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City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> April 15,2013 <br /> Attorney Beck reiterated Mr.Barnhart's comments and further noted the issue of covenants <br /> is a civil matter between the property owners and not an issue for the city to become <br /> involved in. <br /> Councilmember Wilson stated The Bank of Elk River is an owner of one of the lots so he <br /> would abstain from the vote. <br /> MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY <br /> COUNCILMEMBER BURANDT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 13-20 VACATING <br /> A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, CASE NO. EV 13-01. MOTION <br /> CARRIED 3-0. Councilmember Wilson abstained. <br /> 7.5 Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan <br /> Mr. Femrite presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing.There being no one to speak to this issue,Mayor <br /> Dietz closed the public hearing. <br /> No further action was needed for this item. <br /> 8.1 Resolution Acknowledging Youth Sports to be Safe,Positive,and Fun in Elk River <br /> Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Wilson questioned the meaning of the phrase changing the culture. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated it means the city is not being reactive but rather will act proactively to <br /> keep the culture of youth sports good,growing,and for it to continue to have a positive <br /> feeling.He stated they want the community to keep feeling that youth sports are a place <br /> where adults help to keep it fun. <br /> Councilmember Wilson expressed concern because he wasn't aware there were deficiencies <br /> with youth sports. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated there are some in the community that think adults get too involved with <br /> the kids and don't make it fun for them. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated the Parks and Recreation Commission questioned the need for this <br /> language.He stated he felt it was letting the people who run youth sports know they have to <br /> follow the rules. <br /> Councilmember Motin stated he is okay with the language and noted there have been more <br /> adults getting involved and addressing some problems, such as safety issues (like concussion <br /> awareness). <br /> MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY <br /> COUNCILMEMBER BURANDT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 13-21 OF THE <br /> CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER RECOGNIZING THE NEED <br /> TO CHANGE THE CULTURE IN YOUTH SPORTS. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br />