06-25-1991 LIB MINCity Council Minutes
June 25, 1991
6. Next Meetin¢ Date
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COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO HAVE THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY
HALL/POLICE STATION COUNCIL WORKSESSION ON JULY 29, 1991, AT 7:00 P.M.
AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
7.1 Outlot A Proaosal
The City Administrator reviewed with the City Council the proposal to
purchase three residential lots that the City owns. The original
proposal was submitted by Mel Beaudry, Century 21 White Dove at the
6/17/91 meeting. The proposal was adjusted to reflect a $30,000
purchase price and 10% interest rate with $8,000 down. Additionally,
if all of the $30,000 in the contract for deed proposal is paid to the
City within one year, a $1,000 rebate would be provided to Mr. Beaudry.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PURCHASE OFFER FROM MEL
BEAUDRY FOR THREE RESIDENTIAL LOTS WHICH THE CITY OWNS. COUNCILMEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
7.2 Liouor License Renewals
The City Administrator reviewed a 6/19/91 memo from the City Clerk to
the City Council regarding the annual renewals of the liquor licenses.
The City Administrator noted that a clause was added to the bowling
alley license which allows them to serve liquor in the outside area
which is fenced in for people to play horseshoes. Additionally, the
City Administrator recommended that the approval of the Sunshine Depot
license be contingent upon receiving the license fee.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE AS SHOWN IN
THE ATTACHED 6/19/91 MEMO FROM THE CITY CLERK WITH THE ADDITION OF A
STATEMENT IN THE BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE REGARDING HORSESHOE ACTIVITIES
AND CONTINGENT UPON THE SUNSHINE DEPOT PAYING ITS LICENSE FEE.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE
LICENSE FOR WAPITI PARK. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
7.3 Citv Administrator Update
A letter was distributed Prom the Chair of the Elk River Library Board
regarding discussions that are taking place on the possible expansion
of the library. The Library Board requested that the City hire Zack
Johnson to help the Board evaluate its options and ultimately decide on
future expansion plans. It was stated that Zack Johnson estimates the
Pee to work with this group will be within the $3,000 to $5,000 range.
More information on this fee will be known after the first meeting with
the Library Board on 9/17/91.
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Councilmember Schuldt questioned whether or not the original architect
for the library building should be retained. The City Administrator
noted that this issue was discussed at the 6/18/91 Library Board
meeting and that the Library Board wsa comfortable using Zack Johnson
far the requested work and that there is no special attachment to the
original architect.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOPED TO APPROVE THE USE OF ZACK JOHNSON, EOS
ARCHITECTURE, TO WORK WITH THE LIBRARY BOARD WITH ITS EXPANSION PLANS.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSRE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
The City Administrator distributed an update letter on the ambulance
system from Health One.
The City Administrator reminded the Council about the City newsletter
deadline.
The City Administrator advised the City Council that there will be a
Fire Department "burn" of the old school barn located north of the
Community Education building on 7/11/91.
The City Administrator updated the Council on an increase in the offer
that is being made to the Industrial Prospect that has been discussed
at previous EDA and City Council meetings.
8. Adiournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE 6/25/91 CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING. MAYOR TRALLE
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council was adjourned at approximately
9:30 p.ro.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrick D. Klaers
City Administrator