11-05-2012 CCM MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
• HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL(UPPER TOWN CONFERENCE ROOM)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Members Present: Mayor Dietz,Councilmembers Zerwas,Westgaard,and Motin
Members Absent: Councilmember Gumphrey
Staff Present: City Administrator Calvin Portner,Finance Director Tim Simon,Fire Chief John
Cunningham,Economic Development Director Annie Deckert,Parks and Rec
Director Michael Hecker,HR Representative Lauren Wipper,Recording Secretary
Debbie Huebner
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. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider Council Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA:
4.1 SEPTEMBER 4,2012,JOINT HRA/CITY COUNCIL.
4.2 OCTOBER 8,2012,WORK SESSION.
4.3 CHECK REGISTER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
4.4 RIVER LINE ABANDONMENT.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
5. Open Forum
No one appeared for open forum.
6.1 Awards/Recognitions
There were no items.
7. Public Hearings
• There were no public hearings.
8.1 Bailey Point Purchase
City Administrator presented the staff report. Mr.Portner explained that the Council is asked to III
authorize execution of the purchase agreement,DNR Funding Grant,amended driveway easement,
and access agreement for purchasing the parcel known as Bailey Point. In addition,the resolution
states that the acquisition of the property has no impact on the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Dietz and Councilmember Zerwas raised questions regarding whether or not fishing would be
permitted. Mr.Portner stated the agreement allows a fishing pier and a canoe/kayaking landing.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGARD AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO.APPROVE RESOLUTION 12-58,WHICH STATES
THAT THE ACQUISTION OF THE BAILEY POINT PROPERTY HAS NO IMPACT
ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WESTGAARD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO PURCHASE BAILEY POINT. MOTION CARRIED 4-
0.
8.2 Discuss Work Session Agendas
Mr. Portner presented the staff report. One change was noted;the tentative agenda items are quiet
zones and special event fees.
9. Announcements
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There were no announcements.
10. Interviews—Community Operations Development Director
Iterviews with Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart and Suzanne Fischer were conducted at this time
for the position of Community Development and Operations Director.
11. Recess to Closed Worksession
The purpose of the closed meeting was to discuss Labor Negotiation Strategy Related to
Negotiations with LELS Local 231 and Local 271.
12. Adjournment
There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at
10:10 p.m.
Minutes w s by Debbie Huebner.
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Tina Allard,City Clerk
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