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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 201 I
Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Zerwas, Westgaard, Gumphrey, and
Motin
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Lori Johnson, Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart, City
Engineer Justin Femrite, Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug,
Finance Director Tim Simon, City Attorney Peter Beck, Police Chief Brad
Rolfe, and City Clerk Tina Allard
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called
to order at 6:44 p.rn, byMayor Dietz.
2. Consider 04/04/2011 Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING
CONSENT AGENDA:
3.1. COUNCIL MINUTES
^ MARCH 14, 2011.
^ MARCH 21, 2011 REGULAR.
^ MARCH 21, 2011 CLOSED.
3.2. CHECK REGISTER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
3.3. TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE TO ELK RIVER ROTARY
FOR MAY 12, 2011 FOR TASTE OF ELK RIVER EVENT HELD AT
LIONS PARK CENTER.
3.4. ADVERTISE FOR SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST POSITION FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. en Mike
No one appeared for Open Mike.
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4.1. Senator Mike ~ungbauer
It was noted that Senator Jungbauer wouldn't be able to attend the meeting due to the
passing of his .father. Condolences were expressed by Council.
5.1. Wapiti Park
A. Interim Use Permit for the Store Buildin~at Wapiti Park Case No 10-16
B. Direction on Liquor Licenses
Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report and requested direction on the five conditions that
Wapiti has proposed.
Councilmember Motin questioned how the 360 days complies with the temporary
requirements of recreational camping. He noted there are kids who go to school from the
campground.
Attorney Beck stated staff asked Wapiti Park to come forward with a plan they felt would
address the temporary residency issue and their proposal's response was to limit camping to
360 days.
Councilmember Westgaard questioned the city's reason for regulating temporary residency
in campgrounds if the State doesn't regulate it. He questioned if the State addressed the
skirting and hard piping type issues.
Mr. Barnhart stated the city's goal has been to maintain Wapiti Park as a campground but
people have taken up residency.
Attorney Beck reviewed the recreational camping area definition and recreational camping
vehicles definitions from state statute. He stated recreational camping vehicles are described
as portable structures designed as temporary dwellings for travel, recreational, and vacation
uses. He stated in order for Wapiti Park to be a State licensed campground, the intent has to
be that it has temporary campers. He further noted the State doesn't provide guidance on
the definition of temporary.
Council questioned the staff recommendations to Wapiti's Parks proposal in the report.
Mr. Barnhart stated staff has not suggested a number of days that could be considered
temporary but requested that the guest book be open for review by the city in order to verify
that campers are moving through the grounds. He stated staff is open to suggestions
regarding the number of days allowed for temporary camping.
Councilmember Gumphrey agreed with staffs recommendations in the report.
Councilmember Westgaard questioned if staff was proposing that no storage shed be
allowed on any campsite or whether one storage shed no larger than 80 feet shall be allowed
on each site.
Attorney Beck stated staff is recommending no storage shed. He stated he had a very
productive meeting with Wapiti's attorney and noted they have been working very well with
the city. He stated it would be appropriate to give Wapiti Park an opportunity to speak and
address some of the issues and for the city to get feedback from them. He noted Wapiti
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Park's attorney brought to his attention that the Council may have approved 120 square foot
storage sheds back in 1998
Adam Katz, attorney for Wapiti Park -.Stated concerns for Conditions Number 4 and 5
regarding storage sheds and structures attached to camping vehicles. He stated these were
new conditions added by staff since their last meeting. He stated the Council gave Wapiti
permission to build 120 square foot storage sheds and vestibules on each campsite back in
1998. He stated Council talks about the safety and well-being of people but yet they don't
want to allow insulation to be put on campers for those who do winter camping. He stated
his legal position is sound because Wapiti Park is a legal non-conforming use and the city
can't regulate non-conforming uses for an Interim Use Permit. He stated Wapiti Park has
done what was asked of them but they're willing to try and work out a better proposal. Mr.
Katz stated it is typical for campers to leave their equipment at sites and to come back to
them. He stated it was a legitimate request by the city to allow review of the guest book. He
stated Wapiti Park can't and shouldn't be expected to police the area for license compliance
and doesn't see where his client would be required by state law to check them. He stated the
MN Department of Health has never withheld a license from Wapiti Park. He noted in his
original proposal he incorrectly stated 80 square feet for vestibules and storage sheds.
Attorney Beck stated staff has a partial copy of some 1998 Council minutes provided by Mr.
Katz regarding the storage sheds but that further review would be needed. He stated the
minutes discuss staffs recommendations but not whether they were adopted by Council as
recommended. He stated the staff recommendation says breezeways and screen porches are
allowed but they have to be portable, not connected to the recreational vehicle, and have
quick disconnect utilities.
Councilmember Zerwas stated the structures on Wapiti Park recreational vehicles don't look
quick disconnect.
Attorney Beck stated there were numerous other conditions mentioned in the minutes,
including that no licensed or inoperable vehicles are allowed. He stated the unlicensed
vehicles came to staffs attention because they are being taxed as mobile homes, which is a
concern because this is not a mobile home park and doesn't meet any state or city
requirements of a mobile home park.
Mayor Dietz questioned if staffs recommendation for Condition Number 4 and 5 (regarding
storage sheds and structures attached to camping vehicles) would need further review.
Attorney Beck stated the prior approval should be given some weight, but whether the
current situation at Wapiti Park varies enough from the conditions in the minutes and what a
typical RV screen enclosure would be, are for Council to discuss and to provide feedback on
so staff can come back with a more firm recommendation.
Mayor Dietz requested to know how many camping spots there are and how many storage
sheds are on the sites.
Mr. Katz stated he was unsure but could provide the information. It was indicated that there
may be less than a dozen storage sheds.
Councilmember Westgaard stated he would like more details about the 1998 Council
decision. He would like to reach an agreement that both parties would be agreeable to. He
stated Condition Number 3 regarding licensed, operable vehicles was important and that
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common language is needed to ensure that the property is being used as a recreational
campground and not a mobile home development.
Mr. Katz stated Conditions Number 1 and 2 should address the recreational campground
issues. He stated he is open to cleaning up the language but wanted no unreasonable burdens
placed on his client.
Councilmember Gumphrey concurred with Councilmember Westgaard and stated it is clear
from the photos that Wapiti Park is not operating as a campground and is unacceptable.
Councilmember Motin agreed. He stated the applicant is running a mobile home park and
stated that guest books are easily doctored. He suggested limiting camping to 180 days. He
stated the owner has not been policing Wapiti and this will be a nightmare for enforcement
by the city. He stated he would be fine with staff's recommendations with the exception of
looking at the storage shed issue.
Councilmember Zerwas concurred with Councilmember Motin and further agreed with the
180 days. He stated the vehicles need to be licensed and registered. He stated fined sewage
lines are not acceptable.
Attorney Beck clarified the direction from Council. He noted the consumption and display
permit for Wapiti expired in March and outlined the options for Council to consider.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO EXTEND THE INTERIM USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. CU 10-16 FOR THE WAPITI PARK STORE BUILDING TO APRIL 18,
2011. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Council opted to take no action on the Consumption and Display permit at tonight's
meeting but asked that it be brought back for discussion on April 18, 2011.
5.2. Ordinance Amending Section 26-40 of the City Code Regarding Tobacco Product Shops
Ms. Allard presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 11-02
AMENDING SECTION 26-40 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODE OF
ORDINANCES REGARDING TOBACCO PRODUCTS SHOPS. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
5.3. Consider Tobacco License for Omar Wazwaz, DBA/Smokes 4 Less Inc
Ms. Allard presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE A TOBACCO LICENSE TO
SMOKES 4 LESS, INC, OMAR WAZWAZ TO DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. NO SMOKING SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE TOBACCO PRODUCT
SHOP.
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2. THE LICENSE SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL OMAR WAZWAZ
COMES INTO OWNERSHIP OF THE TOBACCO PRODUCT SHOP.
3. THE LICENSE IS ISSUED TO OMAR WAZWAZ AND IS VALID ONLY
SO LONG AS OMAR WAZWAZ IS THE 100% OWNER OF THE
TOBACCO PRODUCT SHOP. NO OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE
TOBACCO PRODUCT SHOP MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO ANY
OTHER INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY UNLESS A NEW APPLICATION
FOR A LICENSE IS SUBMITTED BY ALL PROPOSED OWNERS AND
A NEW LICENSE IS ISSUED. TRANSFER OF ANY OWNERSHIP
INTEREST IN THE TOBACCO PRODUCT SHOP TO ANYONE
OTHER THAN OMAR WAZWAZ SHALL BE A VIOLATION OF THE
LICENSE AND CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.4. 171St Area AUAR and Preliminarv Engineering Proposals
Mr. Femrite presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE $99,294 FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FROM WSB & ASSOCIATES FOR COMPLETION OF 171sT AREA
AUAR AND PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR PHASE 1
IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.5. Recluest for Plaisted Companies Sand & Gravel Mining Operation EAW
Ms. Haug presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 11-15 REGARDING
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET FOR PLAISTED
COMPANIES DECLARING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE NEED
FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR PLAISTED
COMPANIES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.6. 2011 Street Improvement Project
Mr. Femrite presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE $109,195 IN PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FROM BOLTON AND MENK, INC. FOR THE 2011 STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 11-16 ORDERING A
PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT OF 2011. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
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5.7. Commercial Purchase Agreement Between the Houlton Investment Company and the Cit}
of Elk River
Ms. Johnson presented the staff report.
Councilmember Zerwas stated he heard concerns from a business owner regarding
restrictions on overnight parking and he was not interested in implementing overnight
parking and suggested there may be other ways to remove snow from the property.
Mayor Dietz noted the city had concerns about the negative impact of losing 68 parking
spots in the downtown and also wanted to show support to the downtown businesses with
the purchase of this land.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE COMMERCIAL
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOULTON INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PARCELS 75-404-0160, 75-405-0540, 75-405-0545, AND 75-405-0550. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
5.8. Schedule Toint Meeting with Ramses City Council
Ms. Allard presented the staff report.
It was Council consensus to have the joint meeting on May 9, find out more information
from Ramsey, and to bring this item back to Council to discuss agenda topics.
5.9. Discuss Council Worksession A eg ndas
Councilmember Motin added a discussion regarding City Council and staff interaction to the
April 11 worksession agenda.
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
Council Updates
Mayor Dietz noted he would like to hold a joint meeting with the school district on a
worksession night when the school will also be having their meeting here at City Hall and he
would be arranging it in the near future.
8. Staff Updates
Volunteering
Ms. Johnson noted the Volunteer Expo was coming up on Tuesday, April 19, at the Activity
Center. Mayor Dietz questioned when the utilization of volunteers would be coming back
for Council discussion. Ms. Johnson noted that staff was still working on it and had until the
end of April to pull ideas together.
Mayor Dietz read two closed meeting statements as prepared on the Council agenda.
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10. Adjournment
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There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City
Council at 7:50 p.m.
Tina Allard, City Clerk
John J. Dietz, Mayor
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 201 I
Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Zerwas, Gumphrey, Westgaard and
Motin
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Lori Johnson and Police Chief Bradley Rolfe
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the closed meeting of the Elk River City Council was
called to order at 8:17 p.m. by Mayor Dietz.
2. Closed Session-Labor Negotiation Discussion
The purpose of the closed meeting was to discuss labor negotiation strategies for LELS
Loca1271 pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03.
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the closed meeting of the Elk River
City Council at 8:48 p.m.
Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk
John J. Dietz, Mayor
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 201 I
Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Zerwas, Gumphrey, Westgaard and
Moon
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Lori Johnson, City Attorney Peter Beck, and Police
Chief Bradley Rolfe
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the closed meeting of the Elk River City Council was
called to order at 7:55 p.m. by Mayor Dietz.
2. Closed Session-Possible Purchase of Bailey Point
The purpose of the closed meeting was to discuss the possible purchase of Bailey Point
pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(c).
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the closed meeting of the Elk River
City Council at 8:15 p.m.
Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk
John J. Dietz, Mayor
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE CITY OF ELK RIVER (UPPER TOWN CONFERENCE ROOM)
MONDAY, APRIL I I, 201 I
Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Gumphrey (6:32 p.m.), Motin, Westgaard,
and Zerwas
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Lori Johnson, Police Chief Bradley Rolfe, Police Captain
Ron Nerenhausen, Fire Chief T. John Cunningham, Wastewater Chief
Operator GaryLeirmoe, Finance Director Tim Simon, Parks Supervisor
Rodney Schreifels, ERMU Director of Operations Troy Adams, Mechanic
Bob Mahutga, and Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Jessica Miller
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called
to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Dietz.
2. Consider Council Agenda
The following items were added for discussion under other business:
^ Parks and Recreation Director update
^ Police Officer Position
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT
AGENDA:
3.1. TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE FOR ELIZABETH HANSON TO
SELL FLOWERS FROM THE PARKING LOT OF CHARLIE BROWN'S
SHELL STATION, 335 LOWELL AVENUE, ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. ONE 24 SQUARE FOOT SIGN SHALL BE ALLOWED. A
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO
DISPLAY OF THE SIGN. CONTACT THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AT 763.635.1000.
2. THE MERCHANDISE DISPLAYED SHALL NOT OCCUPY MORE
THAN 100 SQUARE FEET [SECTION 38-414 (6)].
3. APPLICANT MUST REMAIN ON THE ASPHALT SURFACE AND
NO PRODUCT CAN BE DISPLAYED IN THE GRASSY AREAS.
4. NO ELECTRICAL SERVICES SHALL BE ACROSS ANY DRIVE OR
WALKING SURFACE.
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5. IF TRAFFIC BECOMES A PROBLEM AROUND THE TEMPORARY
SITE, THE SALES AREA SHALL BE DELINEATED WITH A
BARRIER TO RESTRICT TRAFFIC.
6. THE AREA SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF DEBRIS AND
KEPT IN AN ORDERLY CONDITION.
7. NO OVERNIGHT STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT OR
MERCHANDISE.
3.2. TEMPORARY SALES/STORAGE OF FIREWORKS LICENSE TO
CHRISTOPHER ULMER, TNT FIREWORKS, TO SELL
FIREWORKS FROM JUNE 20, 2011 TO JULY 5, 2011 FROM A TENT
IN THE WAL-MART PARKING LOT SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITION:
1. AN INSPECTION OF THE OUTSIDE AREA WILL TAKE PLACE
PRIOR TO THE TENT OPENING FOR SALES. APPLICANT MUST
CONTACT THE FIRE MARSHAL AT 763.635.1110 FOR AN
INSPECTION AFTER THE TENT AREA HAS BEEN SET UP.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Ooen Mike
Fred McCoy, McCoys Pub, 651 Main Street -thanked the Council for purchasing the two
downtown parking lots.
Councilmember Gumphrey amved at 6:32 p.m
5.1. Fleet Committee Update
Mr. Simon reviewed a PowerPoint outlining the history, efforts, and accomplishments of the
Fleet Committee.
Mayor Dietz reviewed his budget saving ideas for the cites vehicles and equipment as
outlined in the staff report.
Chief Rolfe expressed concerns with extending the life of the patrol vehicles.
Mayor Dietz suggested that building inspectors drive smaller, more economical vehicles.
Mr. Thompson indicaxed the Fleet Committee has drafted an idling policy. Mayor Dietz
asked Mr. Thompson to get him a copy of the policy.
Mayor Dietz recessed the meeting at 7:09 p.m to celebrate his birthday. Mayor Dietz reconvened the
meeting at 7:19 p.m
5.2. Visioning and Goals Update
Ms. Johnson stated that staff continues to make progress on the visioning and goals project.
She indicated the goal is to have Council concurrence of staff's action steps prior to
beginning the 2012 budget discussions.
Mayor Dietz questioned the status of the Volunteer of the Month program Ms. Johnson
indicated that staff is continuing to work on this.
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5.3. Personnel PolicyDiscussion Items
Ms. Johnson presented her staff report.
Political Activity/ Candidacy
Discussion was held regarding city employees using their job titles, city logos, and city name
while endorsing or campaigning for political candidates. Council consensus was to revise the
personnel policy to allow employees to use their city job titles while endorsing or
campaigning for political candidates. It was noted that this revision can be included when
the entire Personnel Policy Manual is updated later this year.
The Council also agreed that the city logo and name should not be used by employees while
endorsing or campaigning.
The issue of employees wearing political clothing or buttons was discussed. The Council
asked staff to consult with the city attorney on this issue.
Council/Staff Kelation.r
Ms. Johnson indicated that the city's Personnel Policy is mute on this issue which means it is
allowed. She explained that under certain circumstances, such as harassment or other
personnel matters, it is critical that the proper chain of command is followed.
The Council discussed this issue and consensus was for Councilmember Motin to work with
Ms. Johnson and Ms. Wipper on policy language and report back to the Council.
Councilmember Motin noted that he would like this revision to be made to the Personnel
PolicyManual immediately after language is approved.
5.4. Council Open Forum
Employee Input Forms
Mayor Dietz stated that employees will be receiving a letter in follow up to the
employee suggestion forms they received earlier.
Alternate Hours for Providing City Services
Discussion took place on possibly changing the hours that normal city services are offered
allowing employees to be off on Friday afternoons. It was noted that many issues need to be
considered before mal~ng a change and staff is in the process of figuring out what best
serves the needs of our residents. This item will come back before the Council at a later date.
Quiet Zones
Mayor Dietz stated that the city engineer is putting together inf ormation on quiet zones to
be included in a future packet.
Employee Summer Picnic/Potluck
Ms. Johnson stated this item has been discussed at two department head meetings and the
response is mixed. Council consensus was to schedule a potluck picnic on a sununer
weeknight.
Otsego
Ms. Johnson indicted she has a meeting with the City of Otsego on Wednesday.
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Noavthen
Mayor Dietz stated he is attending the Nowthen City Council meeting Tuesday and plans to
speak under open mike.
6. Other Business
Parks and Kecreation Director Interuien~.r
Ms. Johnson indicated that five parks and recreation director candidates were interviewed by
the Interview Committee last week. She explained that the Council requested that two
candidates be recommended bythe Committee for a full Council interview, but in this case,
the Committee unanimously agreed that one candidate stood out from the rest and is
recommending only one candidate for full Council interview Council consensus was to
interview the one candidate on Monday, Apri118 at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Motin
indicated he would like a narrative from the Interview Committee describing whythe
Committee is recommending this candidate.
Police O~cer Position
Councilmember Zerwas explained his concerns about proceeding with the hiring process
due to the uncertainty of the union negotiations. Ms. Johnson explained that the intent was
to post the position to gather an eligibility list for future hire that would be good for six to
nine months or longer. She stated that language was erroneously left off when the position
was posted on the website but was included in all other postings. Chief Rolfe explained his
recommendation for continuing to move forward with the position. Council consensus was
to post this position for the purpose of gathering an eligibility list for future hire.
7. Council Updates
Mayor Dietz indicated he has been approached by One Week: One Well asking him to sign a
letter challenging other cities to raise moneyto pay for a well in Africa.. Council consensus
was for the Mayor not to sign this letter because of the precedent it sets with the city
endorsing charities.
8. Staff Updates
Ms. Johnson indicated the 2010 State of the City/Annual Report is available on the cites
website. She asked the Council howtheywant to proceed with presentation of the report.
Council consensus was that theywould like to take time to reviewthe report and discuss any
questions or concerns with the individual department heads during the budget process.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City
Council at 8:24 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller.
Tina Allard, City Clerk
John J. Dietz, Mayor
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CLOSED SESSION OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 201 I
Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Zerwas, Gumphrey, Westgaard and
Motin
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Lori Johnson and City Attorneys Peter Beck, Sammy
Clark, and John Baker (by phone)
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the closed meeting of the Elk River City Council was
called to order at 8:28 p.m. by Mayor Dietz.
2. Closed Session-Attorney-Client Privileee
The purpose of the closed meeting was to discuss the lawsuit involving the Elk River
Landfill pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the closed meeting of the Elk River
City Council at 9:31 p.m.
Tina Allard, City Clerk
John J. Dietz, Mayor