09-05-1991 CC MIN - EXECUTIVE
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CLOSED MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Tralle (7:25 p.m.), Councilmembers Dietz, Holmgren,
Schuldt, Kropuenske (7:15 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Patrick Klaers, CitY,Administrator; Lori Johnson, Finance
Director; and Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk
ALSO PRESENT:
Kathleen Heaney, Sherburne County Attorney; and Ty
Bischoff, Sherburne County Assessor
Ty Bischoff informed the Council that a petition has been signed against
Sherburne County regarding the asses~ed valuation of property located in Elk
River. '
The Council discussed the 1991 assessed commercial valuation and the effect
the reduction in valuation would have on the City, the County and the School
District.
tit Council member Holmgren indicated that he would abstain from any vote due to
a conflict of interest as he is an employee of the Sherburne County
Assessor's office.
Mayor Tralle indicated that it is appropriate for Sherburne County to
uti lize legal aid available from the City and the School District.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO AGREE TO SPEND UP TO $10,000 TO DEFEND THE
PETITION OF REDUCTION IN ASSESSED VALUATION. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Holmgren abstained.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CLOSED SESSION OF THE ELK RIVER
CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the closed session of the Elk River City Council adjourned at
7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandra ThaCkeray.
City Clerk
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