05-11-1992 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MAY 11, 1992
Members Present:
Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Dietz, Kropuenske, Schuldt
and Holmgren
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandy Thackeray, City
Clerk
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 8:00 p.m., following the EDA
meeting, by Mayor Tralle.
2. Consider 5/11/92 City Council Agenda
Councilmember Schuldt added 6.1., Councilmember Schuldt Updates, to the
agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/11/92 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS
AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
3.
Consider Proclamation In Honor of Scholarship Week
Mayor Tralle proclaimed May 15 to May 24 as Dollars for Scholars
Fundraising week in Elk River.
5. Consider Resolution Initiating Eminent Domain Proceedings for
Acquisition of Right-of Way Property (Main street/T.H. 169 Improvement
Project)
Pat Klaers, City Administrator, informed the Council that the Main
Street/T.H. 169 Intersection Improvement Project is currently out for
bids. He indicated that the City has received appraisals for the three
properties (two owners) which are required for the project and is in
the process of negotiating with the property owners. Right-of-way on
the south side of Main street is needed to be purchased by the City
with MSA funds. He stated that in an effort not to delay the
construction activities, staff is requesting that the City Council
initiate eminent domain proceedings for right-of-way and easement
acquisition of these three properties in case negotiations are not
successful.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-38, A RESOLUTION
RELATING TO FINDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT
AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STREET AND SIGNALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR MAIN
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May 11, 1992
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STREET AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 169.
MOTION.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE
Councilmember Holmgren inqicated that he would vote
because it is in the best interest of the City and
improving a dangerous intersection.
in favor of this
because the City is
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.1. Councilmember Schuldt Update
Councilmember Schuldt commented on the littered condition around the
landfill. He requested staff to contact the owners of the landfill and
request them to clean up the area.
Councilmember Schuldt questioned whether the City Council has given
approval for a building which is being constructed on City property on
the Orono ballfields. Councilmember Dietz stated that a building
permit was issued, however, no Council approval was given for the
construction.
Councilmember Schuldt also indicated that there are illegal billboards
on Highway 169 and Highway 10. There is glittery tinsel on the
billboards which is not allowed in the City sign ordinance.
4.
Refuse Appeal Board Interviews
The City Council interviewed the three applicants applying for two
positions on the Refuse Appeal Board. The applicants interviewed were
Cecelia Scheel, Cindy Olson and Madalyn Moos. After the
interviews the Council voted by written ballot. The results were
Cindy Olson coming in first and Madalyn Moos second. It was the
consensus of the Council to appoint Cindy Olson to the Refuse Appeal
Board for a two year term and Madalyn Moos for a one year term.
7. City Administrator Update
Councilmember Holmgren requested staff to consider expanding the width
of the boat launch at Orono Lake so that two people, side by side,
would be able to launch their boats at one time.
Councilmember Holmgren informeq the Council that
being solq illegally at the Alliance Church.
check into this matter.
there is black qirt
He requesteq staff to
Pat Klaers informed the Council that he would be attending a
Boarq meeting to request the continuation of the School Liaison
Officer which is on the list of School budget cuts.
School
Police
The City AQrninistrator informed the Council that the joint
Council/Utilities meeting has been changed from June 22, to June 29.
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The City Administrator informed the Council that the League Conference
was being held June 10 through June 12.
The City Administrator stated that although Northbound Liquor Store has
chose not to open on the Fourth of July in previous years, state law
does allows liquor stores to be open on July Fourth. Staff is
considering opening Northbound this year on the Fourth of July because
it falls on a saturday. Pat Klaers indicated that the employees of the
Northbound Liquor store are requesting holiday pay for those employees
that will be working. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated he supports
this request. He stated that his opposition was to holiday pay on the
day before or day after a holiday.
It was the consensus of the Council to operate Northbound Liquor on
July 4, and that those employees working on July 4, receive holiday
pay, identical to how the street employees are paid when they work on a
holiday.
Councilmember Dietz informed the Council that the Youth Baseball Group
will be requesting assistance from the City for a baseball complex.
8. Adjournment
There being no further
ADJOURN THE MEETING.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION.
The meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respe9rfully submitted,
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.Sandra Thackeray
City Clerk