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03-15-1993 CC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER LIBRARY MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1993 Members Present: Mayor Duitsman, Counci1members Scheel, Farber, Holmgren and Dietz (6:56 p.m.) Members Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Russ Anderson, Fire Chief; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Peter Beck, City Attorney Also Present: Don Spotts, Planning commission Representative; Steve Dittbenner, Ambulance Coordinator; Mark stutelberg, LifeSpan 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 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman. 2. Elk River Fire and Ambulance Annual Report Russ Anderson presented the Fire Department Annual Report. Mayor Duitsman informed Russ Anderson that the City Council has been discussing the need for an apartment inspector and stated that the City Council will probably expect Russ Anderson to do this job. Russ Anderson informed the Council that the job would be very time consuming and that the City should have a full time Fire Marshall as the inspection of apartments is a continual program. Mayor Duitsman suggested that the Fire Chief start the program slowly by using one day per week to inspect apartments. Russ Anderson informed the council that if he takes on the job of inspecting apartments, other jobs and duties will be neglected. He further stated that the morale of his firefighters is important and working with the firefighters is a big part of his job. Mayor Duitsman requested Russ Anderson to categorize his other duties and present the list to the City Council. Steve Dittbenner reviewed the ambulance portion of the Fire and Ambulance Annual Report. Discussion was held by the Council regarding the possibility of allowing ambulance workers to participate in the ambulance program without the requirement of being a member of the fire department. Councilmember Dietz arrived at this time (6:56 p.m.). The Council thanked Russ Anderson, Steve Dittbenner, and Mark Stutelberg for the presentation of the Fire and Ambulance Annual Report. . . . Elk River city Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 2 3. Consider 3/15/93 City Council Agenda COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 3/15/93 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Consider City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING SETS OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: 2/22/93 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2/22/93 EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2/27/93 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3/1/93 EXECUTIVE SESSION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3/1/93 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3/3/93 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3/8/93 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 3/8/93 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 6.1. Ordinance Amendment Section 1008.14/Public Hearing/Length of Dead-End Road Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed Section 1008.14, which deals with the length of dead-end roads at their February 23, 1993 meeting. He stated that the Planning Commission continued the public hearing on this issue to allow them more time to discuss the issue at their next workshop. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING 1993. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. 5-0. UNTIL APRIL 19, THE MOTION CARRIED 6.2. Petition for Extension of Trunk Sewer and Water/Virginia Barnier Steve Rohlf indicated that Virginia Barnier has petitioned City consider an extension of trunk sewer and water lines Meadowvale School to the west, which would facilitate the Mrs. Barnier's property for urban development. to have the from north of platting of Mayor Duitsman questioned whether the area could be served without a water tower. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, stated that this issue will be determined by a feasibility study. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ADOPT DECLARING THE ADEQUACY OF PETITION FOR RESOLUTION IMPROVEMENT 93-11, A RESOLUTION AND ORDERING THE . . . Elk River city Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 3 PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE EXTENSION OF TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND WATER TO SERVE THE PROPERTY WEST OF CSAH 'I. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. Conditional Use Permit/Public Hearing/NSP Resource Recovery Facility Steve Rohlf indicated that Northern States Power is requesting an amendment to their conditional use permit and license, which would allow mixed solid waste to be delivered to their facility from all transfer stations between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Currently, MSW is allowed from all transfer stations between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. with the exception of the Brooklyn Park transfer station which is allowed between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Approval of the request would allow delivery from all of the transfer stations during the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Don spotts, Planning Commission Planning Commission reviewed the the City Council. Representative, stated that the request and recommended approval to The Council discussed concerns it had regarding traffic along Highway 101 on Friday evenings during the summer months. Steve Rohlf suggested that the traffic could be monitored and if there was a problem, the approval could be rescinded. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Glen Kaas, Plant Manager of NSP, stated that NSP is requesting to increase the vehicular traffic on Highway 101 about one truck every 36 minutes. The Council continued to discuss its concern regarding the increased truck traffic on Highway 101 during the evening hours in the summer months. The Council indicated that it would be best to avoid the increase of traffic during the hours of 4 to 6:30 p.m. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz suggested that the Council allow NSP to increase their truck traffic during Friday evenings and that the Council monitor the traffic and review the situation at a later date. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND LICENSE FOR NSP WHICH WOULD ALLOW MIXED SOLID WASTE TO BE DELIVERED TO THEIR PLANT FROM ALL TRANSFER STATIONS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6 A.M. AND 9 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY WITH THE STIPULATION THAT NO HAULING BE DONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5 P.M. AND 7 P.M. ON FRIDAY EVENINGS DURING MAY 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 1. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. Administrative Subdivision/Gwen Petersen/Public Hearing . . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 4 Steve Rohlf stated that Gwen Petersen, 8700 93rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, is requesting to subdivide an 80 acre parcel of property into two parcels; a ten acre parcel and a 70 acre parcel. He stated that the parcel of land is located west of County Road 70. steve Rohlf stated that he has a concern regarding the buildability of the lot and suggested that at least one continuous acre of ground must be four feet above the high water table to consider the parcel buildable. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Paula Dargis stated she owns a parcel of land north of the affected property and stated that the field she owns is very wet. She questioned whether building a house on the proposed parcel would cause more water to run into her field. Gwen Petersen requested that the subdivision be approved subject to the results of the perc test because the financing of the loan is contingent upon the perc test. The Council indicated its concern about approving an administrative subdivision for a lot that may not be buildable. The Council suggested that the applicant provide the results of the perc test prior to the Council prior to approving the administrative subdivision. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ISSUE UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD IN TWO WEEKS. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Scheel abstained. 6.5. Conditional Use Permit Association/Public Hearing Request/Sherburne County Grower's Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the Sherburne County Grower's Association is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a Farmer's Market downtown in the central commercial zoning district. He stated that the site selected for the Farmer's Market is the City parking lot located between King and Jackson Avenues lying south of Highway 10. Bill Kennedy, President of the Sherburne County Grower's Association, stated that there may be other locations which the Sherburne County Grower's Association may want to use. He indicated that the Association is looking for approval by the Council with some flexibility. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Jim Mulroy, owner of Snyder Drug, indicated that no problems are anticipated from the downtown merchants. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED REQUEST BY THE SHERBURNE TO APPROVE THE COUNTY GROWER'S CONDITIONAL ASSOCIATION USE PERMIT TO LOCATE A . . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 5 FARMER'S MARKET ON THE CITY PARKING LOT BETWEEN JACKSON AND KING AVENUES WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. REFUSE DISPOSAL SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FARMER'S MARKET AND THE LOT BE CLEANED AFTER EACH EVENT. 2. ON PREMISE SIGNS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE C-1 ZONING DISTRICT STANDARDS AND SHALL REMAIN ON PREMISE DURING THE FARMER'S MARKET SEASON. OFF PREMISE TEMPORARY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS SHALL BE ALLOWED ACCORDING TO THE NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION CLAUSE IN THE SIGN ORDINANCE. THE FARMER'S MARKET MUST OBTAIN CITY APPROVAL TO LOCATE SIGNS ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY. 3. THE FARMER'S MARKET LOT NEED NOT BE LIMITED TO A SPECIFIC DAY OF THE WEEK, HOWEVER, THEY SHALL COOPERATE WITH ADJACENT BUSINESS OWNERS REGARDING THE SELECTED DAYS AND SHALL NOT OPERATE DOWNTOWN ON MONDAYS OR FRIDAYS. 4. THE FARMER'S MARKET BE SET APPROXIMATELY 32 PARKING STALLS. SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE STAFF. UP PER THE SITE MINOR CHANGES IN PLAN THE USING LAYOUT 5. THE FARMER'S MARKET SHALL BE ALLOWED TO BLOCK OFF THE SITE AREA TO SET UP, AND BLOCKADES SHOULD BE USED TO PREVENT VEHICLES FROM ENTERING THE PEDESTRIAN AREA. 6. A YEARLY REVIEW BY STAFF BE CONDUCTED TO ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS THAT MAY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Bill Kennedy requested approval from the Council to allow temporary signs on City property to advertise the Farmer's Market. Don Spotts, Planning Commission Representative, stated that the Planning Commission recommended that any on premise signs be according to the sign ordinance and that all off premise signs be approved by the City Council. He further recommended that the signs be located on specific sites which have been approved by the Council. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOUR OFF PREMISE SIGNS WHICH WILL BE LOCATED IN THE CITY PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO THE RAILROAD AND ON THE CITY PROPERTY ALONG HIGHWAY 10 AND UPA DRIVE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.6. Ordinance Amendment Commercial Buildings Section 900.20/Public Hearing/Zero Lot Line Steve Rohlf stated that City staff was previously directed by the City Council to review the ordinance pertaining to zero lot line developments in the C2 and C3 zoning districts. Don Spotts, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance amendment which would allow a zero lot line in both the C2 and C3 zoning districts. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 6 Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 93-3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900.20, GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ZERO LOT LINES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.7.a Staff Interpretation of Iverson Homes Strip Mall Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, informed the Council that on October 21, 1991, the City Council approved a conditional use permit for a strip mall off of Carson Street, north of Main Street and west of Highway 169. He stated that this strip mall was not constructed and that he has received a new proposal which is comparable with the original conditional use permit. He indicated that the conditional use permit is valid for two years. He stated that staff would request the developer to enter into an agreement which has the same terms and conditions as an original conditional use permit. The City Council interpretation. concurred with staff's recommendation and 6.7.c Raw Land Value Credited for Park Dedication Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the developer of Heritage Landing plat has dedicated three quarters of an acre of land to the City to be used for a trail. Steve Rohlf stated that although the land is valued at $3,500 per acre, the trunk assessment per acre is $3,771. He suggested that the Council consider granting a credit to the developer of $5,342 for the three quarter of an acre of land which is being dedicated to the City as a trail. Steve Rohlf indicated that staff does not feel this should be considered a forgiveness of assessments, but that the trunk assessment placed on the land raises the raw land value and therefore a credit should be given to the developers. Mayor Duitsman stated that he feels the developers should give a certain percentage of the land as park dedication and questioned why the City is granting a payment to the developer. Peter Beck, City Attorney, explained that the City's current system of park dedication is based on the number of units being dedicated. He indicated that in the case of Heritage Landing, the developer will pay $400 per lot being developed and, in this case, the developer is also donating three quarters of an acre. Mayor Duitsman further questioned the $400 per lot and the mixing of the fair market value in payment for dedicated land. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ACCEPT THE THREE QUARTERS OF AN ACRE OF LAND TO BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY AS A TRAIL FROM THE DEVELOPER OF HERITAGE LANDING WITH A CREDIT OF $5,342 TO BE GIVEN TO THE DEVELOPER FOR THE LAND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 7 It was the consensus of the Council to have the issue of credit for land dedicated against Park Dedication Fees brought to the Park and Recreation Commission for a recommendation. 6.7.b UPA Testing Update steve Rohlf updated the Council on UPA's testing of yearly emissions which was completed in November of 1992. He stated that during the last round of testing, mercury, dioxins, furons, particulates and hydrochloric acid were all below the emission limit placed on UPA. steve Rohlf informed the Council that UPA missed the testing of five certain heavy metals and suggested that the issue of these five metals be reviewed when the permit is renewed. Jim Eggen of UPA stated that UPA could retest for the five metals or they could wait until the UPA permit is renewed. steve Rohlf informed the Council that there are no state standards for these five metals. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE UPDATE OF THE UPA TESTING PROVIDED BY STEVE ROHLF AND NOT RETESTING FOR THE FIVE METALS AT THIS TIME. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.8. Annual Report The Building and Zoning Department Annual Report was not presented at this time due to the length of the agenda. 6.9. Heritage Landing Plat The City Administrator distributed an area map of those people proposed to be notified of the Heritage Landing project. After review of the map it was the consensus of the Council to notify all of the people in the highlighted areas including Orono Lake Second Addition, Orono Lake Addition, and Orono Lake Third Addition. The Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. 7.1. UPA City Purchase Agreement The City Administrator stated that staff has been directed to negotiate with UPA for the land purchase of the old City Hall Creamery site. He stated that after reviewing all potential land uses for this site it was agreed upon that UPA would purchase only the property that was formally known as UPA Drive. The City Administrator indicated that the terms and conditions for this purchase are outlined in the Purchase Agreement. Discussion was held regarding the current Park & Ride. The City Administrator indicated that the Park and Ride operation is unofficial and not a MnDOT program, but also that, at this time, the City is recommending that the Park & Ride remain. Discussion was held by the Council regarding the use of the funds from the sale of the property. The City Administrator stated that staff will be recommending that a . . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 8 portion of the purchase price be put back into the City Hall reserve fund as this money was used to demolish the old building located on the site. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE PROPOSED PURCHASE AGREEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.2. Planner Job Description The City Administrator stated that he has prepared a job description for a Planning Director as directed by the City Council. Mayor Duitsman stated that he feels it is not necessary to hire a Planner with a Master's degree and five to seven years planning experience. He indicated that the City should advertise for someone just out of college. He further stated he has a concern about too many department heads in the City and that he did not feel the City needed to hire someone with the expertise to coordinate the activities as this can be done with the present staff. Councilmember Farber indicated that if the City is going to hire a Planner, experience would be valuable. He further indicated that if the City hires a Planner at a lower salary, they may end up hiring an assistant Planner. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the City needs a Planner in order to relieve some of Steve Rohlf's work load. He further indicated that the City Administrator would not have time to direct an inexperienced Planner. Councilmember Scheel indicated she concurred with Mayor Duitsman in that the City should hire someone with less experience at a lower salary. Councilmember Dietz stated that he would not want to hire a Planner without experience. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO HIRE A PLANNING DIRECTOR WITH A PAY RANGE OF $36,000 TO $45,000 WITH THE DUTIES AS INDICATED IN THE DRAFT PLANNING DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 3-2. Councilmembers Deitz and Scheel and Mayor Duitsman opposed. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADVERTISE FOR A PLANNING DIRECTOR AT A PAY RANGE OF $32,000 TO $40,000 WITH THE DUTIES AS STATED IN THE DRAFT PLANNING DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Duitsman opposed. 7.3. Consider Tree Program It was the consensus of the Council to postpone any action on this item until Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent, can be present to discuss this issue with the Council. 7.4. Review Request for Purchase of City Highway 169 Property and the City's Purchase of the Water Tower Site Property . . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 9 The City Administrator stated that the City of Elk River owns a parcel of property north of the MnDOT garage along Highway 169 which is valued at $25,000 according to the County Assessor. The City Administrator stated that the City has been discussing the possible sale of this property with Mr. Rick Foster. He stated that Rick Foster owns property directly north of the City's property and is planning on platting this property. The City Administrator also indicated that Rick Foster owns property which the City could use as a water tower site. The City Administrator stated that Mr. Foster has submitted a proposal to the City which asks for an even exchange of property. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether Elk River Utilities feels that this property is a good location for the City's water tower site. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, stated that the Elk River Utilities has not approved the site for a water tower, however, he feels that it is an ideal spot to locate a water tower. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he feels the City is giving the land away, because if Mr. Foster's property were platted it would be given to the City through park dedication. Mayor Duitsman questioned whether the developer would put the road in to access the water tower site. Marly Glines was present representing Rick Foster, and he indicated he felt Mr. Foster would agree to put in a rough road to access the site, however, he would have to discuss this with Mr. Foster. The Council further discussed whether the City should do an even exchange of property or if the City should sell its property and purchase Mr. Foster's property. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO DRAFT A PROPOSAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FROM MR. FOSTER AND TO SELL A PARCEL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO MR. FOSTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.5. MSA Route Designation Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that annually, the City's Municipal State Aid system is updated. He indicated that the City has 1.36 miles of road to be designated to the MSA system. Terry Maurer stated that he recommends that the Council consider adding 183rd Avenue and Joplin Street as MSA streets in Elk River. He further indicated that if in the future priorities change for the City Council, the designation of an MSA route can change unless the City spends MSA monies for the improvements of these streets. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-12, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 183RD AVENUE AND JOPLIN STREET AS MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council decided not to hold an Executive Session due to the length of the agenda. . . . Elk River city Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 10 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MARCH 22, 1993, AT 6:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.6. Review Code of Ethics Policy The City Council commended the City Attorney for his work on this issue, but the Council wanted to discuss this issue at a future meeting. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ISSUE 1993. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. 5-0. UNTIL APRIL 19, THE MOTION CARRIED 7.7a. Tobacco policy The Council discussed the adoption of a tobacco policy for the new City facility. The City Administrator indicated that the Chief of Police has requested that the Police garage be designated as a smoking area. Discussion was held regarding whether or not the entire City Hall property should be considered a no smoking area. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT A TOBACCO POLICY WHICH WOULD MAKE THE CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS TOBACCO FREE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE POLICE GARAGE. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. councilmember Deitz opposed. 7.7b. Hiring of Receptionists and Clerical Employee Recommendations were given to the Council by the City Clerk and a memo from the Police Chief for the hiring of two receptionists and a part time clerk/typist. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO HIRE DEBORAH KLECKNER AS THE CITY HALL RECEPTIONIST AT A SALARY OF $7.00 PER HOUR BEGINNING TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1993. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO HIRE GERYL ROGERS AS PART TIME CLERK/TYPIST AT A SALARY OF $6.00 PER HOUR BEGINNING MARCH 24, 1993. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO DEPARTMENT RECEPTIONIST AT A THE APPLICANT SUCCESSFULLY COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED HIRE SHERRY PETERSON AS THE POLICE SALARY OF $7.00 PER HOUR CONTINGENT UPON PASSING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION. THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.7c. Moving Company The City Clerk stated that she has received four quotes to move the City office to their new location. She stated that LaBelle storage and moving company was the low quote and is recommending the Council authorize hiring of this company. . . . Elk River city Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 11 COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO HIRE LABELLE STORAGE AND MOVING COMPANY AT A COST OF $1,636.50 TO RELOCATE THE CITY OFFICES TO ITS NEW LOCATION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.7d. Review Cleaning Contract Extensions The City Administrator stated that the City intends to continue using its current cleaning services in the new facility. However, adjustments will have to be made regarding payment contract amounts. He indicated that the bids presented from current companies were $13,300 for the City Hall side and $11,300 for the Police Department side. The Council had no problems with this contract extension. 7.8. Proclamation - Russ Matchinsky COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ADOPT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RUSS MATCHINSKY'S YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE COUNTY ENGINEER. COUNCI LMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.9. Consider Park and Recreation Commission Applications Administrator stated that the City has received two applicants vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission. It was the of the Council to interview the two applicants for the on the Park and Recreation commission at 7 p.m. on Monday, 1993. The City for the consensus position March 22, 8. Staff Updates The City Administrator informed the Council that training for the new phone system would be held next week. The City Administrator questioned whether the Council would prefer to hold an open house in conjunction with Law Enforcement Day on May 8. It was the consensus of the Council that an open house for both the police Department and City Hall not be held until later in the summer when all landscaping is complete. 11. Adjournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER ADJOURN. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. 5-0. HOLMGREN MOVED TO THE MOTION CARRIED The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~:f.Jke~ City Clerk I