04-08-2002 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Also Present:
Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Kuester, Motin, and Tveite
None
City Administrator Pat I~daers, City Clerk Sandra Peine, and Finance
Director Lori Johnson
All City Departments were represented by Department Heads and/or staff
members
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called
to order at 6:50 p.m. by Mayor Iadinzing.
Consider 4/8/2002 Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Consent Agenda
Mayor Klinzing requested that item 3.5 "Request for consumption and Display Permit
Renewal for Wapiti Park" be removed from the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.6o
3/18/02 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
3/25/02 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CHECK REGISTER
DAVID BRIGGS - APPOINTMENT TO ICE ARENA COMMISSION AS
PARK AND RECREATION REPRESENTATIVE WITH TERM
EXPIRING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003
JENNIFER SHARP - APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD TERM
EXPIRING ON 12/31/03
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY PERMIT
RENEWAL FOR WAPITI PARK - REMOVED FROM
CONSIDERATION
PLACE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR POSITION
AT PAY GRADE 4E BASED ON PERSONNEL COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION
City Council Minutes Page 2
April 8, 2002
HIRE ROBERT PEARSON AS IT COORDINATOR BEGINNING AT
STEP C, PAY GRADE 4E WITH AN INCREASE TO STEP D UPON
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF SIX-MONTH ORIENTATION
PERIOD AND NO ADDITIONAL COST OF LMNG INCREASE ON
JANUARY 1, 2003; 12 DAYS OF SICK LEAVE ON THE BOOKS WITH
NO ADDITIONAL SICK LEAVE TO BE EARNED DURING THE
FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT; AND WITH TWO WEEKS OF
VACATION LEAVE ON THE BOOKS AND ACCRUAL BASED ON
VACATION SCHEDULE.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for open mike.
5.1. Public ,Hearing Regarding the Establishment of Development Project No. 1
Finance Director Lori Johnson explained that the City is proceeding w/th the necessary steps
for the financing of a public safety and Elk River Municipal Utilities facilities. Lori reviewed
the components of Development Project No. 1. She indicated that the City Council has
requested the Economic Development Authority to issue revenue bonds for the public
safety facility project. Lori stated that the EDA has just adopted a resolution approving the
development project and development program and held a public hearing regarding the
issue. Lori reviewed the tax impact for the public safety facility on residential homestead and
commercial and industrial property. She noted that final approval to issue bonds for the
project would be considered in June after construction bids are received. Sid Inman of
Ehlers and Assodates was present and reviewed the options for lease revenue bonds. He
suggested that the City consider Option 2, which is a level debt service for the term of the
bonds.
Mayor Klinzing opened the public heating. There being no on for or against the matter,
Mayor IClmzing closed the public hearing.
5.2. Consider Resolution Approving Development Project Development Program
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-26
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-O.
5.3. Consider Adoption of the Ci .ty's Redistricting Plan
The City Clerk noted that the redistricting plan reviewed by the Council in February has
changed slightly due to the State's redistricting plan. She noted that the City of Elk River has
been split by Senate Districts 16 and 48. The City Clerk noted that the new city ward plan
reflects this split. The City Clerk further noted that the proposed plan is consistent with the
February plan and places the population in Wards 2 and 4 lower than Wards 1 and 3 because
of anticipated growth in Wards 2 and 4.
City Council Minutes Page 3
April 8, 2002
The City Clerk also presented the proposed precinct plan for the City of Elk River. She
indicated that the precinct plan proposes two precincts per ward.
The Council reviewed the ward and precinct plans. It was the consensus of the Council to
adopt both plans.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 02-03
ESTABLISHING NEW WARD BOUNDARIES FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER.
COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-27
ADOPTING A PRECINCT PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER.
COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
6. Annual Reports
The 2001 Annual Reports were presented. Each city department was represented by a
department head or staff member present. The presentation included a written copy of each
annual report, a video presentation of the annual reports and an introduction and conclusion
of each department's annual report by the City Administrator. Following the annual report
presentation, the Council had the opportunity to question department heads regarding issues
of concern and interest.
7. Other Business
There was no other business.
8. Staff Updates
There were no staff updates
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
City Council at 9:35 p.m.
cz.
Sandra Peine
City Clerk