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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL <br /> HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL <br /> MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013 <br /> Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Wilson,Westgaard,Burandt, and Motin <br /> Members Absent: None <br /> Staff Present: City Administrator Calvin Portner, Community Operations and <br /> Development Director Suzanne Fischer, Community Operations and <br /> Development Deputy Director Jeremy Barnhart,Finance Director Tina <br /> Simon,Street Superintendent Mark Thompson,Park Planner Chris <br /> Leeseberg, City Attorney Peter Beck, and Executive Secretary/Deputy City <br /> Clerk Jessica Miller <br /> 1. Call Meeting To Order <br /> Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called <br /> to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Dietz. <br /> 3. Consider June 17, 2013,Agenda <br /> Mayor Dietz indicated that the Council will begin the meeting in Upper Town with the work <br /> session items and return to the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. <br /> MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY <br /> COUNCILMEMBER WILSON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 10. Recess to Work Session <br /> The Council recessed at 6:03 p.m. in order to go into work session. The Council <br /> reconvened at 6:05 p.m. <br /> 10.2 Facilities Master Planning Study <br /> Mr. Portner presented his staff report. He indicated that as part of the study, current city <br /> facilities would also be reviewed to explore the potential to improve utilization. <br /> Councilmember V/ilson questioned if sites other than Lion's Park have been considered. Nir. <br /> Portner stated that the plan will include alternative locations. He explained that keeping <br /> facilities close to the schools enhances the center city area and improves opportunities to sell <br /> ice. <br /> Mayor Dietz indicated that he has no issue conducting a study but he would like to see a <br /> plan for the sale of the current activity center and arena prior to beginning any new <br /> construction. He added that he is not in favor of the city getting into the banquet business. <br /> Councihnember Motin concurred. <br /> Council Consensus was for staff to move forward with preparation of a Request for <br /> Proposal. <br />