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City Council Minutes Page 3 August 20,2012 Mr.Neilson presented the Council with survey maps and property information for Mr. Moritz's properties. Staff will review and return to Council with its background and recommendations. 6.1 City of Elk River Volunteer of the Month-Mayor Dietz Mayor Dietz introduced,read,and presented a plaque to the August Volunteer of the Month Peter Leinonen.A list of some of Mr.Leinonen's volunteer actions include: • Faith in Action Board Member for the past 9 years • Volunteer at Faith in Action's store,The Great Room • Volunteering on various committees at his church for the past 20 years 6.2 Proclamation Designating the Week of August 19,2012,as Yellow Ribbon Community Week Mayor Dietz read the proclamation designating the week of August 19,2012,as Yellow Ribbon Community Week. Mayor Dietz reminded everyone about the ceremony at the River's Edge Park on Thursday, August 23 at 6:15 p.m.,where Governor Mark Dayton would be officially proclaiming Elk River as a Yellow Ribbon Community. 7.1 Resolution of Denial for Patrick Kasper Lot Split, Case No.LS 12-01 Mr.Barnhart presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the case for public comment.There being no one to speak,he closed the public comment section. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 12-43 DENYING THE REQUEST BY PATRICK KASPER FOR A LOT SPLIT CASE NO. LS 12-01 AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.1 Background Information for Residential Fencing at 114 Evans Avenue from Open Forum Mr.Barnhart presented the staff report. He outlined to two issues facing the property at 114 Evans Avenue,which was brought before Council at Open Forum on August 13,2012.He outlined the options available to the Becks,but noted that the fence would need to be removed from the right-of-way. The property owner,Murlyne Beck,informed the Council that the situation between her and her husband and the neighbors was escalating and feared more retaliation. Council requested Mr.Barnhart visit the Beck property and explain to them their options in person.Mr.Barnhart stated he would do so.