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01-27-1992 CC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Tral1e, Councilmembers Dietz, Kropuenske, Schuldt, and Holmgren MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant; Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Peter Beck, City Attorney; Zack Johnson, Architect; and John Lichter, Liesch and Associates OTHERS PRESENT: Al Nadeau, 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 by Mayor Tralle at 6:30 p.m. Park and Recreation Interviews Mayor Tralle explained that there are two positions available on the Park and Recreation Commission. He indicated one position would be for a two year term and the other for a three year term. The Council interviewed Clair Olson and Joe st. Dennis who both applied for a position on the Park and Recreation Commission. The Council recessed at 6:45 and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. 2. Consider 1/27/92 City Council Agenda COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVED THE 1/27/92 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.1. Consider 12/30/91 Special City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/30/91 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Schuldt abstained due to his absence at the meeting. 3.2. Consider 1/6/92 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MINUTES. COUNCI LMEMBER CARRIED 5-0. 1/6/92 MOTION. COUNCIL MOTION MOVED TO APPROVE HOLMGREN SECONDED THE THE CITY THE . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 2 4. Open Mike Madelyn Moos, of 10246 221st Avenue North, questioned the City's requirement of mandatory garbage and recycling pickup. She indicated that at the beginning, the City stated that everybody in the City was required to be on mandatory garbage and recycling pickup. She further stated that through the Appeal Board process, there were some individuals and home sites that were exempted from the mandatory garbage pick up. She further indicated that she appeared before the Appeal Board and was not given an exemption from garbage pickup. She stated she did not feel the process was fair. Alvin Froelich, of 21404 Jarvis Street, stated that all families in Elk River should be treated the same regarding garbage pick up. 5.1. Consider Sexually Oriented Land Uses Mayor Tralle indicated that the Planning Commission tabled this issue at the December meeting to work out final details. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO TABLE ASSOCIATED WITH SEXUALLY ORIENTED LAND 7:00 P.M. AT THE ELK RIVER LIBRARY. THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. THE THREE ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS USES UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 1992, AT COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED 5.2. Consider Preliminary Plat/Replat *1 Gospodor's Orono Lake Addition by the City of Elk River/Public Hearing Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the City of Elk River is requesting preliminary plat approval for the replat of Blocks 1 and 2 and Outlots A, B, and C of Gospodor's Orono Lake Addition. She stated that the City plans to use the property for the construction of a new City Hall, Police Station, and future Community Center. She further indicated that government facilities are a conditional use in R-1c zoning districts and, therefore, the City would be requesting a conditional use permit in the near future. She stated that although there are some issues relating to the conditional use permit that will be presented this evening, the Council's duty is to consider the preliminary plat approval. Al Nadeau, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat with certain conditions. Mayor Tralle indicated that although the Council is considering the preliminary plat, comments relating to the conditional use permit will also be accepted. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Cecelia Scheel, of 10271 215th Avenue North, questioned whether it was mandatory for the City to go before the people with a referendum in order to build the City Hall. Peter Beck, City Attorney, stated that the money to build the City Hall was below the required referendum amount. Pat Klaers indicated that the City is using dedicated annual revenue and no tax increase i~ being requested. Also, the EDA will be City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 3 . purchasing the property and leasing it to the City. Ms. Scheel also questioned whether the Army Core of Engineers had reviewed the plat. Janelle Szklarski indicated that the Army Core of Engineers is not required to review the plat, however, the Department of Natural Resources has reviewed the plat in relation to flood plain and shoreland regulations. Larry Ebert, 13133 182nd Avenue, indicated that the residents of his neighborhood have submitted some concerns regarding safety, privacy, and quality of life in the neighborhood in relation to the City Hall complex. Mayor Tralle indicated that the City received a proposal from the neighborhood with ten requests. He suggested the the Council review these requests at this time. 1. Request for Denver and Fresno streets to be vacated - Mayor Tralle indicated that he concurred with the residents regarding not connecting Fresno or Denver Streets to the proposed parkway. The Council indicated they did not want to fully vacate the roads in case the street would need to be connected in the future. Greg Nadeau, of 13063 183rd Avenue, questioned whether easements for pedestrian walkways could be retained. The City Attorney stated that he was not certain that this would fall within the scope of the State Statute. . Councilmember Kropuenske stated that he would rather address this issue through the conditional use permit (CUP) process. He felt that by addressing it through the conditional use permit, stipulations could be placed on the conditional use permit. The City Attorney suggested adding a condition to the conditional use permit, stating that if the street extensions were initiated by the public through a petition, a simple majority of the Council could approve such a connection. If the Council initiated the petition for street connection, it would take a four-fifths Council vote in order to approve such an action. Also, the CUP could contain a requirement for a public hearing if the street connections were to be considered by the City Council. Katherine Nadeau, 13063 183rd Avenue NW, questioned the public improvement hearing process. Craig Hageman, 18230 Fresno, indicated that he does not want to see Fresno temporarily open during the construction phase. The Council indicated that if it becomes necessary, the City should be allowed to construct a temporary connection which can be used only for emergency vehicles. A comment was made to the residents regarding saving the existing trees in the area if the temporary connection is needed. 2. Buffer zone between residential property and the Proposed Parkway Mayor Tralle indicated that the Planning Commission recommended that the proposed parkway be offset from the property line by 25 feet. This 25 foot offset, combined with the 13 feet from the edge of the right-of-way to the edge of the driving . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 4 . surface, will create a 38 foot open space between the property line and the curb and gutter of the proposed parkway. Discussion was held regarding the planting of trees along the buffer strip. It was the City Council's desire to have the plantings extend all the way to the eastern property line of the plat. Twilla Okeefe, 12992 Orono Road, questioned how much of her yard would be taken by right-of-way with the road. Terry Maurer indicated that no additional right-of-way would taken. Pete Gunderson, 18284 Concord, questioned if the buffer could run to the north along the plats eastern boundary. Mayor Tralle stated that this could be considered by the Park and Recreation Commission. 3. Speed Limit Mayor desire to maintain a decision is MnDOT's. regarding the posting Engineer addressed this Tralle indicated that it is the City's 30 mph speed limit in the area but the final Discussion was held by the residents of stop signs to control speed. The City item. 4. Lighting - Mayor Tralle indicated that it is the intent of the . City to direct lighting on the City Hall site away from residential areas and the Lake. Street lights were discussed by the residents. It was indicated that subdued lighting was preferred. 5. Existing "Y" intersection of County Road 30 and Orono Road Terry Maurer addressed the issue of the realignment of the "Y" intersection at County Road 30 and Orono Road. It was the consensus of the Council that County 30 should remain a through street, with Orono Road having a stop sign at this proposed realigned 900 intersection. The Council directed the engineer to begin discussions with the County on the proposed realignment of this intersection with the understanding that County Road 30 remain a through street. 6. Proposed site for sewer lift station - The City Council directed staff to plan the lift station to be located to the north side of the proposed parkway east of the temporary street easement for City Hall. The Council also recommended that the building be architecturally harmonious with City Hall and that plantings and other appropriate landscaping be incorporated around this structure. 7. City sewer and water Mayor Tralle indicated that discussion regarding extending City sewer and water into the existing development would be discussed at a later date and would probably be discussed at the time street improvements are discussed for the area. . . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 5 8. The location of the proposed water tower Mayor Tralle indicated that it was the decision of the City Council to move the water tower. 9. 30 mph speed limit on County Road 30 - Mayor Tralle informed residents that they should contact their county Commissioner request the speed limit be lowered to 30 mph in the area. the and Jeff Vulgar, 13131 Mississippi Road, requested more police patrol for speed limit enforcement along County Road 30 during rush hour times. He indicated that people are driving more than 55 mph. Lee Ecklund, 18232 Albany, also indicated that people were driving faster than the speed limit on County Road 30. 10. Alternative sites for City Hall Mayor Tralle reviewed the process the City went through in choosing the City Hall site location. He indicated that there was a Task Force that looked at the sites and that there were 16 sites evaluated by the Task Force. Larry Hickman, 16128 187th Circle, requested the Council to put 18 month hold on the City Hall project. He indicated that City is using valuable tax dollars to locate the City Hall on Orono Lake site when apartments and homes would bring valuable tax dollars into the City. He indicated that the will not be paying taxes on the land. an the the more City Debra Krochak, 18273 Denver street, indicated that prefer to see the City Hall and Police Station located site on Orono Lake rather than apartment buildings. she would at this Larry Hickman stated to the Council that it was a mistake to place City Hall at the proposed location. Bob Dilley, 12943 Orono Road, informed the Council that he would rather see the City Hall site in the downtown area. He further indicated that it was the general feeling of the neighborhood to locate City Hall downtown. Arden Krinke, 1958 Main Street, indicated he did not like the location chosen for City Hall and would rather see City Hall located next to the County Government Center. He stated that the proposed location is a residential area and not suitable for a City Hall building. He suggested moving the City Hall along Highway 10. Julie Glexner, 18141 Fresno Street, informed the Council that she was new to the area. She indicated that she felt the City must do things together and felt that the people were upset due to their lack of knowledge of what was taking place. She further indicated that she did not concur with the location of the proposed City Hall as there is no price that can be attached to this natural land once it is developed and lost forever. . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 6 Eleanor Todahl questioned why the land donated by Mr. Gospodor not sufficient and why the City had to purchase more land. stated her opposition to the proposed location for City Hall. was She John Weicht, 13330 Island View Drive, did not feel it was appropriate to locate City Hall in an R-1 zone. He indicated that he is a builder and felt if he requested to build apartments or a commercial building in an R-1 zone, he would be denied. Paul Bell, 18270 Fresno, informed the Council that this was the first public hearing on the City Hall issue other than the Planning Commission public hearing. He stated he was not notified of the meeting and he felt a lot of people do not feel this is a proper location of a City Hall site. Cecelia Scheel indicated that she would have to cross two major Highways to access the City Hall at the proposed site. Curt Grupa, 18152 Fresno, indicated he was opposed to the proposed site location for City Hall. Arden Krinke stated to the Council that they were putting a commercial business into a residential area. Jeff Cobath, 13155 183rd Avenue, indicated that he has not received any notices regarding public hearings for this project. Greg Nadeau indicated that he would rather see a City Hall than residential buildings at this location. Gordon Moldenhauer, 13116 183rd Avenue, indicated that he is in favor of the location for the proposed City Hall, but questioned whether it would be possible to put the Police Station at a different location. Ricky Buttweiler, of 187th Circle, suggested moving the City Hall closer to Highway 10. Al Nadeau, of 724 Irving Avenue, indicated he would like to see City Hall closer to the downtown area. Craig Hageman, 18230 Fresno Street, indicated that he took himself to become informed and felt it would be better to the City Hall at the proposed site rather than put the other uses. it upon locate site to John Weicht indicated that the civic Center would be an unsightly building and does not want to see it located on the lake. Julius Nemeth, 21566 Highway 169, questioned why the City Hall could not be located on Highway 169. . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 7 Kathy Nadeau, 13063 183rd Avenue, indicated she became informed of the proposal some time ago and feels she has been well represented by the City. There being no further comments by the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Schuldt reminded the Council and public that many of the items discussed at the meeting pertained to the conditional use permit and did not refer to the preliminary plat. He indicated that when the motion is made regarding the preliminary plat, these items should not be included. However, they would be discussed again during the conditional use permit process. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that many other sites had considered for the location of City Hall. He indicated that proposed location would give both City government and recreation in City a permanent home and feels it is the best site available to City. been the the the Councilmember Kropuenske concurred with Councilmember Schuldt. He further indicated he felt that the proposed location is a good way to preserve the site near the lake. Councilmember Holmgren stated that this was never his first choice, but it was the consensus of the Council that it was the best site available with the resources the City had available at the time. Councilmember Dietz indicated that two of the Council's main concerns were finding enough land to add the entire Community Center complex and the cost of the property. He stated that when the offer was available from Mr. Gospodor, he felt it was the best alternative available. He further indicated he did not feel it would be intrusive to the neighborhood and that the City would be able to preserve the natural shoreline of Lake Orono. Mayor Tralle indicated that he has received much positive feedback regarding the proposed location of City Hall due to the preservation of the Lake. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR REPLAT #1 OF GOSPODOR'S ORONO LAKE ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT LOT 3, BLOCK 1 BE CHANGED TO OUTLOT A, AND THAT THIS OUTLOT BE DEDICATED SPECIFICALLY FOR PARK PURPOSES, IN LIEU OF A PARK DEDICATION FEE. 2. THAT THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING STREET SIGNS AND STREET LIGHTS IN THIS PLAT. 3. THAT APPROVAL OF THIS PLAT IS CONTINGENT UPON THE ADOPTION OF THE "PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS WESTERN AREA" BY THE CITY COUNCIL. . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 8 4. THAT THE PROPOSED 183RD AVENUE IS MOVED A MINIMUM OF 25 FEET TO THE NORTH TO ALLOW FOR GREATER BUFFERING BETWEEN THE RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE STREET. 5. THAT THE LIGHTING BE SAFE AND SUBDUED SO AS NOT TO AFFECT THE PRIVACY OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE AREA. 6. THAT THERE BE APPROPRIATE SCREENING BY WAY OF VEGETATION OF SUCH A NATURE THAT THE QUALITY OF VEGETATION WILL SCREEN AND ABSORB THE NOISE FROM THE POLICE VEHICLES AND RESIDENTS CLOSE TO THE ROAD. 7. THAT OUTLOT A OF ORONO LAKE 3RD ADDITION BE INCORPORATED INTO THIS PLAT BY ADDING IT TO LOT 1, BLOCK 2. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAW UP THE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE REGARDING DENVER AND FRESNO STREETS WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE CONNECTION OF THESE ROADWAYS WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Council recessed at 10:30 and reconvened at 10:40 p.m. 6.2. Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for Westwood Improvement Project Mayor Tralle indicated that staff is requesting to go out for bids for the Westwood Improvement project to get a better picture of the cost of the project and how to divide the assessments. Eleanor Todahl stated that if the street is widened, items such as flag poles and mailboxes would have to be moved. Terry Maurer indicated that mailboxes in the easements would be replaced by the contractor, however, any other personal items in the easements would be the responsibility of the homeowner. COUNCILMEMBER APPROVING THE FOR BIDS IN COUNCI LMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-03, A RESOLUTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT THE MATTER OF THE WESTWOOD AREA IMPROVEMENT OF 1991. HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Conditional Use Permit and Solid Waste Facility License Renewal by United Power Association/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf indicated that United Power Association is requesting approval for the renewal of their conditional use permit and solid waste facility license. The Planning Commission reviewed this request and recommended approval of the conditional use permit and solid waste facility license. The Council reviewed the license and discussed the two requested changes in the conditional use permit. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 9 Kathy Warneke questioned the 15 month testing period as opposed to the nine month testing period. There being no further comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL FOR UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT TESTING FOR DIOXINS AND FURONS BE EVERY FIFTEEN MONTHS INSTEAD OF EVERY NINE MONTHS BECAUSE OF LOW LEVELS OF THESE CONTAMINATES DURING THE FIRST FOUR ROUNDS OF TESTING. 2. THAT IF UPA ADDS THE COVER OVER THE CONVEYOR LEADING OUT OF THE RDF RECEIVING BUILDING, THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY LICENSE RENEWAL FOR UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Conditional Use Permit and Solid Waste Facility License Renewal by NSP/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf indicated that Northern States Power is requesting renewal of their conditional use permit and solid waste license. He indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval of both the conditional use permit and solid waste facility license with certain recommendations. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LICENSE REQUESTED BY NORTHERN STATES POWER. SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. SOLID WASTE FACILITY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY REQUESTED BY NORTHERN STATES POWER WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION INCORPORATED INTO THE CONDITIONAL USE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Mineral Excavation by the City of Elk River/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf stated that City staff is proposing that mineral excavation activities be regulated under an overlay zone. He stated that in order to accomplish this, an ordinance amendment would be necessary. He stated the ordinance amendment would allow mineral excavation overlay districts to be added to Section 900.12, titled "Permitted Accessory and Conditional Uses" and also to add Mineral Excavation Overlay Districts to the list of zoning districts within the City. Steve Rohlf indicated that the ordinance amendment would allow gravel mining in any . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 10 zone, however, a zone change would have to be acquired through an overlay district. Peter Beck, City Attorney, indicated that the ordinance amendment of an overlay zone gives more control to the City over new gravel operations. He indicated that gravel mining operations currently operating will have grand fathered rights, but the overlay zone will allow the City to control expansion. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 92-1, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE ELK RIVER CITY CODE CREATING A NEW MINERAL EXCAVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.6. Consider Solid Waste Facilities Steve Rohlf indicated that staff is requesting an ordinance amendment regarding conditional uses allowed in the Solid Waste Facility Overlay District. He indicated that the change is minor as an error was made when the ordinance was originally adopted. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the ordinance amendment. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the public the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 92-02, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE ELK RIVER CITY CODE TO SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY CONDITIONAL USES IN THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY SOLID WASTE FACILITY'S OVERLAY DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.7. NONPROFIT SIGN REQUEST Steve Rohlf indicated that the Multiple Sclerosis Society has requested to place a banner at the Super America store in Elk River advertising their Super Cities Walk-a-thon from March 9 through AprilS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THEIR REQUEST TO PLACE A 4 X 8 BANNER AT THE SUPER AMERICA STORE FROM MARCH 9 THROUGH APRIL 5. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Councilmember Kropuenske was away from the Council table. 5.8. Sewer and Water District Map Correction to Comprehensive Plan Steve Rohlf indicated that staff is requesting an amendment to the Sewer and Water District map. He indicated that a parcel of property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Main and Highway 169 was mistakenly left out of the Sewer and Water District and is requesting to include it within the Sewer and Water District. . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 11 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AMEND THE SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT MAP TO INCLUDE THE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND HIGHWAY 169. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.9. Addition of Plastics to the Curbside Recycling Program Mayor Tralle indicated that the City is proposing to add plastics to the curbside recycling program. The City Administrator indicated that the City has received SCORE Funds which will be used to help finance the plastic recycling program. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT AMENDING SECTION 602 REFUSE AND GARBAGE. THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. ORDINANCE 92-03, AN ORDINANCE COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED 5.10. Other - Remodeling Building Permit Fees This item was tabled by the City Council until a later meeting. 6.1. Arts Council Matching Grant Update Marcie Babcock was present representing the Arts Council. She distributed a financial report showing that the Arts Council had matched the additional funds requested by the City in order to receive $10,000 from the City. The report showed that the Arts Council's goal was to raise $1,600 by the end of January, 1992, and indicated that they had raised $1,630. Marcie Babcock stated that she had Representatives from the Arts Council Board present. The Representatives were Kathy Warneke, Cindy Fredrickson, and Cindy Soltis. Kathy Warneke questioned whether there would be for the Arts Council to operate from the new indicated that if this were not possible, the looking at other sites. a room for an office City Hall building. She Arts Council is still COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE $10,000 TO THE ARTS COUNCIL FOR 1991. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. 1992 Fire Contracts The City Administrator informed the Council that the Fire Contracts for Burns and Big Lake Townships would remain the same as the 1991 contracts. He indicated that Otsego's Contract is changed in the fact that the Elk River Fire Department service area has increased. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1992 FIRE CONTRACTS WHICH INCLUDE BURNS TOWNSHIP, BIG LAKE TOWNSHIP, AND THE CITY OF OTSEGO. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. 1992 National Conference . . . City Council Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 12 COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE AUTHORIZED THE NORTHBOUND LIQUOR STORE MANAGER TO ATTEND TO THE 1992 NATIONAL LIQUOR STORE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5. Eagles Charitable Gambling Renewal COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-04, A RESOLUTION APPROVING PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3264. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.6. Maintenance Agreement for County State Aid Highway #42 Bridge COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT APPROVING THE 1992-93 HIGHWAY #42 BRIDGE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-05, A RESOLUTION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY STATE AID COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE 6.7. Consider Park and Recreation Commission Appointments The Council discussed the interviews held by Clair Olson and Joseph st. Dennis for the Park and Recreation Commission. Pat Klaers informed the Council that one term would be for three years and the other term for two years. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPOINT CLAIR OLSON TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A THREE YEAR TERM. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPOINT JOE ST. DENNIS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A THREE YEAR TERM ENDING ON 12/31/94, AND TO APPOINT CLAIR OLSON TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING ON 12/31/93. MAYOR TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Dietz abstained. 6.8. Call Special CIP Council Meeting for February 17 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 17, 1992, AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.9. Other Business There was no other business. 8. City Administrator Update COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE ACCIDENT COVERAGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE HRA, EDA, PLANNING COMMISSION, PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION, UTILITY COMMISSION, AND LIBRARY BOARD AS OUTLINED IN THE 12/16/91 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LETTER. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . . . city Council Minutes January 27, 1992 9. Check Register Page 13 COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER 10. Adjournment There being no further business, ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 11:58 p.m. Resp~ctfully submitted, tJ ,J~^~t~ ~~>L~7 Sandra Thackeray City Clerk