05-23-2002 CC MIN - SPECIAL-JOINT

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B-634 MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL Independent School District 728 Elk River, Minnesota May 23,2002 The meeting was called to order by Chair Strater at 7:40 p.m. at the Elk River City Hall. Board Members Present: Jack Hines, Sarah Mitchell, Sandi Peterson, Patricia Scharber, Mark Strater, Mary Jo Swanson, Therese VanBlarcom Council Members Present: John Dietz, Louise Kuester, Paul Motin, Dan Tveite Others Present: Alan Jensen, Superintendent; Pat Klaers, Elk River City Administrator; Stephanie Klinzing, Elk River Mayor; Londa Chambers, Administrative Assistant to Superintendent · Police Liaison Tom Zerwas, Elk River Chief of Police, reported that there are currently two juvenile officers working in the Elk River schools, mainly in the secondary schools. He noted that the Focus day treatment program has been difficult for the officers, noting that they are being called often, spending 8-12 hours per week, to handle issues that could be taken care of by others. ChiefZerwas reported that Project Alert has been implemented this year in place of D.A.R.E. at Meadowvale and Handke. They are in the process of implementing this at Parker. The juvenile officers are pleased at the success of Project Alert. Chief Zerwas also commented that the juvenile officers are pleased with the relationships they have with the principals. Director Scharber questioned whether there are grant monies available for juvenile liaison programs. Chief Zerwas responded that funds could be used for new positions but can't be used to supplant a program. School administration will follow up with the City on issues relating to the liaison program. · Facility Use Dr. Jensen reported that the Council chambers will not be available during the remodeling of the City Hall for School Board or City Council Meetings. He discussed the possibility of using the little theater for these purposes. He also noted that the large theater at the High School is scheduled to be completed in August and will have the videotape, cable and video stream (viewing on the internet) capabilities. Dr. Jensen suggested that this would be a good location for meetings where large turnouts are expected. Mr. Klaers stated that the City is anticipating the remodeling of the City Hall to start May 2003 and will last about a year. Director VanBlarcom suggested that the City work with Charlie Blesener, Administrator of Commtmity Education, on scheduling school space as soon as possible. The fee structure for the use the City Hall for Board meetings was discussed. The School Board will consider whether they will hold all their meetings in the future at the High School.