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u City Council Minutes July 20, 2020 Page 5 ----------------- Moved by Councilmernber Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Ovall to approve a resolution for summary publication of the tobacco ordinance amendment. Motion carried 5-0. 8.1 Joint Letter to Minnesota FederalLegislative Delegation from Minnesota Mayors calling for direct COVID-19 support Mayor Dietz presented the staff report. Council decided to ask additional questions of the letter writer on how it may pertain to the City of Elk River. 8.2 Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission Interviews The Council interviewed applicants for the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission with a term beginning immediately and expiring February 28, 2021. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to appoint Patricia Downey to the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Dietz stated that the. Star News had approached him about writing a Mayor's Column. He wanted to know if the council had any issue with doing this. It was decided he would pursue it. City Attorney Beck mentioned there should be a disclaimer at the end of each article. Articles should also be avoided during campaign season. Council recessed at 7:39 p.m. and reconvened in work session at 7:45 p.m. 9.1 Cyber Ransom Co nmittee Mayor Dietz presented the staff report. A local business was concerned about a cyber ransom attack and asked the police department and IT to look into it as well as the Sherburne County Sheriff. Bob Pearson, IT Manager, had found a pamphlet which he felt outlines important steps to take following a cyber attack and is looking into trademarks and distribution. Mayor Dietz asked if this material would be distributed to businesses in Elk River. Police Chief Nierenhausen confirmed it would be made available to businesses and online. Crime prevention would also use it as an informative tool. POlfAEI iiATV