10-05-2009 CCMTIC THE ELK ~ QTY I~IL
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Members Present. Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Zerwas and Moon
Members Absent; Councilmembers Westgaard and Gumphrey
Sta££ Present: City Administrator Lori Johnson, Finance Director Tim Simon,
Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug, zT Director Bob Pearson,
Chief o£ Police Je££ Beahen, Captain Bob 7~luntz, and Recording Secretary
Jennifer Johnson
I. Call Mee~i~.~ T~, o ~rd~~
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the EIk River City Council was called
to order at C~;30 p,m. by Mayor Klinzing.
2, Consider„~0~05/2009.,,A~enda
MOVED BY CUUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
CUUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS T4 APPROVE THE AGENDA, M®TIUN
CARRIED 3~0,
3, Consider .Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZER~AS AND SECONDED BY
CUUNCILMEMBER MUTIN TG APPROVE THE FGLLOWING CONSENT
AGENDA;
3,1, SEPTEMBER 14, 2409 COUNCIL MINUTES
3.Z, CHECK REGISTER
3,3, RESOLUTION 0955 APPR®VING APPLICATION TD C®NDUCT
ANNUAL UFFmSITE GAMBLING FUR ELI RIVER YOUTI-~ HOCKEY,
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
4. 0 en Mike
No one appeared for Open Mike.
5.1. Introduction o~ Tire Chief T. Tahn Cunningham
Ms. Johnson introduced T. John Cunningham. Mayor z~linzing administered the oath o£
office and swore in Mr. Cunningham as the Fire Chief o£ the Elk River Fire Department.
Chief Cunningham thanked the Council and the selection committee for the opportunity to
serve the City as Fire Cl~ief, He Feels it is a great honor to be o£ service to the residents o£
the City and feels like he has joined another family, He thanked Interim Chief Cliff
Anderson for his assistance in the past months and looks forward to working with everyone.
Ms. Johnson also thanked Interim Chief Anderson .for all o£ his assistance during the
months prior to appointing the new Cl~ie£.
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5.2, IT Acquisition of Virtualization Hardware and Software
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Mr. Pearson presented the staff report.
Mr. Simon explained the funding of this acquisition.
M®VED BY COUNCILMEMBER ~ERWAS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE IT ACQUISITION OF
VIRTUALI~ATION HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE AS OUTLINED IN THE
STAFF REPORT. MOTTON CARRIED 3-0,
5.3. RRT waste_Deliv~ry~, Agz~eement
Ms. Haug presented the staff report. She stated the agreement will be fox one year ending
August 19, 2010.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER 1l~IOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER ~ERWAS TO APPROVE THE RRT WASTE DELIVERY
AGREEMENT AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTI®N CARRIED
3WU,
5.4. Discuss Council ~lorksess~o,n Agendas
Ms. Johnson presented the staff report, There were no changes made to the October 12
agenda. She added two items to the November 9 agenda: 2010 budget follow-up and
Enterprise Funds budget, Organics Composting with R W Farms, and a presentation by the
Lake Orono Association. The agenda items were accepted by the Council.
G. Other Business
Councilmember Morin reminded the council of the Northstar Commuter Rail launch event
set for Saturday, Nov.14 beginning at 1 D,3D. There is a lottery currently taking place for
people to win tickets to be the first to ride the train. Details are available on the City's
website under Events.
7. Council Updates
Tlaere were no Council updates.
8. Staff U dates
8.1. Bowling Alley
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Ms. Johnson stated an agreement has not been reached with the owner of the bowling alley.
Financing for demolition is dictated by State statute fora 5 year term at 8% interest; tlae
owner is asking the City to consider a G year term at 4% interest. Staff continues to work
with the property owner to resolve this issue. The Council concurred that $% interest
seemed high and if a solution could be found by staff, the Council was in support. The
owner has until, October 9 to decide on these terms.
Ms. Johnson also stated tlae Chamber of Commerce announced this year's Manufacturer's
week is October 2G-30. There is a breakfast buffet on Wednesday, October 21 at 7.30 a.m.
at the Holiday Inn in Otsego. If Council is interested in attending, they should e-mail
Jessica Miller or Jennifer Johnson.
9. Ad'ournment
There being no further business, Mayor I~linzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River
City Council at G:49 p.m.
City Council Minutes
Octobex 7, 2009
Minutes p~epa~red by Jennifer Johnson.
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Tina Allard, Ci~r Cierk
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