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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 1, 2021
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hoyt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hoyt led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present-Hoyt, Bernhjelm, Pearson, Porter and Wilson
Absent-None
Staff Present-Administrator McKnight, Community Development Director Kienberger, Deputy
Police Chief Constantineau and Police Chief Rutherford.
4. Agenda
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Porter, to approve the agenda as presented. APIF, motion
carried.
5. Announcements/Commendations
None
6. Citizen Comments
None
7. Consent Agenda
Motion by Porter, second by Wilson,to approve the consent agenda:
a) Approve Minutes of the February 8, 2021 Special City Council Meeting-Administration
b) Approve Minutes of the February 8, 2021 City Council Work Session-Administration
c) Acknowledge 2018-2020 Body Worm Camera Audit-Police
d) Adopt Resolution R10-2021 Approving a Donation of Surplus Cable Commission
Equipment to ISD 192-Finance
e) Approve Bills-Finance
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APIF, motion carried.
8. Public Hearings
None
9. Award of Contract
None
10. Petitions, Requests and Communications
a) 2020 Police Department Annual Report
Police Chief Rutherford presented the 2020 Police Department annual report. Rutherford
reviewed the work of each division in the department, public outreach efforts and the impact of
the pandemic, recognized employee milestones, reviewed statistics for 2020 and the overall
impact of the pandemic on the department.
Rutherford shared with the city council that the department is wearing their pink patch
uniforms in March in support of Officer Strese and his wife Amy.
Councilmember Wilson thanked the chief for their work on the body camera audit. He also
asked how the department works on employee mental health issues. Rutherford shared that
there are many aspects to the department approach to mental health and it is a top priority for
him.
Councilmember Porter thanked the chief for their proactive approach and commented on how
prepared the department is to handle issues.
Councilmember Bernhjelm thanked the chief and stated that the department community
outreach events stand out to her.
Councilmember Pearson thanked the department for their work, wished the Strese family well,
and thanked the department staff for their supporting efforts in this area. Pearson asked what
the community could do to support the department. Rutherford stated that they could
continue to do what they have been doing.
Mayor Hoyt shared that it is an honor to watch the work and leadership in the department and
shared his thanks for all of the work over the past year.
11. Unfinished Business
None
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12. New Business
a) 2021/2022 City Council Priorities
Administrator McKnight presented the draft 2021/2022 city council priorities for discussion.
The city council, along with department heads, met in January to discuss priorities for
2021/2022. The discussion that took place was broad and featured detailed items that
departments are working on in the new two years.
The city council took this information and set the top three priorities and built of them in terms
of why they are important, how we will achieve the priorities and who will be involved.
The top three priorities for 2021/2022 are business growth, community engagement and
infrastructure support. McKnight reviewed the details behind the three priorities.
Councilmember Pearson shared that the business development priority is important for us to
share.
Councilmember Porter thanked Councilmember Bernhjelm for her leadership during the work
session and stated that business growth is clearly the top priority.
Councilmember Wilson asked that we do quarterly check-ins with the priorities.
Councilmember Bernhjelm stated that the city council should assign leads in the area where the
council is involved.
Mayor Hoyt stated that the priorities are organized well and reflect what the city council
discussed in March. Check-ins are a great idea and very important.
Motion by Bernhjelm, second by Wilson, to approve the 2021/2022 city council priorities. APIF,
motion carried.
13. City Council Roundtable
Pearson-Encouraged support of the local business community, shared information on the
upcoming fire department open houses, thanked the city administrator for his fundraising
efforts at the Rambling River Center and encouraged residents to take advantage of our parks
and trails with the nice weather.
Bernhjelm-Thanked the city administrator for his efforts to raise funds for the Rambling River
Center.
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Porter-Shared information on the upcoming Adopt-A-G rand parent Program at the Rambling
River Center, encouraged residents to attend the fire department open houses and offered her
condolences to the family of the resident who passed away in the auto accident last week.
Wilson-Thanked the city administrator for his fundraising efforts, shared information on the
upcoming Muddy Bunny 5K and encouraged residents to keep an eye out for kids now that the
weather is getting warmer.
McKnight-Shared details on his fundraising efforts for the Rambling River Center.
Hoyt-Thanked the Planning Commission for their time spent in the work session,thanked the
police department for their support of the Strese family, encouraged residents to clean up their
yards now that the snow is melting, offered a challenge to the city administrator in his
fundraising efforts and encouraged residents to support local businesses.
14. Adjourn
Motion by Porter, second by Bernhjelm, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully Submitted
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David McKnight, City Administrator
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