08-23-1999 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1999
Members Present:
Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Farber, Motin,
and Thompson
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Tom
Zerwas, Police Chief
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 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing.
2. Consider 8/23/99 Aaenda
The City Clerk requested that Item 3.1. be pulled from the Consent Agenda and
added to Staff Updates.
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COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 8/23/99 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3.
Consider Consent Aaenda
Council member Motin indicated his concern regarding the amount of the City
Engineer's fee, and suggested that the time may be near for the City to look at
this position as an in-house employee of the City.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
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3.1. 8/16/99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MOVED TO ITEM 7.1.
3.2. CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
3.3. CONSIDER REQUEST BY AUSTIN DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS FOR TRANSIENT
MERCHANT LICENSE FOR OMAR CARR - APPROVED, PENDING APPROVAL OF
THE POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK
3.4. PAY ESTIMATES
a. PAY ESTIMATE #2 - SCHOOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TO NORTHWEST
ASPHALT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,835.18 - APPROVED
b. PAY ESTIMATE #5 - EASTERN AREA IMPROVEMENTS, TO S.R. WEIDEMA,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $357,710.88 - APPROVED
C. PAY ESTIMATE #4 - 171sT SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, TO ACCURATE
ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,366.57 - APPROVED
3.5. CALL A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND UTILITIES
COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 7,1999, AT 5:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL TO DISCUSS
THE JOINT WATER/SEWER SUPERINTENDENT POSITION - APPROVED
3.6. ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT BEER LICENSE AND ON-SALE WINE LICENSE FOR BACK
TO THE FIFTIES RESTAURANT AND SODA FOUNTAIN - APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- O.
City Council Minutes
August 23, 1999
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4.
Open Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
5.1. Authorization for Police Department to Hire Police Officer
Chief Zerwas requested authorization to make a conditional offer of employment
to Todd Besser as police officer for the City of Elk River. He indicated that this
officer would be replacing Dave Olson, who is no longer working for the City.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE CHIEF TO MAKE A
CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT TO TODD BESSER AS POLICE OFFICER FOR
THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CONTINGENT UPON HIM PASSING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND
MEDICAL EXAMS, AND TO DEFER THE DISCUSSION ON A COPS FAST OFFICER UNTIL
THE BUDGET DISCUSSION THAT WILL BE HELD BY THE COUNCIL AND STAFF ON
AUGUST 30TH. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
6. Other Business
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6.1. Council member Farber discussed the issue of Steve Rohlf, Building and
Zoning Administrator, applying for a position with Sherburne County.
Council member Farber indicated that Steve is a valuable employee to
the City, as he performs many duties including environmental. He stated
that he believes Steve is behind in salary and suggested that he complete
a position profile to re-determine his point ranking and salary range.
Mayor Klinzing recommended that she and Council member Farber talk to
Steve Rohlf regarding his reasons and desire to apply for the position with
Sherburne County. It was the consensus of the City Council to have the
Comp Worth Committee begin the process for Steve Rohlf to complete a
position profile regarding his job duties and point ranking.
7. Staff Updates
7.1. The City Clerk noted that there were two corrections on the August 16,
1999, minutes. Item 3.3. should read as follows: CONSIDER SENIOR CITIZEN
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL REQUESTED BY JOSEPHINE KOONTZ FOR THE
1998 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT ON PARCEL 75-460-0160 -- APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 16,1999, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
8. Adiournment
There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River City Council at 6:30 p.m.
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Sandra Peine
City Clerk