite or indefinite period of time. Your start date is March 16, 2026. If you agree to the terms of this offer, please sign below and return a copy to Human Resources, 100 North Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073, or by email at shawnab@newulmmn.gov. Once again, congratulations. We look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Shawna M. Boomgarden Human Resources Director cc: Personnel File I hereby accept the foregoing offer of employment. By: December 22, 2025 Brett Fleck Date Page 4 of 6  EXHIBIT A POSITION: UTILITIES DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT: Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Administration IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: City Manager/New Ulm PUC CLASSIFICATION: Non-Union/Supervisory/Exempt GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the general direction of the City Manager and the New Ulm PUC, to supervise the operation of the New Ulm Public Utilities. The Public Utilities is composed of five departments: electric distribution, electric production, natural gas distribution, water/steam, and wastewater treatment. The Utilities Director is appointed by the City Manager subject to confirmation by the PUC. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB • Prepares the PUC meeting agendas, attends all PUC meetings, and provides information to the PUC and public regarding utility operations. • Prepares and provides reports to the PUC regarding programs and recommends operational alternatives. • Provides reports to the City Manager regarding the financial and operational condition of the utility departments. • Participates in the recruitment, selection, promotion, and discipline of utility personnel. • Analyzes rate structure and recommends adjustments as necessary. • Monitors operational activities and makes adjustments to maximize utility efficiencies. • Effectively communicates utility policies, procedures, and activities with departments and employees. • Oversees the annual budget process. • Reviews and approves purchase requisitions and claims for payment prior to submittal to the City Manager. • Reviews and prepares specifications for major purchases. • Initiates long-term planning to provide for the efficient operation of the Utility. • Directs departmental supervisors to ensure the proper operation of their respective departments. • Assesses the performance of PUC staff members and advises the City Manager regarding PUC personnel matters. • Participates as a member of the PUC labor negotiating team. • Maintains effective communications with area power and natural gas suppliers. • Monitors ongoing contracts for goods and services. • Develops energy conservation and load management programs. Page 5 of 6 The aforementioned functions are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’s) • Knowledge of managerial practices and technical procedures relating to all utilities. • Knowledge of and ability to prepare an annual budget. • Knowledge of and ability to use a personal computer and associated software. • Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. • Ability to prepare reports, effectively analyze information, and efficiently direct the activities of administrative staff. • Knowledge of general administrative practices and principles in the areas of finance, personnel, and customer relations management. • Ability to assess and plan for future utility needs. • Ability to supervise and motivate employees. • Ability to establish effective working relationships with PUC staff, department heads, the New Ulm PUC, and the general public. • Ability to translate complex or technical issues into a form which makes them understandable to the PUC and public. • Ability to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field. Position requires a strong management background, extensive supervisory experience in government or private or public utility operations, and a valid driver’s license. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and night vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices). 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