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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 26, 1993 Page 3 7.3. Consider Resolution Ordering a Public Hearing in the Matter of the Fresno Street Improvement of 1993 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-19, A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE FRESNO STREET IMPROVEMENT AND STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT OF 1993. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.4. Discussion on City Planner Applications and Interview Procedure The City Administrator indicated that the names of the applicants are private until they have been selected for an interview and therefore requested the City Council to call a closed meeting for this discussion. COUNCILMEMBER CITY PLANNER DUE TO THE COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ADD ITEM 10.2.5, THE DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICANTS TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PRIVATE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATIONS. HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.5. Fitness Room Policy The City Administrator reviewed the Fitness Room Policy which has been drafted for the use of the Fitness Room at the Elk River City Hall/Police Department. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether the Fire Department had their own fitness equipment. The City Administrator indicated that the Fire Department does have their own equipment, but the City is attempting to promote the idea that the Fire Department employees are also City employees and, therefore, is requesting that the Fire Department be allowed to use the City Fitness Room. Councilmember Farber questioned whether the Fire Department equipment was available to City staff. The City Administrator explained that the equipment is not available to City staff, however, the Fire Department equipment was purchased through their own funds. Councilmember Dietz stated that he had no problems with the overall policy for the Fitness Room, but would like to talk to the Fire Chief before allowing the Fire Department to use the Fitness Room. Councilmember Farber stated his concern regarding the restriction of times for guests to use the Fitness Room. He indicated he did not think it would be a problem to allow guests to use the room at any time. The City Administrator indicated that staff tried to take into consideration the needs of the guests and, therefore, suggested two daily time slots for guests. Councilmember Scheel stated she felt the room should not be restricted to anyone as the equipment was purchased with public funds. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT THE FITNESS ROOM POLICY WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1. THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THE ROOM UNTIL THE FIRE CHIEF MEETS WITH THE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE.