8.2. SR 10-04-2021Request for Action
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Item Number
Mayor and Ci T Council
8.2
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
General Business
October 4, 2021
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description
Reviewed by
Council Appointments to County/City Task
Force for County Property
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Appoint, by motion, Mayor Dietz, and Councilmember Christianson to represent the City Council on a joint task
force to discuss the development of Sherburne County -owned land parcels within Elk River.
Background/Discussion
At the July 21, 2021, Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Sherburne County Board, Commissioner Dolan
suggested, and all members present consented, the formation of a joint task force to discuss economic
development of land parcels within the city limits owned by the county, including the fair grounds.
The task force will include elected representatives from each body and economic development staff. Mayor Dietz
and Councilmember Christianson volunteered to represent the City Council. The city administrator and economic
development director will also serve on the task force.
The county administrator has asked to initiate the task force.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River Mission
Attachments
■ July 21, 2021, Joint Meeting Minutes
The Elk River Vision
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service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei ly.
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JOINT MEETING MINUTES
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City of Elk River
City Council
6:OOPM • Wednesday, July 21". 2021 • Maple Conference Room
Sherburne County Government Center • 13880 Business Center Drive • Elk River, MN 55330
Attendance: MayorJohn Dietz, Council Members: Mike Beyer, Matt Westaard, Garrett Christianson, and Jennifer
Wagner, City Administrator Cal Portner, Commissioners Danielowski, Fobbe and Burandt,
Commissioners Dolan and Schmiesing were present via WebEx
Raeanne Danielowski, Barb Burandt, Lisa Fobbe, Commissioners Dolan and Schmiesing attended via
WebEx. County Engineer Andrew Witter, Solid Waste Administrator David Lucas, Elk River Star Editor
Jim Boyle, County Administrator Bruce Messelt, Assistant County Administrator Dan Weber, Elk River
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbi Rydberg, Elk River Public Engineer Justin Femrite,
Parks & Recreation Member Dave Anderson, Elk River Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil,
and County Board Clerk Keisha Erickson
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Welcome meeting called to order at 6:OOpm by Chairperson Danielowski
Hon. Raeanne Danielowski, Chair Sherburne County Board of Commissioners
Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
Hon. John Dietz, Mayor Elk River City Council
Introductions & Chair's Comments
Hon. � aeanne Danielowski, Chair Sherburne County Board of Commissioners
Introductions & Mayor's Comments
Hon. John Dietz, Mayor Elk River City Council
Solid Waste Management
a. Elk River Landfill Issues, CON/Expansion
Mr. Dave Lucas, Sherburne County
Mr. Lucas provided the group with a presentation on the Elk River Landfill and displayed a map to further
explain the different areas of the landfill. Discussion was had the and future of the site, expansion, and
how to better the usage in the future. Lucas also provided a recap of what lead to the closure of GRE
which proceeded to the increase of Elk River Landfill.
b. Elk River Composting
Mr. Justin Femrite, P. E., Elk River
Mr. Femrite spoke on Elk River Compost site and how they are doing this year. Highlighted topic was
some recent rule changes that had been implemented, specifically commercial and residential usage of
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the site. Options on how to better regulate the usage of the site as far as partnerships and technology
was also discussed.
VI. Area Transportation Projects
a. TH 10 & TH 169 Projects
Mr. Justin Femrite, P. E., Elk River
Mr. Femrite provided the group with a status update on the Highway 10 construction project and
discussed the 169 Redefined Project. A construction map was displayed and updates and progress
reports for current and future construction was provided. Mr. Fermite explained out they are actively
working on communication and maps for the residents to keep them updated on the construction
progress.
b. CR 33 Turnback
Mr. Andrew Witter, AE., Sherburne County
Mr. Witter started off by thanking Mayor Dietz and council for their continued support of the 169
project. Witter provided the group with a schedule forthe US 169 and CSAH 4 road construction project,
history of CSAH 33 turnback, current statistics, future opportunities and what will be coming with the
turn back. Other discussion was had on howthe CR33 and 169 road projects will intersect, schedule wise.
VII. ARPA Funding Projects
a. City of Elk River Priorities
Mr. Cal Partner, City Administrator
Mr. Portner provided an ARP Fund Use Options of $2.6 million handout to the group. Items covered
based off of the handout were Infrastructure, Pay/COVID Revenue Operational Impacts, and
Economic/Community Development.
b. Broadband and Other County Priorities
Mr. Dan Weber, Sherburne County
Mr. Weber provided a map displayingthe broadband expansion that qualify for ARP funds and reviewed
the Preliminary Utilization Plan for the County. Weber will provide the Business Subsidy Plan to the city
council.
Vill. Other Topics/Open Discussion
Cal Pornter introduced Brent O'Neil to the group. Mr. O'Neil is the new Economic Development Director
for the City of Elk River. O'Neil provided the group with a brief bio of himself.
Mayor Dietz requested an update on the County Fair Grounds regarding the 10 year agreement and
reevaluation at year S. Commissioner Dolan suggested forming a joint task force between the county
and the city, to include Economic Development staff. The group could then discuss economic
development of land parcels within city limits but owned by the county, including the fair grounds.
Both groups will independently discuss the formations of said joint task force and officially designate
representatives from each organization. The City and County Administrator are tasked with this
effort.
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Council member Jennifer Wagner brought up the movement of Together Elk River and its formation
throughout the COVID pandemic. It was asked if whether the movement should continue, direction was
provided by the group to move forward with the movement.
Adjourned Meeting at 7:44.
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Raeanne Danielowski, Board Chairperson Bruce Messelt, County Administrator
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