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07-27-1992 CC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, JULY 27, 1992 Members Present: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Kropuenske and Dietz Members Absent: Councilmembers Schuldt and Holmgren Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Lori JOhnson, Finance Director; Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk; Bill Rubin, Economic Development Coordinator; Russ Anderson, Fire Chief 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 7/27/92 City Council Agenda COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/27/92 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 3. Consider 7/13/92 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/13/92 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 5.1. Adopt Proclamation in Honor of Lisa Hanenburg Mayor Tralle presented Lisa Hanenburg with a proclamation from the City Council congratulating and recognizing Lisa on her success in winning the Miss Teen Minnesota Scholarship and Recognition Pageant and also offering the Council's support in her participation in the Miss Teen America Scholarship and Recognition Pageant. 5.2. Adopt Sister City Resolution for Nuevo Gualcho COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-68, A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE CITY OF NUEVO GUALCHO IN EL SALVADOR AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS SISTER CITIES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.3. Public Hearing to Consider a Grant Request for Economic Development Program Funds to the Department of Trade and Economic Development Public Hearing to Consider Elk River's Community Development and Housing Needs - Objectives . . . Elk River City Council Minutes July 27, 1992 Page 2 Bill Rubin informed the Council it has been authorized by the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) to submit an application for Economic Development Program funds on behalf of Tescom Corporation. DTED requires that a public hearing be held prior to the submission of the application. Bill explained that the City of Elk River is seeking $250,000 from DTED under its Economic Development Program. If awarded, the grant funds will be used by the City to supplement other sources of public and private financing in support of the 25,000 to 30,000 square foot Tescom Corporation expansion. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Bill Rubin indicated that during the public hearing, citizens are given the opportunity to discuss the following housing and community development needs: - Parks and recreational facilities - Adequate water supply systems - Sewage treatment capacities - Commercial/Industrial development - Urban renewal issues - Residential development - General housing needs Cecelia Scheel questioned what Tescom has committed to the City in return for the grant funds. Ed Cunnington of Tescom stated that Tescom is committed to 45 new jobs by December of 1994. He further indicated that this is a conservative figure as Tescom's plans call for more than 45 jobs. He further stated that the grant requires that at least 51% of these benefit low to moderate income persons. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-69, A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON BEHALF OF TESCOM CORPORATION INCORPORATED. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.4. Consideration of Peddler License for Dennis Bolles-Blue Bell Ice Cream The City Clerk indicated that Dennis Bolles has requested a peddlers license to sell Blue Bell Ice Cream from a Blue Bell Ice Cream truck in the City of Elk River. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PEDDLER LICENSE FOR DENNIS BOLLES TO SELL BLUE BELL ICE CREAM WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE BLUE BELL ICE CREAM TRUCK HAS THE NECESSARY SAFETY FEATURES AND WARNING LIGHTS AS REQUIRED BY THE ELK RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. . . . Elk River City Council Minutes July 27, 1992 page 3 The City Clerk stated that John Ellis III application for solicitor licenses to families in the City of Elk River. and sell James Alter educational have made guides to COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE A SOLICITOR LICENSE FOR ALTER AND JOHN ELLIS III TO SELL EDUCATIONAL GUIDES DOOR TO DOOR CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. JAMES IN THE THE 5.7. Call Special City Council Meeting COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR AUGUST 10, 1992 AT 8:00 P.M. TO BE HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE 4TH AND HOLT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND ON THE LAWCON GRANT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 5.8. Street Sign Installation The City Administrator indicated that the Street Superintendent is requesting authorization to install stop signs on Morton Avenue southbound at 4th Street and on Joplin Street at 190th Avenue. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ON MORTON AVENUE SOUTHBOUND AT 4TH STREET AND ON JOPLIN STREET AT 190TH AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 7.1. Lucky Duck Days The City Clerk informed the Council that the retail division has decided to hold a fundraiser with all donations going to the D.A.R.E. Program. The fundraiser will be held August 17-22 and is called Lucky Duck Days. The Council discussed the fact that the School District has cut funds from City/School the Liaison Program from their budget. The Council felt it was an important issue and that the elimination of the D.A.R.E. Program would have a major effect on students in the future. 8. City Administrator Update 8.1. Utilities Lighting Committee The City Administrator distributed a letter from the which listed fifteen sites being considered by Committee for street lights. Police Chief the Lighting The City Administrator indicated that the issue of lights in the Westwood Area was discussed. The Committee's first priority is major route intersections, but the Committee recommended to the Elk River utilities Commission that the Municipal Utilities and City of Elk River split the cost of installing two lights in the Westwood residential area. Elk River city Council Minutes July 27, 1992 Page 4 . COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE UTILITY COMMISSION THAT TWO LIGHTS BE INSTALLED IN THE WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION AND THAT THE COST BE SPLIT BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND THE ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Discussion was also held by the Council regarding the fifteen major intersection locations being considered by the Lighting Committee. It was noted that the area of Proctor Avenue and the entrance into the Ridgewood Subdivision should be considered for street lights. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE UTILITIES TO TRADE THE COMMITTEE FOR HIGHWAY 169 PROCTOR AVENUE NEAR THE DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE ELK RIVER STREET LIGHT RECOMMENDED BY THE LIGHTING AND COUNTY ROAD 33 FOR A LIGHT ON RIDGEWooD SUBDIVISION. COUNCILMEMBER THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 8.2. Bank of Elk River Amoco Site . The City Administrator informed the Council that the Bank of Elk River has finalized the purchase of the Amoco site and that they are proposing to put grass in the area this year so that plans can be developed over the next few months regarding some type of permanent situation for the Amoco site. The City Administrator informed the Council that the City will be working with the downtown retailers, the City Engineer and the property owner to redesign and maintain some of the green space and expand the parking at the site. 6. Presentation from Fire Relief Association on Retirement Benefit Amount Jim Nystrom, President of the Elk River Fire Relief Association, indicated that the Relief Association is requesting a change in the bylaws requiring staggered terms for the President and Treasurer to provide greater continuity of experience. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHANGE TO ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2, STATING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND ONE TRUSTEE SHALL BE ELECTED FOR TERMS OF ONE YEAR AND THE TREASURER AND VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE ELECTED FOR TERMS OF TWO YEARS AND THE SECRETARY AND THE OTHER TRUSTEE SHALL BE ELECTED FOR TERMS OF THREE YEARS. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Jim Nystrom indicated the Relief Association is requesting Article 8, Sections 1, 2 and 3, from $1,900 to $2,200 service. The Board of Trustees recommended and members change in the benefit rate from $1,900 to $2,200 per year of to change per year of approved a service. . Pat Klaers indicated that the benefit rate has doubled in the past six years. He indicated that the City must be cautious about City funding commitments and feels that a slow, steady growth in the Association's benefit per year of service would eliminate City liability. Elk River City Council Minutes July 27, 1992 Page 5 . COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE A CHANGE TO SECTIONS 1, 2 AND 3, INCREASING THE BENEFIT FROM $1,900 YEAR OF SERVICE FOR 1993. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. ARTICLE 8, TO $2,100 PER THE MOTION. City Administrator Update (Continued) 8.3. Pat Klaers commented that the Bank of Elk River should be commended on the improvements made to the sidewalk along Freeport Avenue near the bank. He further stated that the improvements were completed within the public right-of-way. It was noted by the Council that the Bank of Elk River should be commended, however, they should be informed that improvements done within the public right-of-way must be done with approval by the City. 8.4. Pat Klaers informed the Council that an error had been made in the calculations of the 1992 Sealcoat Program. He indicated that due to the error, the cost for the sealcoat program would increase to $52,800. It was the consensus of the City Council to accept the higher figure of $52,800 for the Sealcoat Program of 1992 due to the miscalculations of the project area. 8.5. Pat Klaers informed assessment hearing the consensus of the the City Council Assessment Hearing. the Council that a date should be set for the for the Western Area Phase I project. It was Council to try for a September 28, 1992, as meeting date for the Western Area Public . 8.6. Lori Johnson informed the Council that the drainage work needed to be done in the Deerfield III area has not been complete and, therefore, the City is considering calling the Letter of Credit. Lori Johnson informed the Council that the amount of work to be done will not equal the full Letter of Credit, however, on advice from by the City Attorney, the City is considering calling the full amount of the Letter of Credit. This issue was discussed by the Council and it was the consensus of the Council not to call the entire amount of the Letter of Credit if it is not needed. It was further noted by the council that no extensions should be granted for completion of the erosion work in Deerfield III. 9. Adjournment There being THE MEETING. CARRIED 3-0. no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADJOURN COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .~~ City Clerk