01-20-1998 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1998
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Also Present:
Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Dietz, Thompson, Farber, and
Holmgren
None
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Steve
Ach, City Planner; TerTy Maurer, City Engineer; Peter Beck, City
Attorney; Tom Zerwas, Chief of Police; Phil Hals, Sfl'eet/Park
Superintendent
Louise Kuester, Planning Commission Representative
Call Meetin.c! To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman.
Consider A.qenda
Item 4.10., MIS Coordinator, was added to the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
0.
Consider Consent A.qenda
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3,1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.
3.8.
3.9.
CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
1/5/98 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
PAUL KRAUSE REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL U~ E PERMIT, CU 97-28
(POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 17, 1998)- APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY ELK RIVER SHOPPING CENTER, CU
97-29 (POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 17, 1998) - APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY ELK RIVER SHOPPING CENTER, CU
97-30 (POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 17, 1998) - APPROVED
LAND USE AMENDMENT REQUEST BY GUARDIAN ANGELS OF ELK RIVER, LU
97-2 (POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 9, 1998) - APPROVED
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST BY GUARDIAN ANGELS, ZC 97-4 (POSTPONED TO
FEBRUARY 9, 1998) - APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY GUARDIAN ANGELS, CU 97-20
(POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 9, 1998) - APPROVED
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (ORONO SHORES) REQUEST BY GUARDIAN
ANGELS, P 97-12 (POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 9, 1998) - APPROVED
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3.10.
3.11.
3.12.
3.13a.
3.13b.
3.14.
3.15.
3.16.
3.17.
3.18.
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (HIDDEN CREEK), P 97-17 (POSTPONED TO
FEBRUARY 17, 1998) - APPROVED
RENEWAL OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION LICENSES PENDING VERFICATION
OF REQUIRED INSURANCE - APPROVED
AUTHORIZATION FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ATTEND NATIONAL
CONFERENCE - APPROVED
PAY ESTIMATE #4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,523.30 TO COLLISYS, INC. FOR
WORK COMPLETED ON THE HIGHWAY 169 FENCING AND LIGHTING
PROJECT - APPROVED
PAY ESTIMATE #3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,569.95 TO ELECTRIC SERVICE
COMPANY OF MINNEAPOLIS FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE 197TM SIGNAL
RESOLUTION 98-5 APPROVING PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL FOR THE
AMERICAN LEGION POST #112- APPROVED
AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DICK'S MAIN TAP TO ALLOW JAMES
EISENSCHENK TO BECOME AN OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION - APPROVED
RESOLUTION 98-6 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON THE MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. I AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 19 -
APPROVED
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REAPPORTIONMENTS FOR PLATTED AND SUBDIVIDED
PROPERTY IN COUNTRY CROSSING, BUSINESS CENTER 2ND, AND ELK RIVER
VILLAGE CIC#8 - APPROVED
REQUEST TO ALLOW THE CITY PLANNER AND TWO PLANNING COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND OUT OF STATE CONFERENCE - APPROVED.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
0.
4.1.
Consider Old Nodhbound Shelvin,q and Cooler Bids and Update on 1/31/98
Nodhbound Open House
The City Administrator informed the Council that the city received two bids for
the purchase of the shelving and coolers at the old Nodhbound Liquor store.
The City Administrator recommended that the Council award the bid to the
highest bidder.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE
SHELVING AND COOLERS FROM THE OLD NORTHBOUND LIQUOR STORE TO CHRIS
RUZlCKA IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,457.00. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The City Administrator updated the City Council on events that will take place
during the Nodhbound Liquor open house to be held on January 31, 1998.
4.2. Utilities Commission Update
Councilmember John Dietz, representative on the Elk River Municipal Utilities
Commission, updated the Council on current activities that were discussed
during the December and January Utilities Commission meetings.
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4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
4.7.
Update on Lion's Club Buildin.q Proiect and Lion's Park and on Boys and Girls
Club
Councilmember Thompson informed the Council that the board of directors for
the Boys and Girls Club has met with the director of finance of the Boys and Girls
Club to discuss the first year operating budget. He indicated that the building
committee will be meeting with the executive director of the St. Paul Boys and
Girls Club at a later date to discuss the designing of the Club. He further
indicated that the constitution and bylaws have been unanimously passed by
the temporary board. A finance and property committee has been appointed
and a development and marketing committee has also been appointed by the
temporary board. The temporary board has voted to name the club "Lion's
Park Boys and Girls Club."
Consider Request to Hire Plannin,q Intern
City Planner Steve Ach indicated that hiring of a planning intern is included in
the budget for a six month period. He requested the Council to consider hiring
Stephen Wensman for a six month period. He informed the Council that prior to
the six month internship expiring he would evaluate the position and discuss it
with the Council to consider converting the position to full time.
MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO HIRE STEPHEN WENSMAN
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD AS A PLANNING INTERN AT $11.00 PER HOUR.
COUNCIl. MEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Call Special Meetin,q for March 30, 1998
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR MARCH 30, 1998, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING WITH THE
SHERBURNE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATING TO
BOTH BODIES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Resolution of Support for CSAH 13fryler Street ISTEA Application
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-7 IN SUPPORT OF
THE COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 13/TYLER STREET ISTEA APPLICATION.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Request Fundin,cl for Youth Camp
Phil Hals informed the Council that the city Safety Committee is proposing to do
a two day safety camp on June 9th and 10th in Lion's Park for area youth ages 7-
11. Phil Hals requested funding from the city in an amount not to exceed $2,000.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR THE SAFETY
CAMP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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4.8.
4.9.
4.10.
Consider Purchase of Street Department Equipment
Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals requested authorization to purchase a sign
printer in the amount of $3,400.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A SIGN
PRINTER FOR THE STREET/PARK DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,400.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Phil Hals indicated that the 1998 equipment certificate budget identifies $31,650
for the purchase of three used pick up trucks. Phil indicated that he has located
three trucks which he is interested in purchasing; a 1991 Chevrolet C2500, a 1998
Ford F250, and a 1990 Chevrolet K3500.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES FOR
THE STREET/PARK DEPARTMENT WITH FUNDING OF $31,650 FROM 1998 EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATES AND THE BALANCE TO COME FROM THE EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND:
1991 C2500 AT $9,675; 1998 FORD F250 AT $10,000; 1990 CHEVROLET K3500 AT
$12,800. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Acquisition of Two Snowmobiles for Police Department
The police chief presented the Council with quotes to purchase snowmobiles to
be used for patrolling purposes. Discussion was held by the Council as fo
whether it is necessary fo purchase two snowmobiles. Police Chief Zerwas
recommended that for safety purposes he would prefer that two machines be
purchased. He further stated that if it is the Council's wish to purchase only one
machine the City of Elk River could contact Sherburne County or the DNR for the
purpose of working together on the snowmobile patrol.
MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO PURCHASE ONE 1998 YAMAHA 600 XTC FOR $4,451
FROM RIVERVIEW SPORTS WITH FUNDING FROM THE 1997 COUNCIL CONTINGENCY
AS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED AS PART OF THE 1997 BUDGET AMENDMENTS.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-
O.
MIS Coordinator Position
The City Administrator indicated that the finance director is requesting
authorization to hire an MIS Coordinator under a joint power agreement with
other cities. He explained that this position would be shared by other cities. The
position is expected to cost approximately $55,000 per year including benefits
and the city is requesting one day per week at $11,000 per year. He indicated
that the 1998 data processing budget presently includes $$,000 for consulting
services and that the finance director is suggesting that the remaining $6,000
come from the Council Contingency Fund.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE A SHARED MIS COORDINATOR
POSITION WITH THE CITY OF CHAMPLIN FOR 8 HOURS PER WEEK WITH $5,000 OF
THE FUNDING TO COME FROM THE DATA PROCESSING BUDGET AND THE
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REMAINING $6,000 FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. COUNCILMEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
6.1. Request by Rick Fredericksen for Administrative Subdivision, AS 97-8
City Planner Steve Ach stated that Rick Fredericksen is requesting an
administrative subdivision to subdivide 57 acres into a 3.43 acre lot and a 53
acre lot. The property is located at 13261 Ranch Road.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing.
Mrs. Brandt questioned what the owner would be doing with the remaining
parcel of property. Mr. Fredericksen indicated that at the present time he would
be leaving the property as open space.
There being no other comments for this issue, Mayor Duitsman closed the public
hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION
REQUEST BY RICK FREDERICKSEN TO SUBDIVIDE A 57 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY
INTO A 3.43 ACRE LOT AND A ,~3 ACRE LOT AT 13261 RANCH ROAD WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A GRANT OF EASEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED GRANTING A 50 FOOT
HALF RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG COUNTY ROAD 33. THE 50 FOOT HALF RIGHT-OF-
WAY SHALL APPLY TO BOTH PARCELS.
PAYMENT OF PARK DEDICATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $650 FOR THE NEW LOT
BEING CREATED TO BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE
SUBDIVISION.
PAYMENT OF SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $61.80
FOR THE NEW LOT BEING CREATED TO BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION.
4. DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS BE GRANTED TO THE CITY ALONG THE
PROPERTY LINES OF THE PROPOSED 3.43 ACRE PARCEL.
FURTHER SUBDIVISION OF THE 53 ACRE PARCEL IS LIMITED TO 4 LOTS AND A
DEED RESTRICTION BE PUT IN PLACE THAT RESTRICTS FURTHER SUBDIVISION TO 4
LOTS.
THE REAR PROPERTY LINE OF THE 3.4 ACRE PARCEL WILL HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED
SO THAT A 50 FOOT SETBACK IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE METAL SHED AND
THE PROPERTY LINE.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-
0.
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6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
Request for Final Plat Approval for the Morrell Addition, P 97-10
City Planner Steve Ach indicated that Larry Morrell has requested final plat
approval for the Morrell Addition to plat approximately 23.5 acres into one
industrial lot at the southwest corner of 171,t Avenue and the Burlington Northern
Railroad. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report on this issue and noted a change
in condition # 12.
COUNClLMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-8 GRANTING
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR MORRELL ADDITION, CASE P 97-10. COUNCILMEMBER
THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Request by Living Waters Church for Temporary Use of the Video
Update Space at the Elk River Mall, Case No. GP 98-2
City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the Living Waters Church is requesting to
temporarily use the Video Update space at the Elk River Mall to conduct a two
month evangelistic crusade. Steve Aah stated that if the church meetings
continue to be successful, the church has indicated that it would be applying
for a conditional use permit to use the space on a more permanent basis.
Counailmember Farber indicated his concern about having a church in a retail
mall.
COUNClLMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIVING WATERS REQUEST
TO CONDUCT A TWO MONTH EVANGELISTIC CRUSADE BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1,
1998, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND FIRE CHIEF SHALL INSPECT THE SPACE TO BE
UTILIZED AND APPROVE OF ALL PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES PRIOR TO
OCCUPANCY.
2. DATES OF THE CRUSADE BE FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 15, 1998.
3. THE NIGHTLY MEETINGS SHALL NOT EXTEND PAST 11 P.M.
ANY PARKING PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF THE NIGHTLY
MEETINGS SHALL BE A BASIS FOR COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE GENERAL
PLANNING PERMIT.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Request for Final Plat Approval, Park Knoll, by Derrick Investment Companies, P
97-19
City Planner Steve Ach stated that Derrick Investment Company is requesting
final plat approval for Park Knoll, consisting of 7 single family lots.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-9 GRANTING FINAL
PLAT APPROVAL FOR PARK KNOLL, P 97-19. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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6.5-6. Request by the City of Elk River for Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezonin.q, LU
97-6 and ZC 97-8
City Planner Steve Ach stated that the City of Elk River is initiating the land use
plan amendment from Iow density residential to medium density residential and
rezoning from Rla (single family residential) to Rle (single family residential). He
explained that the affected property is approximately 480 acres, bounded by
County Road 12 on the north, Tyler Street alignment on the west, 175th Avenue
on the south, and Filmore Street on the east. He indicated that the land use
plan amendment and rezoning requests are being presented as a result of
recent changes to the urban service boundary.
Steve Ach reviewed the staff memo on this issue. He stated that one of the
conditions is that the area would not be served by sewer and water until the
year 2007 unless the Council was requested to amend the comprehensive plan.
He further stated that the medium density residential is more consistent with
other properties within the urban service boundary. Steve Ach indicated that
the Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval 3-
2.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing.
Dennis Chuba, 10451 175~ Avenue NW, indicated his concern about the
probability of subdividing his lot. He further indicated his concern about the
assessment policy and how the lots will be assessed.
Leroy Brown, 175· Avenue NW, indicated his concern about how the rezoning
and land use plan amendment would affect his property when sold.
There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-10 AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM
LR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO MR (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), LU 97-6.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 98-1 AMENDING
THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RIA TO
RIE, ZC 97-8. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.7. Request by Elk River Municipal Utilities for Administrative Subdivision, AS 97-9
City Planner Steve Ach stated that the Elk River Municipal Utilities is requesting an
administTative subdivision to create a 1.2+ acre lot for a well filtering plant,
backwash seepage pond, and future water tower site north of Meadowvale
Elementary School and immediately west of the city trail. Steve Ach reviewed
the staff report on this issue.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing.
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Jim Nord, adjoining property owner, questioned the north dimension of the lot
and when the water tower would be built.
There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Dietz questioned why the city was charging the Utilities park
dedication and surface water management fees. Steve Ach stated that the city
tries to be consistent and treats the city as it would everyone else.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION
REQUEST BY ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO CREATE A 1.2+ ACRE PARCEL FOR
FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY UTILITIES TO SERVE THE AREA OF THE
COMMUNITY WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
PARK DEDICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $650 BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING
THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $137.69 BE PAID
PRIOR TO RECORDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION WITH SHERBURNE
COUNTY.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-
0.
6.8.
Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment Re.qardin.q Chan.qeable
Copy Signs, OA ~]7-16
City Planner Steve Ach stated that the City of Elk River is initiating an ordinance
amendment to establish regulations regarding changeable copy signs. Steve
Ach indicated that the Planning Commission requested staff to draft an
ordinance amendment to regulate electronic reader boards. Steve Ach
reviewed the proposed ordinance. He indicated that if the ordinance is
adopted, the Northbound Liquor store electronic reader board sign and the
Holiday sign would be a grandfathered use.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against
the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Thompson indicated that the ordinance should be made so
that the Northbound electronic sign can be in compliance. He further
indicated that it is not fair for other businesses to be in competition with the city.
Planning Commission Representative Louise Kuester indicated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the ordinance and felt that electronic
reader boards were a safety hazard.
Discussion was held by the Council regarding the fact that if the ordinance is
adopted, the city's electronic reader board would be the only sign of this type
allowed in the city.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ISSUE FOR ONE MONTH
TO ALLOW TIME TO REVIEW THE ORDINANCE SO THAT EITHER NORTHBOUND LIQUOR
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STORE IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE ORDINANCE OR THE ORDINANCE MAKES
THE LIQUOR STORE SIGN A LEGAL USE. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.9.
City of Elk River Request for Ordinance Amendment Re.qardin.q Boulevard and
Yard Trees, OA 97-17
City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the city is requesting an ordinance
amendment to amend the subdivision regulations to require one boulevard tree
and one front yard free per lot in residential subdivisions. Steve Ach reviewed
the staff report on this issue.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public headng. There being no one for or against
the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 98-2 AMENDING
SECTION 1008.14 OF THE CITY CODE, OA 97-17. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
7. Other Business
Mayor Duitsman indicated that he is requesting the Council to authorize the city
administrator to negotiate with the Watzes on the lease of the old Northbound
Liquor store site to use for the Watz Up~ Caf~ Club now that the coolers will be
removed.
Councilmember Thompson indicated that his major concern was the status of
profit versus nonprofit. He stated that if the use is nonprofit he would be in favor
of the Mayor's request.
Councilmember Holmgren stated that the city should review this with the county
assessor so that the city is aware of the property taxes. He further stated he felt
that the city should have the property appraised to find out the exact value of
the property and how improvements to the store made by the Watzes will affect
the value.
Councilmember Farber indicated he would not like to see a very long extended
lease as the property is too valuable.
MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
NEGOTIATE WITH THE WATZES ON A LEASE FOR THE OLD NORTHBOUND LIQUOR
STORE. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Holmgren abstained due to the lack of an
appraisal.
8. Staff Updates
There were no staff updates.
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9. Adjournment
There being no further business, MAYOR DUITSMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT
7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk