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. . . City Council I\11nutes May 1, 2006 Page 11 Mayor Klinzing indicated that she would like to have Parks and Recreation Commissioner Paul Paige provide the Council with information regarding the buying of development rights. Councilmember Motin stated that he would like to discuss the city's policy of assessing for roads versus the city paying for them. He stated that he would like ideas on which way is more common and how the city would proceed with a policy if necessary. Mayor Klinzing suggested that the Council c;liscuss the pay range for the Finance Director position. Ms. Johnson explained that she has had some applicants express interest but decide not to pursue the vacancy due to the pay range. She noted that five applications have been received and interviews will be held with three of them and that if the position remains vacant after those interviews then discussion should take place regarding pay for the position. Councilmember Dietz indicated that it may be better to hold off since the salary study has been received. 7.5. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Elected Official(s) to Washington nc. City Administrator Lori Johnson indicated that the city's Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy requires that all out-of-state travel be approved in advanced by the City Council. Ms. Johnson explained that the Tinklenberg Group has requested that up to two representatives from Elk River accompany representatives from Anoka, Ramsey, and possibly Anoka County to Washington D.C. on May 16 and 17 to meet with various legislators to discuss the city's application for federal funding for the TH10/Downtown design alternative analysis. She noted that Councilmember Motin is planning on attending but that none of the other Councilmembers are able to attend. Mayor Klinzing questioned if Ms. Johnson would be able to attend with Councilmember Motin. Ms. Johnson indicated that she is available if that is the Council's desire. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO AUTHORIZE THE OUT -OF-STATE TRAVEL OF COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR LORI JOHNSON TO WASHINGTON D.C. ON MAY 16 AND 17, 2006 TO DISCUSS THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE TH 10/DOWNTOWN DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilmember Dietz requested that other business, council updates, and staff updates be discussed prior to the Executive Session so the Council can sign off of cable Tv. 9. Other Business There was no other business. 10. Council Updates Councilmember Dietz provided an update on the April 11, 2006 Utilities Commission meeting.