4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (1 SET) 04-04-2022
Meeting of the Elk River City Council
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, March 21, 2022
Members Present: Acting Mayor Mike Beyer, Councilmembers Garrett Christianson,
Matt Westgaard, and Jennifer Wagner
Members Absent: Mayor John Dietz
Staff Present: City Administrator Calvin Portner, Deputy City Clerk Jolene Richter,
and Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg
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 6:32 p.m. by Acting Mayor Beyer.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember
Christianson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember
Westgaard to approve:
4.1 Minutes
February 22, 2022, Regular Minutes
March 7, 2022, Regular Minutes
4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report
4.3 Pay Estimates
4.4 Ordinance 22-07 Amendment and Resolution 22-17: Open Burning
Restrictions
4.5 Hire Police Officer
4.6 Temporary On-Sale Liquor License: Elk River Rotary Club
4.7 Hire custodian
4.8 Professional Services Contract with Blondo Consulting, LLC
4.9 Hire Communications Coordinator
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Open Forum
City Council Minutes Page 2
March 21, 2022
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No one appeared for open forum.
6.1 City of Elk River Volunteer of the Month
Acting Mayor Beyer presented the March Volunteer of the Month award to Joanna
Arbic. He highlighted the following:
Provide hands on experience for Elk River High school fashion marketing class
Participated in Elk River Homecoming parade
Judges DECA competition at the district and state levels
Helps plan annual Elk River Area Chamber Golf tournament
Part of Women’s United Group through Sherburne County Area United Way,
helping to create tomorrow’s leaders through the iEmpower program
Part of Power of Kindness group through Sherburne County Area United Way
Volunteer at Community Connect event
Helped organize donation drives for Great River Family Promise, Open Doors
for Youth, and Elk River Senior Living
7.1 Conditional Use Permit: Operate a Motor Vehicle Sales & Repair
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Shop, Josh Anderson, 10908 171 Avenue
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Acting Mayor Beyer opened the public hearing.
There being no one to speak, Acting Mayor Beyer closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Wagner asked if there was a reason why only five for-sale parking
stalls were on the plans?
Mr. Leeseberg clarified that is what the applicant chose.
Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember
Christianson to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions to
satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30-654:
1. The city’s Building Official and Fire Marshal shall inspect the building
for compliance with all state and local building codes.
2. No more than five “for sale” vehicles can be on site at one time.
3. The five “for sale” parking stalls shall be marked with signage.
4. Auto repairs shall not be allowed.
5. A banner sign can only be utilized for 90 days through the city’s
temporary sign permit process.
Motion carried 4-0.
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8. General Business
There was no general business.
9. Work Session
There was no work session.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, Acting Mayor Beyer adjourned the meeting of the
Elk River City Council at 6:39 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jolene Richter.
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John J. Dietz, Mayor
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Tina Allard, City Clerk