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09-07-2004 CC MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,2004 Members Present: Acting Mayor Morin, Councilmembers Dietz, Kuester, and Tveite Members Absent: Mayor Klinzing Staff Present: City Administrator Pat Klaers, Finance Director Lori Johnson, City Engineer Terry Maurer, City Attorney Peter Beck, Police Chief Jeff Beahen, Fire Chief Bruce West, Street Superintendent Phil Hals, Building and Environmental Administrator Steve Rohlf, Environmental Assistant Rebecca Haug, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz, and Recording Secretary Jessica Miller 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meering of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Acting Mayor Morin. 2. Consider 09/07/2004 Agenda Acting Mayor Motin requested that items 5.10 and 5.11 be discussed prior to item 5.1. Councilmember Dietz requested that discussion on stop signs at Joplin and Mississippi Road be discussed under Other Business. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA: 3.1. COUNCIL MINUTES . 8/9/04 REGULAR . 8/16/04 REGULAR . 8/23/04 BUDGET WORKSESSION . 8/25/04 SPECIAL WITH UTILITIES 3.2. CHECK REGISTER 3.3. CHANGE ORDERS 3.4. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER PEDERSON 3.5. RESOLUTION 04-66 TO ESTABLISH AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD 3.6. AUTHORIZE PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS TO ELK RIVER QUARTERBACK CLUB City Council !;!inutes September 7, 2004 Page 2 ----------------------------- 3.7. MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE FOR DANIEL GUTHRIE 3.8. REQUEST TO HIRE POLICE OFFICER MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4. Open Mike Dan Kreuser, 18593 Simonet Drive - questloned what the process was to operate a bed atld breakfast in Elk River. Building and Environmental Administrator Steve Rohlf stated that an ordinance amendment would be required. It was the consensus of the City Council for staff to work on an ordinance amendment for bed and breakfasts. 5.10. Discuss Gates Avenue Re-striping City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that Gates Avenue has recendy been re-striped to a 3- lane configuration. As directed, staff reviewed the options available on the south end of Gates Avenue to allow on-street parking to continue adjacent to the residential properties. 1v1r. Maurer provided some history of Gates Avenue. He also presented traffic counts as required every four years due to Gates Avenue/Freeport Avenue being part of the Municipal State Aid System. Acting Mayor Motin stated that although this is not a public hearing, he will allow the residents in the area to state their issues. Roger Holmgren, 825 Gates Avenue NW (and also representing his son who lives at 363 Gates Avenue NW) - indicated that traffic travels much faster on Gates Avenue and it is very difficult for people to back out of their driveways without the shoulder area. He also stated that it would be difficult to sell the homes for market value on that road with the road paved as it is. He noted that he has driven around the city and hasn't seen any other 3-lane configurations in a neighborhood setting like this. Jim Hudson, 366 Gates Avenue NW - stated that residents were not notified on this re- striping until after it had been completed. He indicated that the lack of a shoulder is a safety issue for residents pulling in and out of their driveways and for people wallting and jogging along the road. Neil Klund-Shubert, 358 Gates Avenue NW - stated that the traffic travels much faster and the noise level from the traffic is louder. Acting Mayor Motin stated that since this is not a public hearing, he would only like to hear from residents that have a different concern than the issues already stated. Councilmember Kuester stated that she is concerned about safety for all modes of transportation and feels it would be best to go back to the original 2-1ane configuration with parking. Councilmember Tveite stated that he concurred with Councilmember Kuester that the road should be returned to a 2-1ane configuration but wasn't sure about if parking should be included. He questioned if there had been many accidents in the last few years in that area. Police Chief]effBeahen stated that since April 4, 2000 there has been 27 accidents near that section of road - 19 of which were property damage and 8 of which were personal inJury. He City COlU1cil ;\1inutes September 7, 2004 Page 3 ----------------------------- stated that this number is much higher than normal for a road that isn't a major intersection or trunk highway. Chief Beahen indicated that if Gates Avenue NW goes back to a 2-1ane configuration he would be in favor of no parking along the road as it is not safe to back out of a dxiveway between parked cars. He noted that no parking is allowed on J ackson Avenue or Joplin Street. Councilmember Dietz stated that he does not object to going back to the 2-lane configuration but he agrees with Chief Beahen there should be no parking should be allowed. Acting Mayor Morin stated that he is in favor of returning Gates Avenue to the 2-lane configuration with parking for safety reasons. He stated that there is currently no pedestrian or biking area. He would like Mr. Maurer to review options for the Gates Avenue and 3,d Street intersection as he would like to it improved. Councilmember Tveite indicated that he would like the road to be safe for all modes of transportation but that parking along the road may create an unsafe environment because foot and bicycle traffic would have to veer into the road to avoid parked vehicles. MOVED BY ACTING MAYOR MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO RETURN GATES AVENUE NW TO A TWO-LANE CONFIGURATION WITH PARKING ALLOWED WHERE IT WAS PRIOR TO THE NEW CONFIGURATION; FOR STAFF TO REVIEW THE INTERSECTION AND SAFETY RELATED ALTERNATIVES FOR THE STREET; AND FOR NO RE-STRIPING TO TAKE PLACE UNTIL THE CITY ENGINEER'S PLAN REGARDING WHERE THE RE-STRIPING BEGINS TOWARD THE SOUTH END OF THE "s" CURVE IS REVIEWED AT THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 3-1. Councilmember Dietz opposed. Councilmember Tveite asked that staff send the City Engineer's plan for the re-striping of the "s" curve to all affected residents prior to the City Council meeting on September 20, 2004. 5.11. Discuss Field House! Activities Center Component of School Bond Referendum Parks and recreation director Bill Maertz indicated that the Elk River Area School District's referendum includes $13 million for additional classroom space and a field house! activity center at Elk River Senior High. Mr. Maertz indicated that the District has initiated discussion on the potential for a cooperative effort between the District and the city in the construction of a field house and new entrance to the ice arena. The proposed location for the new facility is the ice arena parking lot. He noted that these discussions have been of an exploratory nature and intended to generate ideas for potential collaboration. Elk River Senior High Athletic Director John Barth stated that the activity center would consist of four basketball/volleyball courts with a track around the perimeter and that a new entrance would service the ice arena and the field house. He stated that the.re is 10,000 square feet of additional space which could include offices, an exercise room or other recreational facilities and would be willing to add additional recreational space if the city is interested in contributing to this project. City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 4 ~---------------------------- Mr. Barth indicated that the District has indicated a willingness to retire the $1.5 million debt on the Elk River ice arena. He explained that under this scenario, the District would assume ownership of the arena and be responsible for the capital improvements while the city would continue to manage, maintain, schedule the ice arena, and be responsible for its operating budget. He stated that the Elk River Senior High would receive ice time at no cost. Councilmember Kuester questioned if other communities have activity centers. Mr. Barth stated that yes, most communities do have an activity center. Councilmember Dietz stated that there is also money in the District's referendum to construct a Roger's ice arena and so in order to be fair, the District should retire the $1.5 million debt on the Elk River Ice Arena. Councilmember Tveite stated that he liked the financial aspect of the District assuming the arena debt. He also stated that he believes the partnership between the city and the School District is worth pursuing. Councilmember Motin stated that he agrees that the partnership may be worth pursuing but has some concerns about the details of the proposal. Mr. Barth stated that the details of the field house would be worked out after the referendum is passed. 5.1. Consider Schuer Gravel Mine Conditional Use Permit Case No. CU 04-23 Environmental Assistant Rebecca Haug stated that Schuer, Inc is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for mineral excavation. Ms. Haug stated that the applicant has an existing mining permit that allows them to mine 14.81 acres of a 66.06 acre site. The applicant is requesting approval to mine an additional 5.5 acres of the same site. Ms. Haug explained the ttaffic, groundwater, wetland, and setback issues as presented in her staff report. Ms. Haug also noted that gravel from the J&B Mining site will be hauled through the Schuer site to Elk River Bituminous and in order to keep this haul route open, this 5.5 acres of the Schuer site will not be restored for 5-10 years. City Attorney Peter Beck suggested that the requirement to keep the haul route open should be included as a condition with the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Rohlf indicated that a condition could be added to the J & B Mining permit that requires them to have an agreement with Schuer Mining for the haul route to remain open. Building and Environmental Administrator Stephen Rohlf stated that the public hearing on this issue is scheduled for September 20, 2004 and Council action will be required at that time. 5.2. Consider Schuer Gravel Mine Wetland Conservation Act Decision Case No. WCA 04-07 Environmental Assistant Rebecca Haug stated that the applicant is proposing to impact 8,280 square feet of Type 2 wetland, all in one location, to accommodate the excavation of gravel. Ms. Haug indicated that the applicant is proposing to expand a gravel mining operation adjacent to the J & B Mining site, which also has wetland impacts. She stated that City Council Ivlinutes September 7, 2004 Page 5 ----------------------------- the wetland restoration for the two projects ties together and wetland restoration can't be deemed complete for either project until both are fInished. Ms. Haug reviewed the fIndings of the W'etland Delineation Report as prepared by Liesch Companies. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE FILLING AND MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE SCHUER, INC. PROJECT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AND DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT BE RECORDED OVER THE MITIGATION AND BUFFER AREAS. 2. THE PETITIONER SECURES LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, WHICH COVERS THE COST OF THE MITIGATION WORK. 3. MONITORING OF THE WETLAND MITIGATION WILL COMMENCE AS SOON AS RESTORATION IS COMPLETED ON BOTH THIS SITE AND THE SCHUER, INC. SITE AND CONTINUE FOR A PERIOD OF 3 TO 5 YEARS, AS NEEDED, AS DETERMINED BY CITY STAFF. THE PETITIONER SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN MONITORING REPORT OIN THE REPLACEMENT WETLANDS TO THE CITY AFTER THE FIRST YEAR OF MONITORING. UPON APPROVAL OF THIS REPORT BY CITY STAFF THE LETTER OF WETLAND CREDIT MAY BE RELEASED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.3. Consider Conditional Use Pennit for Mineral Excavation by T&B Mining Building and EnviIonmental Adininistrator Stephen Rohlf stated rhat J & B Mining is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Pennit for mineral excavation. Mr. RoWf stated rhat approximately 1,190,000 cubic yards of material is proposed to be mined, about 1/3 of which is peat. Mr. Rohlf explained rhe traffic, groundwater, wetland, and setback issues as presented in his staff report. Mr. RoWf noted rhat gravel from rhe J & B Mining site will be hauled rhrough the Schuer, Inc. site to Elk River Bituminous. Mr. Steve RoWf stated rhat the public hearing on this issue is scheduled for September 20, 2004 and Council action will be requiIed at rhat time. SA. Consider EnviIonmental Assessment Worksheet for T&B Mining Building and Zoning Administrator Stephen Rohlf explained rhe EnviIonmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W) for J & B Mining. He stated rhat rhe purpose of rhe EA W is to describe rhe project and garher information to identify any potential enviIonmental effects. Mr. Rohlf reviewed the comments received to the EA Was presented in his staff report. Mr. Rohlf stated that staff believes the EA W adequately reflects rhe project and the potential environmental effects. He indicated that staff recorrunends a negative declaration on the need for an EnviIonmental Impact Study (EIS). City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 6 --------~-------------------- MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER APPROVING RESOLUTION 04-67 DECLARING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) ADEQUATE AND APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE NEED FORAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY (EIS) FOR THE] & B MINING PRO]ECT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5. Consider Wetland Conservation Act Decision for T&B Minin~ Case No. WCA 04-08 Environmental Assistant Rebecca Haug stated that the applicant is proposing to impact 85,294 square feet of Type 2 wetland, all in one location, to accommodate the excavation of peat and gravel. Ms. Haug indicated that Schuer, Inc. is proposing to expand a gravel mining operation adjacent to the J&B Mining site, which also has wetland impacts. She stated that the wetland restoration for the two projects ties together and wetland restoration can't be deemed complete for either project until both are finished. Ms. Haug reviewed the findings of the Wetland Delineation Report dated May 17, 2004 as prepared by Liesch Companies. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE FILLING AND MITIGATION PLAN FOR] & B MINING WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AND DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT BE RECORDED OVER THE MITIGATION AND BUFFER AREAS. 2. THE PETITIONER SECURES A LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, WHICH COVERS THE COST OF THE MITIGATION WORK. 3. MONITORING OF THE WETLAND MITIGATION WILL COMMENCE AS SOON AS RESTORATION IS COMPLETED ON BOTH THIS SITE AND THE SCHUER, INC. SITE AND CONTINUE FOR A PERIOD OF 3 TO 5 YEARS, AS NEEDED, AS DETERMINED BY STAFF. THE PETITIONER SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN MONITORING REPORT IN THE REPLACEMENT WETLANDS TO THE CITY AFTER THE FIRST YEAR OF MONITORING, UPON APPROVAL OF THIS REPORT BY CITY STAFF, THE LETTER OF WETLAND CREDIT MAY BE RELEASED. 4. PROOF OF PURCHASING WETLAND CREDITS FROM SCHUER, INC. SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.6. Consider Zone Chan.,e from Agricultural Ai to Mineral Excavation Overlay Zonin., District ME by T&B Minin., Case No. ZC 04-08 Building and Environmental Administrator Stephen Rohlf stated that the applicant is requesting a zone change from A-l to lvrE to accommodate mining of gravel and peat on the following property: City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 7 ----------------------------- South half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (S V, of NE 'j, of NE V,), Section 10 and Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 'I, ofNW 'I,), Section 11, all in Township 33, Range 26, Sherburne County, 11innesota. Mr. Rohlf stated that the Mineral Excavation Overlay District is designed to allow the excavation of resources as an interim use, prior to a more permanent land use on the property, as long as it doesn't conflict with surrounding land uses. He stated that the property to the north, south, and west of the] & B site is currently being mined and there are no sensitive land uses to the immediate east of the site. Mr. Steve Rohlf stated that the public hearing on this issue is scheduled for September 20, 2004 and Council action will be required at that time. 5.7. Cleanup Week: October 11-16 2004 Environmental Assistant Rebecca Haug stated that due to the amount of participation at the city's spring clean-up day, staff has decided to do a pilot fall clean-up week October 11 -16, 2004. Ms. Haug stated that rather than residents bringing their items to the Public Works garage as they have in the past, they would obtain a voucher at City Hall and bring the items directly to the Elk River Landfill. She noted that the number and type of materials that the resident will be bringing to the landfill will be written on the voucher and the voucher will have the city embossed seal as to not be reproduced. She indicated that residents will have to pay a minimal fee as they have in the past and staff is recommending that the City Council approve funding the remaining amount from the city's landfill abatement fund. Acting Mayor Morin questioned how the event will be publicized. Ms. Haug indicated that the event will be advertised in the Star News, on ERTv Channel 12, and through flyers. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the Council suggested having a fall clean up event when the Annual Reports were discussed. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO FUND THE CITY CLEAN UP WEEK OCTOBER 11-16, 2004 FROM THE LANDFILL ABATEMENT FUND. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.8. Consider League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Polic;y Options and 2004-05 Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal Finance Director Lori Johnson stated that at the August 16, 2004 City Council meering, information on the city's insurance renewal with the League of ~nesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for the city's comprehensive property and casualty, bond, liability, and various other coverages was presented. She stated that at that time, there were several options presented that needed additional research prior to making a decision. Ms Johnson presented these options and staff recommendations as presented in her staff report. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO INCREASE THE DEDUCTIBLE FROM $1,000.00 TO $2,500.00; INCREASE THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND FROM $200,000 TO $500,000; DECLINE THE EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN OPTION; DECLINE THE EXCESS LIABILITY COVERAGE; AND DECLINE THE DEFAULT SEWER BACKUP COVERAGE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 8 _______________~__M__________ Ms. Johnson indicated that the new policy for Workers' Compensation beginning October 1, 2004 has been received. She stated that it shows an experience modification of .81, is slightly up from last year's modification factor of .78. She stated that the safety program has played an important role in reducing workplace injuries. Ms. Johnson explained that based on claims experience, it is recommended that the city remain with the $10,000.00 deductible. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER FOR APPROVAL OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICY RENEWAL WITH THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST, INCLUDING MANAGED CARE AND A $10,000.00 DEDUCTIBLE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.9. Consider 2004 Overlay Proiect Supplemental Hearings City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that the property at 11769 Brentwood Lane in Brentwood Addition changed ownership as of February 26, 2004. Mr. Maurer stated that when staff compiled the mailing list for the recently completed 2004 Overlay Public Hearing and Assessment Hearing in April 2004, the county records did not reflect the new owners. The notices of the public hearing were mailed out a few weeks later, by which time the county records had been changed to reflect the new owners but city staff did not catch the change and therefore, the previous owners were notified of the hearings. Mr. Maurer stated that this situation has been discussed with City Attorney Peter Beck and the conclusion is that a Supplemental Public Hearing/Assessment Hearing should be held for the new owners, Mark and Donna Mengelkoch. He indicated that the Supplemental Hearing/Assessment Hearing is scheduled for October 18, 2004. Mr. Maurer stated that he met with Mr. Mengelkoch and explained the situation and offered an opportunity to sign a Waiver and Agreement for Assessment. 11r. Maurer indicated that he advised Mr. Mengelkoch to discuss the situation with his wife and get back to staff. He noted that if the Mengelkoch's sign the Waiver, the need for a Supplemental hearing will no longer exist. Acting Mayor Motin questioned how long staff would wait to hear from the Mengelkoch's before publishing the Public Hearing/Assessment Hearing notices in the paper as to not incur unnecessary costs. Mr. Maurer indicated that the October 18 hearing date was chosen to allow ample time to discuss the situation with the Mengelkochs and for publishing. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS: . RESOLUTION 04-68 RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A SUPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE BITUMINIOUS OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT OF 2004. . RESOLUTION 04-69 DETERMINING ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE MATTER OF THE BITUMINIOUS OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT OF 2004. City COWlcil Minutes September 7. 2004 Page 9 ----------------------------- . RESOLUTION 04-70 ESTABLISHING THE DATE FOR THE ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR THE BITUMINIOUS OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT OF 2004. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.12. Set Worksession Agenda City Administrator Pat Klaers reviewed the draft September 13, 2004 City Council worksession agenda. :rvrr. Klaers stated that another item regarding discussion of the October 11 goal setting worksession with boards/commissions may need to be added to the agenda. Councilmember Kuester stated that the joint goal setting meeting between the Council and the boards/ commissions is very important and questioned if there is ample time to plan the meetlng. Mr. Klaers indicated that staff has met to discuss what could be discussed at the goal setting meeting but that staff really needs to hear from Council on September 13 as to their ideas for the October 11 goal setting meeting. Acting Mayor Motin questioned if all groups would be meeting at once or if the meetings would be individual. Mr. Klaers stated that the meeting will include the Council, all eight boards/ commissions, and staff. He stated that the meeting will be at Lions Park Center. Councilmember Kuester questioned if information regarding the boards/ commissions ideas and goals will be solicited prior to the joint meeting. Mr. Klaers stated that each staff liaison will be talking to their board/ commission. He stated that the plan is that each board/ commission will be choosing two or three of their goals and each will be presented and discussed at the meeting. 7. Other Business Councilmember Dietz indicated that concerns have been raised regarding cars traveling down Mississippi Road not stopping for the stop sign at Mississippi and Joplio. He questioned if flashing lights or a larger stop sign can be put up. City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that IYfississippi is a County road but that staff could explain the situation to the County and see how they want the city to proceed. He noted that the city can order a larger stop signs if the County desires. The meeting of the City Council recessed to Uppertown Conference Room at 8:30 p.m. for a budget worksession. The meeting of the City Council reconvened at 8:40 p.m. 6. Budget Worksession City Administrator Pat I<J.aers stated that the city received information that the city's Net Tax Capacity (NTC) is increasing 16.1%. Mr. Klaers indicated that at the August 23, 2004 City Council meeting, department heads were asked to make cuts totaling $112,500. Mr. I<J.aers reviewed the cuts made by the department heads. City CowlCil Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 10 ----------------------------- 1Ylr. Klaers stated that an important issue to consider is how to fund the purchase of equipment; and to develop a long range plan for how to fund equipment annually as the requests increase as the city continues to grow. Mr. Klaers indicated that it is recommended that the City Council include in the 2005 budget the 7 full-rime and 2 part-time positions that were previously discussed and which are listed in his staff report. Councilmember Dietz stated that based on the 16.1 % increase, he would like to leave the tax rate the same as he would hate to lower it and then have to raise it next year. He stated that he would like to spend some of the available funds to add equipment into the general fund. Acting Mayor Morin stated that he is uncertain about the recommendation to hire a community development director in 2005. He stated that the city just hiIed a parks and recreation director and believes it may be too soon and that the city should wait until 2006 to hire the community development director. Councilmember Tveite stated that assuming the 16.1% increase in NTC, he would also like to keep the tax rate the same; hire the 7 full-time and 2 part-time employees, which keeps the community development position; and shift some equipment into the general fund. Councilmember Dietz concurred. It was the consensus of the Council for staff to advertise for the five positions as outlined in Mr. Klaers memo. Councilmember Dietz stated that he would like to have the Street Department employee hired this year in time for the snow plowing season. Discussion also took place on the need for the fire prevention specialist and the police records clerk. Mr. Klaers stated that on September 13, 2004, the Council will be asked to approve the resolutions regarding the proposed maximum tax levy, the EDA tax levy, the HRA tax levy, and a motion calling for the December Truth-in-Taxation public hearing. 8. Staff Updates There were no Staff Updates. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Acting Mayor Motin adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 9:18 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. 9f-l/ri.-4.4.A- u Joan Schmidt City Clerk