4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 06-20-2016

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City Council Minutes Page 3 May 16, 2016 ----------------------------- 4.10 Joint Power Agreement establishing prosecutorial authority of the Elk River City Attorney’s Office as outlined in the staff report for a term starting January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2018. 4.11 Temporary pay adjustment for Lori Ziemer, acting interim finance director, effective May 3, 2016, at 10% pay increase as outlined in the staff report. 4.12 Hire Benjamin Nordstrom for the position of Ice Arena Lead Worker effective May 17, 2016, at Step A of pay grade 5 as outlined in the staff report. 4.13 Renewal of Retail Sales/Storage Fireworks Licenses for 1. Coborn’s Foods, 19425 Evans Street NW 2. Cub Foods, 19216 Freeport Street NW 3. Menards, 19521 Evans Street NW 4. Walmart, 18185 Zane Street NW valid July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, with the following conditions: 1. Two fire extinguishers must be placed near the area of the fireworks display. One extinguisher must be a water-based pressurized extinguisher. 2. The Fire Department must conduct an inspection of the fireworks display prior to fireworks sales. Applicant is responsible for contacting the fire marshal for an inspection at 763.635.1110 after the fireworks display is set up. 4.14 Settlement Agreement with Gray Plant as outlined in the staff report. 4.15 Resolution 16-29 for a Joint Powers Agreement with MnDOT for payment of costs associated with installation of 4-quad gate systems at Main Street and Jackson Street as outlined in the staff report. 4.16 Approve Petition, Waiver, and Agreement for the request by Die Concepts to have Sewer and Water Access Charges associated with the connections of the building at 18498 Twins Lakes Road assessed over a term of three years as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Dietz read a statement explaining the Pinewood Golf Course case has been in litigation for 3 years and his personal goal was to reduce the price the city paid for the golf course based upon the down-turn in the economy when the course was purchased in 2006. He stated based upon the payment to Paul Krause and the settlement with Gray Plant Mooty, along with legal fees incurred, resulted in a significant savings to the city in the amount of $325,000, an amount which is what they would have paid in 2013 and more than 20% of the final payment. He stated this wasn’t as much of a financial gain as he would have liked, but felt nothing ventured, nothing gained, and feels this was a significant gain. 5. Open Forum No one appeared for Open Forum.