05-04-2026 CCM
Meeting of the City Council
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Monday, May 4, 2026
Members Present: Mayor John Dietz, Councilmember Cory Grupa, Councilmember J. Brian Calva,
Councilmember Mike Beyer, Councilmember Jennifer Wagner
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Business Services Director/Assistant City Administrator Joe Stremcha, Fire Chief
Mark Dickinson, Economic Development Director Brent O'Neil, City Clerk Justin
Dunford, and Deputy Clerk Jolene Richter.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. CONSIDER AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve
the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Councilmember Calva and seconded by Councilmember Grupa to approve the
following consent items as outlined in their respective staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
4.1 April 20, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
4.2 Check Register
4.3 Resolution 26-33: Premises Permit for Zimmerman Livonia Fire Relief Association
4.4 Resolution 26-34: Variance Request for Parking Orientation Setbacks in Downtown
4.5 Resolution 26-35: Premises Permit for Eagles Club
4.6 Temporary Liquor License: Elk River Rotary Club
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4.7 Resolution 26-36: Resolution of Support for Vireo Health
4.8 Hire Accountant
5. OPEN FORUM
No one appeared for open forum.
6. PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION
6.1 Recognition of Mike Tietz's 22 Years of Service to the City
Chief Dickinson highlighted Firefighter Mike Tietz's 22 years of service with the Fire Department.
Mayor Dietz read and presented a plaque. The Council thanked Mike for his service.
Moved by Councilmember Calva and seconded by Councilmember Grupa to proclaim
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as Mike Tietz Day in recognition and appreciation of the loyal and
professional service provided by Mike. Motion carried 5-0.
6.2 Introduction of Visitors from the International Visitor Leadership Program
The staff report was presented.
The Council thanked the International Visitor Leadership group for attending.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Continued Hearing - Resolution 26-37: TIF 30 Business Subsidy Agreement 26-18
The staff report was presented.
Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to approve
Resolution 26-37 authorizing a business subsidy agreement with O'Brien Holdings for the
Crystal Distribution, Inc (CDI) expansion project. Motion carried 5-0.
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
8.1 Discuss Work Session Items
Mayor Dietz would like to add a year-to-date update on the yard waste program.
8.2 Ordinance 26-11 Amending Chapter 2, Article 5 Regarding Commission Compensation
The staff report was presented.
Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve
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Ordinance 26-11 amending Chapter Two (Administration) of the city code. Motion carried
5-0.
9. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES
9.1 Council Liaison Updates
The Councilmembers provided updates as outlined in the respective advisory board's minutes.
10. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adjourn
the meeting of the City Council. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Jolene Richter.
11. INFORMATION
11.1 1st Quarter Investment Report
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John J. Dietz, Mayor
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Justin Dunford, City Clerk