04-17-1995 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 17,1995
Members Present:
Mayor Duitsman. Councilmembers Dietz, Scheel. Farber and
Holmgren
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pot Klaers. City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Steve
Ach. City Planner; Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator;
Bill Rubin. Economic Development Coordinator; Bruce West, Fire
Chief; Steve Dittbenner, Ambulance Coordinator; Suzanne
Kostanshek. Senior Citizen Coordinator
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 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman.
2.
Consider Council Aaenda
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COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 17, CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
3.
Consider Consent Aaenda
Councilmember Scheel requested the following addition to the April 10, Special
City Council Minutes on page 5.
"Councilmember Scheel stated that the need for athletic facilities should be paid
for by the School District, and that there should be a more equitable way to pay
for the pork system."
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
4.1 APRIL 3, 1995, CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -- APPROVED
4.2 APRIL 10, 1995 - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -- APPROVED AS
AMENDED
5.4 SET-UP LICENSE FOR ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB -- APPROVED
5.5 SET-UP LICENSE FOR WAPITI PARK CAMPGROUNDS -- APPROVED
5.6 CIGARETTE LICENSE FOR T.E.T. ENTERPRISE INCORPORATED -- APPROVED
7.3 CITY OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
AMENDMENT -- TABLED
7.4 CITY OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE -- TABLED
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CITY OF ELK RIVER REQUEST FOR CODE AMENDMENT -- TABLED
CHECK REGISTER -- APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
5.1 Cable TV Update
City Clerk Sandra Thackeray updated the Council on several cable TV issues. She
informed the City Council that the City meetings currently being aired over TV will
be on a set schedule. She stated that the City Council meeting will be aired
three times per week, the Pianning Commission two times per week, and the EDA
meeting two times per week. The City Clerk also updated the City Council on the
feature, which allows community information to be accessed by the public via
Govemment Access Channel Number 12 and the telephone. She introduced Eric
Teichroew, who has been hired to work for the Wright Sherburne Cable
Commission. She stated that Eric is working with each of the municipalities in the
Cable Commission to set schedules for airing City Council meetings.
5.2
School Board Update On Bond Issue
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School Board Chair Tim Kelley gave a presentation to the City Council regarding
the upcoming School Bond Referendum. He discussed the increasing enrollment
issue and the fact that the SChool District is outgrowing its present high school
facility. Tim Kelley reviewed the bond budget summary and stated that the
School Bond Referendum asks for $45.400,000 to improve existing facilities and to
build a new high school in the Elk River area. He reviewed the breakdown of the
funds, which include, $36,500,000 for schools and $8,900,000 for other amenities,
such as land, technology, code amendments, etc. Tim Kelley also reviewed the
impact the bond referendum would have on property taxes. The Council
thanked the School Board for the presentation.
5.3
Senior Citizen Coordinator Annual Report
Senior Citizen Coordinator Suzanne Kostanshek presented the Elk River Senior
Citizen Program 1994 Annual Report. Suzanne reviewed the types of activities for
which she is responsible including the planning, coordinating, supervising, and
leadership of a variety of leisure time and educational activities for seniors in the
Elk River area. Suzanne Kostanshek commented on the increase in volunteer
hours and conveyed her thanks to the volunteers. The City Council thanked
Suzanne Kostanshek for her efforts.
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Consider A Proposal For Traininq Services Submitted By Traininq Networks, Inc.
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Economic Development Coordinator Bill Rubin reviewed the proposal submitted
by Training Networks to implement the recommendations of the Needs
Assessment Report. Bill Rubin stated that the proposal is divided into the areas of
facilitated planning, employee training, and internal information flow and team
work. Bill Rubin introduced Sandra Bower who is the owner of Training Networks,
Inc. Sandra Bower gave 0 brief review of the proposal.
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Mayor Duitsman indicated he supports training for City employees, but indicated
the City does have some budget constraints and that the City may have to
prioritize the implementation of the training program.
Councilmember Holmgren stated he supports the project however, he
concurred with Mayor Duitsman regarding the City's budget constraints.
Councilmember Holmgren further stated that he is interested in getting started in
the training process.
Mayor Duitsman suggested that staff and Sandra Bower review the proposal and
make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the implementation of
the proposal, keeping in mind the budget constraints of the City.
6. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
7.1 Northern Con-Aaa Reauest For Conditional Use Permit Public Hearina,
Case No. CU95-04
Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf stated that Northern Con-Agg is
requesting an update of a conditional use permit for mineral excavation on a
approximate 140 acre site, lying west of Highway 169 and North of County Road
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Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing.
James Tacheny stated that the Planning Commission heard many public
concerns regarding the request and felt that the public concerns of the
neighbors have been addressed. He further stated that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Farber indicated his concern regarding security, screening and
berming around Highway 169 as he indicated this is a dangerous area for four
wheelers and dirt bikes.
Bob Bieraugel of Northern Con-Aggindicated his concern regarding the hours of
operation in the conditional use permit. He stated that occasionally there are
jobs that require hours of operation longer than the 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. time
period as required in the conditional use permit. It was the consensus of the
Council to review this issue and bring it back for Council decision at a later date.
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COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ISSUE UNTIL THE MAY 15, 1995,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. TO ALLOW STAfF AMPLE TIME TO PROPOSE A
REVISED CONDITION REGARDING THE HOURS OF OPERATION AND FURTHER TO
ALLOW NORTHERN CON-AGG 1'0 OPERATE UNDER ITS CURRENT LICENSE. UNTIL THE
MAY 15 MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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7.2 City of ~Ik River Code Amendment, Public Hearinq, Case No. OA95-04
City Planner Steve Ach is requesting an ordinance amendment, which would add
a definition for a recycling processing center and redefine the existing definition
of junk yard.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against
the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
Planning Commission Representative James Tachney stated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 95-9, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 900.08 AND 900.12 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODe OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO RECYCLING PROCESSING CENTERS AND JUNK YARD.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
7.6
Comorehensive Plan Uodate
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Robert Minton, Steering Committee Chairman. reported on the progress of the
Steering Committee whose purpose is to update the City's Comprehensive Plan.
He informed the Council that there has been a large amount of public
participation and concem. He stated that so far the Steering Committee has
dealt with two of the major issues, one of which is "how far to extend sewer and
water in the southeast part of the city" and the other is lithe location of a
transportation corridor in the northern part of the city".
Mayor Duitsman brought up the issues of minimum lot size in the urban sewer and
water district and the development of a parking ordinance for the downtown
area.
Bob Minton indicated that the Steering Committee will be dealing with minimum
lot size and that the Downtown Committee will be meeting to discuss the parking
in the downtown area. He further indicated that the Downtown Committee
would pass on its recommendation when they are finished with the study.
7.7 Planninq Deoartment Annual Reoort
Steve Ach, City Planner, presented the 1994 Planning Department Annual Report.
Discussion took place regarding developers not attending the Concept Review
Meetings. Councilmember Farber indicated that he felt the developers should
be in attendance at the Concept Review meetings. Councilmember Scheel
indicated she concurred with Councilmember Farber.
The City Council thanked Steve Ach for the 1994 Annual Report presentation.
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8.1
Fire And Ambulance Department Annual Report
Fire Chief, Bruce West, presented the 1994 Fire Deportment Annual Report.
Ambulance Coordinator, Steve Dittbenner presented the 1994 Ambulance
Report. It was the consensus of the Council to accept both the Fire Department
and Ambulance Annual Report.
8.2 Utilities Commission Update
Council member Dietz informed the Council that at the last Utilities Commission
meeting, the Utilities discussed the fire hydrant and water line issue by the new ice
arena. He stated that the Utilities agreed to install the piping necessary to make
the loop and connection to the north but requested the City to obtain
easements from' the property owners. He further indicated that the Utilities
Commission voted to wave the Wac fees for the new ice arena.
Councilmember Dietz indicated that he would be discussing the unsightliness of
the new utility poles which have been erected over the lake Orono bridge.
Councilmember Farber requested Councilmember Dietz to inform the Utilities
Commission of the need for lighting along Jackson Avenue.
8.3
Community Recreation Board Update
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Councilmember Holmgren updated the Council on the last Community
Recreation Board meeting held in April. He indicated that the Community
Recreation Board has designed a new logo. He further stated that the
Community Recreation is in the process of getting registrations for summer
programs and further that they are advertising for an assistant position.
8.4
Review April 18 Aqenda Topics
The City Council reviewed the agenda topics that would be discussed for the
April 18 Joint City Council/Sherburne County Board meeting.
8.5 Leqislative Updates
The City Administrator updated the Council on the status at legislation regarding
the potential freeze of property taxes and tax increment financing.
8.6 City Council Meetin<;:l Schedule
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR TUESDAY. APRIL 25. 1995. AT 5:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. AND
FURTHER TO CANCEL THE APRIL 24. 1995. CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CANCEL THE MAY 1, 1995, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AND TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR MAY 8,
1995, FOLLOWING THE EDA MEETING TO DISCUSS GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Other Business
10.1
Medical Laboratorv Proclamation
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO PROCLAIM APRIL 16-22 AS MEDICAL
LABORATORY WEEK IN ELK RIVER MINNESOTA. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
10.2 Elk River Anniversarv
Mayor Duitsman questioned the Council whether they would be interested in
finding out an anniversary date for the City of Elk River for the purpose of holding
a celebration. It was the consensus of the Council that they would be interested
in this information.
11. Staff Updates
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The City Administrator informed the Council that the Pork and Recreation
Commission would be meeting with the neighbors near City Hall regarding the
location of two soccer fields on city property.
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Adiournment
There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO
ADJOURN. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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'Sandra Thackeray
City Clerk
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