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VA <br /> City of <br /> Elk Special Meeting of the Elk River City Council <br /> River Held at the Elk River Public Safety Facility <br /> Tuesday, April 23, 2019 <br /> Members Present: Mayor John Dietz, Councilmembers Garrett Christianson,Nate <br /> Ovall,Matt Westgaard, and Jennifer Wagner <br /> Members Absent: None <br /> Staff Present: City Administrator Calvin Portner, Fire Chief Mark Dickinson, City <br /> Clerk Tina Allard, Community Development Director Suzanne <br /> Fischer, Chief of Police Ron Nierenhausen, Planning Manager Zack <br /> Carlton, Finance Director Lori Ziemer,Economic Development <br /> Director Amanda Othoudt, Parks and Recreation Director Michael <br /> Hecker, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Justin Femrite, and <br /> Deputy Clerk Jessica Miller <br /> I. Call Meeting to Order <br /> Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council <br /> was called to order at 1:03 p.m. b Ma or Dietz. <br /> 2. Pledge of Allegiance <br /> The Pledge of Allegiance was recited."; <br /> 3. Council/Staff Annual Retreat <br /> Review Values,Vision, and Mission Statement <br /> Mr. Portner reviewed the value,vision, and mission statements and asked Council <br /> how they feel about the statements two years after they were created. The Council <br /> felt the statements were good. <br /> 2018 Goals Review/Update <br /> Mr. Portner reviewed short-term,mid-term, and long-term goals. <br /> Building Resilient Communities, Chuck Marohn (ICMA Video) <br /> Council and staff watched a video of a presentation on Building Resilient <br /> Communities presented at the ICMA National Conference by Chuck Marohn. <br /> Council and staff discussed the video and how it relates to Elk River. The following <br /> comments were made: <br /> 0 Franchise fee in good shape to handle new development. <br />