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02-03-1992 CC MIN . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Holmgren, Dietz, and Kropuenske MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Phil Hals, street/Park Superintendent; Alice Heinecke, Secretary/Receptionist; Brenda Ebner, Secretary/Receptionist; and Mark Thompson, Street Department Employee 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 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Tralle. 2. Consider 2/3/92 City Council Agenda . COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. 5-0. 2/3/92 CITY COUNCIL THE MOTION CARRIED 3.1. Consider 1/13/92 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/13/92 CITY MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 5-0. COUNCIL CARRIED 3.2. Consider 1/27/92 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/27/92 CITY MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 5-0. COUNCIL CARRIED 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 5. Street Department Annual Report . Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent, presented the Street Department Annual Report. Phil Hals reviewed the duties of the Street Department employees. He also discussed the status of the existing Street Department equipment, the equipment purchased in 1991 and the projected needs for major equipment purchases in the future. Phil Hals discussed the projects undertaken by the Street Department on a routine basis. He also discussed special projects which have been completed by the street Department in 1991. City Council Minutes February 3, 1992 Page 2 . The Council commended Phil Hals and the street Department employees for the job they do and especially for the money they save the City by building their own equipment. 5.1. Consider Bids for Purchase of 4 X4 Truck Phil Ha1s explained that bids were opened on Monday for the purchase of a 4 X 4 cab and chassis truck. He indicated that the City received only one bid from Elk River Ford at $18,452. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM ELK RIVER FORD FOR A 1992 F350 4 X 4 CAB AND CHASSIS AT $18,452. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Consider Sale of Asplund Brush Chipper Phil Hals indicated that he has put an ad in the Elk River Star News for the sale of an Asplund brush chipper but has received no quotes for the chipper. He requested permission to advertise in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Street Superintendent to advertise for the sale of an Asplund brush chipper in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune. 6. Administration Department Annual Report/Sandy Thackeray . Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk, reviewed the Administration Annual Report. She informed the Council that Brenda Ebner and Alice Heinecke were invited to attend the meeting because much of the work described in the Annual Report is completed by Brenda and Alice. The City Clerk explained the duties and responsibilities of the Administration Department. She further reviewed some statistics regarding licenses and Council meetings. The City Clerk reviewed some of the accomplishments that have taken place in 1991 and further informed the Council of future projects which will be taking place in 1992. The City Clerk explained the the Administration office runs very efficiently considering the enormous work load and thanked Brenda Ebner and Alice Heinecke for their efficiency and dedication. 7.1. Consider Request for Speed Study by Police Chief The City Administrator indicated that the Police Chief has received numerous complaints from citizens who live in the area of County Road 30 and Denver Street regarding the speed limit. He stated that because of these complaints, the Police Chief is submitting a resolution to request Sherburne County to request the Commissioner of Transportation to do a speed study of this area. . COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-04, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING SHERBURNE COUNTY TO REQUEST THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY CERTAIN ROADS IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING SPEED ZONES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Council Minutes February 3, 1992 Page 3 . 7.2. Main street Bridge Replacement The City Administrator explained that prior to the new Main Street bridge being built, it is necessary to document the existing structure with photographs and a written narrative prior to demolition. He stated these documents must be provided to the National Park Services division of the u.s. Department of the Interior and the Minnesota Historical Society. The City Administrator explained that Terry Maurer, the City's Engineer, is recommending to contract Mr. Jeff Hess of Hess, Roies and Company, Inc. to complete the entire documentation at a cost not to exceed $3,957. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO CONTRACT HESS, ROlES AND COMPANY, INC. TO COMPLETE THE BRIDGE DOCUMENTATION WORK FOR THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $3,957. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Kropuenske voted against the motion. Councilmember Kropuenske explained he felt that the City was paying a lot of money to document a bridge only to see it be demolished. He indicated that he was aware that this was a requirement for the City. 7.3. Purchase of Pickup and Vacuum Machine . The City Treatment advertise which are Administrator explained that Darrell Mack, Waste Water Plant Superintendent, is requesting authorization to for bids for a new pickup and trailer-mounted vacuum machine, both budgeted in the 1992 budget. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE TRAILER-MOUNTED VACUUM MACHINE. MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. AUTHORIZED THE FOR BIDS FOR COUNCILMEMBER WASTE WATER TREATMENT A NEW PICKUP AND ONE HOLMGREN SECONDED THE 8.1. Lake Owners Improvement Association Mayor Tralle informed the Council that the the Lake Orono Improvement Association February 25 at the American Legion. Councilmembers to attend. annual dinner and meeting of will be held on Tuesday, Mayor Tralle invited all 9. City Administrator Update The City Administrator informed the Council that the sixty day time limit has begun for the redistricting process for cities. He indicated that the City must have its redistricting plan submitted to the County and State by March 30. . The City Administrator stated that the Park and Recreation Commission have requested a spring joint meeting with the City Council. Dates were discussed for this meeting. It was the consensus that the meeting would be held some time in April. City Council Minutes February 3, 1992 Page 4 . The City Administrator informed the Council that the City has been negotiating with the railroad for the purchase of the property the City is now leasing from the railroad and using for parking. He stated that the City is proposing to plat the property on behalf of the railroad and negotiate the price. He indicated that a price of $15,000 per acre has been suggested to the railroad. It was the concurrence of the City Council to move ahead with this project. . City Hall Facilities - The City Administrator reviewed the status of the design of the City Hall facility building. Pat Klaers informed the Council that there had been some discussion at one of the design meetings regarding the City Council not officially passing a motion to approve the shape of the building. The City Administrator informed the Council that he and the Architect were both under the impression that the City Council had given their approval of the shape of the building as proposed by the Architects. The City Administrator requested the Council to voice any concerns regarding the proposed shape of the building. Councilmember Holmgren stated that he was opposed to the shape of the building and the material proposed for the outside of the building. He further indicated that he has been opposed to this during the entire process. The Council discussed the material proposed for the outside of the building. Pat Klaers indicated that the Design Committee would be touring other buildings in order to get a better idea of the proposed materials for the City Hall building. All Councilmembers were invited to attend. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, --J-J~ Sandra Thackeray City Clerk .