4.1. DRAFT MINUTES 07-09-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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City Council Minutes June 18, 2012 Page 4 Mr. Elmquist presented information on his restoration work of a city retention pond that he completed as part of his Eagle Scout requirements. 6.4 Recognition of Retirement of Senior Center Coordinator Sue Kostanshek Mr. Hecker thanked Ms. Kostanshek for her years of service to the city. He reviewed her history. Ms. Kostanshek thanked the people she worked with over the years and discussed the teamwork it takes to be successful and how much she enjoyed the opportunity to help others. She noted she wished could have worked with Mr. Hecker who she felt was a great leader she got to know during the short time they worked together. She further thanked the Lions, Guardian Angels, and her family. Mayor Dietz read and presented a plaque to Mr. Kostanshek. He stated she has done a tremendous job and he has gotten only great comments about her service within the community. 6.5 Recognition of Retirement of Firefighter/District Chief Daniel P. Kreuser Chief Cunningham stated Mr. Kreuser is an outstanding individual and firefighter. He noted he appreciated the service of Mr. Kreuser over the 30 years with the Fire Department and that he provided great leadership to the organization. Mayor Dietz read and presented a plaque to Mr. Kreuser and further thanked him for his service to the city and the Fire Department. 6.6 Swearing in of Police Officer Joseph Firkus Chief Rolfe discussed Mr. Firkus's career and introduced him to the Council. He noted that other members of the Becker Police Department were in attendance and that Mr. Firkus is very well-regarded by his peers. Mayor Dietz swore in Officer Joseph Firkus. Ms. Firkus pinned the police badge on him. 6.7 Lifesaving Award -Officer Brian Boos Chief Rolfe presented the staff report. A video was shown of part of the incident. Chief Rolfe reviewed Officer's Boos career and awards within the department He noted that Officer Boos received a thank you letter from the woman whose life was saved. The Chief presented Officer Boos with the Lifesaving Award. 7.1 Ordinance Amendment to Rezone the Elk River Planned Unit Development to C3 (Highway Commercial. Case No. ZC 12-02 7.2 Reduest by Mark Leadens for Conditional Use Permit to Allow Nature's Drv Cleaning at 18850 Dodge Street; Case No. CU 12-12 Mr. Leeseberg presented Mr. Barnhart's staff report.