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e e e JOINT MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL AND THE ELK RIVE~AREA SCHOOL BOARD HELD AT THE CITY OF ELK RIVER (UPPER TOWN CONFERENCE ROOM) MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007 Members Present Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Farber, Gumphrey, Motin, and Zerwas Members Absent None School Board Present: Sue Farber, J olene Jorgensen, Laurie Kerr, John Kuester, Todd Schaeffer, Paulie Skaja-Bell, Jim Tralle, Director of Education Services Jana Hennen- Burr, Director of Business Services Tom Walerius, and Superintendent Mark Bezek School Board Absent: None Staff Present Oty Administrator Lori Johnson, Finance Director Tim Simon, Police ChiefJeffBeahen, Street Superintendent Phil Hals, Community Development Director Scott Clark, and Recording Secretary Jessica Miller 1. Call MeetiQg To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Oty Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing. 2. 2.1. T oint Meetin~ Future School District Buildinr and Bond Referendum Plans Superintendent Dr. Mark Bezek indicated that the district held public meetings to help determine what the scope of the bond should be. Dr. Bezek outlined the district's needs for the bond Mayor Klinzing stated that the way the city's current Comprehensive Plan is written, Elk River's peak population will be approximately 35,000. She indicated that the city is trying to be as responsible as they can with development as they realize that pressure is placed upon the district every time a new development is approved Dr. Bezek explained that the only extra space in the district is in Elk River elementary schools and the middle schools. He stated that the district is growing at a rate of over 500 children a year and it takes at least three years for a new school to be up and running. Chair Kerr indicated that the building nearest capacity is Elk River High School. She questioned how large the Council would like to see the High School. Mayor Kliming indicated that she would like to see the High School large enough to house all of the students within the Elk River city limits. 2.2. Tuveuile Liaison Program Funding Oty Administrator Lori Johnson reviewed the current liaison program and the school's funding of $25,000 per officer. She stated that the Police Department will be requesting an additional liaison officer next year to accommodate the growing need for liaison services.