4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (1 SET) 07-06-2021

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City Council Minutes Page 4 June 21, 2021 -----------------------------  Very active in all Elk River Lions projects the last 10 years including the county fair and CAER. Donated over 100 hours to help rebuild the Lions booth at the fairgrounds.  Involved in Project Hope providing weekend retreats for combat veterans and their families.  Awarded numerous Lions awards including Lion of the Year, Melvin Jones Fellowship, District Governor’s Award, and Presidential Appreciation Award. 6.4 Construction Update Mr. Femrite detailed the current public construction projects affecting travel in Elk River. Mayor Dietz questioned the best way to handle questions from residents as he doesn’t like being a go between. He asked if the Council should take names and numbers and pass the information on to staff. Mr. Femrite indicated the Council can pass the information on to him and he will either answer the question or refer the question to someone better qualified to respond. Councilmember Wagner questioned if the County Road 13 project would be postponed if the state shuts down. Mr. Femrite indicated it would depend on where the project is at in the approval process, but it could end up delaying the project. 7.1 Conditional Use Permit: Private Kennel, 18857 Albany Street Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz continued the public hearing to July 6, 2021. Moved by Councilmember Christianson and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to continue the public hearing to July 6, 2021. Motion carried 5-0. 7.2 2020 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Annual Report Mr. Wisner presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. 8.1 Conveyance of 413 Proctor Avenue NW – Activity Center Property Mr. Portner presented the staff report.