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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1993
Members Present:
Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Scheel, Farber, Dietz
and Holmgren
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City
Clerk
Also Present:
Mary Eberley, Planning Commission Representative
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 8:55 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman.
2.
Consider 1/11/93 City Council Agenda
Councilmember Holmgren requested that the following be added to the
agenda:
5.1. Report on Area-Wide District Recreational Board Meeting
5.2. Discussion on Utilities Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/11/93 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS
AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
3. Planning Commission Interviews
The following interviews were held for the position of Planning
Commissioner: Robert Emerson; Louise Kuester; and Chris Kreger.
James Tacheny was scheduled for an interview but was not present.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPOINT LOUISE KUESTER AND CHRIS KREGER
TO THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION FOR TERMS OF THREE YEARS EACH TO
EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1995. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Scheel opposed.
4. Discuss 1/19 Chamber Meeting
The Council discussed possible topics for the January 19, State of the
City Chamber Meeting Address.
5.
Other Business
5.1. Area-Wide Recreational Board Meeting
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January 11, 1993
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Councilmember Holmgren informed the Council that a 728 Area-Wide
Recreation Board Meeting was held with all members attending.
Issues that were discussed pertained to a written evaluation of
the Area Recreation Coordinator and the salary of the Area-Wide
Recreation Coordinator. It was the consensus of the Board that
Jeff Asfahl is doing what is expected and it was also determined
that he would receive a 7% pay increase. Councilmember Holmgren
stated that a sub-committee of himself, Ron Black, and Charlie
Blesener has been formed to address future pay issues.
Councilmember Holmgren also indicated that the Board discussed
public relations and it was requested that the City Council allow
Jeff Asfahl to publish articles in the City's newsletter. It was
the consensus of the Council to authorize the publication of
articles by Jeff Asfahl in the City newsletter pertaining to the
Area-Wide Recreation Program.
5.2. Utilities Commission
Councilmember Holmgren suggested the reappointment of Jim Tralle
to the Utilities Commission so that new Councilmembers do not have
to make a decision regarding this matter at this time. By
reappointing Jim Tralle, the Council would have one year to
evaluate the need for a Council representative on the Commission
before the next term expires.
Councilmember Scheel noted that she would like to .see the
advertised for if there is not going to be a
representative appointed to the position. Councilmember
concurred with Councilmember Scheel.
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Council
Farber
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO REAPPOINT JIM TRALLE TO THE ELK
RIVER UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR A THREE YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER
31, 1995. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-1-1. Councilmember Scheel opposed. Mayor Duitsman
abstained.
5.3. City Administrator Updates
The City Administrator indicated that the Street Department is
requesting authorization to purchase a melter for the City's use
in crackfilling. He indicated that the Street Department is
requesting a joint purchase with the cities of Monticello and
Buffalo, and that the City's cost would be $5,663.35. This item
is in the 1993 Budget.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE
JOINTLY PURCHASE A MELTER WITH THE
BUFFALO, WITH ELK RIVER'S SHARE OF THE
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE
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THE STREET DEPARTMENT TO
CITIES OF MONTICELLO AND
PURCHASE BEING $5,663.35.
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
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January 11, 1993
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The City Administrator updated the Council on the Highway 169/Main
Street issue regarding the Earl Hohlen litigation.
6.
Adjournment
There being no further
ADJOURN THE MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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