03-23-1992 CC MIN
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MEF~'I'ING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Mayor Holmgren, Councilmemhers Schuldt, Dietz, and
Kropuenske
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Tralle
STAFF PRESI<;NT:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandy Thackeray, City
Clerk; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator;
Russ Anderson, I<'ire Chief; Ilnn Steve Dittbenner,
Ambulance Coordinator
1. Cal) 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 Vice Mayor Holmgren.
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Consider 3/23/92 City Council Alenda
Councilmember Kropuenske added item 6.1.a. - Erosion issue relating to
Deerfield III and IV to the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 3/23/92 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNC I LMEMBF.R Dr ETZ SF.CONDF.D THF. MOT TON. THE
MOTTON CARRIED 4-0.
3. ConsideL..3L1LQ2 City COI!ncU Minutes
COUNCILMF.MBEH DIETZ MOVED TO APPHOVE 3/9/92 CTTY COUNCIL MINUTES.
COllNCTLMF.MBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOT TON . THE MOTTON CAftRH:D 4-0.
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No one appeared for this item.
5.1. Tntrogllctj on QL .JefU.f\.fahl, Rec,=~atj on CoordjJ}ato~
Pat Klaers introduced Jeff Asfahl to the Council. He indicated that
.Jeff Asfahl has been hi red by the Sehool District as the new Recreation
Coordinator. He stated that the position is jointly funded by Elk
Ri ver and nei ghboring communi ties to enhance recreation opportunities
within the area.
Jeff Asfahl thanked the Counei 1 for the opportunity to work as the
Recreation Coordinator for the area and for the City of Elk River. He
statp.d he was excited about the job and felt that his main
respoTlsibil Hies at the beginning would he to keep programs running
smoothly, to provide mrll'e organization and less confusion for ongoing
programs and also to provide more recreation opporblnities to the
residents in Elk River and the neighhoring communitieR.
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5.2. Redistrictinr Continued Public Hearinr
The City Clerk explained that there is a new Federal Congressional Plan
issued by the Federal Court which splits the City of Elk River, placing
two congressional districts in Elk River. She indicated that she has
been unable to obtain a copy of the Federal Congressional Plan and,
therefore, cannot draw the precinct lines to accommodate this plan.
She requested that the City Council continue this public hearing until
March 30. She further noted that March 30 is the absolute deadline for
adopting the City's redistricting plan.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO CONTINUE THE REDISTRICTING PUBLIC
HEARING UNTIL MARCH 3D, 1992, AT THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
5.3. Qitv Hall Facilitv Update
Zack .lohnson and David Maroney, of Eos Architecture reviewed the
interior materials which are being recommended for the City Hall
project.
The City Administrator explained that these materials have been
reviewed by the City staff and the Design Committee.
Zack Johnson indicated that he felt the materi aIs whi ch have been
selected a.re of good durable quality and will fall within the project
budget.
COIJNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE INTERIOR DESIGN MATERIALS
AS RgCOMMENDED BY EOS ARCHITECTURE AND THE DESIGN COMMITTEE AND AS
LISTED IN THE AGENDA FOR THE DESIGN COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 3/1R/92.
COIJNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
5.4. Joint City Council and Park and Recreation Committee Meetinr
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO CALL A .TOINT MEETING WITH THE PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 13, 1992, AT
APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. FOLLOWING THE EDA MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER
KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTTON CARRIED 4-0.
5.5. Pol j ce IlliRartment JRM .Persopal COIl!p'.uter Reques1~
The City Administrator indicated that the Police Department is
requesting to purchase an IBM Personal Computer. He stated the
personal computer is needed for clerical staff because of the increased
work load. He further stated that the finances will come from
Equi pmp.nt Cp.rt ifieates if the poll ce vehie] es and relnted expenses eam(~
in under budget or from equipment reserves after police vehicles are
sold this spring.
COUNCILMEMRER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO AUTHOR I ZE THE POLICE DF.PARTMENT TO
PURCHASE AN IBM PS/2 MODEL 55SX, 4MB PERSONAL COMPUTER. VICE MAYOR
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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The City Administrator indicated that the County Board has requested a
Ci ty representative on the Board of Canvass. He stated that the Board
of Canvass for the presidential election would be held on April 10 at
1 : 00 p. m. Vice Mayor Hol mgren volunteered to attend the Board of
CanvaRs.
6.1. Stey.~_RQhl[JJI1Lding and ZonllliLAdministrator Annual Repor-.t
Steve Rohlf explained that hi s annual report focused on building,
zoning, and environmental activities in 1991. Steve Rohlf indicated
tllat the 1991 total valuation for construction was over $19 million.
Steve Rohlf explained that the lack of single family lots is the reason
for the low number of single family building permits issued in 1991.
He explained that commercial and industrial development is in the same
situation aR single family growth. He felt that sewer and water needs
to he extended to accommodate commercial and industrial businesses.
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Steve Rohlf discussed some of the goals for the Building and Zoning
Department. One of the goals he discussed was computerization for the
department. He indicated that it is his desire to computerize all
building permits by address. It was the consensus of the City Council
to have the Building and Zoning Administrator investigate this
possihi llty.
Steve Rohlf addressed the issue of storm drainage in his annual
report. He indicated that he would like to identify all the drainage
areas in Elk R.iver a.s a starting point to a storm drainage plan. He
stated that an end product would be a complete plan on how to address
storm drainage in the City of Elk R.iver. Payment for this type of a
proj ect. waR discussed by the Counc i1 .
Steve Rohlf also discussed the sign ordinance. He indicated that there
is a possible need for an amendment to the sign ordinance because of
the size of signage in reference to the size of the buildings. It was
the consensus of the Counci 1 to authorize the Planni ng Commission to
review the City's sign ordinance.
The City Councl 1 thanked the RuUding and Zoning Administrator for the
presentation.
6.] .n. Dl~erfield TIT and IV Erosiqn
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Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that he has become aware that there
are two or three lots that are eroding due to a slope in the Deerfield
III area. He stated his concern about the City's liability due to the
exposur(~ of underground wi res and the depth of the erosi on. The
Building and Zoning Administrator explained that this matter would be
brought to the Building Official's attention. Council member Holmgren
requested that Cliff Skogstad look into this situation and report back
to the Coune j] .
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Fi re J2~artment Annll1!L~~ort
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Russ Anderson, Fire Chief, and Steve Ditthenner, Ambulance Coordinator,
presented the Fi re Department annual report to the Ci ty Counci L Russ
Anderson thanked the City Council for their involvement in the
development of the Health Care Commission. Steve Dittbenner indicated
that the Commission has met a couple of times and he is very pleased
with the results of the Commission. Steve Dittbenner indicated that he
is very comfortable with the City of Elk River's ambulance service at
the present time. He stated that the City of Elk River has excellent
coverage with the Elk River Ambulance Service and Health One working as
a dual capacity. Steve Dittbenner explained that the main issue facing
the Elk River Amhulance at the present time is interdepartmental
commun j cation. He stated that he is in the pr'ocess of implementing a
plan to address this issue.
Russ Anderson indicated that there are currently openings on the Fire
Department for fire fighters. He indicated that the Fire Department
has received many applications anel wi 1 1 be reviewing the appl ications
Rhortly.
Russ Anelerson indicated that he would like the COllnci 1 to consieler
arlrling a full time position in 199~ for truck maintenance anrl starting
an inspection program for existing apartments and commercial property.
The Fi re Chief i ndi caterl that fire calls and amhulance caUs were down
in 1991.
The City Council thanked the Fi re Chief and Ambulance Coordinator for
their presentation.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AD.TOURN
THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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Sandra Thackeray
City Clerk