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3. AGENDA 10-02-2023 Meeting Protocol Ensure all are heard Come prepared limitsAdhere to time  Don’t take things personally Ensure you understand State your concern No interruptions No sidebar discussions City Council Monday, October 2, 2023 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Elk River City Hall & Work Session Agenda  Regular meeting in Council Chambers  Work Session meeting in Upper Town Conference Room immediately following regular meeting 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER AGENDA 4. CONSENT AGENDA Considered to be routine and noncontroversial by the City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember, staff member, or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered under the regular agenda. 4.1 September 18, 2023, Minutes 4.2 Check Register 4.3 Resolution: Acknowledge Contributions to Elk RiverFest 4.4 Adoption of City Council Goals - 2023 4.5 Amend Naming Rights Contract with Furniture and Things 4.6 Hire Community Service Officer II/Evidence Technician 4.7 Pickleball Court Repair Quote 4.8 City of Elk River Towing Agreement Execution 5. OPEN FORUM An opportunity for residents and guests to provide comments and feedback to the City Council regarding items not on the agenda. Information provided in Open Forum will not be discussed by the City Council; rather, the information will be referred to staff and/or scheduled for discussion at a future meeting. 6. PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION 6.1 Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Presentation - ERMU 6.2 FT Center Energy Audit 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS An opportunity for the public to express their opinions and raise questions pertaining to the agenda item. All comments become part of the official public record. For this reason, all comments must be made at the podium so they can be heard and recorded. Comments may also be provided in writing. The city council will only receive information during the Public Hearing and will not deliberate, discuss or answer questions until the hearing is closed. It is important to be courteous and allow each presenter to comment before adding additional testimony. 8. GENERAL BUSINESS General action items in which the City Council receives information from city staff or consultants and after deliberation acts on the item under consideration. General Business items are not opportunities to receive or provide public input. However, the City Council may, at its sole discretion, solicit public feedback. 8.1 Ordinance: Moratorium on Home Occupation Applications 8.2 Discuss Work Session Items 9. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES  Energy City  Planning  Heritage Preservation  Utilities  Library  Region 7W  Multipurpose Facility  Naming Rights Committee  Parks and Recreation  Other Committees, Commissions, etc. 10. MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING 11. WORK SESSION – Upper Town Conference Room Work Sessions are less formal meetings of the City Council to encourage dialog between themselves, staff, consultants and invited members of the public. The Council does not typically take official action on items under discussion. At the conclusion of a discussion, a simple Council consensus provides staff direction for execution of the item. This portion of the agenda is audio recorded but not video recorded or broadcast. Work Sessions are open to the public, however, visitors who wish to provide input must be invited by the Mayor, assume a seat at the discussion table and provide their full name and address for the official record. 11.1 Vacant Buildings and Business Registration Programs 11.2 Park Dedication Fees 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity