03-01-1999 CC MIN - SPECIAL-JOINT
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1999
Members Present:
Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Thompson, and Motin
Members Absent:
Council member Farber
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Phil Hals,
Street/Park Superintendent; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning
Administrator; Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director; Michele
Bergh, Community Recreation Program Coordinator; Scott
Harlicker, Planning Assistant; Steve Wensman, Planner
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 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing.
2.
Consider Aqenda
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Council member Motin stated that the Special Meeting Notice did not include
agenda items other than Annual Reports. He indicated that according to the
open meeting law, annual reports should be the only item considered at this
meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO STRIKE ITEMS 3, 4, 6 AND 7 FROM THE AGENDA.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Council member Thompson indicated that the Council recently took specific
action to add the LaFayette Woods issue to this agenda and stated that
because of that action the Council is obligated to consider the issue. The Council
stated its concern about being very specific regarding agendas for special
meetings.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 3/1/99 COUNCIL AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1.
MAYOR KLINZING, COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ, AND COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON
VOTED AYE. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN VOTED ~A Y.
3. Consider Consent Aqenda
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1.
3.2.
CONSIDER 2/22/99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
CONSIDER 2/23/99 JOINT MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED
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COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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4.1.
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Consider Hirina Buildina and Zonina Department Emplovee
Steve Rohlf recommended that the Council authorize hiring Robert Ruprecht as
the Building/Housing Inspector. Discussion pursued regarding a possible conflict
of interest due to Mr. Ruprecht's previous employment which included owning his
own construction business and doing work in Elk River. Steve Rohlf indicated that
Mr. Ruprecht would not be able to do construction work in the city limits and
would not be able to work for or contract with a general contractor who works in
the city limits. The Council requested that this be included in the employment
stipulations.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE HIRING ROBERT RUPRECHT AS THE
CITY BUILDING/HOUSING INSPECTOR WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
STARTING DATE, MARCH 15, 1999
ONE YEAR ORIENTATION PERIOD (MARCH 15,2000) AND MUST ACHIEVE STATE
OF MINNESOTA LIMIT BUILDING INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION WITHIN THE FIRST
YEAR
STARTING PAY - STEP 1, PAY GRADE 13 ($18.89/HR*)
NEXT PAY PERIOD AFTER RECEIVING LIMITED CERTIFICATION SALARY WILL BE
RAISED TO STEP J ($19.74/HR*)
NORMAL COST OF LIVING INCREASES STARTING IN JANUARY, 2000
FIRST REGULAR STEP INCREASE - JULY 1, 2000 - STEP K (20.62/HR*)
MUST BE A STATE OF MINNESOTA CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL WITHIN TWO
YEARS OF START DATE - MARCH 15,2001
CANNOT PERFORM CONSTRUCTION WORK IN THE CITY LIMITS OF ELK RIVER
CANNOT WORK WITH OR HIRE GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM
CONSTRUCTION WORK IN THE CITY LIMITS OF ELK RIVER
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
(*The wage figures are from the 1999 Pay Plan)
4.2. Consider Final Plat for Lafavette Woods Addition Final Plat, Case No. 99-4
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Steve Wensman stated that the Council continued this plat request to resolve a
screening issue between Ridgewood and Lafayette Woods Third Addition. He
noted that a meeting with the developer, city staff and representatives of the
Ridgewood Homeowners Association resulted in an agreement to a landscape
plan which would address the buffering issue.
Ron Bastyr, developer of Lafayette Woods, stated that he previously donated 31
acres for park land, which was over and above the park dedication fees that he
also agreed to pay. He requested the Council to allow him to pay $650 per acre
for park dedication in lieu of the newly adopted park dedication fees. He further
requested the Council to consider charging $900 per acre for park dedication for
the next phase of the plat in consideration of the 31 acre donation.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-21, GRANTING
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR LAFAYETTE WOODS 3RD ADDITION, CASE NO. P 99-4 WITH
THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE STAFF MEMO PLUS AN ADDITIONAL STIPULATION THAT
$650 PER LOT BE CHARGED FOR PARK DEDICATION (REASON FOR $650 IS THAT THE
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FINAL PLAT WAS SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE INCREASE IN PARK DEDICATION FEES).
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Council member Dietz suggested that a representative of the Park and
Recreation Commission be present to explain the 31 acre donation when the
next phase of the plat is proposed. Mayor Klinzing stated that in the future, park
land donations should be noted in writing so that the Council is fully informed of
the situation.
4.3. Reauest by Morrell Comoanies for Zone Chanae, Public Hearina Case No. ZC 99-1
4.4. Reauest by Morrell Comoanies for Conditional Use Permit, Public Hearina Case
No. CU 99-3
Planning Assistant Scott Harlicker stated that Morrell Companies is requesting a
zone change to Antenna Overlay District and a conditional use permit to
construct a 174 foot antenna tower on property located at 10752 17151 Avenue,
Lot 1, Block 1, Larry Morrell Addition. Scott Harlicker reviewed the staff memos on
these issues. He noted that the Planning Commission has recommended
approval of both requests.
Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing for items 4.3 and 4.4. There being no
one for or against these issues, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing.
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COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 99-21 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY TO
AT (ANTENNA OVERLAY) CASE NO. ZC 99-1. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY MORRELL COMPANIES FOR A 174 FOOT WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. THE TOWER BE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE ONE ADDITIONAL USER.
2. THE TOWER SHALL BE A COLOR THAT BLENDS IN WITH THE SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT.
3. NO SIGNS, LIGHTING OR ADVERTISING ARE ALLOWED ON THE TOWER.
4. THE APPLICANT SHALL SUPPLY ALL NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
INFORMATION AS OUTLINED IN THE ORDINANCE.
5. THE APPLICANT SHALL RECEIVE ALL NECESSARY BUILDING PERMITS.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.5. Region 7W Transoortation Proaramming Policy Committee ITPPCI Uodate
Mayor Klinzing stated that the TPPC met on Thursday to discuss project funding.
She indicated that Elk River's project was accE?pted for funding by the 7W
Transportation Committee in the amount of $360,000. The project includes the
resurfacing and improvement of 1751h from the new Tyler Street to Fillmore.
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4.6. Uodate on Volunteer Recoanition Proaram
The City Clerk updated the Council on the April 20 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
She requested that a special meeting be called for the occasion.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING FOR APRIL 20, 1999
AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER TO BE HELD AT RIVERWOOD
CONFERENCE CENTER. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
5.1. Library Annual Reoort
Mick Stoffers, Librarian, presented the Elk River Public Library 1998 Annual Report.
5.2. Buildina and Zonina Annual Reoort
Stephen Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator, presented the 1998 Building and
Zoning Department Annual Report.
5.3. Street Deoartment Annual Reoort
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent. presented the 1998 Street/Park Department
Annual Report.
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5.4.
Community Recreation Annual Reoort
Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director, presented the 1998 Community
Recreation Annual report.
6. Other Business
Council member Motin updated the council on the Police Liaison committee
discussions that have taken place to date.
7. Staff Uodates
None
8. Adjournment
l There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m.
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