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City Council Minutes Oc[ober 1Q, 2005 Page 5 • Continue collaboration with St. Cloud State University for archaeological digs; • Educate citizens of Elk River with respect to the historic and architectural heritage of the city via written/oral history; • Work on completing oral histories; • Work on continuing survey of all historic areas, buildings, structures, etc. in the City; • Participate in what is happening in regards to "Old Town" Elk River. An open question/answer session followed. Questions asked dealt with current activities within the City. At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Klinzing thanked everyone for his or her input and for coming. She encouraged the members to enjoy refreshments and to visit and stated that the Council still had items on the agenda and that discussion would continue in the recreation department area. 5.2 Open Forum At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Klinzing called the meeting back to order. Councilmember Farber informed the Council that he had been contacted by constituents residing along 197`h Avenue who had been contacted by a developer and that they will attend next weeks Council meeting to discuss the possibility of rezoning. He stated that staff has been made aware. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Councilmember Motin stated that he was contacted by an individual who has had issues with requirements being added by city staff before a final inspection. City Administrator Klaers stated that it is his understanding that the builder was not straight forward with staff and he would again talk to staff. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mayor Klinzing stated that she has met with Paul Krause, the owner of Pinewood Golf Course, and has asked him to postpone the proposed development of his property. She stated that he would like to negotiate with the City in obtaining a reasonable price to sell this golf course to the City with selling possibly on contract for deed. She stated that Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson will check with other cities that have golf courses and do a cost analysis. 6. Other Business The City Council gave an unfavorable performance review of City Administrator Klaers. Mr. Klaers stated that he would resign from his position. It was the consensus of the City Council to abide by the terms and conditions of his contract. They also expressed flexibility in regards to the effective date of his termination, time span of receiving severance package, and the issue of heahh insurance. Councilmember Motin,