02-19-2013 CCMMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013
Members Present: Acting Mayor Westgaard, Councilmembers Wilson, Burandt, and Motin
Members Absent: Mayor Dietz
Staff Present: City Administrator Calvin Portner, City Engineer Justin Femrite, Planning
Manager Jeremy Barnhart, City Attorney Peter Beck, Building Official Bob
Ruprecht, Building Inspector Doug Wellner, Police Chief Brad Rohlf, and
City Clerk Tina Allard
1. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called
to order at 6:30 p.m. by Acting Mayor Westgaard.
2. Oath of Office
Ms. Allard administered the oath of office for Councilmember Ward 1.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. Consider 2/19/2013 Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER WILSON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED 4 -0.
5. Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT
AGENDA:
5.1 FEBRUARY 4, 2013 REGULAR MINUTES AND FEBRUARY 5, 2013
SPECIAL MINUTES.
5.2 CHECK REGISTER AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT.
5.3 PAY ESTIMATES AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
5.4 ACCEPT INFORMATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
REGARDNG USE OF OUTLOT A, NORTHSTAR BUSINESS PARK
AND SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING DEED RESTRICTIONS:
■ THE PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE PLATTED OR SUBDIVIDED.
■ THE WETLAND MAY NOT BE ALTERED.
■ A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT SHALL BE RECORDED
OVER THE ENTIRETY OF OUTLOT A.
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MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
6. Qpen Forum
No one appeared for Open Forum.
7.1 City Prosecutor/ County Attorne3: Update
County Attorney Kathleen Heaney and City Prosecutor Scott Baumgartner were present to
review Elk River statistics as presented in the staff report. Ms. Heaney stated Sherburne
County is still the thirteenth deadliest county in Minnesota DWI's. She stated this will bring
increased funding and patrols for enforcement. Another issue discussed was juveniles and
drugs. She extended appreciation to the Chief and his staff for the work they do to assist the
county.
Acting Mayor Westgaard stated he appreciated Ms. Heaney and Mr. Baumgartner for taking
the time to provide this update to the Council.
7.2 Retirement — Doug Wellner
Mr. Ruprecht provided a history of Mr. Wellner's employment with the city and noted he
brought a wealth of experience, common sense, and integrity to the position. He further
noted Mr. Wellner completed 23,000 inspections during his career and he thanked him for
his service.
Acting Mayor Westgaard read and presented a retirement plaque to Mr. Wellner and thanked
him for his years of service to the city.
8.1 Conditional Use Permit: The Bank of Elk River to Allow Single - Family Use of Properjy-
Zoned C2 Office District, Case No. CU 13 -02
Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report.
Councilmember Wilson stated he would abstain from the discussion and vote on this item
due to his employment with the bank.
Acting Mayor Westgaard opened the public hearing.
Corey Wemple, 630 Main Street — Stated they plan to convert the building to a single - family
residential rental property.
Acting Mayor Westgaard closed the public hearing.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER BURANDT AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
CASE NO. CU. 13 -02, FOR 230 EVANS AVENUE ALLOWING CONVERSION
FROM COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. AS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE
APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.
2. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES.
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3. NO ACCESS ONTO MAIN STREET IS PERMITTED.
MOTION CARRIED 3 -1. Councilmember Wilson abstained.
9.1 Consider Councilmember Ward 1 Appointments
Ms. Allard presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER BURANDT TO APPOINT STEWART WILSON TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY VALID TO DECEMBER 31, 2014
AND TO SERVE AS LIAISON TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION
COMMISSION VALID TO DECEMBER 31,2o14. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0.
9.2 Construction Project Update: TH 10 Mill and Overlay Spring /Summer 2013
Mr. Femrite provided an update regarding the Highway 10 mill and overlay project
scheduled by Mn /DOT for the spring /summer 2013 construction season.
Councilmember Wilson questioned the notification process for the permanent access
closures due to their effect on area businesses.
Mr. Femrite stated property owners were notified as part of the Focus Area Study but it had
been awhile and noted he would follow -up with Mn /DOT to determine their process.
Council stated they would like to make sure the changes are communicated to area
businesses.
10. Announcements
There were no announcements.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Acting Mayor Westgaard adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River City Council at 7:14 p.m.
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Ti na Allard, City Clerk