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City Council Minutes <br />March 20, 2017 <br />5. Open Forum <br />Page 2 <br />Jim Snetzinger, 18648 Simonet Drive, provided the council with some documents <br />regarding the property at 18629 Simonet Drive and improvements he claimed an <br />individual named David Scott Larson made to the property. He requested the city <br />determine why building permits were not obtained and if there would be <br />consequences for not following city ordinance. He stated he brought these concerns <br />to the building official, the city administrator, and the city attorney and was told that <br />not much could be done. He requested the council review the information he <br />provided. <br />The council stated they would add this to a future meeting agenda and Mr. <br />Snetzinger would be notified of that date. <br />6.1 City of Elk River Volunteer of the Month — Mayor Dietz <br />Mayor Dietz introduced, read, and presented a plaque to Jill Varty as Volunteer of <br />the Month for March. He noted the following volunteering accomplishments: <br />• 11 years as volunteer assistant coach for Elk River boys/girls cross country <br />teams <br />• Volunteer at CAER three days a week <br />• WCCO Radio "Good Neighbor" award <br />• Volunteer at Meadowvale Elementary School <br />• Sunday school confirmation teacher at church <br />6.2 Introduction of New Employees <br />Mr. Portner introduced Amanda Bednar, the new environmental coordinator. Ms. <br />Bednar noted a few of her previous work accomplishments and stated Kristin Mroz <br />did a wide variety of environmental work in this position and was looking forward to <br />learning it all. <br />Chief Nierenhausen introduced Christina Bolduc, the new part-time community <br />service officer. He indicated Ms. Bolduc was currently a reserve officer with the city <br />and noted her high number of volunteer hours for the city in 2016. She will continue <br />to serve as a reserve and is currently in school to obtain her bachelor's degree in law <br />enforcement. <br />The council welcomed the new employees. <br />6.3 Complete Streets Survey Results <br />Ms. Nguyen presented the results of the complete streets survey with a Power Point <br />presentation. <br />rarp[e[ee' er <br />