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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE CITY HALL
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1995
Members Present:
Mayor Duitsman, Council Members, Dietz, Scheel.
Farber, Holmgren
Staff Present:
Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Pat Klaers, City
Administrator; Lori Johnson, Finance Director
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call notice thereof, the meeting of the City Council was called
to order by Mayor Duitsman at 6:00 p.m.
2. Consider Council Aaenda
4.7 "Accept Resignation of EDA Member" was added to the agenda
COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 16,1995,
AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Board and Commission Interviews
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Council Member Holmgren indicated that he withdrew his application for the
Utilities Commission. Mayor Duitsman indicated that Larry Ebert withdrew his
application for the Park and Recreation Commission.
The following applicants were interviewed for Board and Commission vacancies.
Robert Minton -- Planning Commission
Thomas Dillon - Planning Commissior., Utilities Commission
Vicki Sullivan - Planning Commission
Robin Tuttle -- Planning Commission, Park and Recreation
Commission
Rolfe Anderson -- Park and Recreation Commission
Shawn Donais -- Park and Recreation Commission
Tom Cruz - Park and Recreation Commission
John Dietz -- Utilities Commission
James Church - Utilities Commission
Mary Keifenheim - Library Board
Larry Toth - HRA
Don Kettner -- Utilities Commission
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4. Assistant Finance Director
The City Administrator informed the Council that he and the Assistant City
Administrator. Lori Johnson. have interviewed all of the Assistant Finance Director
applicants.
He further stated that their first choice for the position is Jean Nichols. He
informed the Council that Ms. Nichols was present and questioned whether they
would be interested in interviewing her this evening. It was the consensus of the
Council to interview Ms. Nichols at approximately 8:00 p.m.
The Council recessed at 7: 1 0 and reconvened at 7:20.
4.1 Plannino Commission Appointments
COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPOINT ROBERT MINTON, THOMAS DIllON
AND VICKI SULLIVAN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH TERMS EXPIRING ON
DECEMBER 31, 1997. COUNCIL MEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 3.1.1. COUNCIL MEMBER SCHEEL OPPOSED. COUNCIL MEMBER
HOLMGREN ABSTAINED.
4.2
Pork and Recreation Commission Apoointments
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COUNCIL MEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPOINT ROBIN TUTTlE, ROLFE ANDERSON
AND SHAWN DONAIS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMAAISSION FOR A THREE
YEAR TERM, EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1997. COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.3
utilities Commission Appointment
Mayor Duitsman stated that he would like to see somebody on the Utilities
Commission with electrical experience. He indicated that Don Kettner has this
experience.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPOINT JOHN DIETZ TO THE UTIlITIES
COMMISSION FOR A THREE YEAR TERM, ENDING DECEMBER 31,1997. COUNCIL
MEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.2. MAYOR
DUITSMAN AND COUNCIL MEMBER DIETZ ABSTAINED.
Council Member Holmgren indicated he felt it was important that a Council
Representative be on the Utilities Commission.
4.4 Library Boord Appointments
COUNCIL MEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO REAPPOINT MARY KEIFENHEIM TO THE LIBRARY
BOARD FOR A THREE YEAR TERM, EXPIRING DECEMBER 31,1997. COUNCIL
MEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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4.5 HRA Aooointment
MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO NOMINATE LARRY FARBER TO THE HRA. COUNCIL
MEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-1-1. COUNCIL
MEMBER FARBER ABSTAINED. COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN OPPOSED.
Council Member Holmgren indicated that he voted against the motion because
he has received no rationale for the need to have a City Council Member on
the HRA. He further indicated that Larry Toth has done a good job and has
served several terms on the HRA. Council Member Holmgren indicated he felt it
would be inconsistent to not reappoint Larry Toth to the HRA.
4.6 Health Care Delivery Commission
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO DISBAND THE HEALTH CARE COMMISSION.
COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.
Council Member Dietz indicated that the Health Care Commission served its
purpose and met the needs and concerns of the citizens.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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4.7
Resianation of Council Member From the EDA
Council Member Dietz informed the Council that he would be officially resigning
from the EDA.
COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT COUNCIL MEMBER DIETZ'S
RESIGNATION FROM THE EDA. COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.8 Assistant Finance Director
Following an interview with Jean Nichols for the position of Assistant Finance
Director, it was the consensus of the Council to hire Ms. Nichols as an employee
of the City working as Assistant Finance Director.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
NEGOTIATE EMPLOYMENT, WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE OF $35,000 - $45.000, WITH
JEAN NICHOLS AS THE CITY'S ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR. COUNCIL MEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.
Reauest for Exemotion from Lawful Gamblina License From Elk River Senior Hiqh
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COUNCIL MEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE AN EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL
GAMBLING LICENSE FOR THE ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. COUNCIL MEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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6.1
Review Municioal Utilities Leaal Bill
COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER MOVED THAT THE ELK RIVER UTILITIES AND THE CITY OF
ELK RIVER SPLIT THE LEGAL BILL FOR SERVICES PERTAINING TO THE UTILITIES
SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT AND THAT THE MONEY COME OUT OF THE 1994
COUNCIL CONTINGENCY. COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.2 ISTEA Grant
Mayor Duitsman stated that Phil Hals is requesting that the City Adopt a
Resolution in support of the 1995 FederallSTEA Grant application. He indicated
that in order to receive the funds. which will be used for improvements on the
railroad trail. the City must pledge financial support for 25% of the total cost.
totaling $69,375.00.
COUNCIL MEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 95 - 2, A RESOLUTION IN
SUPPORT OF THE 1995 FEDERAL ISTEA GRANT APPLICATION. COUNCIL MEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The Mayor updated the Council on the status of discussions held with the Fire
Department Task Force regarding a revised Compensation Plan for both hourly
wages and for the Relief Association Pension Fund.
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6.4
Minnesota Pollution Control
Mayor Duitsman informed the Council of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Conference being held on February 16,1995.
6.5 Lions Park
Mayor Duitsman requested that the City send a staff person to discuss the use of
Lions Park with the Lions. Council Member Holmgren suggested that the Park
and Recreation Board resolve the issue. It was the consensus of the Council that
the. Park and Recreation Commission discuss the issue and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
6.6 Towina Bill
Mayor Duitsman requested that the Police Chief discuss the towing bill the City
received for towing the squad car that was damaged by the train. Discussion
was held regarding the high cost of the towing bill. It was suggested that the
City consider going out for bids for towing services.
6.7
Moratorium on R-4 Develooment
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Mayor Duitsman indicated at the last Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
meeting the Committee adopted a resolution requesting the City Council to put
a Moratorium on R-4 Development until the new Growth Management Plan is
completed.
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7.
Adjournment
There being no further business. COUNCIL MEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ADJOURN.
COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
::;tffZbmitted.
sOndra Thacke~
City Clerk
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