02-14-2000 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000
Members Present:
Mayor Klinzing; Counciimembers Dietz, Thompson, Farber and
Motin
Members Absent: None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Peine, City Clerk; David
Potvin; Liquor Store Manager
1. Call Meetin.q To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council
was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing.
2. Consider A.qenda
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2/14/00 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Consent A.qenda
Discussion was held regarding agenda item 3.7 concerning the reimbursement
request by Gary Martin.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.
3.8.
CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
1/24/00 COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
INCREASE IN FIREFIGHTER PAY TO $9.50 PER HOUR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,
2000 - APPROVED
ADDITION OF FIVE FIREFIGHTERS TO FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTINGENT ON
SUCCESSFUL PHYSICALS AND STRESS TESTS, AND TO BEGIN APPROXIMATELY
MARCH 1, 2000; JIM HILDEBRANDT, JEREMIAH SIMS, CHRIS CURTIS, MIKE
DEMARRE, AND RICH CZECH - APPROVED
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE FOR ANNEI'rE MILLER, A.C.
TOTAL BODY CARE, INC. 18557 FREEPORT STREET - APPROVED
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE LICENSE FOR CHARLOTTE KOON, 18857 FREEPORT
STREET - APPROVED
REIMBURSEMENT TO GARY MARTIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $428.39 FOR
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAY
- APPROVED
SENIOR PLANNER AND TWO PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS TO ATTEND
NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN 2000 - APPROVED
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COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Open Mike
5.1.
Cliff Lundberg stated his support of hiring Jeff Gongoll as the city's economic
development director.
Authorization to Hire Secretary/Receptionist
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO HIRE ROBIN HARTFIEL AS THE SECRETARY/
RECEPTIONIST AT PAY GRADE 5, STEP A, $10.36 PER HOUR BEGINNING FEBRUARY 28,
CONTINGENT ON A SUCCESSFUL CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.2. Request to Purchase Si.qna.qe for Northbound Liquor
Northbound Manager David Potvin requested council authorization to replace
the existing Northbound Liquor sign on the front of the building with a new sign
that will be more visible and easier to read.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM ARROW SIGN AND
AWNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,985.00 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
NEW SIGNAGE FOR NORTHBOUND LIQUOR. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.3. Meetin.q Schedule
The city administrator reviewed the council meeting schedule for the next several
months.
It was the consensus of the council to meet with MnDOT sometime in May,
excluding the first week of May, and that it would be acceptable to meet on
April 3 at 5 p.m. for a special CIP meeting if necessary.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, ACTING AS THE LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW, FOR MAY 1,2000, AT 6 PM TO
BE HELD AT THE SHERBURNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER. COUNCILMEMBER
FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.4. Update on 2/7/00 School Board Meetin.q with City Councils and Township Boards
Mayor Klinzing and Councilmember Motin updated the Council on the 2/7/00
School Board meeting. It was noted that there was good representation of all
cities and towns and that discussion was held regarding such topics as expected
growth, commuter rail, economic development, and alternative funding for the
school district.
5.5.
Consider The Brimeyer Group Proposal for Director of Economic Development
Search
The city administrator reviewed the issue of filling the economic development
director position. The council discussed the issue of Jeff Gongoll showing interest
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in the position and the approach to take to allow Jeff to be considered fairly as a
candidate. The council discussed the pros and cons of hiring the Brimeyer Group
to do a full search versus an abbreviated search to fill the position. Concerns of
the council in going with the full search included money, duplication of the
process that was done when the previous economic development director was
hired, and timing. Mayor Klinzing and Councilmember Farber indicated they
would be in favor of an abbreviated search because Jeff Gongoll is qualified for
the job. The rest of the council also expressed support for Jeff, but stated that it
would be best for a complete search to be conducted. It was further noted that
a process has already been established in the hiring of department heads and
that the process should be followed for this position. The council requested the
city administrator to have Phase I of the process streamlined in order to speed up
the timing and to possibly reduce the cost.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE BRIMEYER GROUP, INC. TO DO
A FULL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOR THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT A
COST OF $10,000 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE TIMING FOR PHASE I OF THE
PROCESS BE STREAMLINED. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-1. MAYOR KLINZING OPPOSED.
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
7. Staff Updates
City Administrator Pat Klaers informed the council that a mediation session with
the Police Union is scheduled for Thursday.
8. Capital Improvement Worksession
The city administrator indicated that this worksession should be specific to the
issue of a joint facility to be used by the School District and the city. The city
administrator reviewed his 2/14/00 ClP memo and issues that were discussed at
the 1/24/00 School Board/City Council meeting pertaining to a joint facility. The
City Council discussed the types of uses that the city could consider for this
facility. Other issues discussed included location, management, and funding.
Discussion also took place regarding the possible closing of the Vandenberge
Pool, the cost for pool improvements, and whether this type of use would be
appropriate for a joint community center or family center facility.
Councilmember Farber left at this time (8:15 p.m.).
Discussion was held regarding the facility being used for more than "just sharing
space" between the two entities. It was noted that if such a facility is built, it
should be used for joint functions and the building should be designed for multi-
purpose types of uses. The council questioned what uses the school district would
be including in a joint facility and if their space would be multi-purpose.
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Discussion was held regarding the possibility of remodeling Parker School into a
jointly used facility. It was noted that this may not work because the layout of the
school is somewhat "space specific" not allowing for a multi-use type of space.
The council discussed types of uses the city would want to put in this building.
Meeting space was identified as a need in the community, however, it was
questioned whether this should be a public or private venture. It was noted that it
is difficult to talk about concepts without having any costs to consider.
Councilmember Thompson indicated that he would try to get some generalized
cost estimates for a few different concepts.
Mayor Klinzing suggested that discussions regarding this issue continue and that
the city administrator talk to Charlie Blesener to find out what the school district
needs are for this type of facility.
8. Adjournment
There being no fudher business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting at 9:50 pm.
Sandra Peine
City Clerk