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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2000
Members Present:
Mayor Klinzing, Council members Dietz, Farber, Motin,
and Thompson
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Lori
Johnson, Finance Director; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning
Administrator; Bruce West Fire Chief; and Tom Zerwas,
Police Chief
1. Call Meetina To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council
was called to order at 6:40 p.rn. by Mayor Klinzing.
2.
Consider 12111 /2000 Aaenda
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COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER
THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3.
Consider Consent Aaenda
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1A. 11/27/2000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
3.1.B. 12/4/2000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
3.2. CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
3.3A. BACK TO THE FIFTIES BEER LICENSE TRANSFER - WITHDRAWN
3.3.B. BACK TO THE FIFTIES WINE LICENSE (CANCELATION) - WITHDRAWN
3.4. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING POLICE VEHICLES:
. 2001 CHEVROLET S-10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP FROM SAXON
MOTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,927.49 TO BE USED AS A CSO
VEHICLE - APPROVED
. 2001 FORD EXCURSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,293.00 FROM ELK
RIVER FORD TO BE USED AS A SERGEANTS' VEHICLE - APPROVED
3.5. RESIGNATION FROM STEVE WENSMAN, PLANNER - APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.1.
Consider Resolution Authorizina Execution of a Hazardous Waste Materials
Emeraency Preparedness Grant
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COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-104 AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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UNDER THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.2.
Consider Resolution Grantina the City Administrator the Authoritv to Disoatch City
Eauioment and Personnel in Emeraencv Situations
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-105 GRANTING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR THE AUTHORITY TO DISPATCH CITY EQUIPMENT AND
PERSONNEL IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.3. Adoot Final 2001 Lew Resolution
4.4. Adoot 2001 Budaet
4.5. Consider 2001 Pav Resolution
City Administrator Pat Klaers noted that the 2001 budget is proposed in the
amount of $6.470,000. The city administrator indicated that the council has
approved a resolution calling for a 2001 proposed maximum levy of $4.457,247.
On December 4, the council held its Truth in Taxation public hearing. Pat
indicated that it is estimated that the city tax levy increase will cause a 1 %
increase in the city tax rate. The city administrator also indicated that the pay
resolution reflects a 3% increase as directed by council.
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Councilmember Dietz noted that most city pay ranges reflect 95% of the metro
average, however, the exempt and department head ranges reflect only 90%.
He requested, and the council concurred, to have staff provide more information
at a later date on department head wages.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-106 AUTHORIZING THE
PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR COLLECTION IN 2001. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-107 APPROVING
THE 2001 MUNICIPAL GENERAL FUND BUDGET. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-108 ADOPTING THE
2001 PAY PLAN FOR NON-ORGANIZED EMPLOYEES. COUNCllMEMBER FARBER
SECONDED THE MOTION.
Finance Director Lori Johnson noted that the personnel committee is
recommending an amendment to the pay plan. She explained thot the
amendment includes eliminating the top three pay grades (15-17) in the non-
exempt cotegory and adding two levels to the low end of the exempt category.
Lori stated that the amended pay plan would help to accommodate the
change for employees moving from non-exempt to exempt status.
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COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE NEW
REVISED PAY PLAN SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE AMENDMENT CARRIED 5-0.
THE MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED 5-0.
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4.6.
Consider Mayor's Attendance at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washinaton, DC
Mayor Klinzing requested council approval to attend a national prayer breakfast
in Washington, D.C. Costs associated with the breakfast include $375 for a
leadership seminar, approximately $500 for air travel, and approximately $400 for
two nights hotel stay.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S ATTENDANCE AT,
AND ASSOCIATED COSTS FOR, THE 49TH NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST ON
FEBRUARY 1, 2001, IN WASHINGTON, D.C. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.7. Review Appraisal for Residential Property Next to the Librarv
The city administrator indicated that staff has had an appraisal completed on the
Bailey house located near the library. He indicated that the Bailey property is
needed for the expansion of the library parking lot and that there may be an
opportunity for the city to purchase the property.
Council member Thompson stated that the city needs to be proactive in this
endeavor and recommended that the city pursue the transaction of the Bailey
home. The council concurred with Councilmember Thompson.
4.8.
Consider HighwaY 10 Joint Powers Aareement
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The city administrator reviewed the information he received regarding the
Highway 10 Joint Powers Agreement. The council reviewed the membership fee
schedule.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO JOIN THE COALITION
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.9. Preliminarv Review of Fees for Services
The city clerk reviewed the proposed 2001 fees for services. She indicated that
fees are reviewed on a yearly basis. Council discussion pursued about the
proposed increase in the transient merchant license fee. The clerk indicated that
the increase in the fee is proposed to cover staff time spent to process the
license, complete the background.check, and monitor the complaints received
from residents regarding transient merchants. The council discussed the park
facility fees for residents versus nonresidents. The council indicated that it would
prefer that the park shelters be rented by Elk River residents only. Councilmember
Farber questioned the reason for increasing the park dedication fees. He noted
that these fees have been increased dramatically in the past. The council
requested to have a representative of the Park and Recreation Commission
present at next week's meeting to discuss these issues.
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No action was taken on the fee schedule. The city clerk indicated that the fee
schedule would be on the December 18 council agenda for consideration.
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5.
Ooen Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
7. Staff Uodates
Discussion was held regarding the informational memo from the police chief and
assistant police chief regarding assigning a police officer to investigation.
8. Adiournment
There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River City Council at 7:45 p.m.
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Sandra Peine /'aJ..A-
City Clerk
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