03-06-2023 CCMMeeting of the Elk River City Council
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, March 6, 2023
Members Present: Mayor John Dietz, Councilmembers Cory Grupa, Mike Beyer, Matt Westgaard, and Jennifer
Wagner
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Economic Development Director Brett O'Neil, Recreation Manager Michael Hecker, Fire
Chief Mark Dickinson, Fire Administrative Assistant Ali Balabon, and Records Specialist
Katie Porath
I . 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 Mayor Dietz.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Consider Agenda
Mayor Dietz added Item 6.2 Introduction of New Employee to the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to approve the
agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councihnember Grupa to approve:
4.1 February 21, 2023, Minutes.
4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report.
4.3 Adopt Ordinance 23-04 granting a franchise to Tekstar Communications, Inc., to construct,
operate, and maintain a cable system and provide cable services, Agreement 2023-03 and
Adopt Resolution 23-10 for summary publication of the franchise ordinance.
4.4 Approve an update to the Informatiion Security Committee Charter.
4.5 Adopt Resolution 23-11 for summary publication of Ordinance 23-02, a gas franchise
ordinance with CenterPoint Energy.
4.6 Approve a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License to the Elk River Rotary Club for the Taste of
Elk River event scheduled for May 18, 2023, with the condition alcohol must be limited to an
area enclosed by fence with a secure, controlled access. Wrist band control is also required.
Motion carried 5-0.
i. Open Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
6.1 Presentations, Awards, and Recognition
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Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. Representatives of The Bank of Elk River John Babcock,
Chairman, President, and CEO, Bill LaVigne, Chief Operating Officer, and Julia Schreifels, Vice
President of Marketing and Communications were at the meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to adopt
Resolution 23-12 acknowledging contribution by The Bank of Elk River. Motion carried 5-0.
Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Grupa to approve adoption of
the contract with The Bank of Elk River. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Hecker added that there are nine concerts this summer from June 15 to August 17.
6.2. Introduction of New Employee
Fire Chief Dickinson introduced Fire Administrative Assistant Ali Balabon. Council welcomed Ms. Balabon.
7. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
9. Council Liaison Updates
Councilmembers provided updates as outlined in the respective advisory board's minutes.
Mayor Dietz asked about some of the decor used at the former ice rink and when it would be hung at the
Furniture and Things Community Event Center. Councilmember Wagner will follow up on when they will
be hung.
Councilmember Westgaard asked if placer.ai data could be compiled for the hockey tournament recently
held at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center including where people are coming from and
where they are eating before and after games.
Councilmember Beyer added that the State VFW Invitational Bantam Hockey Tournament will be held
March 10-12, 2023, and he would be interested in seeing where people stay overnight for a multi -day
tournament.
Councilmember Wagner noted that digital billboards will be located on Highway 169 from May -October,
this year advertising Together Elk River, supporting the Northbound liquor store, and including Farmer's
Market and concert information.
Councilmember Wagner stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved a contract
with Veit to demolish the Elk River Meat building site around March 20, 2023. There are currently no
definitive plans on use, but the site will be seeded as a green space in 2023.
8.1 Discuss Work Session Items
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Mayor Dietz asked if anything should be added to the work session list. Councilmember Wagner added a
discussion of what to do with the Elk River Meat market location.
10. Adjourn Regular Meeting
Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adjourn the regular
meeting of City Council. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Katie Porath.
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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