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City Council Minutes Page 2 <br /> February 5,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> 4.4 Hire Katie Porath for Records Specialist position effective February 14, <br /> 2018. <br /> 4.5.A Hire Matthew Bonebrake as Street Maintenance Operator II effective <br /> February 12, 2018. <br /> 4.5.B Hire Kevin Anderson as Street Maintenance Operator II effective <br /> February 6, 2018. <br /> 4.6 Adopt Resolution 18-08 authorizing a transfer from the General Fund <br /> to the Pinewood Golf Course Fund. <br /> 4.7 Purchase of a 2018 Elgin Pelican Dual Gutter Broom Sweeper. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> S. Open Forum <br /> Jack Lorge, 19490 Lowell Street, stated he is here to speak on behalf of area seniors. <br /> He expressed his thanks to the city for taking care of its senior population. He <br /> further stated the seniors felt very fortunate for the amenities available to them. He <br /> distributed thank you cards from the seniors. <br /> Jim Peppin, 18266 Concord Street, stated Elk River is a wonderful community to <br /> raise a family. He stated seniors make good use of the Activity Center. He stated he <br /> would hate to lose the activity center and hopes the Council will keep in mind <br /> seniors are here and the center is a wonderful place to go. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he's had previous conversations with the seniors and has stated <br /> they will have, at a minimum,the amenities they are currently being offered,and may <br /> even have more in the future depending on how the Council proceeds with the <br /> Activity Center building. <br /> 6.1 Annual County Prosecutor/Attorney Presentation <br /> Sherburne County Attorney Kathleen Heaney and City Prosecutor Scott <br /> Baumgartner presented their reports. <br /> Ms. Heaney discussed recent case activity involving the Elk River Police <br /> Department: forged prescriptions and a methamphetamine/traffic stop. She <br /> discussed the extraordinary work of the police department,which helped in getting <br /> convictions. She further noted the police department is always very professional and <br /> caring and follows through on case work. She thanked the police chief for his work <br /> and thanked the Council for approving an officer to the drug task force. <br /> Mr. Baumgartner stated he works with many police departments and the Elk River <br /> Police are the best as they are always professional and courteous. He stated drinking <br /> and driving campaigns seem to have helped bring awareness to the issue and reduced <br /> driving while intoxicated cases in the city. He discussed the adult diversion program. <br /> POWERED 9r <br /> UREI <br />