11-22-1993 CC MIN
e
e
e
MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1993
Members Present:
Vice Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Scheel, Farber and
Holmgren
Members Absent:
Mayor Duitsman
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; steven Ach, City
Planner; Bill Rubin, Economic Development Coordinator;
Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Debbie Kleckner, Recording
Secretary
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 7:07 p.m. by Vice Mayor Dietz.
2. Consider 11/22/93 City Council Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER
CARRIED 4-0.
MOVED TO
HOLMGREN
APPROVE
SECONDED
THE
THE
11/22/93
MOTION.
CITY
THE
COUNCIL
MOTION
3.
Consider 11/15/93 City Council Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER
MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER
CARRIED 4-0.
MOVED TO
HOLMGREN
APPROVE
SECONDED
THE
THE
11/15/93
MOTION.
COUNCIL
MOTION
CITY
THE
4.1. Consider Renewal of Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for American
Legion
The City Administrator stated that the American Legion Post #112 is
requesting renewal of their lawful gambling premises permit license.
He further stated that the American Legion has exceeded the local
charitable contribution requirements.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-76, A RESOLUTION
APPROVING PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #112
FOR CHARITABLE GAMBLING TO TAKE .PLACE AT 525 RAILROAD DRIVE.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.2. Consider Contract for private Development with The Chuba Company
(Redevelopment Project at Main Street and Freeport Avenue)
The Economic Development Coordinator reviewed the contract with the
City Council. He'stated that HRA Chair Richard Hinkle requested that
additional language be added to the Development Agreement reiterating
the maximum reimbursement of $50,000 to the developer for demolition
and site preparation. This language will be added to Section 2 of the
contract.
Elk River City Council Meeting
November 22, 1993
Page 2
e
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE VICE MAYOR AND THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHUBA
COMPANY AND DENNIS CHUBA FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT MAIN STREET AND
FREEPORT AVENUE, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE CHANGE IN THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT:
2. CITY OBLIGATIONS.
SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $50,000, CITY COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO REIMBURSE THE DEVELOPER FOR:
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.3. Consider 165th Street Overlay Final Payment
The City Engineer stated that he has inspected the work on the 165th
Street overlay and Jarvis Street overlay projects and recommends final
payment to the contractor in the amount of $60,556.28.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE #1 TO ALBER
CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE 165TH STREET OVERLAY AND
JARVIS STREET OVERLAY PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,556.28.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
e
4.4. Consider Awarding Bids for the 1993 Northeast Area Sewer and Water
Improvements
The City Engineer stated that 16 bids were received and opened on
November 17, 1993, for the 1993 Northeast Area Improvement project,
including extension of watermain to serve the new water tower and
sanitary sewer improvements to serve a portion of the future Hillside
Estates 3rd Addition. He further stated that the apparent low bidder
was Richard Knutson, Inc., submitting a bid of $163,065.20. The City
Engineer recommended awarding the bid to Richard Knutson, Inc., and
suggested that award of the sanitary sewer portion of the project be
contingent upon receipt of a Letter of Credit from Riverside
Development Company.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-77, A RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF
THE 1993 NORTHEAST AREA IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF A LETTER
OF CREDIT FROM RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT COST PORTION OF THE PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.5. Consider Resolution for Land Sale to United Power Association
e
The City Administrator stated that negotiations for the sale of the old
creamery/city hall site are finally nearing completion and that UPA's
attorney, Roger Miller, has expressed his satisfaction with the
documents.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE
DIRECTING THE SALE OF OUTLOT A,
RESOLUTION 93-78, A RESOLUTION
CREAMERY ADDITION, TO UNITED POWER
Elk River City council Meeting
November 22, 1993
Page 3
e
COOPERATIVE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.
CARRIED 4-0.
THE MOTION
5. Council Updates
Outdoor Ice Rinks Councilmember Farber questioned whether or not
there were plans for outdoor ice rinks. The City Administrator stated
that Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent, will be purchasing fill
material left over from Hillside Estates to build up the rink at Lion's
Park approximately one foot to negate the effects of the peat. The
City Administrator also stated that the Park and Recreation Commission
is discussing the possibility of clearing a portion of Lake Orono near
the park. He further stated that it may be possible to flood over part
of the lake surface for smoother skating.
Naples Street Vice Mayor Dietz stated that he had been questioned
by residents on Naples Street whether or not they could have their
portion of the street built up and improved with Class 5. Vice Mayor
Dietz further stated that he was aware that two residents in the
cul-de-sac were not interested in the improvement. City Engineer Terry
Maurer stated that he would provide the necessary easement documents to
proceed with the street improvement plans.
e
Main Street and Tipton Intersection - Discussion was held regarding
the stop sign on Main Street and its intersection with Tipton. The
City Engineer stated that he will be sending a letter to the City
Council which reviews the possible removal of the stop sign.
6.
staff Updates
The City Administrator stated that the Economic Development Authority
will be meeting at 6:00 p.m., at Salk Junior High on 12/13/93, prior to
the Elk Park Center public hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The City
Administrator recommended that the City Council meet at 7:00 p.m. to
consider TIF 112 and to do other City business items.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO CALL THE DECEMBER 13, 1993,
MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. TO CONDUCT REGULAR BUSINESS.
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER
The City Council meeting was moved to the Training Room for the Worksession
on Elk Park Center at 6:35 p.m.
7. City Council and Staff Worksession on Elk Park Center
City Engineer Terry Maurer reviewed the thirteen items related to
traffic and five items related to drainage issues associated with the
Elk Park center as outlined in his memo to City Planner Steven Ach
dated November 18; 1993.
e
More specific discussion regarding the following topics occurred:
Elk River City Council Meeting
November 22, 1993
Page 4
e
Intersection of 193rd and Jackson Avenue
* Concern with sight visibility and angle of intersection where
193rd and Jackson Avenue meet
* possibility of extending Jackson Street north whereby Jackson and
193rd become a "T" intersection.
Drainage Plan
* On-site storage for drainage versus drainage flowing
169 to the east
* City Engineer recommendation of pipe system to
drainage for entire site
* Developer experiencing difficulty in working
route drainage to east under T.H. 169
proposing as the preferred option to contain
under
T.H.
collect storm
out agreement to
Developer will be
storm drainage on-site
Traffic
e
* New access from Jackson Avenue raised a concern regarding truck
traffic conflicting with customer vehicles
* Concern regarding effect on truck traffic
* What factors are included in compiling traffic study
* MnDOT opinion regarding T.H. 169 crossover to access site-
neither approved nor denied; may be needed when Freeport, Highway
169, and School street intersection level of service is degraded
* Additional access on Jackson Avenue- discussed options including
looping Freeport through site to come out on Jackson, access
lining up with Highland Road, northern access onto Jackson, access
onto Jackson south of Highland Road
* Upgrading of School street between Freeport and Jackson
* Future signalization needs - Jackson and School Street and School
Street and Freeport Avenue
city Engineer Terry Maurer stated that he would take into consideration
the items outlined in his memo and all of the concerns addressed at
this meeting to complete a draft feasibility study for the City
Council's review at the December 13th meeting. He further stated that
the Council could choose to act on the proposal at that time, even
though the final details may need to be worked out with the developer,
Kraus-Anderson.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, VICE MAYOR DIETZ MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
4-0.
The meeting of the Elk "River City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
e
Respectfully submitted,
{Jf./wa/L 'l)b elVU'---u
Deborah Kleckner
Recording Secretary