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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1999
Members Present:
Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Thompson, Farber. and
Motin
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Peine, City Clerk; Tom Zerwas,
Police Chief; and Terry Maurer, City Engineer
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 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing.
2. Consider Aaenda
The following items were added to the agenda:
5.6. Police Department Clerical Position
5.7. Discussion of HRA Special Meeting
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 12, 1999, CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3.
Consider Consent Aaenda
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1. 3/22/99 COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
3.2. 4/5/99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
3.3 CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
3.4. RENEW MUNICIPAL FACILITIES REFUSE CONTRACT WITH PRETZELS SANITATION
- APPROVED
3.5. RENEWAL OF CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LIQUOR LICENSE FOR WAPITI
PARK - APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
5-0.
4. ODen Mike
Joe and Brenda Taco. 13455 Meadowvale Road, addressed the Council
regarding a nuisance/noise problem in their neighborhood. They stated that their
next door neighbor has a raceway located on their property for dirt bikes and
ATVls. They noted their concerns of safety, dust, noise and smell.
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Chief Zerwas indicated he has spoken with the property owners regarding the
neighbors' concerns with the dirt bikes and ATV's. He indicated that the City's
existing ordinance limits enforcement of these issues. He stated that he would
meet again with the property owner in an attempt to resolve the issue.
Council discussion pursued regarding the possibility of the city adopting an
ordinance to deal with these types of situations. The Police Chief indicated that
the property owner with the trail owns 14 acres of land. He stated that it would
be difficult to enforce limiting the use of ATV's on large parcels of property. The
Council discussed the possibility of addressing the issue through the nuisance
ordinance. It was the consensus of the council to try to deal with this issue
through the Police Chief negotiating with the property owners.
Oar and Brian Shank - 13491 Meadowvale Road also stated their concerns
regarding the same issue.
Cliff LundberQ - 112 Elk Hills Drive - Encouraged the Council to review the old
community center study. He stated that the study should be updated by a new
task force. Cliff indicated that there is a need for facilities with large meeting
areas and stated it would be a good idea for the Council to work together with
the School District on this venture.
5.1.
Consider Aooroval of MnDOT Sianal Aareement
City Engineer Terry Maurer requested the Council to enter into a signal
agreement with MnDot to install a new traffic control signal with street lights,
emergency vehicle pre-emption and signing and to construct intersection
improvements on Trunk Highway 10 at 17151 Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-28 ENTERING INTO A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 78696R FOR
THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 10 AND 17pT AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.2. Consideration of Bids for Trunk Hiahwav 10/17151 A venue Sianal
City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that bids have been received for the Highway
10/171 51 Avenue Signal. Terry Maurer recommended adoption of a resolution
authorizing the award of the contract to the low bidder, Accurate Electric at
$169,221.26.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-29 ACCEPTING BID
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE TH 10/1715T
AVENUE SIGNALIZATION AND INTERSECTION GEOMETRICS IMPROVEMENT OF 1999.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the city's cost in the project is $73.475.52
which will be funded by MSA funds.
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Consider Resolution for Determinina Costs to be Assessed for School Street
Improvements
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-30 DETERMINING
ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE MATTER OF SCHOOL STREET IMPROVEMENT OF 1999.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The City Engineer indicated that the assessment hearing is scheduled for May 10.
1999. The Council concurred with this date.
5.4. Human Resource Issues
5.6.
5.5.
A. Director of Planning Update
B. Liquor Store Manager Candidate
The City Administrator reviewed the status of the interview process for the City
Planner and Liquor Store Manager candidates. He noted that he will be re-
interviewing for these positions due to the fact that the applicants recommended
for the City Planner and Liquor Store Manager did not accept the job offers. Pat
explained that he will be contacting the top candidate for the liquor store
manager position to see if he is interested in reconsidering.
Police Clerical Secretary/Receptionist
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO HIRE RENEE MORRIS AS SECRETARY
RECEPTIONIST AT GRADE 5, STEP E ($10.51 PER HOUR) WITH AN INCREASE TO STEP F
($10.98 PER HOUR) ON JULY 1,1999. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Administration Annual Report
City Clerk Sandy Peine presented the 1998 Administration Annual Report.
6. Other Business
Councilmember Thompson stated he received a complaint regarding the litter
and general condition of the outlot (pond) located by McDonalds. He
questioned who was responsible for maintaining the area. The City Administrator
indicated that the City is the owner and that staff has usually worked with the
area businesses on maintaining the outlot.
7. Staff Updates
Pat Klaers informed the Council that the April 19 meeting will be a lengthy
meeting due to the large number of Planning items on the agenda.
Pat Klaers updated the council on legislative issues.
Pat Klaers questioned the council as to whether they wished to discuss the HRA
design plan process at this time. Mayor Klinzing indicated that downtown design
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plan is an HRA process and felt that it may be unnecessary for the Council to act
further at this time. Councilmember Motin noted that the Council gave its nod of
approval to proceed with the process at the HRA meeting. Mayor Klinzing stated
that she did not feel the Council needed to do anything else at this point other
than offer its support.
8.
Adiournment
There being no further business, MAYOR KLINZING ADJOURNED THE COUNCIL
MEETING.
The meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
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Sandra Peine
City Clerk