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12-20-1993 CC MIN e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1993 Members Present: Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Scheel, Dietz, Holmgren and Farber Members Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Steven Ach, City Planner; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Peter Beck, City Attorney; Bill Rubin, Economic Development Coordinator; Gary Schmitz, Zoning Assistant; Tom Zerwas, Chief of police; 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 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman. 2. Consider 12/20/93 City Council Agenda Three items were added under Item 12, Other Business/Council Updates. e COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/20/93 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider 12/8/93 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/8/93 CITY MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 5-0. COUNCIL CARRIED 4. Consider 12/13/93 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER CARRIED 5-0. MOVED TO HOLMGREN APPROVE SECONDED THE THE 12/13/93 MOTION. CITY THE COUNCIL MOTION 5.1. Consider Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District No. 12 (EDA Main Street Redevelopment Site) Bill RUbin, Economic Development Coordinator, briefly reviewed the request by the Bruce Company. He stated that a public hearing had been held by the City Council and no action was taken on the request at that time. Mr. Chris Bulow explained the prop,::>sal for a 12,000 square foot retail/ off ice facility to be located at the EDA Main street e Redevelopment site in the downtown area. He stated that a Carpet One franchise store owned by Mr. Kurt Kjellberg would be located in the building with the remainder of the space to be used for other office Elk River city Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 2 --------------------- e and retail business. Mr. Bulow further stated that in addition to carpeting, the Carpet One store would sell wallcoverings, window treatments, bathroom fixtures, vinyl and ceramic tile, and wood flooring. Mr. Bulow noted the following items of interest with regard to Carpet One's history: - There are 450 stores in the nation with 317 shareholders; Annual sales of $1,002,000,000; Largest carpet retailer in the U.S., generating 9% of total carpet sales; $50 million in annual sales in Minnesota Launched a national advertising campaign with a television campaign soon to follow. Mr. Bulow stated that he felt the proposed store would draw 150 to 200 new people to the downtown area. Regarding the parking issue, Mr. Bulow stated that this business would probably require only 5 to 6 parking spaces at anyone given time, but additional parking would be created in the lower level. He further stated that the Kjellberg's would be tripling their sales force and doubling the number of installers he has in Elk River. Mr. Bulow explained that he felt the downtown was becoming a service oriented business district and that his proposal was exactly that. e Bill Rubin financials operations. commented that are strong, and the applicant's that his two personal stores are and business both growing Councilmember Holmgren reviewed the history of this request. He stated that the project makes sense to him. He further stated that the City has $112,000 invested in the site and that it was time to move forward. Mayor Duitsman stated that he has received comments from retailers that the TIF Plan gives Mr. Bulow an unfair competitive advantage. He further stated that he felt this project would not meet the Council's goal to help revitalize the downtown business district, and, therefore, he was not willing to vote in favor of the proposal. Councilmember Scheel expressed her feeling that the proposed project would fit in with the downtown boutique-type atmosphere. She stated that she is aware there are parking questions that need to be addressed, but that the Council cannot wait for the ideal project to come along and that she is in favor of the proposal. Bill Rubin stated that he felt the development of the site in question is an important component of the City's ongoing efforts to reintrench the downtown business area. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TIF DISTRICT NO. 12 (EDA MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT SITE). COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. Mayor Duitsman and councilmembers Dietz and Farber opposed. Elk River city council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 3 --------------------- e Discussion followed regarding options for the site, the amount of TIF funding requested, and also, the possibility of reducing the amount of the request. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO CONTINUE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TIF DISTRICT NO. 12 TO JANUARY 10, 1994. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Consider Pay Estimates and Change Orders COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PAY ESTIMATES AND CHANGE ORDERS: A. U FOR JACKSON AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS B. U FOR HIGHWAY 10 LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS C. #2 FOR MEADOWVALE HEIGHTS TRUNK UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS D. #4 FOR HERITAGE LANDING STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS E. #3 FOR MISSISSIPPI OAKS STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS F. #4 FOR CHERRYHILL BLUFFS STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS G. CHANGE ORDERS TO DELAY PLACEMENT OF BITUMINOUS WEAR COURSE FOR HERITAGE LANDING, CHERRYHILL BLUFFS, AND MISSISSIPPI OAKS PHASE I. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Special Assessment Reapportionments/Mississippi Oaks e Lori Johnson, Finance Director, explained that the Mississippi Oaks plat has been recorded and there are two parcels that are part of the plat with assessments as follows: Parcel 1981 Sanitary Sewer Project 1992 Western Area Area Improvement Project ------------------------ 75-005-1200 75-132-4110 $1,751.03 $ 812.95 $170,999.81 $ 67,326.68 Lori Johnson stated that all four of the assessments were deferred and that the 1992 western area improvement assessments were deferred without interest. She further stated that all of the assessments on Parcel 75-005-1200 have been reapportioned to the 37 lots in Mississippi Oaks. Lori Johnson noted that only five acres of Parcel 75-132-4110 are included in the Mississippi Oaks plat and that assessments on this parcel have been pro-rated, with the portion applicable to the Mississippi Oaks plat being reapportioned to the 37 lots in the plat. Lori Johnson stated that the total amount of assessments per lot including the 1993 assessments is $18,495.02. e COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO REAPPORTIONMENT TO MISSISSIPPI OAKS. THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. APPROVE THE COUNCI LMEMBER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HOLMGREN SECONDED e e e Elk River city Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 4 --------------------- 5.4. Consider Premise Permit Renewal for Celebrity Bowl Charities The City Administrator allow the organization to Bowl. He stated that approximately one year. explained that this was a renewal request to continue selling pull-tabs at the Elk River they have been operating at that location for not the Elk River police on renewals. police Chief Tom not do checks on renewals, since Mayor Duitsman questioned whether or Department does a background check Zerwas stated that his department does they are investigated by the State. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-80, A RESOLUTION APPROVING PREMISE PERMIT RENEWAL FOR CELEBRITY BOWL CHARITIES, INC. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Discussion on Board and Commission Appointments In reviewing the list of applicants, the City Attorney stated that the same individual could serve on both the EDA and HRA. It was the consensus of the City Council to interview the HRA applicant, two EDA applicants, and four Park and Recreation Commission applicants between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 1994. The City Council directed staff to re-advertise for the vacancies on the Library Board and Planning Commission, and tentatively set January 10, 1994, as the date for interviewing those candidates. 5.~ Review January/February 1994 Meeting Schedule COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ESTABLISH JANUARY 17 AND FEBRUARY 21, 1994, AS MEETING DATES FOR THE CIP WORK SESSIONS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER FEBRUARY 17 , REVIEWED AT COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO HOLD THE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON 1994, FOR THE PLANNING AND BUILDING ITEMS THAT ARE THE JANUARY 25, 1994, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ESTABLISH SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1994, AS THE MEETING DATE FOR THE ENGINEERING WORK SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WWTS EXPANSION, STORM DRAINAGE PLAN, TRAFFIC STUDY, AND EAST HIGHWAY 10. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Elk River City Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 5 --------------------- e It was the consensus of the city council to set a meeting date at the January 8, 1994, engineering work session for discussion of the Asses~ment Manual. The following meeting dates were tentatively set, confirmation by the city Administrator with the respective commissions: subject boards to and January 31, 1994 - Joint meeting of City Council/School Board February 7, 1994 - Joint meeting of City Council/Planning commission February 28, 1994 - Joint meeting of City Council/Sherburne county Board spring, 1994 - Joint meeting of City Council/Park & Rec Commission. 6. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 7.1. Consider Resolution for Approval of Conditional Use Permit for Elk Park Center e City Planner Steven Ach reviewed highlights of his memo to the Mayor and City Council regarding this item. He explained that the attached resolution addresses the findings that are needed in order to effectuate the conditional use permit. Steven Ach stated that the Developer's Agreement deals with the necessary on and off site street, utility, and other improvements, as well as the developer's financial responsibility and time schedule in completing improvements. steven Ach also stated that the PUD Agreement will specify the development standards, setbacks, permitted/conditional uses, signage, etc. He explained that these two agreements are the backbone of the conditional use permit and both agreements will be brought back to the City Council at a later date. Steven Ach stated that all the Commission have been included in condition for maintaining the same intersections has been modified to state conditions set by the the resolution except level of service "as possible". Planning that the at all The City Planner stated that staff recommended approval resolution and that the Council could make any corrections or they felt were necessary. of the additions e Peter Beck, City Attorney, explained the technical changes that were recommended as follows: Elk River city Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 6 e 1. Page 1, first paragraph, beginning "Whereas", to delete the words "Construction Company" and insert "Incorporated". 2. Page 10, sixth paragraph, eliminate "and maximum". 3. Page 13, Item 4, after the word "constructed", add "by petition". 4. Page 14, Item 3, strike out "all occurring within the highway right-of-way". After discussion, additional changes were made as follows: 5. Page 14, Item 2, change to read "a security fence shall be provided around all storm drainage ponds as determined by the City Council to provide for public safety". 6. Page 15, add an additional shall be provided e.long Highway 169 as approved by special condition #7. Jackson Avenue from the City Council." "A bike path School street to 7. Page 15, add a special condition #8. "The Developers Agreement shall require Developer to pay its fair share of the costs for a new intersection on Highway 169, if and when MnDOT approves such an intersection." e Discussion followed regarding the preservation of as many trees as possible. The City Planner stated that this would be addressed in the site specific grading plan and that it is the intent to save as many trees as possible. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-81, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ELK PARK CENTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.2. Consider Resolution of Approval for Preliminary Plat for Elk Park Center COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ELK PARK CENTER TO THE JANUARY 18, 1994, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.3. Consider Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report for Elk Park Center MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 93-82, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING THE PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE ELK PARK CENTER IMPROVEMENT OF 1993. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e Elk River city Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 7 e 8.1. Consider Variance to Minimum Lot Area Permit for Zero Lot Line Development, and for William Smith/Public Hearing Requirement, Conditional Use Administrative Subdivision Zoning Assistant Gary Schmitz presented the staff report. He stated that William Smith is requesting an administrative subdivision to divide a lot containing an existing duplex into two lots with a zero lot line. Mr. Smith built the duplex in 1985 according to current lot standards, and, in 1990, the City changed the dimensional regulations for the R-2a zoning district. At present, each of the two lots meet the current width requirement, but fall short on the area requirement of 6,0000 square feet. Tract Al measures 5,143 square feet and Tract A2 measures 4,420 square feet. Each of these lots exceeded the minimum lot requirement in 1985. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED REQUIREMENT, CONDITIONAL USE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FINDINGS: TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE TO MINIMUM LOT AREA PERMIT FOR ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR WILLIAM SMITH BASED ON THE FOLLOWING 1. LITERAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE WOULD CAUSE UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP BY NOT ALLOWING INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP OF EACH UNIT, WHICH WAS INTENDED WHEN THE DUPLEX WAS FIRST CONSTRUCTED. e 2. THE VARIANCE IS NOT A CONSEQUENCE OF THE PETITIONERS ACTION, BUT DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE CITY CODE. 3. THE VARIANCE WILL HEALTH, SAFETY, OR NEIGHBORHOOD AND ORDINANCE; NOT BE INJURIOUS TO, OR ADVERSELY AFFECT THE WELFARE OF, THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OR THE IS IN KEEPING WITH THE SPIRIT AND INTENT OF THE AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. SITE VERIFICATION BY THE CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR ENSURING BUILDING CODES FOR A ZERO LOT LINE STRUCTURE ARE MET. 2. PAYMENT OF PARK DEDICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00 BE PAID TO THE CITY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.2. Consider Conditional Use to Amend the Barrington Square PUD Agreement to Allow Institutional Uses as a Permitted Use by R.E.P., Ltd./Public Hearing e Gary Schmitz presented the staff report. The applicant, R.E.P., Ltd., represented by Gary Santwire, has requested a conditional use permit to amend the PUD Developer's Agreement for Barrington Square to allow institutional uses and site plan review for the Area Learning Center school at 251 8th Street, Elk River, Minnesota (former City Hall Elk River City Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 8 e site). The Area Learning Center is a high school diploma program offered through Elk River School District 728 in a non-traditional setting for students ages 14 to adult. The applicant has stated that there will be a total of approximately 200 students with classes operating in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Staff stated that it was felt the use was compatible with the C-3 commercial uses permitted in the PUD agreement. Discussion ensued regarding parking at the site. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Mr. Gary Santwire stated that he was in agreement with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Building Official Cliff Skogstad reviewed the items of concern resulting from his inspection of the site in question on November 18, 1993 with Jeff DeJarvis, State Building Code Division; Russ Anderson, Fire Chief; and Lynn Salisbary. Mr. Skogstad stated that he sent a letter to Mr. Santwire listing ten concerns and asked for plans to be submitted by December 3, 1993, for review. He stated that the requested site plan information has not been received to date. e Gary Schmitz stated that the Planning Commission's recommendation specified that all the concerns of the Building Official related to State Building Code be addressed and completed by December 30, 1993. Mr. santwire submitted a copy of a fax from National Guardian listing the fire alarm equipment their company would be installing at the Area Learning Center December 20-28, 1993. Mr. Santwire stated that he is finding it impossible to find anyone in the construction business that would be willing to work during the last week in December due to the holidays, and is requesting an extension of time to January 15, 1994, to complete the necessary changes for Code compliance. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY R.E.P., LTD., TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR BARRINGTON SQUARE TO ALLOW INSTITUTIONAL USES AND A SITE PLAN REVIEW OF THE AREA LEARNING CENTER HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS BE LIMITED (PER SHIFT) BASED ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS AVAILABLE. 2. A JOINT PARKING AGREEMENT FOR LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BARRINGTON SQUARE, BE RECORDED IF NECESSARY TO MEET CONDITION NUMBER 1. 3. SIGNAGE MEET C3 STANDARDS. e 4. ALL THE CONCERNS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL RELATED TO STATE BUILDING CODES BE ADDRESSED AND COMPLETED BY JANUARY 10, 1994. Elk River City Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 9 e 5. THE BARBED WIRE LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE CHAIN LINK FENCE (BACK OF PROPERTY) BE REMOVED IF IT BECOMES AN ISSUE OF COMPLAINT OR A SAFETY HAZARD. 6. THE DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES WILL NOT SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS. ADVERSELY AFFECT THE COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.3. Consider a Conditional Use Permit to Operate an Upholstery Business as a Home occupation by Todd Altenweg/Public Hearing Gary Schmitz reviewed the request by Mr. Todd Altenweg for a conditional use permit to operate an upholstery business out of his home at 11925 191st Avenue NW, Elk River. The applicant will be the only employee of the business and will work approximately 40 hours per week during normal business hours. Mr. Altenweg will pick up and deliver the items he reupholsters. He will be doing all work within the confines of his insulated garage and there will be no outside storage. The tools used in the business will consist of an industrial sewing machine, large cutting table, small air compressor, air staple gun, hammers, etc. e Mr. Schmitz stated that the Planning commission added a condition to their recommendation that would subject the conditional use permit to immediate review by the Planning Commission and City Council if valid complaints were received concerning noise. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. The Planning Commission representative stated that there was only comment made by a citizen at the Planning commission meeting and was a concern that Mr. Altenweg had moved his equipment for business into the home before he had actually moved in himself. stated that the home use is the primary use of the home. one that his He Councilmember Scheel questioned how Mr. Altenweg would be getting rid of scrap from the business. Mr. Altenweg stated that his regular garbage service would be adequate to dispose of the limited amount of waste he would generate. Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Holmgren asked Mr. Altenweg how he would be heating the garage. Mr. Altenweg stated that he currently is letting the heat from the house run into the garage. Mr. Schmitz stated that if, at some time in the future, Mr. Altenweg added a heating system in the garage, it would go through the regular building permit process. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY TODD ALTENWEG WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: e 1. 2. HOURS OF OPERATION BE AS PER CITY CODE NO EXTERIOR STORAGE RELATED TO THIS BUSINESS SHALL BE ALLOWED Elk River city council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 10 --------------------- - 3. SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO TWO SQUARE FEET AND MOUNTED FLAT ON THE WALL OF THE DWELLING THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BE AS PER CITY CODE THE USE IS SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW BY STAFF TO ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IS MAINTAINED IF STAFF RECEIVES COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE NOISE FROM THIS USE, THE USE MAY BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE REVIEW 4. 5. 6. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.4. Consider Ordinance Amendment Allowing as Conditional Uses in Commercial Occupation/Public Hearing Therapeutic Massage and Services Districts and as a Home Steven Ach, city Planner, presented the staff report. The City Council passed an ordinance that established licensing requirements for massage and sauna establishments on October 4, 1993. The Zoning Ordinance needs to be amended to specify which zoning districts will permit therapeutic massage and sauna establishments. Also, the definition and home occupation section of the Zoning Ordinance needs to be amended to address therapeutic massage and sauna establishments. The proposed code amendment would allow therapeutic massage and sauna establishments as conditional uses within all commercial districts, and as home occupations. e The City Planner stated that at the October 25, 1993, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission tabled consideration of the ordinance amendment to review the licensing requirements for therapeutic massage. He further stated that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed ordinance at their Kovember 23, 1993, meeting. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 93-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 900.08, 900.12, 900.25 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES TO MAKE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND SAUNA ESTABLISHMENTS A CONDITIONAL USE IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND DELETE "MASSAGE" AS PROHIBITED IN HOME OCCUPATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.5. Other Business No other business was presented. 9.1. Consideration of Salary Resolution This item was tabled for consideration at the January 3, 1994, City Council meeting. ~ 9.2. Adoption of 1994 City Budget and Levy/Public Hearing Elk River city Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 11 --------------------- e The city Administrator presented the staff report on this item. On December 8, 1993, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed 1994 tax levy as required by the Truth in Taxation Law. At that meeting, staff was directed to reduce the tax levy increase from 8.66% (urban rate) to 6%. This would mean a $43,500 tax revenue reduction. The City Administrator stated that three resolutions are being presented with a budget of $3,394,750; #1 with a levy of the original proposed 8.66%, #2 with a 6% tax rate increase and a decrease in taxes of $43,500; and, #3 with a 5% tax rate increase and a decrease in taxes of $60,000. Councilmember Farber questioned how the reduction in the levy from 8.66% to 6% would affect the average property owner. The City Administrator stated that a property owner of a $73,000 home would realize a $5.00 reduction in taxes in the urban district and $4.00 in the rural district. Also, that the owner of a $100,000 home would have a reduction of $8.00 in the urban district and $7.00 in the rural district. He further stated that a business with an assessed valuation of $100,000 would go down $19.00 in the urban district and $17.00 in the rural district. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. e COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE OPTION NUMBER 2 LISTED ABOVE AND TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-83, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINAL TAX LEVY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1994. COUNCILMEt-iBER HOLMGREN SECON:)ED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Farber opposed. Councilmember Holmgren left at this time (9:00 p.m.). 9.3. Consideration of 1993 Budget Amendments Finance Director Lori Johnson reviewed the 1993 budget amendment detail. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO PROPOSED IN DETAIL PRESENTED MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATED ADJUSTMENTS: APPROVE THE 1993 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AS BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR IN HER MEMO TO THE DECEMBER 16, 1993, WITH THE FOLLOWING 1. SQUAD CAR VIDEO CAMERAS - COST FOR ONE CAMERA ($5,000) TO BE PAID FROM SELF INSURANCE FUNDS, COST FOR SECOND CAMERA ($5,000) FROM THE 1993 BUDGET, THIRD CAMERA ($5,000) DELETED. 2. COST FOR STOLEN REPEATER ($1,000) TO COME FROM SELF INSURANCE TRUST FUND. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e 10. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER Elk River city Council Meeting December 20, 1993 Page 12 ~ 11. council Updates Highwar 101 It was the consensus of the City Council to 101 Update to the January 3, 1994, city Council agenda and Jim Tralle to discuss the City's representation at the public hearing scheduled for January 13, 1994. add Highway to invite Highway 101 Business Park - The City Planner stated that staff has met with representatives of Menards to discuss locating one of their stores in Elk River. The Council indicated that having a Menards in Elk River would be a benefit to the community. 12. Adjournment There being THE MEETING. CARRIED 4-0. no further business, COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ADJOURN COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, e ~~ Deborah Kleckner ~) Recording secretary e