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Cit�r Council i�linutes <br />r�pri120, 2022 <br />Police Depa�7�nent Bevie2a� <br />Page 5 <br />Chief Nierenhausen updated Council on the department and crime statistics over the past <br />yTears. <br />Councilmember Wagner asked if increased calls for service correlated to population <br />increase. <br />Chief NieYenhausen stated calls foY service were moYe dependent on the make up of the <br />communityT, tyTpes of services, and housing densityT. <br />Chief NieYenhausen discussed staffing issues, upcoming retirements, and retention. I Iiring, <br />onboarding, and training a ne`v officer takes nine months. <br />Goal Setting ������ <br />1VLr. PoYtner asked if Council had any additional goals to add. � <br />Mr. Pormer stated one long-term goal could be communit�- `risioning, including various Elk <br />RiveY focus gYoups, to be held after Highwayr 169 is completed. <br />Council asked if there was potential to have the Main and Gates propertyT purchased within <br />the next 18 months. Council asked if the space could be used foY food trucks, vendoY tents, <br />or a flea maYket while it is vacant. <br />Mayor Dietz added that the fairgrounds is considering moving but wants to stay in Elk <br />RiveY. They are looking for a 30-acre parceL The new fair buildings would be laYgeY and <br />provide foY �rear-round events. <br />Councilmember Be�rer asked about hotels coming to Elk River. <br />Councilmember Wagner mentioned Energy Cit�r Commission is reviewing their goals and <br />rebranding. <br />3. Adjournment '� <br />There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River CityT <br />Council at 7:03 p.m. <br />Minutes prepared b�T Katie Porath. <br />John J. Dietz, MayoY <br />Tina Allard, CityT Clerk <br />FowEREO er <br />���V�� <br />