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City Council Minutes Page 4 <br /> February 11,2013 <br /> MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY <br /> COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPOINT STEWART WILSON TO FULFILL <br /> THE WARD 1 COUNCILMEMBER SEAT VACATED BY NICK ZERWAS FOR A <br /> TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31,2014. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 6.3. Concept Review of Blackhawk Woods <br /> Mr.Barnhart presented his staff report. <br /> Roger Derrick,applicant,provided a brief overview of his proposed project. <br /> The Council discussed the project. <br /> Councilmember Motin expressed some concern with TIF financing and with the lack of <br /> activity amenities in that area.He stated he would like to see a clubhouse. Mr.Derrick <br /> explained the reasoning behind not including a clubhouse. <br /> The consensus of the Council was for the applicant to move forward and bring the item <br /> back for formal review at a later date. <br /> 6.4. Discuss Municipal State Aid Rule Changes and Review Existing Routes <br /> Mr. Femrite presented his staff report. He described the process for making system revisions <br /> and why,based on State Aid Rule changes,it is recommended to make revisions before June <br /> 2013. He noted that if a segment is removed from the State Aid system nothing prevents <br /> those same routes to be added back in later. <br /> The Council directed Mr. Femrite to prepare a memo outlining recommended changes and <br /> bring back for Council final approval. <br /> 6.5. Council Open Forum <br /> There were no items for discussion under open forum. <br /> 7. Announcements <br /> Mr. Portner stated that Recreation Coordinator Stephanie Albin's last day is Wednesday, <br /> February 13. He stated that there will be a small reception at city hall that afternoon and a <br /> happy hour at McCoy's Pub after work that evening. <br /> Mr. Portner suggested having a joint meeting with the County Board in April or May. <br /> Councilmember Motin indicated that May is better for him due to tax season. <br /> Mayor Dietz indicated he is not interested in hiring a replacement for Building Inspector <br /> Doug Wellner at this time.He stated he would like to evaluate the position if necessary in <br /> the future. He added that the recreation coordinator position should be replaced. <br /> 8. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City <br /> Council at 7:58 p.m. <br />