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12-20-2004 CC MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2004 Members Present: Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Kuester, Morin, and Tveite Members Absent: None Staff Present: Gty Administrator Pat Klaers, Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson, Director of Planning Michele McPherson, Senior Planner Scott Harlicker, Planner Chris Leeseberg, Gty Engineer Terry Maurer, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz, Fire Chief Bruce West, Police Chief Jeff Beahen, Assistant Director of Economic Development Heidi Steinmetz, and Recording Secretary Tina Allard Also Present: Planning Commissioner Matthew Westgaard Parks and RecreationCDmmissioner John Kuester 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Gty Council was called to order at 6:30 p.rn. by Mayor Klinzing. 2. Consider 12/20/2004 Agenda Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson added additional pay estimates to Item 3.3. Mayor Klinzing removed Item 3.4 from the Consent Agenda and added it to Administration. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBERMOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider Consent ~enda MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER to APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA: 3.1. 12/06/04 AND 12/13/04 COUNOL MINUTES 3.2. CHECK REGISTER 3.3. PAY ESTIMATES 3.5. HIRE ADAM BEBEAU AS PATROL OFFICER MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Q)W1cil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 2 4. Open Mike Dave Burandt, 19118 Tyler Street-Stated opposition to the city installing a cul-de-sac that will close Line Avenue. He questioned how many signatures he would need on a petition in order for the city to reconsider this issue. Mayor Klinzing stated that there isn't a set amount of signatures that are need on a petition to reconsider the issue. 4.1. Association of Minnesota Eme~ency Managers-Outstanding Director Metro Region 2004 Bruce West. G%f Elk River Gty Administrator Pat Klaers stated that Fire Ollef Bruce West has received the 2004 Metro Region Director of the Year Award. He stated he believes the award is not just related to activities in 2004 but is for the accomplishments Chief West has made during the past ten years in emergency management for Elk River. He stated Chief West was a leader in building the Emergency Operations Center, a second Fire Station, and has completed numerous drills and training exercises for staff. Police Chief Jeff Beahen stated that Chief West has done a great job with public safety and that it is an honor for him to get this award as he had to beat out directors in ten metro counties in order to receive the award. Mayor Klinzing thanked Chief West for a job well done. Chief West stated it was an honor to receive this award and he couldn't have done it without the support of city staff and the Council. 5.1. Consider Downtown Revitalization Proiect Construction Staging and Parking Assistant Director of Economic Development Heidi Steinmetz submitted the staff report. Ms. Steinmetz stated MetroPlains Development is requesting approval to use the two city- owned lots for contractor parking and material staging. She discussed the current parking lot usage. Ms. Steinmetz stated the map shows material staging in the lot south of the railroad tracks and contractor parking in the lot north of the railroad tracks but the city engineer has recommended switching them around so that hauling of materials will be more direct to the work sites. Councilmember Kuester questioned how much hauling of materials would be occurring. LaVerne Hanson, Jr., Vice President of MetroPlains Development-stated his company's goal is to stage most of the materials at the work sites so that the parking lots would mainly be used for contractor parking. Councilmember Motin questioned if the King Avenue Parking Lot Task Force has had a chance to review this plan. Ms. Steinmetz stated the Task Force will be meeting specifically for the King Avenue parking lot and their first meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2005. The Task Force has a set agenda (specifically regarding the King Avenue parking lot) for their first five meetings. City O:>lUlcil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 3 Mayor Klinzing questioned the timing of this item coming forward this soon. Ms. Steinmetz stated MetroPlains is requesting action on this item now so they can coordinate their construction schedule. Keith Holme, Kemper Drug-questioned what effect the TaskForce is going to have on the developer agreement. Ms. Steinmetz reiterated that the Task Force's focus will be on the King Avenue parking lot but that TaskForce members were told that staff would facilitate me~ting.s after the King Avenue lot is completed if the task force wishes to discuss general project ISSueS. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND PARKING PLAN. MOTION CARR.IED 5-0. 5.2. (})nsider Downtown Railroad Quiet Zones Director of Planning Michele McPherson requested Council direction regarding the establishment of railroad quiet zones for downtown Elk River (Main Street, Jackson Avenue, and Proctor Avenue). She stated MetroPlains Development is requesting the city proceed with this issue and the first step in the process would be to have Burlington Northern run incident analysis studies for the three intersections. (})uncilmember Tveite stated he is more concerned about the railroad signal noise at Meadowvale Road because it is located in a residential area. He stated costs for establishing quiet zones are exorbitant and questioned who would be paying for it. Councilmember Kuester stated it wouldn't hurt or cost the city anything to get the incident analysis studies completed. Councilmemher Morin concurred. (})uncilmember Tveite requested an incident analysis study for Meadowvale Road also. Mayor Klinzing stated the studies should be done for all crossings in Elk River. The Council concurred. 5.3. Request by Fischer Sand & Aggregate. LLC/ Associated Investors of Elk River. Inc. for Final Plat Approval (Elk River Oossing 6th Addition). Case No P 04- 22 The applicant has requested this item be continued until February 22, 2005. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM UNTIL FEBRUARY 22, 2005. MOTION CARR.IED 5-0. Councilmember Motin questioned if the city engineer has looked at how corrections will need to be made to Zane Avenue near Wal-mart. He questioned if they were considering the 3-lane configuration and expressed safety concerns with alternating traffic using the center lane. Mr. Maurer stated the 3-lane configuration should be a viable alternative on Zane Avenue. City O:>uncil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 4 5.4. Request by KevinlKyleen Reiners for Ordinance Amendment Regarding Accessory- Structure Size in A1 Zoning District. Public Hearing-Case No. OA 04-06 Planner 01ris Leeseberg s\1bmitted the staff report. Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant is requesting an Ordinance Amendment for accessory structure sizes and for the number of agricultural animals allowed per acre. He explained staff's support of the changes to accessory sizes and stated the proposed increases are based on lot coverage. Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant would like to double the number of agricultural animals allowed in the Rural Residential District provided a Manure Management Plan based on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Technical Guidelines are followed and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is obtained. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Kuester expressed concern about allowing this type of facility near county ditches due to the manure runoff that may possibly contaminate the water sources. Ms. McPherson stated the MPCA guidelines and the CUP process are in place to have conditions placed on the facility in order to protect the waterways. She stated it would be enforced with periodic checks from staff and if there were any complaints from citizens. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 04-21 AMENDING SECTIONS 30-793 AND 30-803 OF THE OTY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND TO ANIMALS, CASE NO. OA 04-06. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Request by KevinlKyleen Reiners for Conditional Use Permit for NARHA Riding & Equestrian Learning Center. Public Hearing-Case No. CD 04-34 Planner 01ris Leeseberg submitted the staff report. Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant is proposing to operate an equestrian learning center to provide therapeutic horse riding to children with disabilities. Mr. Leeseberg discussed the site layout, number of children at the site, number of employees, and hours of operation. He also discussed parking, environmental concerns, and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Bart DiMaggio, 19339 180th Avenue, Big Lake-Stated he is concerned about runoff if storage of manure is allowed for a seven day period. Mr. Leeseberg stated manure has to be stored on an impervious surface and must be enclosed within sidewalls. Joyce Mickelson, 14320 Ranch Road-Indicated to Council where the crop land would be located. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Discussion was held on why the city ordinance requires pasture land when horses don't need pasture land if they are kept in stalls or can be exercised on a trail. Gty O:>uncil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 5 MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN EQUESTRIAN LEARNING CENTER BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNIOAN SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. ONLY TWO (2) THERAPEUTIC RIDING SESSIONS AT A TIME SHALL BE ALLOWED. 3. NO MORE THAN EIGHT(8) THERAPEUTIC RIDING SESSIONS PER DAY SHALL BE ALLOWED. 4. THE RAPE unc RIDING SESSIONS SHALL OCCUR ONLY IN THE RIDING AND TRAINING ARENA 5. NO MORE THAN 25 HORSES SHALL BE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. 6. ONE-HALF ACRE OF FENCED PASTURE LAND PER HORSE SHALL BE PROVIDED AND INDICATED ON THE SITE PLAN. 7. NO MORE THAN U HORSES AT A TIME SHALL BE PASTURED. 8. NO MORE THAN 8 EMPLOYEES AND/OR VOLUNTEERS SHALL BE ALLOWED ON SITE AT ONE TIME. 9. HOURS OF OPERATION SHALL BE BETWEEN 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 10. MANURE SHALL BE STOCKPILED ON AN IMPERVIOUS SURFACE, COVERED, WITH SIDE WALLS AS TO CONTAIN LIQUID AND PREVENT RUN OFF. 11. MANURE SHALL NOT BE STOCKPILED OurDOORS FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. U. ALL MANURE (SOLID OR LIQUID) SHALL BE DISPOSED OF OFF-SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MPCAREGULATIONS. 13. IF THE OTY FINDS THAT THE.MANURE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS CREATE A NUISANCE BY ATTRACTING FLIES, OTHER INSECTS, RODENTS, OR BY CREATING OFFENSIVE ODORS, THE OTYMAYORDERTHAT THE MANURE AND OTHER WASTE MATERIALS BE REMOVED ON AMORE FREQUENT SCHEDULE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Gty CO\Ulcil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 6 5.6. Request by RJ Johnson on Behalf of Elk River Aerie # 3264 Fraternal Order of Eagles for Conditional Use Permit for Private dub with On Sale Liquor. Public Hearing-Case No. CU 04-35 5.6.A Consider Cub and Sunday Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles. Public Hearing Senior Planner Scott Harlicker submitted the staff report. Mr. Harlicker stated the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a private club with an on sale liquor license and is requesting a Cub and Sunday license. Mr. Harlicker discussed parking, utilities, landscaping, signage, floor plan, and the Planning Conunission's recommendation. Councilmember Motin questioned what the requirements are for a Cub liquor license. Bart DiMaggio, 19339 180th Avenue, Big Lake-Stated the club is private for members only but members can bring in guests. He stated if the same guests come more than three times they must sign up to be a member if they want to come back again. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing for the Conditional Use Permit and for the Cub and Sunday license. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THE EAGLES CLUB TO OPERATE A PRIVATE CLUB AND ON SALE LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENT BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE FREESTANDING SIGN ALONG 173RD SHALL BE REMOVED. 2. IF THE APPLICANT MODIFIES THE SIGN ALONG HIGHWAY 10, OTHER THAN JUST CHANGING THE FACE, THE SIGN WILL HAVE TO BE MOVED SO THAT IT COMPLIES WITH THE SETBACK REQUIREMENT. 3. THE APPLICANT SHALL WORK WITH THE BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WITH REGARD TO ALL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. 4. A REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN SHALL BE PROVIDED. AN ADDITIONAL 10 TREES WILL BE REQUIRED. THE TREES SHALL BE OVERSTORYTREES THAT COMPLY WITH THE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. 5. THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR AN ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE A CLUB AND A SUNDAY LICENSE FOR THE EAGLES CLUB. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Gty Council Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 7 5.7. Request by Bishop Geor:ge H Speltz Middle School for a Omditional Use Permit to Operate a Catholic School. Public Hearing-Case No. CD 04-36 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker submitted the staff report. Mr. Harlicker stated the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a middle school. He discussed the site, hours of operation and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Mayor Klinzing questioned if the school is utilizing St. Andrews Church and how safe it is for the kids to walk to it. Jennifer Grammond, Principal-Stated the kids are supervised as they walk to the church for gym and lunch. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A MIDDLE SCHOOL. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.8. Consider Resolution Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications fonhe WWIP Headworks Improvement Update on the 2005 Street Improvement Proiect Staff report submitted byGty Engineer Terry Maurer. Mr. Maurer stated a technical memo has been prepared recommending that new headworks equipment be installed to provide the WWIP with the capacity to accept up to 3.5 million gallons of effluent per day. Mr. Maurer stated the memo estimates the construction to cost approximately $1,132,000. He stated engineering costs would be approximately $148,000. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-103 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPEOFICATIONS IN THE MATTER OF THE WWTP HEADWORKS IMPROVEMENT OF 2004. MOTION CARRIED 5.0. 5.9. Update on the 2005 Street Improvement Proiect Staff report submitted by Gty Engineer Terry Maurer. Mr. Maurer stated he has been working on the 2005 street improvement project (pavement Management or Rehabilitation Program). He discussed the following issues: · The streets to be improved · Areas to be assessed · Amount to be assessed · Oosing street accesses to Highway 10 · Width of streets after reconstruction · Whether sidewalks should be installed Mr. Maurer stated the amount to be assessed would be $6,000 per residential unit based on the total cost of the project with the city paying for two-thirds and the residents paying for Gty Q)lll1cil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 8 one-third of the costs. He stated MnlDOT may be willing to cost participate in the closing of three street access points that currently come out to Highway 10. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNQLMEMBER TVEITE TO ADOPT RESOLUfION 04-104 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT PROJECT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATION FOR WORK ON AND/OR ADJACENT TO A TRUNK HIGHWAY. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. It was the consensus of the Council to set the assessment rate per residential unit at $6,000. 5.10. Approve Natural Resources Inventory Staff report submitted by Director of Planning Michele McPherson. Ms. McPherson stated the Council previously reviewed the Natural Resources Inventory and she requested approval of the document. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER TO APPROVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.4. Consider Resolution Adopting 205 Pay Plan for Non-Oq;anized Employees Gty Administrator Pat Klaers discussed the 2005 pay plan for non-organized employees. He recommended a 3% cost of living increase for non-organized employees. Mr. Klaers stated the building inspectors have attended this meeting as they are uncertain if they will be receiving the 3% increase. Mr. Klaers further stated that the building inspectors' wages are approximately 2% higher than all other employees and this means they are out of compliance with the pay plan. Mr. Klaers stated the inspectors are concerned their pay will be held back as they did not receive the 4% pay increase in August that all other non-organized employees received. Mr. Klaers stated staff is looking for the intent of the Council for the cost of living increase and would like feedback on how to correct the situation with the inspectors' pay being out of compliance with the pay plan. He stated one option could be to raise all other employees the remaining 2% (approximately $65,000 citywide) over time in order to have everyone be equal within the pay plan. Councilmember Motin stated the intent for the wage increase in August was to help employees catch up to the local average, not to hold the inspectors back He stated the rest of the employees' wage increases may have to be changed in the near future as the budget allows. He sated that all non-organized employees should get the 3% cost of living increase. Councilmember Dietz stated the adjustments were planned to be made over time. Mayor Klinzing stated the pay plan adjustment needs to be determined over time; it can't be made fair all at once. The Council would like staff to bring the pay plan back before the July step increase with options on how to remedy the pay equity discrepancies. Gty Council Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 9 MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 04-105 ADOPTING THE 2005 PAY PLAN FOR NON-ORGANIZED EMPLOYEES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1. O:msider Resolution Approving 2005 Fee Schedule-Public Hearing Staff report submitted by Gty OerkJoan Schmidt with Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson presenting. Ms. Johnson stated the Council reviewed the proposed changes in the fee schedule at its November 15, 2004 meeting. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak. to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz questioned the park dedication fees and how Elk River compared to surrounding communities. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz stated Elk River is equal to or higher than many of the surrounding communities. He stated Elk River has more park development needs. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 04-22 ADOPTING THE 2005 FEE SCHEDULE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE TO PUBLISH A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 04-22. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Consider 2005-2007 Local 271 Union Contract-Police Se~eants Gty Administrator Pat Klaers stated city representatives met with representatives of the Police Sergeants Union Local 271 to negotiate the 2005-2007 union contract. He briefly discussed the recommended changes as outlined in his staff report. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE SERGEANTS UNION CONTRACT FOR 2005-2007. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. Consider 2004 Budget Amendments Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson reviewed the 2004 budget amendments. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBERKUESTER TO APPROVE THE 2004 BUDGET AMENDMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Bani F wxls Ms. Johnson discussed the cash balance remaining in two bond funds. She stated the Council should designate the appropriate place to transfer the excess funds. City CoWlcil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 10 Councilmember Dietz questioned if these funds should be used for the Public Safety/ Gty Hall building project. Ms. Johnson stated there are enough funds in the Governmental Building fund to cover the Public Safety/ Gty Hall building project. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER TO DESIGNATE THAT THE EXCESS 1996 AND 1999 REFUNDING BOND FUNDS BE Pur INTO THE STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Garernnmt Building Resene F um MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE TO PAY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PUBLIC SAFE TY BUILDING FROM THE GOVERNMENT BUILDING RESERVE FUND. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Pa'terrFJ1t Manawrmt S<ftwzre Mr. Maurer stated that in 2003 stereo photos were taken of all the city streets. He stated purchasing these photos and pavement management software would allow the city to create storm sewer maps and to review city streets from a computer for the pavement management program. The purchase would be funded by the Street Reserve and Surface Water Management funds. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER TO PURCHASE THE STEREO PHOTOGRAPHS ($22,500), THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ($5,000) AND USER GROUP/TECH SUPPORT ($1,500). MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. Consider 2005 Park Improvement Budget Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz reviewed the 2005 park improvement budget recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Dietz stated he liked the parks capital improvement plan and stated that it reflects the seriousness of the city to finish its parks. Councilmember Tveite stated that Mr. Maertz and the Parks and Recreation Commission did an outstanding job with the 2005 Improvement Plan. Councilmember Motion questioned if certain funds must be dedicated to Trott Brook Ms. Johnson stated staff would review the Trott Brook developer's agreement. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE 2005 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET. 6.5. Parks & Recreation Update Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz provided an update of November activities of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Commission. He stated Recreation will begin programming adult softball at Orono Park City OJuncil Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 11 6.6. Library Board Update-Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Dietz provided an update of the Library Board meeting held on November 23,2004. He stated the Board would like to be informed of any future discussions regarding the houses that were bought for future expansion of the Library. The Board is concerned about the expenses of these properties. 6.7. NCDA Update-Councilmember Kuester Councilmember Kuester provided an update of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority held on December 2, 2004. Mayor Klinzing stated that Councilmember Motin expressed interest in representing the city on the NCDA now that Councilmember Kuester's term is expiring. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER TVEITE TO APPOINT COUNOLMEMBER MOTIN AS THE NCDAREPRESENTATIVE FOR THE OTY. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.8. Utilities Update-Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Dietz provided an update of the Utilities Commission meeting held on December 14, 2004. 6.9. BRA Update-Councilmember Motin Councilmember Motin provided an update of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held on December 6, 2004. 6.10. Consider Term Expirations and Appointments for HRA EDA and Library Board Mayor Klinzing reviewed the terms expirations and the vacancies for the EDA, HRA, and the Library Board. Councilmember Dietz stated that there is miscommunication regarding the Library Board vacancy. He stated that Leslie Anderson is interested in reapplying to the Board but has not been able to contact the city to indicate her interest. Councilmember Dietz requested the postponement of the Library Board appointment. MOVED BY COUNOLMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNOLMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS: · DAN TVEITE TO THE EDA WITH A TERM EXPIRATION OF DECEMBER 31,2006. · LARRY FARBER TO THE EDA WITH A TERM EXPIRATION OF DECEMBER 31, 2008. · JERRY GUMPHREY TO THE EDA WITH A TERM EXPIRATION OF DECEMBER 31, 2008. City Council Minutes December 20, 2004 Page 12 · LOUISE KUESTER TO THE HRA WITH A TERM EXPIRATION OF DECEMBER 31, 2009. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.0. Presentation of Service Award Plaques to Councilmembers Kuester and Tveite Mayor Klinzing presented service award plaques to Councilmembers Kuester and Tveite, whose terms expire December 31,2004. She expressed her and city staff's appreciation for the commitment and dedication they provided to the city during their four years of service as Councilmembers. She commended them for a job well done. Councilmember Tveite expressed his thanks to the Councilmembers and stated it was a privilege to serve and work for the city. He stated the citizens should know how valuable the city staff is and how committed they are to the city. Councilmember Kuester stated she was thankful for all the personal connections she made with everyone and she stated that she has learned a great deal. She stated that staff and Council have a great commitment to serving the city. 8. Other Business There was no Other Business. 9. Staff Updates There were no Staff Updates. 10. Adiournment There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River GtyCouncil at 9:10 p.m. NtinmespreparedbyTinaAllard r:;::pJ >>L. ~ ./ j l,,/ Joan Schmidt Gty Oerk