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e e e ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL APRIL 27. 1987 Members Present: Mayor Gunkel. Councilmembers Tralle. Holmgren. Schuldt and Dobel (7:10 p.m.) Members Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Klaers. City Administrator Economic Development Commission Representatives Present: Carol Mills. Jeff Gongoll. Richard Gongoll and Larry Toth. Cliff Lundberg. Chamber of Commerce Representatives Present: Duane Kropuenske 1. The meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gunkel. 2. Consider 4/27/87 City Council Agenda Pat Klaers. City Administrator. was added with general update/discussion items under item #6, Other Business. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Economic Development Consultant Presentations: Mayor Gunkel stated that an Economic Development Consultant is no longer being viewed as a question of need. but has become a question of how and to what extent. Gunkel briefly explained the format of the evenings meeting. 3.1 Bob Wuornos of R. L. Wuornos and Associates Bob Wuornos of R. L. Wuornos and Associates was present before the City Council to present his firms Comprehensive Economic Development proposal for Elk River. During Mr. Wuornos' presentation he explained to the Council his background. both educational and professional; the background of his firm; and the requested planning documents this firm has done for the City of Elk River. Mr. Wuornos is currently working with the City of Elk River on the Growth Management Plan and has in the past put together a Commercial Areas Study and a Tax Increment Study for the City. Mr. Wuornos then presented the proposed Economic Development Plan work outline which included such items as leverage options. business location feasability. and obtaining tax base data. Upon completion of Bob Wuornos' presentation. the floor was then opened for questions. These questions pertained to topics such as wages. Economic Development Coordinators (City Staff) in other cities of the same size as Elk River. and any conflicts Mr. Wuornos may have working with Elk River as he also works with other cities.