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City Council Minutes Page 13 <br />April 16, 2018 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz does not object to Councilmember Wagner’s proposed listening <br />sessions. He stated the city has missed the prime bidding season and the project <br />would probably not happen in 2018. He felt the five members of the council may <br />never agree on what kind of project it should be. Mayor Dietz asked Councilmember <br />Wagner about when to schedule the meetings and she responded it should be <br />different times of the day to work with business owners and residents. The meetings <br />would be advertised using the Chamber and city social media channels as well <br />published in the newspaper. A special meeting notice would also need to be posted. <br /> <br />Councilmember Westgaard expressed a desire that discussion with the YMCA and <br />Senior Center need to continue. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz agreed the seniors had some misunderstandings that council members <br />were able to clarify by meeting with them. <br /> <br />Councilmember Westgaard suggested members of the council be liaisons to certain <br />affected groups and make sure the correct messages get to them. He felt the number <br />one challenge the council faces is mitigating rumors. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz has told the seniors they will be informed when a decision will be made <br />but they are currently in the process of fact gathering concerning the implications of <br />moving the Senior Center to the YMCA. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wagner asked Mr. Portner if he and Mr. Czech could provide a list <br />by the end of May that details the repairs needed to keep the ice arena operational. <br /> <br />Councilmember Ovall asked how listening sessions would be structured, if they are <br />getting feedback, and what participants should prepare. The purpose is to listen to <br />resident feedback and to clear up rumors. <br /> <br />10. Adjournment <br />There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br />River City Council at 9:11 p.m. <br /> <br />Minutes prepared by Katie Porath. <br /> <br />___________________ <br />John J. Dietz, Mayor <br /> <br /> <br />___________________ <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />