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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY C9UNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1992
Members Present:
Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Holmgren, Schuldt and Dietz
Members Absent:
Councilmembers Kropuenske
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandy Thackeray, City
Clerk; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; 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 8:20 p.m. by Mayor Tralle.
2. Consider 12/14/92 City Council Agenda
Item 4.2., was moved to Item 2.1.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/14/92 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
2.1. Consider Purchase of Fire Department Pagers
Russ Anderson, Fire Chief, indicated that as requested by the City
Council, he has researched other cities in regard to pagers. He stated
that it is the policy of most fire departments to purchase their pagers
rather than to lease them.
Councilmember Dietz suggested that Chief Anderson plan for the need to
purchase pagers in the future by putting money away in a reserve fund
for this purpose.
The City Administrator
and the likely source
Contingency fund.
stated that this purchase is not in the budget
of funding would be the 1993 City Council
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TEN PAGERS FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
3. Public Hearing/Consideration of 1993 General Fund Budget and 1993
Final Tax Levy
Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that a public hearing on the
City's tax levy and General Fund budget is required by the Truth in
Taxation Law. He indicated that following the August and September
budget worksessions, the City Council adopted a proposed a maximum levy
and budget. The proposed maximum balanced budget is in the amount of
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$3,006,400. He stated this was an increase of 6% in 1993. He further
indicated that the net tax levy for the City of Elk River is increasing
by less than 2%. Pat Klaers reviewed the 1993 proposed source of funds
and expenditures for the City budget.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing.
Cecilia Scheel, 10271 215th Avenue NW, questioned whether the
are part of the Minnesota pool for their retirement funds. The
Director indicated that they were part of the Minnesota pool.
fireman
Finance
Hank Duitsman, 12354 Ridgewood Drive, discussed
increase for the employees. He indicated this
like to discuss in the future as he believes that
the board increase to all employees is unfair.
the proposed 3% pay
was something he would
a straight 3% across
Councilmember Holmgren stated he would like a City Council worksession
to review the comparable worth law.
Wolf-Dieter Pointer, 11275 190th Avenue NW, indicated that his taxes
increased 8.5%. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the main reason
for the increase was the increased valuation of his land.
Zachariah Fox, 13812 Riverview Drive, indicated his valuation increased
5% or $4,000. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that there was a 5%
increase on all lots in the area based on sales ratios. Mr. Fox also
questioned the special tax levy. The City Administrator explained the
special tax levy (for the EDA and HRA) to Mr. Fox.
Councilmember Dietz suggested that the City move toward outright
purchasing of vehicles in placement of using equipment certificates.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tral1e closed
the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-121,
AUTHORIZING THE FINAL TAX LEVY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1993.
SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
A RESOLUTION
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED 1993 GENERAL
BUDGET AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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4.1. Park Dedication Fee Resolution
Pat Klaers stated that as requested by Council on December 7, staff has
drafted a resolution which increases Park Dedication Fees $50 per year
for the next three years.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-122, A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE PARK DEDICATION FEE ON NEW SUBDIVISIONS AND MULTI-FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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Councilmember Holmgren left the Council table at 9:30 p.m.
4.3. Update on Planning Commission Applications
The City Administrator reminded the Council that there are
Planning Commission terms ending December 31, 1992. He suggested
the City Council interview the applicants in January. It was
consensus of the Council to hold Planning Commission interviews
January 14, following the EDA meeting.
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5. Staff Updates
other Business
The City Administrator informed the Council that Phil Hale is
requesting the Council to authorize the employment of Chris Leeseburg
for a couple of weeks during December for sidewalk snow removal and
other miscellaneous winter duties. He indicated that Chris has been a
summer employee for the City of Elk River for several years.
It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the employment of
Chris Leeseburg provided there is money left in the part time budget.
The City Administrator informed the Council that staff has received a
letter from the developers of Elk Park Center indicating the submittal
of their latest site plan.
Pat Klaers distributed two letters which staff has received; one from
Jim Hecker indicating his support for the location of the City Hall and
another one which was signed "A Frustrated Resident."
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED
THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION.
CARRIED 3-0.
TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk