06-10-1991 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Kropuenske, Schuldt, and
Dietz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilmember Holmgren
STAFF PRESENT:
Patrick Klaers, City Administrator; William Rubin,
Economic Development Coordinator; and Sandy Thackeray,
City Clerk
1. Call Meetin~ to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River
City Council was called to order at 8:55 p.m. by Mayor Tralle.
2. Consider 6/10/91 City Council A~enda
Item 4.6 - Industrial Park land purchase was added to the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/10/91 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AS AMENDED. COUNC I LMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOT I ON
CARRIED 4-0.
3.
Consider 5/28/91 Joint Elk River/Otse~o City Council Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/28/91 ELK RIVER/OTSEGO
JOINT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.1. Chamber of Commerce Reauest for 4th of July Beer License
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR A 3.2 ON SALE BEER
LICENSE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL ON JUNE 10, CONTINGENT UPON THE
CITY RECEIVING LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
4.2. Jenne Site
William Rubin indicated that staff is requesting authorization from the
City Council to execute the Purchase Agreement for the Irma Jenne site.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND ELK RIVER HARDWARE COMPANY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ERNEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE DEED CONVEYING TITLE FROM
THE ELK RIVER HARDWARE COMPANY TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO CONVEY THE TITLE OF THE PROPERTY FROM
THE CITY TO ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. COUNCILMEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.3. Fillmore Appraisal
Mayor Tralle indicated that the City has received an appeal to an
assessment for the Fillmore Avenue project from Mr. and Mrs. Scott
Mitchell. He further indicated that it would appropriate for the City
to obtain an appraisal on the land valuation as it relates to the
project.
The City Administrator suggested that the Council allow possibile
negotiation of the assessment with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell due to the
cost which would be incurred if this assessment appeal were to go to
court.
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COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF AN APPRAISER IF
NECESSARY AND TO ALLOW STAFF TO NEGOTIATE THE ASSESSMENT APPEAL BY MR.
AND MRS. MITCHELL. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.4. Review Proctor Avenue Easement ReQuest
The City Administrator indicated that staff is in the process of
sending out letters to home owners on the east side of Proctor to
acquire sidewalk easements for the Proctor Avenue improvement Project.
The City Administrator stated that the sidewalk has been deleted from
the west side of project, but requested authorization to acquire
property on the west side for future sidewalk or pathway development.
It was the consensus of the City Council to send an easement
acquisition letter to all the residents on Proctor for sidewalk pathway
easement purchases from the City of Elk River.
4.5. Gospodor Appraisal
The City Administrator indicated that Shenehon and Associates have
submitted an executive summary of an appraisal for the Gospodor
property.
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COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE
APPRAISAL BY SHENEHON AND ASSOCIATES AND TO FORWARD THE APPRAISAL TO
MR. GOSPODOR'S ATTORNEY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
WORK ON THE LAND PURCHASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH MR. GOSPODOR'S
ATTORNEY AND FURTHER THAT THE CITY COUNCIL BELIEVES THAT THE APPRAISAL
IS HIGH BASED ON A LOW ESTIMATE FOR FUTURE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND A
HIGH SELLING PRICE OF EACH FUTURE LOT ON ORONO LAKE. COUNCILMEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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4.6. Industrial Park Land Purchase
The City Administrator
Authority has recommended
the Elk River Industrial
Investors.
indicated that the Economic Development
that the Council proceed with the purchase of
Park property from the Elk River Associated
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO SECURE AN APPRAISAL
ON THE INDUSTRIAL PARK PROPERTYj TO SECURE WHATEVER SOIL TESTING IS
NECESSARY ON THE PROPERTY AND TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS TO PURCHASE
THE ELK RIVER INDUSTRIAL PARK FROM THE ASSOCIATED INVESTORS.
COMMISSIONER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandra Thackeray ~
City Clerk