Council Meeting Minutes
These minutes were approved electronically on 06-10-25
Council of Elders Meeting Minutes:  June 3, 2025

Members Present:  Wally Bomgren, Dean Dvorak, Rob Fitzer, Duane Haugen, Paul Jacobsen, Mike Laseter, Loree Petersen, Lance Swanson, and John Oldfield (ex-officio).

Loree called the meeting to order at 6:36 pm. 

1. Opening Prayer 
 Loree opened with prayer.

2. Approval of Agenda.
Rob made a motion to approve the agenda. Wally seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

3. God Sightings
 A relative recently had chest pains and went in for test. A stent was put in. This person is already home and doing well.
 For a long time, a member has been waving scarves during worship time on Sunday mornings. In recent weeks two young girls have joined her.
 It’s great to see the young ones actively worshipping. This past Sunday a dad joined in as well.
 More than 650 Steven Curtis Chapman concert tickets have already sold; much more than what was expected this soon
 before the 9/20/2025 concert.
 A Council member recently moved to an area with a wide open view of the sky and many awesome sunsets. This helps keep him grounded, giving a
 fresh perspective on who we are and who He is.
 There was a sweet spirit throughout all aspects of this past Sunday’s service at Roseville.
 There was so much love during the Town Hall Meeting and the Annual Meeting. It felt like family. Both of these meetings were truly bathed in prayer.
 The Counseling Clinic has a new volunteer who is now in charge of scheduling. This person is very organized and a real help.

4. Election of Officers and Assignments

    President – Rob made a motion to nominate Loree Petersen for President. Paul seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
    Vice President – Loree made a motion to nominate Paul Jacobsen for Vice President. Rob seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
    Treasurer – Mike made a motion to nominate Wally Bomgren for Treasurer. Duane seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
    Secretary – Paul made a motion to nominate Dean Dvorak for Secretary. Wally seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
    School Board Representative – Lance made a motion to nominate Duane Haugen for School Board Representative. Mike seconded the motion
    and it was unanimously approved.
    Endowment Committee – Two previous Endowment Committee members, Wally Bomgren and Loree Petersen, continue on that committee
    for the remainder of their current Council term.
    Mike made a motion to nominate Rob Fitzer, Duane Haugen, and Lance Swanson as Endowment Committee members. Wally seconded the motion
    and it was unanimously approved.
    Duane made a motion to nominate John Oldfield as an ex-officio member of the Endowment Committee. Paul seconded the motion and it was
    unanimously approved.

5. John’s Report

   Conflict of Interest Signed – All current members of the Council have signed the Conflict of Interest form, as recommended by the auditor.
   Land Sale and Approval of Amendment #7 – On 5/27/2025 the Arden Hills City Council approved the Development Agreement between
   Trident Development and the City. The Developer is asking North Heights to sign Amendment #7 to the Purchase Agreement,
   confirming that all required milestones have been satisfied. Additionally, the amendment extends the condition date to July 31, 2025.
    Paul made a motion to authorize Loree to sign Amendment #7. Mike seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
   Endowment Draw – As previously directed by the Council, $1,819.10 in annual earnings from permanently restricted Endowment Fund was drawn
   on 5/31/2025 and has been credited to repair and maintenance as required by the fund.
   Year End Stats
   44 graduates at North Heights Christian Academy; the highest in school history.
   72 Preschool graduates at Roseville and Arden Hills.
   95 Karate belt promotions; 225 in attendance.
   3162 tickets sold for the recent Celebrate Dance recitals.

6. Review of Annual Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2025
    Following review of the 5/18/2025 Annual Meeting Minutes, Wally made a motion to recommend submitting these meeting minutes to the 2026
    Annual Meeting for approval by the congregation. Paul seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

7. Approval of May 6, 2025 Council Minutes
   Following review of the 5/6/2025 Council Minutes, Wally made a motion to approve these meeting minutes. Mike seconded the motion.
   Duane, Paul, and Lance recused themselves from voting as they were not at the 5/6/2025 meeting. The remaining Council members
   unanimously approved this motion.

8. Adjourn
   Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Paul seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Lance closed in prayer.

   Respectfully submitted,

   Dean Dvorak
   NHLC Council Secretary