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04-04-1994 CC MIN e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1994 Members Present: Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Holmgren and Dietz Members Absent: Council members Farber and Scheel Staff Present: Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Darrell Mack, WWTS Superintendent 1. Call Meetina To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 6:00 by Mayor Duitsman. 2. Consider 4/4/94 City Council Aaenda COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 4, 1994, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. e 3. Consent Aaenda COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS: 4.1. MARCH 21, 1994, EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED 4.2. MARCH 23, 1994, JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - APPROVED 4.3. MARCH 28, 1994, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED 9. CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.1. Call Special Meetina for 5/31 /94 to Consider Audit COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING ON MAY 31, 1994, AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL TO CONSIDER THE 1993 CITY AUDIT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.2. Review Concept for Bov Scout Storaae Buildina e Pat Klaers, City Administrator, explained that the Boy Scout Troops in Elk River have received funds from the American Legion through Charitable Gambling to build a storage building. The Boy Scouts have requested the City to consider allowing them to use a parcel of land which the City owns located on Lot 4, Block Elk River City Council Minutes April 4, 1994 Page 2 e 1, Ridgewood East Second Addition. The City Administrator stated that this parcel of property was acquired by the City through tax forfeiture. He stated that the City paid assessments on the lot plus $3,900. He further indicated that the parcel of property is used mainly for drainage in the area. Roger Kostreba and Todd Anderson, representing the Boy Scouts, addressed the Council regarding this issue. Roger Kostreba indicated that the American Legion donated $15,000 to the Boy Scouts to construct the facility. He stated that the building will be used by three Boy Scout Troops. Roger Kostreba indicated that the Boy Scouts are requesting that the City own the building and the property as the Boy Scouts cannot own a property or building. He further indicated that the property the Boy Scouts are requesting to use blends in with the area as there are mini-storage buildings located next to the property. He stated that the Boy Scouts have their own liability insurance. Discussion was held by the Council regarding issues such as the effect this would have on the City's liability insurance, the possibility of the City selling the property to the Boy Scouts, other groups using the facility, and possibly adding on to the facility at a future date, ownership of the land, and the effects building on the property would have on the overall storm drainage plan. Following discussion of these issues, it was the consensus of the Council that they were in favor of the proposal, however, certain issues and details would have to be worked out with the City's Attorney and staff. The City Administrator suggested that the Boy Scouts start the conditional use permit process while City staff works on other issues regarding this matter. e 5.3. Consider Resolution Orderinq Public Hearinq for Northeast Area Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvements Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that the trunk sanitary sewer and water improvements proposed in the Elk Park Center feasibility study will serve a much larger area including many acres on the east side of T.H. 169. He indicated that in order to proceed with these improvements, the property owners to be assessed will either have to waive their rights to a public hearing or a public hearing will have to be held. He indicated that it is unlikely that the waivers of the right to a public hearing could be easily and quickly obtained and stated that staff is suggesting that the Council hold a public hearing for this project. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 94-29, A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT OF 1994. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.4. Consider City Unity Day Resolution e The City Administrator stated that the League of Minnesota Cities is requesting all cities to unite together in declaring April 21, 1994, as Minnesota Cities Unity Day. Mayor Duitsman stated he is opposed to the proposal as he does not feel the League should be supporting something that needs to be changed; referring specifically to the property tax system. Elk River City Council Minutes April 4, 1994 Page 3 It It was the consensus of the Council to take no action on this item. 6. library Annual Reoort The 1993 library Annual Report was presented by library Chair Vicki Sullivan and librarian Mick Stoffers. Discussion was held regarding the library expansion. Vicki Sullivan indicated that the project began in 1993 and will be complete in 1994. Mick Stoffers indicated that automation of the library will start in 1994. She further indicated with the expansion of the library and automation, she expects an increase in circulation. Discussion was held regarding advertisement for library programs. It was suggested that some library programs be advertised in The Current. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 1993 LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3- O. 8.1. Wastewater Treatment Annual Reoort WWTS Superintendent Darrell Mack presented the 1993 Wastewater Treatment Plant Annual Report. Discussion was held regarding the plant's current capacity and possibility of future expansion to meet the growth in the City of Elk River. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 1993 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ANNUAL REPORT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 7. Ooen Mike No one appeared for this item. 8.2. Administration Annual Reoort Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk, presented the 1993 Administration Annual Report. She reviewed some of the highlights in the report which included the restructuring of the clerical staff and the move to the new City Hall. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 1993 ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL REPORT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 10. Other Business Councilmember Dietz indicated that his nomination to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for Ward I is Mark Lucas. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPOINT MARK LUCAS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE TO REPRESENT WARD I. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. - Elk River City Council Minutes April 4, 1994 Page 4 e 11. Staff Updates Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that the Fire Department has requested a special meeting with the Council on Thursday, April 14, to receive input from the Council regarding the restructuring of the Fire Department. It was the consensus that the April 14, date was not available and further that the Council would make a decision regarding a meeting date on April 11. The City Administrator indicated that the Ambulance Committee had met and voted in favor of creating an auxiliary ambulance unit which would not require ambulance personnel to be a member of the Fire Department. The City Administrator distributed a handout from Jay Johnson, Development Manager for Tony Emmerich Homes, regarding the Country Crossing Plat. The handout showed an alternative to the originally proposed plat which would save the trees in question. e The City Administrator informed the Council that the City received the variance to apply for turnback funds for Jackson Avenue. The City Administrator reminded the Council that Minnesota Cities annual meeting will be held June 7-10 in st. Paul. 12. Adiournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ Sandra Thackeray City Clerk -