03-30-1993 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WORK SESSION
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Scheel, Farber, Dietz,
and Holmgren
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Terry Maurer, City
Engineer; and Lori Johnson, Finance Director
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the City Council
Capital Improvement Program Work Session was called to order at 6:20 p.m. by
Mayor Duitsman.
Discussion was held on the upcoming informational meeting with the Orono
Lake 3rd Addition neighborhood. Terry Maurer briefly updated the Council on
the proposed handout and format of the meeting. Because of the possibility
of more than two Councilmembers attending the meeting, the Council agreed
that it would be appropriate to call this as a special City Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL A MEETING OF
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL AT 7:00 P.M.
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
THE CITY COUNCIL ON
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER
Pat Klaers gave an overview of the progress at the past CIP meetings. He
indicated that the plan for this meeting was discussion on new projects,
Council prioritization of projects, and a discussion on CIP finances.
Mayor Duitsman listed his priorities for projects for the years 1993 to 1997.
1. Library expansion - If the Great Regional River Library system will
support additional staff and materials.
2. Expansion of the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
3. Water towers and wells.
4. Jackson Square/parking lots It was indicated that the HRA has
committed funds for improving parking lots, including Jackson Square.
5.
Storm sewer plan and Ditch #10 - Discussion was held regarding Ditch
#28, and the feeling that this was a County issue. However, the City
should review Ditch #10 as the Council felt that it was the City's
responsibility to do so with urban and commercial development using
this ditch for storm water drainage to the river. The City Council
directed the City Engineer to review the drainage culvert under the
railroad tracks.
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6. East/west roadways Mayor Duitsman
corridors be placed on the official map.
requested
that
easements
and
7. 173rd/175th Street improvement - The Council had a lengthy discussion
on the transportation study and agreed that a special work session
should be held to discuss the transportation study.
8. Purchase property from the County for Orono Parkway extension.
9. Liquor store road/Baldwin Avenue.
10. East Highway 10 water and sewer.
Councilmember Farber questioned
towers in the City. Terry Maurer
compared to suburban communities.
why there
explained
was
the
a need for so many water
City's water system as
Councilmember Holmgren stated that he felt the Highway 10 and Main street
intersection should be a high priority.
Councilmember Dietz indicated that the EDA downtown site was a high priority
for him as well as Joplin and Orono Parkway.
Councilmember Farber concurred that Joplin and
priorities. Mayor Duitsman felt that Orono Parkway
last places that MSA funds were used.
Orono
should
Parkway were high
be one of the
Councilmember Holmgren questioned why Mork clinic patients were parking in
the True Value parking lot. He felt that they should not be allowed to park
there and that Mork Clinic may not be meeting the parking ordinance
requirement. Pat Klaers indicated that he has received no complaints
regarding this issue and that it was his understanding that Mork Clinic met
parking requirements as required by the ordinance; however, he would have
staff check into the situation.
Councilmember Farber questioned the time frame on constructing the community
center and felt that it should be on the 1993-97 project list.
Councilmember Holmgren agreed. The City Council concurred that the plan
presented by the Community Center Task Force was too big for the community
to support, but there was a need for meeting rooms. Councilmember Scheel
felt that some parts of the Community Center were not needed if the City
were to work with a private sector.
Councilmember Scheel felt that an alternate transportation route to
Industrial Park, as previously discussed, should be high priority.
Councilmember Farber felt that the School Street expansion, the Jackson and
School intersection, and the Freeport and School Street intersection should
be on the priority list.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE ELK RIVER
CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS POLICE UNION NEGOTIATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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Mayor Duitsman recessed the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:30 p.m.
for the Executive Session.
The City Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Pat Klaers began the review of available finances for projects and indicated
MSA funds have been used extensively in the last several years and that
limited funds are available for projects in 1993 and 1994. Councilmember
Holmgren indicated that the School street and Jackson Avenue intersection is
high on his priority list and felt that it should be expanded to four lanes
with a signal by September 1, 1993. The City Council agreed to have Terry
Maurer examine the feasibility of this project and report back to the
Council on April 19. Terry Maurer indicated that there is a possibility
that remaining State turn back funds could be used for this intersection.
He also stated that 1994 MSA funds could be encumbered for the School Street
and Jackson Avenue intersection.
Discussion on the Capital Project Fund finances was held. Mayor Duitsman
requested that staff pursue getting the right-of-way for the 173rd/175th
improvement project so that when finances become available, the City could
begin this project.
Councilmember Scheel indicated that she had received complaints from
residents on the condition of Concord Street and that the residents wanted
the street improved. Pat Klaers indicated that the City would do the
project if the residents requested it. Currently, Concord Street is a
private road.
Street Reserve fund finances were discussed. The Council indicated that the
first priority from this fund was 221st Street, the liquor store road was
second, and Third Street and Gates Avenue was the third priority.
City Hall Reserve finances
was acceptable for $50,000 of
Hall site to UPA be placed
Council concurred.
were discussed. Mayor Duitsman stated that it
the revenues from the sale of the old City
back into the City Hall Reserve fund. The City
Equipment Reserve and Park Dedication finances were briefly discussed.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADJOURN
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Xhe meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori Johnson
Finance Director