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City Council Minutes <br />February 4, 2019 <br />Page 4 <br />Mr. Portner stated he would like the Council to have the annual Council workshop <br />on their radar. He indicated he would like to complete the workshop in one day and <br />asked if a Saturday in March would work. Consensus of the Council was to hold the <br />workshop on a weekday beginning in early afternoon. Mr. Portner will work with <br />staff and get back to the Council with some tentative dates. <br />9. Council Liaison Updates <br />Council provided updates on the activities of the various boards and commissions as <br />also noted in the respective board's minutes. <br />Energ City <br />■ Next meeting February 20. <br />Councilmember Christianson stated he indicated he spoke with Environmental <br />Coordinator Amanda Bednar regarding recent changes to the organics program and <br />the biggest complaint was finding the dumpsters but new signage is up which will <br />help. He stated cancellations and new registrations are about equal and Ms. Bednar <br />believes program participation will increase once the weather improves. <br />Hentage Presemation <br />• Water tower grant, walking tours, oral histories, and the water tower's <br />upcoming 100 -year anniversary. Meeting was very well attended by high <br />schoolers trying to get meeting credit for classes. <br />Library <br />• January meeting was cancelled due to a conflict with Council meeting. Next <br />meeting is March 26. <br />Parks and Recreation <br />■ Park dedication for a new addition north of town <br />■ New homeowner near Woodland Park came forward at open foram to say <br />she is enjoying the park and to thank the commission and staff for their hard <br />work. Relocation of the proposed nature center and playground at Woodland <br />Trails as recommended by the Woodland Trails Regional Grant Committee. <br />Planning <br />Discussed potential mixed use including mini storage and an apartment complex. <br />Utilities <br />■ Reviewed the safety manual <br />■ Handled some beginning of year items <br />■ Received update from Wage and Benefit Committee <br />■ Retirement of Mike Thity after 34 years working for Elk River Municipal <br />Utilities. <br />II11aII Ir <br />MATURE <br />