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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION • HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY,JUNE 11, 2013 Members Present: Chair Anderson,Commissioners Eric Johnson,Jeremy Johnson,Mike Keefe,Mike Keller and Konietzko Members Absent: Commissioner Westberg Staff Present: Cal Portner,City Administrator;Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director CODD, Chris Leeseberg,Planner/Park Planner;Debbie Huebner,Recording Secretary 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 6:42 p.m. by Chair Anderson. 2. Consider 6/11/13 Planning Commission Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JEREMY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE JUNE 11,2013 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: - MOVE ITEM 6.1 TO BEFORE ITEM 4.1 MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 3. Consider April 9,2013 Minutes MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ERIC JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JEREMY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE APRIL 9,2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6.1 Council Liaison Role City Administrator Cal Portner explained that the City Council is reviewing a policy to address the role of the City Council liaison position on various commissions and boards. The draft policy includes activities such as attendance at meetings, and participation in discussions at meetings,while not advocating a particular position on an issue. He noted that the draft policy would not prohibit a councilmember from providing personal testimony on an issue,after publicly removing themselves from the liaison role and speaking as a resident. Mr. Portner noted that in researching other communities staff found that the council liaison position varies,with some cities allowing them a voting role. He asked for feedback from the Planning Commission to take to the City Council. •