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01-08-1990 CC MIN ~ MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Kropuenske, Schuldt, and Holmgren MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Dobel STAFF PRESENT: Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Dave Sellergren, City Attorney; and Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk 1. Call Meetin~ To Ord~~ Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Tralle at 7:00 p.m. 2. QQ!lsi.g.J~Ll~90 CitX-Q..Q_uncil Ag.enda, Item 9.1 - Mayor Update was added to the agenda. - COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. CO.!lE1.ger 1.2LHI~9 ..Q..U.Y_Q9J!rlcil_MjJ1Q..t~Q COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/18/89 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4. ~.1l MjJ(e No one appeared for this item. 5.1 Desi~nation of Official D~ositories COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-1, A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2 p~si~~ation of Official City New~~~ COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DESIGNATE ELK RIVER STAR NEWS AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR 1990. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 2 -------------------- e 5.3 AIwo.tJ!.tment oL Vice-Ma,xor COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPOINT GENE SCHULDT AS VICE-MAYOR FOR 1990. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0-1. Councilmember Schuldt abstained. 6.1 Sp-eci~l Assessment Reapportionmgnt Lori Johnson indicated that a special assessment reapportionment approval is requested for Parcel 115-010-000170. She indicated that the lot is owned by John Gracik and the parcel is being split into two parcels. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REAPPORTIONMENT FOR JOHN GRACIK, PARCEL 115-010-000170 OF LOT 17, AUDITOR'S III ADDITION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2 Q9-1mt.y Sta.tJLMd Jji.~h~.!.!L1.42 .{3rj.sJ1L~ e Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that each year an agreement is made with Wright County for the maintenance on the County State Aid Highway #42 Bridge. She indicated that the agreement is identical to the agreement which the Ci ty has entered into for the past several years. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-2, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY #42 BRIDGE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.3 Co_~~ideration of Ci~arette License Rene~als Councilmember Kropuenske discussed with the Council the recent trend in suburban communities to ban cigarette machines. It was the consensus of the City Council to evaluate this type of cigarette machine ban when licenses are removed next year. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CIGARETTE LICENSES LISTED IN THE MEMO FROM THE CITY CLERK DATED JANUARY 4, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Mayor Tralle requested the City Clerk to contact those establishments which have not paid for their license and inform them that they have two weeks to do so, otherwise their license will be revoked for 1990. 6.4 C_~l!sid~..r_~tion oLr1ech.f!Itic!,!l Amusement Device Lice!1se Rene~_al_~ e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES LISTED IN THE MEMO FROM THE CITY CLERK DATED, JANUARY 4, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 3 -------------------- e 6.5 9QI!sid~!'.E_.:tiQ!L.9f BowJj.I1L_~lley Li..9~.!l~~ COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE A BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE FOR 1990 FOR ELK RIVER BOWL. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.6 ~Ol}PjJl~x..~tion oJ_.J:\~BneL..1J_g~!.lE.~_Ji~!lew~1. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE KENNEL LICENSES FOR GRACE OSTEIN AND STOFFEL REITSMA. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.7. ZQD~Assi~~!lt A~yertisement The City Administrator informed the City Council that Zoning Assistant, Steven Bjork, has submitted his resignation and that his last day with the City was Thursday, January 4, 1990. The City Administrator indicated that the City would like to advertise for a Zoning Assistant as soon as possible. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED ADVERTISE FOR A ZONING ASSISTANT. MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STAFF TO COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE 7. Com..l!Ll!ll.i..tx......CenteLTapk FQJ'ce Di.scussion e Mayor Tralle welcomed the Community Center Task Force members. Those present were Dave Bosshardt, Vicki Granros, Bill Huntley, Doug Johnson, Nikki Blomquist, Ellie Kretsch, Pat Rasmussen, Bill Pollard, and Shane Groth. Mayor Tralle i.ndicated that the there has been a lot of discussion within the community regarding the development of a community center. He stated that there has been a lot of questions raised regarding community space needs relating to a senior center, teen center, and city hall. Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that the Community Center is an issue from the 2001 conference and that it has been the number one topic for the last couple of years in Elk River, and further, that the 2001 conference has requested the City to organize a Task Force to look into this matter. The City Administrator further indicated that the City has recently conducted a community survey which included questions regarding space needs within Elk River. Mr. Klaers invited the Task Force to attend the February 5 City Council meeting as the survey results will be presented at this time. e Mayor Tralle distributed a sample youth opinion survey. He indicated that the 2001 Committee will be working with the City of Elk River and the youth in the distribution of this survey. He stated that the resul ts of the survey may be helpful to the Community Center Task Force in determining space needs for the youth in the Ci ty of Elk River. Mayor Tralle stated that the Council is very open to what ever suggestions the Task Force may have. He indicated that he would like City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 4 -------------------- e the Task Force to consider a time line and have a recommendation for the City Council by December 1, 1990. He further informed the Task Force that the City has set no budget for the Task Force as they would like to see the Task Force present their own budget. Councilmember Holmgren stated that he is very interested and excited about the Community Center Task Force. He further indicated that the people within the group are there to represent the whole community, not just the specific groups from which they were chosen. He further stated that questions the Task Force should look at is "what is a Community Center" and "where does it fit within the community." After discussion by the Task Force, it was the consensus that the first meeting of the Community Center Task Force would be held on Monday, January 15, at 7:00 at the Elk River Library. 8. QheQ~ Re~ister COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that she has received a final pay estimate from Bauerly Brothers for the 165th Avenue project. She indicated that the final request for payment is $5,628.05. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT OF $5,628.05 TO BAUERLY BROTHERS FOR 165TH AVENUE PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 9. Otl.1er Bu~iness The City Administrator informed the Counci 1 that there is a need to hold a special City Council meeting in order to discuss the Capital Improvement Projects. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL WORK SESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1990, AT 3:00 P.M. TO BE HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The City Administrator informed the Ci ty Council that the Park and Recreation Commission requested that the City spend $1,300 for materials which would include the purchase of grooming materials and signs for the cross-country ski trails. The City Council had no problems with the request. e The City Administrator informed the Council that there has not been a closing on the railroad bed property as of this time. He indicated that it is expected that the final documents will be signed shortly. The City Administrator indicated that at the last EDA meeting, the EDA moved to approve the use of excess TIF funds from Districts 1 and City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 5 - 3 for the purchase of the railroad property. He indicated that this motion should have been made from the Council and requested that the Council make the motion. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE USE OF EXCESS TIF FUNDS FROM DISTRICTS 1 AND 3 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE RAILROAD TRAIL AND TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The City Administrator informed the Council that the conditional use permits and licenses for both UPA and NSP will expire at the end of this month. He indicated that the Zoning Administrator, Stephen Rohlf, will be presenting this issue to the Council on 1/29/90, and further that he will be requesting a time extension on the renewal of the permit and license until the testing has been completed at the burn plant. . The City Administrator informed the City Council that the MacGibbon sidewalk court case has not progressed any further. He indicated that the Judge, once again, has requested both sides to settle the issue out of court. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. MacGibbon has lowered his settlement demand to about $1,000. After debate by the Council, it was the consensus that the City could not pay Mr. MacGibbon $1,000, or any amount for the property, as the City owns the property and the City would be setting precedence in paying residents for city Right-of-way property. Councilmember Holmgren suggested that the City pay Mr. MacGibbon, as the City will be losing more money in Court costs than payment to Mr. MacGibbon. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that he felt if the City did pay Mr. MacGibbon, they would be setting a long range precedent. e The City Administrator informed the City Council that he has met with Mr. Morrell and made him an offer of $250,000 for his approximately 3.2 acre site and relocation expenses. He indicated that Mr. Morrell has rejected this offer and is requesting approximately $325,000. Mayor Tralle indicated that the traffic is still very heavy around School Street and it still creates a hazard for the area residents and the children going to school. The City Administrator stated that it continues to be a City goal to see Mr. Morrell relocate to a better site. The Council discussed the condition of the Morrell property and the fact that the property was in violation of the zoning ordinance. It was the consensus of the Council that the City staff proceed to enforce the zoning code. e Mayor Tralle suggested offering Mr. Morrell $280,000 for the site and if Mr. Morrell does not accept the offer within 30 days, negotiations for the property cease. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he felt the City has been more than fair with Mr. Morrell and indicated that he does not want to raise the City's offer of $250,000. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he would like to let the offer of $250,000 stay "on the table" for about 90 days until the Community Center Task Force has had an opportunity to set some priori ties for space needs within the City. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that It It e City Council Minutes January 8, 1990 Page 6 -------------------- he would be in favor of Mayor Tralle's position of raising the City's final offer to $280,000. It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City Administrator to inform Mr. Morrell of the Council's split decision; 2 in favor of raising the offer to $280,000 and 2 in favor of keeping the offer at $250,000, and further, that the City Administrator inform Mr. Morrell that the matter would be discussed again by the City Council on January 22, 1990. 9.1 Oth~.r_I3.lls iness Mayor Tra.lle informed the Council that he has been approached by the Northern Metro Mayor's Association to consider Elk River joining the association. He indicated that Elk River is becoming more and more a part of the metropolitan area and stated that he felt it would be in Elk River's benefit to join the association. Mayor Tralle indicated that he has had a request for a resolution by the Anoka Ramsey College Advisory Committee. He indicated that the resolution would encourage legislation of the 2 + 2 Higher Education Program. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-3, A RESOLUTION PROMOTING THE 2 + 2 HIGHER EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Mayor TraUe indicated that compensation for the Mayor and City Council must be brought before the Ci ty Counci 1 and voted on prior to City Council election. He instructed City staff to put this item on the January 22, Council agenda. 11. 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 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, c;I~. -Sandy Thackeray City Clerk