02-22-1993 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1993
Members Present:
Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Scheel, Dietz, Farber
and Holmgren
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Bill Rubin, Economic
Development Coordinator; Patrick Klaers,
Administrator; Stephen Rohlf, Building and
Administrator
City
Zoning
Also Present:
Rita Johnson, Planning Commission Representative
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 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman.
2. Consider 2/22/93 City Council Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2/22/93 CITY
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
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COUNCIL
CARRIED
3. Consider 2/8/93 City Council Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2/8/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1.
Councilmember Holmgren abstained due to his absence at the meeting.
4. Open Mike
There was no one present for this item.
5.1. Signage Request Public Hearing/Mike and Kathy Fitschen
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that Mike and
Kathy Fitschen are requesting Council approval for signage as a new
tenant of the Big Wheel Rossi building located at 508 Freeport Avenue.
Steve Rohlf explained that because the property is located in a PUD,
new signage requires Council approval. The sign requested to be
located on the front of the building will measure 36 square feet and
will be illuminated. The sign located on the back of the building will
measure 16 square feet and will not be illuminated.
Rita JOhnson, Planning Commission Representative, stated that
Planning Commission recommended approval of the signage request.
further noted that the Planning Commission felt it would be best
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staff to revise the PUD requirements so that procedures such as these
would not require Council approval.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being on one for or
against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO
FREEPORT AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR SIGNAGE AT 508
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
5.2. Consider Ordinance Amendment Request by City of Elk River/Produce
Markets in C-1 Zones/Public Hearing
Steve Rohlf indicated that staff is requesting the City Council to
adopt an ordinance amendment to Section 900.12 of the Elk River City
Code which would allow produce markets to be located in a C-1 zone as a
conditional use. He further indicated that staff is recommending that
the conditional use fee be waived for the proposed Farmer's Market.
Rita JOhnson, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the
Planning Commission voted in favor of this request.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 93-2, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 900.12, PERMITTED ACCESSORY AND CONDITIONAL USES BY
DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
5.3. Other/Tescom Temporary Office Trailer Request
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that Tescom is
requesting to place a trailer on site to use temporarily until their
new building is completed. The trailer would be located in an
industrial zone. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize
staff to draft an ordinance amendment which would allow the use of
temporary buildings as a temporary principal use under a conditional
use permit in I-I and I-2 zones with the stipulation that the Planning
Commission have a chance to review this ordinance amendment.
6.1. Consider Request to Sponsor Grant to Purchase and Rehabilitate the Old
Courthouse
John Kuester of the Sherburne County Historical SOCiety, introduced
Rolf Anderson of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, and Britta
Bloomberg of the Minnesota Historical Society. He stated that the City
is being requested to sponsor a grant to purchase and rehabilitate the
old courthouse and adjacent County Administration building in downtown
Elk River.
Discussion was held as to the reasoning for the City to apply for the
grant. Arne Engstrom, County Commissioner, indicated that the County
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felt it may be a conflict of interest for them to apply for a grant to
purchase its own land.
Mayor Duitsman stated that he was opposed to this grant to rehabilitate
the old courthouse. He further indicated that if the grant would
include the purchase of the County Administration building, he may
reconsider his opposition.
Councilmember Holmgren stated that this issue was a conflict of
interest for himself as he was a County employee and, therefore, he
would offer no discussion on the matter.
Councilmember Scheel stated that she would like to see the old
courthouse preserved, but does not want the City involved monetarily.
Councilmember Farber indicated he would consider looking into this
request.
After discussion by the Council, it was the consensus that the Council
would first like to receive a formal request from the County regarding
this issue.
MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO REQUEST THAT THIS ITEM BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE
COUNCIL AT THE MARCH 8, 1993, MEETING, WITH A FORMAL REQUEST FROM THE
COUNTY FOR THE CITY TO CONSIDER SPONSORING THE GRANT. COUNCILMEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0-2. Councilmembers
Holmgren and Scheel abstained.
7.1. Wastewater Treatment System Annual Report
Darrell Mack presented the City of Elk River Wastewater Treatment Plant
1992 Annual Report.
7.2. Administration Annual Report
Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk, presented the 1992 Administration Annual
Report.
8. Staff Updates
The City Administrator gave several staff updates pertaining to
upcoming Council meeting agenda items.
Councilmember Holmgren questioned whether the Council was interested in
having Ty Bischoff give a presentation regarding the responsibilities
of the Board of Review. It was the consensus that the Council would be
interested in a presentation from Mr. Bischoff.
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The City Administrator informed the Council that after a discussion
with Dr. Flannery, the School Board is not ready to take action on the
road proposal for Elk Park Center at the 2/23/93 Board meeting.
9.1. Update on Lake Orono Homeowners Association Meeting
Mayor Duitsman informed the Council that he met with the Lake Orono
Homeowners Association regarding the silting problems. He informed the
Association that the City did not have the funds to finance the
project. However, he did inform them that if they had a proposal, the
City would assist in looking for a grant.
9.2. Motion to Call Executive session/Police Union Negotiations
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO DISCUSS POLICE UNION NEGOTIATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The Elk River City Council recessed at 9:30 p.m., and reconvened at 10:40
p.m.
11. Adjournment of Regular City Council Meeting
COUNCILMEMBER
CITY COUNCIL.
CARRIED 5-0.
HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk