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04-20-1992 CC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1992 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Dietz, Schuldt, and Holmgren MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Kropuenske STAFF PRESENT: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator; Peter Beck, City Attorney; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant; Darrell Mack, Waste Water Treatment System Superintendent; and Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk ALSO PRESENT: Bob Minton, 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 at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Tralle. 2. Consider 4/20/92 Council Agenda COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER CARRIED 4-0. 4/20/92 MOTION. MOVED TO HOLMGREN APPROVE SECONDED THE THE CITY THE COUNCIL MOTION 3.1. Consider 4/6/92 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. 4-0. 4/6/92 CITY THE MOTION COUNCIL CARRIED 3.2. Consider 4/13/92 Joint City Council/Park and Recreation Commission Minutes COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/13/92 JOINT PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0-1. Mayor Tralle abstained due to his absence at that meeting. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 5.1. Variance Request/Front Yard Setback/Charles Christensen-Withdrawn Mayor Tralle noted that this item has been withdrawn. ~ Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 2 . 5.2. Conditional Use Permit/Accessory Building Occupation/David Erbstoesser/Public Hearing Addition and Home Janelle Szklarski indicated that David and Ardyce Erbstoesser are requesting a conditional use permit for a home occupation. She stated the home occupation consists of making small wood craft items and selling these items at local craft shows and consignment stores. Janelle Szklarski stated that the Erbstoesser's original request consisted of a request for an accessory building addition of 1,024 square feet to their existing building. She stated that this portion of the request has been withdrawn by the Erbstoessers. Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request as amended. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. . COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED APPROVED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DAVID AND ARDYCE ERBSTOESSER AT 11796 1915T AVE NW walCH WOULD ALLOW A HOME OCCUPATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL WOOD CRAFT ITEMS WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE OPERATION BE SUBJECT TO STANDARDS B THROUGH K FOR A PERMITTED HOME OCCUPATION AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES ON PAGE 9.85, AND FURTHER IF THE BUSINESS GOES BEYOND THESE STANDARDS, IT WOULD BE NECESSARY TO REVIEW THE BUSINESS THROUGH THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.3. Conditional Use Permit/Amendment Billiard/Public Hearing to Previous CUP/Players Club Janelle Szklarski stated that Players Club Billiards is requesting an amendment to their conditional use permit which would extend the hours of operation on Saturday mornings to 3:00 a.m. on a trial basis. Janelle Szklarski explained that the original request to the Planning Commission was to extend the hours of the billiard hall from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings. She indicated that this request would also require an amendment to Section 712 of the City ordinance relating to billiard halls. Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission voted to deny the request to extend the hours of business to 4:00 p.m. on saturdays and Sundays. He stated that some of the reasons for denial were due to complaints from the Police Chief listed in a memo from the Chief, the effect on the Guardian Angels, and outside nuisances. . Janelle Szklarski explained that after the Planning Commission recommended denial, Mr. Wilson, of the Players Club, requested to reduce his original request to a trial basis and that he be allowed to remain open until 3:00 a.m. on Saturdays only. She stated that Mr. Wilson indicated that he would have two supervisors working during this Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 3 . shift and that he is proposing to be back to the Council in June or July to assess the results of the extended hours. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Mr. Clark Wilson, of the Players Club Billiard, indicated that he is losing most of his business to surrounding areas such as Monticello where pool halls are allowed to remain open until 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning. He stated that most pool shooters will go to a pool hall that can stay open longer rather than playing pool at a hall that will close at 1:00 a.m. Mr. Wilson further noted that he felt he was doing a service to the community by allowing a place for the youth of the community to gather. He stated that he does not allow alcohol in his establishment and feels that the establishment is well run. Sandy Hanson indicated that she can testify to the fact that there is no drinking in the establishment. She stated that she has been in the establishment and her children use the establishment. There is little or no swearing and she stated that it is a good place for kids to go and she is in favor of the request to extend the hours. . Carol Mills of the Guardian Angels stated that according to the original conditional use permit, the proposed use should not put a strain on a public facility or service. She stated that the Guardian Angels is a public service and there are very ill people in the home. She stated she is not in favor of the extension of hours. She further indicated that the Guardian Angels will be expanding towards the direction of the pool hall. She indicated that on behalf of the residents of the Guardian Angels, she is requesting the Council to remain with the original conditions. Tim O'Brien, Administrator of the Nursing Home, indicated that there is a problem relating to beer cans, broken bottles, noise, and litter in the parking lot of the Guardian Angels and further indicated that this is originating from the pool hall clientele. Jolene pageano indicated that she is a parent of teens who visit the establishment. She stated she would like to see the billiards hall remain open as it offers a place for the youth to go. She further indicated that she is in favor of the request to extend the hours as it gives the older kids who are working second shift a place to visit. There being no further comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Holmgren stated that he also has a son who visits the pool hall. He stated that once the doors of the pool hall are closed after 1:00 a.m., the parking lot and lots in the mall area go wild with kids racing their vehicles in the mall. He indicated that most of this is outside of the Players Club Billiard. . Tia Kanas, student, indicated the pool hall a chance on a trial should be allowed to remain open to go and the kids have fun at the that she feels the Council should give basis. She feels the pool hall until 3:00 a.m. as it is a good place establishment. Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 4 . Tim O'Brien indicated his concern regarding the noise emanating from the pool hall and the fact that the windows will now be open at the nursing home during the spring season. Councilmember Schuldt noted that the outside of the pool hall building did not have much litter around the area, but the tree line along Highway 169 had a lot of litter. He noted that the police activity in the general area has picked up since the pool hall opened. He further stated that the City Council must be concerned with what is best for the community. He noted that he must give creditability to the fact that the Chief of Police has written a memo indicating violations at the establishment. Councilmember Schuldt indicated he did not have a problem with the original conditional use permit, but would not be in favor of extending the hours. Councilmember Dietz noted that it was hard to believe two hours a week could make this big of a difference to the operation of the pool hall. . Mayor Tralle stated that there are very few places for teens to go in the City and felt that to blame all the problems in the mall on the pool hall would be unfair. He indicated that a two hour trial is not an unreasonable request. Mayor Tralle further stated the staff has received a memo from the Police Chief stating that there has been management problems at the billiard hall. Mayor Tralle indicated he is concerned about this problem. Mr. Wilson explained this problem emanated from his youngest son managing the establishment one evening and inviting his friends over and keeping the establishment open later than allowed. He indicated that this would not happen again and has not happened since the memo from the Police Chief. Councilmember Holmgren stated that in the sense of fairness, the City Council could give the pool hall a trial period. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE PLAYERS CLUB BILLIARDS TO 3:00 A.M. ON SATURDAYS ON A TRIAL BASIS AND THAT THE TRIAL BASIS EXPIRE ON JULY 20, 1992, AT WHICH TIME THIS WOULD BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION, AND FURTHER THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT WOULD REMAIN OPEN UNDER THE CURRENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS. MAYOR TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. . Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, informed the Council that this decision will not affect minors as the curfew for minors is 10:30 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Steve Rohlf also indicated that during this trial time period, the establishment must also be concerned with litter control, adult supervision at all times, and all other aspects of the original conditional use permit. He stated that at the end of the three months if the Council finds that there are no problems and decides to authorize the request on a permanent basis, the conditional use permit can be modified. He further stated that the ordinance amendment should not be considered until the Council determines whether this is a permanent solution. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. Councilmember Schuldt opposed. Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 5 ~ 5.4. Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Asphalt Plant by Commercial Asphalt Company/public Hearing stephen Rohlf indicated that Commercial Asphalt Company, a division of the Tiller Corporation, has requested a renewal of the conditional use permit for a temporary asphalt plant. Planning Commissioner Bob Minton, stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. He stated that there have been some problems in the past regarding noise, odor, runoff, etc.; however, there has been good cooperation with the staff and Commercial Asphalt Company in working to correct the problems. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY ASPHALT PLANT BY COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 169 AND COUNTY ROAD 33 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT A MAXIMUM OF 30% RECYCLED ASPHALT CAN BE USED IN THE OPERATION IN ORDER TO CONTROL ODOR. IF WEATHER CONDITIONS MAKE ODOR TOO NOTICEABLE, THE OPERATOR MUST TEMPORARILY REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF RECYCLED ASPHALT IN THEIR OPERATION UNTIL ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS ALLOW THE 30% LEVEL TO CONTINUE. ~ 2. THAT THE LEAD CONCENTRATION IN FUEL OIL COMPLY WITH CURRENT MPCA REGULATIONS OR BE NO MORE THAN 4,000 MG/KG, WHICHEVER IS LESS. FURTHER, THAT ANALYSIS OF LEAD CONCENTRATION BE PROVIDED PER MPCA'S REQUIREMENTS. 3. THAT A MAXIMUM OF 20% OPACITY IS ALLOWED FOR EMISSION FROM THE STACK FOR THIS OPERATION. 4. THAT PARTICULATE EMISSIONS BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF .04 GR/DSCF. 5. THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY AND MPCA INCLUDING TEST RESULTS BE COPIED TO THE CITY. 6. THAT COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY BE ALLOWED TO USE BAGHOUSE FINDS IN THEIR ASPHALT MIX, BUT THAT THESE FINDS MUST BE KEPT IN AN ENCLOSURE TO AVOID WINDBLOWN LEAD CONTAMINATION. 7. THAT THE NATURAL VEGETATION BETWEEN THE PROPOSED ASPHALT PLANT AND HIGHWAY 169 BE LEFT TO ACT AS SCREENING. FURTHER, THAT ADDITIONAL PINES ARE PLANTED TO FURTHER SCREEN THIS AREA. 8. THAT DURING DRY PERIODS THE SITE MUST BE WATERED TO AVOID DUST. ~ 9. THAT COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR THE COST OF REVIEWING THEIR PROPOSAL. THAT THE CITY HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS OPERATION DOWN IF THERE IS IMMINENT DANGER AND THAT CITY . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 6 STAFF HAS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT THE PREMISES AT ANY REASONABLE HOUR FOLLOWING NOTIFICATION. 10. THAT THE NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE PLANT ARE FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M., SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. HOWEVER, HOURS CAN BE EXTENDED TO SPECIAL CASES BY THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AS LONG AS THE AS THE ADDITIONAL HOURS DO NOT CREATE A NUISANCE FOR SURROUNDING RESIDENCES. FURTHER MPCA NOISE LEVELS MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES DURING THE OPERATION OF THIS PLANT. 11. THAT THE BAGHOUSE FILTER IS TESTED ONCE PER MONTH FOR LEAKS AND THE RESULTS OF THOSE TESTS ARE COPIED TO THE CITY. 12. THAT THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE REVIEWED IN TWO YEARS AND A NEW PERMIT BE OBTAINED AT THAT TIME. 13. THAT STOCKPILES OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS NOT BE PLACED IN SURFACE WATER AND FURTHER THAT RUN-OFF FROM THESE STOCKPILES IS DIRECTED AWAY FROM ANY SURFACE WATER. THAT THE SIZE OF THE STOCKPILES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE USED IN ONE YEAR, BUT NOT NECESSARILY TO WHAT WILL BE USED IN ANY ONE GIVEN YEAR. FURTHER, THAT THE CITY UNDERSTANDS WITH THIS STIPULATION THAT SOME RECYCLABLE MATERIALS WILL BE RETAINED OVER THE WINTER SO THAT RECYCLING CAN START AT THE SAME TIME AS SPRING START UP FOR THE ASPHALT PLANT. 14. THAT COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CONTINUE TO WORK WITH CITY STAFF TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS WITH ODOR AND NOISE IF THEY ARISE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5. Site Plan Review/Linda Norha/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf explained that Linda Norha, represented by Gary Santwire, is requesting to adjust lot lines to accommodate a 14' X 44' addition to the existing building. He indicated that the addition lies within a PUD and requires a site plan review. Steve Rohlf explained that Ms. Norha is proposing to exchange triangular pieces of property 12' wide from one lot to another. He stated that the net result would be that both lots would remain the same size; however, the shape would change on both lots. Steve Rohlf explained that the Barrington Square PUD Agreement requires Planning Commission and Council review of site plans. He stated that the site plans review for the Planning Commission is scheduled at the April 28, 1992, meeting and that the developer has requested permission for the Council to review the site plan prior to Planning Commission review. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Mayor would Tralle noted that because this is such a minor issue, he felt it be appropriate for the Council to approve the site plan, . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 7 contingent upon the Planning Commission's review. Councilmember Schuldt felt that the City should follow the process and that the Planning Commission should review the site plan first. Councilmember Dietz concurred with Councilmember Schuldt. Steve Rohlf explained that the typical procedure for site plan review for Barrington Place PUD requires only Planning Commission approval and no Council approval. He further stated that the Barrington Square PUD Agreement is different in the fact that it requires both. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO WAIVE THE COUNCIL'S AUTHORITY TO REVIEW THE SITE PLAN AND REFER THE SITE PLAN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND A FINAL DECISION. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.6. Vacation of a Portion of the Right-of-Way of 8th Street and All of the Right-of-Way of Industrial Road by Cretex Companies/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf indicated that Crete x is requesting to vacate a portion of the old 8th Street and all of Industrial Road in order to expand their storage in a westerly direction. Steve Rohlf indicated that the area of 8th Street that runs east and west was suppose to have been vacated at an earlier date. However, it is uncertain as to whether the legal process was adhered to at the time of the vacation as no recorded documents can be found. He stated that staff is recommending that Cretex revacate 8th Street and that the property be conveyed to the Cretex Companies. Don Schumacher of Cretex Companies was present and indicated that the map in the memo was incorrect as the portion of Meadowvale Road between Proctor Avenue and Quinn Avenue was not to be included. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Robert Swag of Island View Drive indicated that the street has already been moved. He suggested the possibility of planting some trees along the border of the property. Steve Rohlf noted that Cretex has requested property back to Cretex. He further noted that Cretex to locate all utilities on the property for them to the City. the City to deed the staff has requested and to grant easements There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER VACATING PART STIPULATIONS. SCHULDT MOVED OF INDUSTRIAL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-24, A RESOLUTION ROAD ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING 1. THAT CRETEX COMPANY PHYSICALLY SURVEY THE LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES ON THEIR PROPERTY AND PREPARE APPROPRIATE EASEMENTS TO PROTECT THOSE UTILITIES AND THAT THESE EASEMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 8 APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE STAFF MEMBERS PRIOR TO RECORDING THE VACATION OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR 8TH STREET AND INDUSTRIAL ROAD. 2. THAT CRETEX COMPANIES PREPARE THE QUIT CLAIM DEEDS NECESSARY TO CONVEY THE LAND UNDERLYING THAT PORTION OF 8TH STREET AND INDUSTRIAL ROAD FROM THE CITY TO CRETEX COMPANIES. 3. THAT THERE IS NOT A GAP BETWEEN QUINN AVENUE AND THE EASEMENT FOR ACCESSING THE WATER TOWER AFTER THE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY TO CRETEX. 4. THAT CRETEX COMPANIES BE ALLOWED TO REMOVE TAR FROM THE FORMER 8TH STREET LOCATION AND GRADE SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE VACATION, BUT PRIOR TO THE RECORDING OF SAID VACATION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO VACATING PARTS OF MEADOWVALE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. ADOPT ROAD RESOLUTION 92-25, A RESOLUTION AND 8TH STREET ACCORDING TO THE 1. THAT CRETEX COMPANY PHYSICALLY SURVEY THE LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES ON THEIR PROPERTY AND PREPARE APPROPRIATE EASEMENTS TO PROTECT THOSE UTILITIES AND THAT THESE EASEMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE STAFF MEMBERS PRIOR TO RECORDING THE VACATION OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR 8TH STREET AND INDUSTRIAL ROAD. 2. THAT CRETEX COMPANIES PREPARE THE QUIT CLAIM DEEDS NECESSARY TO CONVEY THE LAND UNDERLYING THAT PORTION OF 8TH STREET AND INDUSTRIAL ROAD FORM THE CITY TO CRETEX COMPANIES. 3. THAT THERE IS NOT A GAP BETWEEN QUINN AVENUE AND THE EASEMENT FOR ACCESSING THE WATER TOWER AFTER THE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY TO CRETEX. 4. THAT CRETEX COMPANIES BE ALLOWED TO REMOVE TAR FROM THE FORMER 8TH STREET LOCATION AND GRADE SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE VACATION, BUT PRIOR TO THE RECORDING OF SAID VACATION. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.7. Zone Change from R-1e to PUD/Rick Foster/Public Hearing 5.8. Variance/Length of Dead-End Road/Rick Foster/Public Hearing 5.9. Preliminary Plat Approval/Hillside Estates/Rick Foster/Public Hearing 5.10. Conditional Use permit/Rick Foster/Public Hearing Steve Rohlf explained that Mr. Foster is proposing to develop a 53 acre parcel of property which lies in the northeast corner of the intersection of Highway 169 and 193rd Avenue. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 9 Zone Change Steve Rohlf informed the Council that Rick Foster is requesting to zone change the entire 53 acre parcel from R-1e/Single Family Residential to PUD/Planned Unit Development. Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended to zone change the property to PUD as a PUD would allow the best use of the land. Terry Maurer distributed a letter from Transportation and reviewed the concerns of letter. the Minnesota Department of MnDOT as related in the Steve Rohlf further stated that that the land use be amended from Business on the western 13 acres. the Planning Commission recommended MR/Medium Residential to Highway Variances Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variances to the length of dead end roads in the plat. Conditional Use Permit Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the residential area only, not the commercial portion. He stated the main concern of the Planning Commission was to establish a better buffer between the commercial and residential property and to save as many trees as possible and increasing the average lot size. Preliminary Plat Steve Rohlf reviewed the preliminary plat request. He stated that the Planning Commission approved the request to develop a 53 acre parcel of property. There being no further comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 92-12, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO ZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1E/SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PUD/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AMEND THE LAND USE MAP FROM MR/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HB/HIGHWAY BUSINESS FOR THE WESTERN 13 ACRES OF THE 53 ACRE PARCEL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED LENGTH OF DEAD END ROADS. TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST FOR THE COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 10 Councilmember Holmgren indicated that although he was unhappy with the dead end roads and the number of cul-de-sacs, he felt it was necessary in this situation. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HILLSIDE ESTATES PHASE I WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT THE PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT UPON VARIANCES BEING GRANTED FOR THE LENGTHS OF THE DEAD-END ROADS. 2. THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF PHASE II IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE COMMERCIAL PORTION PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. ALSO, THAT A PUD AGREEMENT REFLECTING THE STIPULATIONS OF THE PLAT APPROVAL IS ESTABLISHED AND ENTERED INTO PRIOR TO RECORDING ANY PHASES OF THIS PLAT. 3. THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT UPON A ZONE CHANGE BEING GRANTED TO PUD. 4. THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL IS CONTINGENT UPON MNDOT'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL. 5. THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF PHASE II IS CONTINGENT UPON BWSR'S REVIEW FOR FILLING OF A WETLAND. 6. SEWER AND WATER a. THAT PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF PHASE II OF THIS PLAT IS CONTINGENT UPON TRUNK LINES BEING EXTENDED TO THIS AREA TO PROVIDE SEWER AND WATER. b. THAT THE CITY ENGINEER DOES THE DESIGN FOR THE SEWER AND WATER LATERALS WITHIN THIS PLAT. c. THAT THE LATERALS IN THE FIRST PHASE FIT IN WITH THE LONG RANGE PLANS FOR SEWER AND WATER FOR THIS AREA. d. THAT THE FIRST PHASE OF THIS DEVELOPMENT PAY ITS SHARE OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE LONG RANGE TRUNK SEWER AND WATER LINES AS ESTIMATED IN THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THIS AREA. FURTHER THAT THIS ASSESSMENT IS PAID UP FRONT OR AS LOTS SELL WITH SOME LIMIT TO THE TOTAL PAYMENT PERIOD. e. THAT THE FIRST PHASE BE ALLOWED TO TEMPORARILY CONNECT TO SEWER AND WATER THROUGH DEERFIELD 3RD ADDITION. FURTHER, THAT THE DEVELOPER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS FOR THIS TEMPORARY CONNECTION AND HOOKING UP TO THE PERMANENT LINES IN THE FUTURE. LASTLY, THAT NO CREDIT IS GIVEN AGAINST THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE LONG RANGE TRUNK FACILITIES FOR TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENTS THAT DO NOT FIT IN WITH THE LONG RANGE PLAN. 7. DRAINAGE . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 11 a. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE THE NECESSARY STORM DRAINAGE CALCULATIONS FOR THE PROPER SIZING OF STORM PIPES AND HOLDING PONDS. b. THAT IF OUTLETS ARE NEEDED FOR STORM HOLDING PONDS, THE DEVELOPER MUST SECURE THE EASEMENTS. c. THAT SWALES NEEDED FOR DRAINAGE ARE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE DEVELOPER DURING THE ROAD GRADING. d. THAT STORM DRAINAGE PLANS ARE FINALIZED AND ACCEPTABLE TO CITY STAFF PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT REVIEW. 8. STREETS a. THAT THE DRIVING SURFACE OF 193RD AVENUE THROUGH THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE PLAT BE 44 FEET WIDE. b. THAT THE CONFIGURATION OF THE DRIVING LANES AND TURN LANES THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL PORTION OF 193RD IS RESOLVED PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. c. THAT THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR EVANS AVENUE IS 80 FEET WIDE, THE DRIVING SURFACE 46 FEET WIDE, AND EVANS IS PROVIDED WITH BARRIER CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER. d. THAT 193RD AVENUE BE A THROUGH STREET WITH ALL OTHER STREETS INTERSECTING IT BEING PROVIDED WITH STOP SIGNS. FURTHER, THAT ALL SIGNAGE WITHIN THE PLAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEVELOPER. e. THAT ALL THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS WITHIN THE PLAT OTHER THAN 193RD BE 32 FEET WIDE TO FACE OF CURB TO FACE OF CURB WITH SURMOUNTABLE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER. f. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR THE TEMPORARY CUL-DE-SACS WITHIN THE PLAT PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. g. THAT ALL FINAL PLANS FOR STREETS WITHIN THE PLAT BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. h. THAT A SMALL UNATTACHED TRIANGLE OF PROPERTY IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF 193RD AVENUE AND DODGE STREET BE ELIMINATED. i. THAT ALL TO HAVE STREET. PURCHASE LOTS UTILIZING 193RD AVENUE FOR ACCESS ARE A TURNAROUND WITHIN THE LOT TO AVOID BACKING FURTHER THAT THIS REQUIREMENT BE IDENTIFIED AGREEMENT FOR THE LOTS. REQUIRED INTO THE IN THE 9. STREET LIGHTS THAT STREET LIGHTS BE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 12 a. THE NORTH END OF EVANS AVENUE. b. THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF 193RD AVENUE AND EVANS STREET. c. THE NORTH END OF DODGE STREET. d. IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF DODGE STREET AND 193RD AVENUE. e. IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CARSON CIRCLE AND 193RD AVENUE. f. ON THE NORTH END OF CARSON CIRCLE. g. IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF 193RD AVENUE AND BALDWIN STREET. h. THE NORTH END OF CARSON STREET. i. IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF AUBURN STREET AND 193RD AVENUE. j. ON THE NORTH END OF BALDWIN STREET. 10. PARK DEDICATION THAT THE DEVELOPER PAY $350 PER LOT FOR PARK DEDICATION FEES. 11. THAT SLOPES OF 30% OR MORE ARE PROTECTED BY EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CITY THAT ALLOW NO CUTTING OF VEGETATION EXCEPT FOR DISEASE CONTROL, AS APPROVED BY STAFF. 12. THAT THE EASEMENT FOR THE POWER LINE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PLAT IS DEFINED PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT. 13. THAT THE LOCATIONS OF STUMP BURYING SITES ARE IDENTIFIED, APPROVED BY STAFF, AND PROTECTED BY EASEMENTS PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. 14. THAT, AS PROPOSED BY THE DEVELOPER, THE SERVICES OF A FORESTER ARE RETAINED TO DETERMINE WHAT TREES MUST BE REMOVED FOR ROAD AND HOUSE CONSTRUCTION. ALSO, TREES THAT ARE TO BE SAVED BE FENCED, FLAGGED, OR ROPED OFF AT THE DRIP LINE TO AVOID MECHANICAL DAMAGE. FURTHER, THAT NO GRADING OR FILLING WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT BE ALLOWED OVER THE ROOT AREA OF THE TREES THAT ARE TO BE SAVED. LASTLY, THAT THE AUTHORITY OF THE FORESTER TO MAKE DECISIONS ON TREES DURING HOUSE CONSTRUCTION IS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT ON THE LOTS AND THE COVENANTS FOR THE PLAT. 15. THAT THE MINIMUM SIZE LOT WITHIN THIS PLAT IS 10,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE WITH 80 FEET OF FRONTAGE. ALSO, THAT SETBACKS ARE 30 FEET FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE, AND 10 FEET FROM THE SIDE AND REAR PROPERTY LINES. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 13 16. THAT A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT AND LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FIRST PHASE ARE ESTABLISHED FOR THIS PLAT. FURTHER, THAT THE DEVELOPER HAS ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE FIRST PHASE. LASTLY, THAT ASBUILTS ARE PROVIDED FOR THESE IMPROVEMENTS. 17. THAT A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR HOUSE SITES IS APPROVED BY STAFF PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF EITHER PHASE. ALSO, THAT THE SOIL BORINGS (LOCATIONS DETERMINED BY STAFF) ARE ACCOMPLISHED TO DETERMINE LOWEST FLOOR ELEVATIONS. 18. THAT THE DEVELOPER PAY $7,500 FOR HIS SHARE OF THE STOP LIGHT TO BE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF 193RD AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 169 PRIOR TO RECORDING THE COMMERCIAL PORTION OF THIS PLAT. 19. THAT PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT REVIEW OF THE FIRST PHASEt THE DEVELOPER REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR THE COST OF REVIEWING BOTH PHASES OF THE PLAT TO THAT POINT. 20. THAT THE TEMPORARY CUL-DE-SACS BE PROVIDED WITH BITUMINOUS BERMS. 21. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE AN ESCROW ACCOUNT OR LETTER OF CREDIT TO COVER THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THIS PLAT PRIOR TO THAT WORK COMMENCING. 22. THAT AFTER GRADING OF THE COMMERCIAL AREA OF THIS PLAT, THAT AREA IS IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISHED WITH GRASS THAT IS CARED FOR BY THE DEVELOPER UNTIL IT IS SELF SUSTAINING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE PUD WITH THE SAME STIPULATIONS AS LISTED IN THE PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO THE COMMERCIAL PORTION OF THE PLAT. MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. TABLE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated he had received a petition for improvements of sewer, water, storm sewer, curb and paved streets for Hillside Estates Phase I from Richard Foster. Steve Rohlf distributed the petition to the Council at this time. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PETITION FROM RICHARD FOR HILLSIDE ESTATES PHASE I FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF WATER, STORM SEWER, CURB AND PAVED STREETS. COUNCILMEMBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. FOSTER SEWER, SCHULDT 5.11. Ordinance Amendment/Section 900.20 Clearance (Fences)/public Hearing General Regulations-Vision . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 14 Janelle Szklarski indicated that the City has no current ordinances regulating the type of materials fences can be made of. She stated that the proposed ordinance prohibits certain materials from being used in fences such as barbed wire and electric fences. She further stated that the main purpose of the ordinance is safety. Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 92-13, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900.20, GENERAL REGULATIONS SUBPARAGRAPH 6 ON FENCES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.12. Growth Hearing Amendment/Transportation Management Plan/Public Plan Steve Rohlf explained that this issue revolves around the Western Area Improvements and how they affect the City's Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the proposed location for Orono Parkway is inconsistent with the Plan. Steve Rohlf indicated that the Planning Commission recommended that this item be tabled so staff can further review the issue. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOVED TO TABLE THIS ISSUE. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT 5.13. Other Mayor Tralle mentioned the vacant lot and the driveway along Highway 169 and the problems that are being caused by vehicles using the driveway as a parking lot and also as a used car lot. The Council discussed this issue and it was the consensus that it was the responsibility of the property owner. Steve Rohlf indicated that he has been approached by an Eagle Scout who is working toward a merit badge. He questioned whether the Council had any projects they could suggest for this Eagle Scout. The Council suggested that the Eagle Scout contact Phil Hals, the City Street Superintendent. The City Council recessed at 9:20 and reconvened at 9:40. 6.1. Award Bid for Trailer Mounted Vacuum Machine Darrell Mack informed the Council that he rebid the purchase of the trailer mounted vacuum machine as per Council direction. He indicated that he received four bids from two companies; Flexible Pipe Tool Company and Crysteel Truck Equipment. Darrell Mack suggested that the Council consider accepting Bid #2 from Flexible Pipe Tool Company as it meets the City's specifications. Darrell Mack further stated that Bid #2 of Flexible Pipe Tool Company came in at $23,490 which was lower . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 15 than anticipated. Because of this he requested the Council to consider purchasing a couple other items from Flexible Pipe Tool Company. Pat Klaers stated that the main reason for rejecting the Crysteel bid is that they did not provide the City with references and, therefore, they did not meet the City's bid requirements. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ACCEPT BID #2 FROM FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL COMPANY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren noted that the purpose for the Council rejecting the Crysteel bid is because they did not conform to the City's bid specifications. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2a. Resolution Awarding Contract to Arcon! Western Area Improvements Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that the City received a total of nine bids for the Western Area Phase I Improvements. He stated that the lowest bidder was Arcon Construction at $2,128,616.76. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT THE PHASE I WESTERN AREA IMPROVEMENT OF 1992. SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 92-26, A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ 6.2b. Resolution Approving Well Plans and Advertisement for Bids COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-27, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE WESTERN AREA PHASE I PRODUCTION WELL IMPROVEMENT OF 1992. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2c. Western Area Improvements and Trail Development Pat Klaers indicated that the trails planned for the City Hall site have been reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission. He stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has recommended that the five foot concrete sidewalk on the north side of the parkway be replaced by an approximately ten foot bituminous surface that can serve as a biking, hiking, rollerblading trail. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO REPLACE THE FIVE FOOT CONCRETE SIDEWALK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PARKWAY WITH AN APPROXIMATELY TEN FOOT BITUMINOUS SURFACE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.3a. Extension of Time on Sewer Hookup Pat Klaers distributed a petition from the residents in the Westwood Area requesting a five year time limit on hooking up to City sewer. Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 16 . Pat Klaers indicated that the extension of time on sewer hookups was discussed by several of the residents that came in during the open house discussions on the Westwood assessments. He stated that the City's current ordinance allows two years to hook up to the City sewer. He indicated the City is recommending a time extension of one year. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether the City would be setting a precedence by allowing the time extension. Peter Beck, City Attorney, suggested that the time extension for sewer hook up be awarded through a variance. He further indicated that a stipulation of the variance would be that the homeowners would have to prove that their current septic system is working. Rickie Buttweiller indicated that the survey taken by her and Eleanor Todahl to request an extension to the sewer hookup listed certain stipulations such as the homeowner not having sewer problems. Rickie Buttweiller further stated that there are a lot of people with newer septic systems that would like to get more use out of them prior to hooking up to the City's system. She further stated that those homeowners with larger assessments and those that could not afford to pay their assessments would be given more time to save money for the hook up. . Peter Beck suggested that the time extension for sewer hook up be looked at as a long term solution, and that all property owners should be treated the same. Eleanor Todahl stated that the time extension would help her and other seniors and people with low incomes to save money to hook up to the sewer. Councilmember Dietz suggested that the City compromise and allow a four year time period to hook up to the City sewer. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to draft an ordinance which provides for a four year time frame to hook up to City sewer and that stipulations be placed on the time extension requiring an annual review prior to each year of extension. 6.3b. Assessment Prepayment Issue . Pat Klaers indicated that the City's current ordinance allows for total prepayment of an assessment prior to certification of the assessment to the County. He indicated that he has received a request from some of the residents in the Westwood Area regarding the making of partial payments to their assessments. Pat Klaers indicated that the current state law allows for partial payment of an assessment to be made prior to the certification of the assessment to the County. He stated that this is the only time State law allows for prepayment of an assessment. The City Administrator indicated that the City can amend its ordinance to allow for this one time partial prepayment of the assessment. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 17 Mayor Tralle requested the City Attorney to draft a letter to area Legislators regarding the issue of prepayment of assessments. The City Administrator indicated that another issue that was brought up by the Westwood Area residents was the number of years the assessments ran. He stated that the City could adjust the assessments to run up to twenty years. 6.4. Partial Pay Estimate '3 for Elementary School Improvements COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE '3 TO S.J. LOUIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,751.56 FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.5a. Approve MnDOT Agreement for Signal Terry Maurer indicated that he has reviewed the agreement provided by MnDOT for the signal reconstruction work proposed for the intersection of Trunk Highway 169 and Main Street. He indicated he recommends approval of the agreement. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MNDOT AND CITY RECONSTRUCTION OF A STREET SIGNAL ON HIGHWAY COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE 92-28, AN RESOLUTION OF ELK RIVER FOR THE 169 AND MAIN STREET. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.5b. Approve MnDOT Agreement for Other Improvements Terry Maurer indicated he has received a MnDOT cooperative Agreement for the street and storm sewer improvements associated with the Trunk Highway 169/Main Street Project. He indicated he had reviewed the agreement and recommends approval. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT MNDOT REGARDING THE STORM SEWER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 169/MAIN STREET PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. FROM WITH DIETZ 6.5c. Resolution Approving Plans and Ordering Bids for Main Street/T.H. 169 Project COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-29, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 169/MAIN STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT OF 1990. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.6. Consider Resolution Approving New Polling Places for the City of Elk River The City Clerk indicated that due to the overcrowded conditions of the polling location at the Elk River Senior High School, it has become necessary to locate other polling locations within the City of Elk . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 18 River. She suggested that Meadowvale School, the Elk polling locations. the Council consider the locations of River Senior High and Lincoln School for COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-30, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE POLLING LOCATIONS FOR VOTING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7. Check Register Councilmember Dietz questioned the amount of billing from the Engineering Firm. Terry Maurer explained that the reason for the high bills this year were due to the amount of projects the City of Elk River is working on. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER 6.7. Consider Purchase of Leak Detection System for Fuel Storage Tanks Pat Klaers indicated that according to a memo from Phil Hals, the Federal Government has mandated that all fuel storage tanks must have a leak detection system. He indicated that Phil has gone out for quotes to purchase a leak detection system and is recommending the Council accept the quote from Hale Company of $5,095.55 which was the low quote of four quotes. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE FROM HALE COMPANY AT $5,095.55 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8. Other Business The City Administrator indicated that he has been working with the Cable TV Coordinator in getting the City Hall cable ready. He stated that the Cable Consultant has submitted a proposal for $40,000 for equipment. He indicated that the Cable Commission, before financing this expense for Elk River, would like a commitment from the City that the City will put at least one Council meeting per month on Cable TV. The City Administrator informed the Council that the Nord property Purchase Agreements have been signed. He indicated they are anticipating closing on the property on May 26. He further informed the Council that the City is in the process of renting the house to Jeff Ashfal. It was the consensus of the Council to rent the house located on the Nord property to Jeff Ashfal. The City Administrator indicated that he is recommending to increase the wage of the Recycling Coordinator. He requested increasing the salary by $.45 per hour and that the pay range match that of the Zoning Assistant. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes April 20, 1992 Page 19 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE A PAY INCREASE OF $.45 PER HOUR AND THAT THE PAY RANGE MATCH THAT OF THE ZONING ASSISTANT EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, l? ~ \-if '1A~7- ~ Sandra Thackeray . City Clerk