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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1990
Members Present:
Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Dobel, Kropuenske
(Councilmember Holmgren arrived at 7:50 p.m.)
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandy Thackeray, City
Clerk; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator;
Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant; Lori Johnson,
Finance Director; Planning Commission Representatives,
Arlon Fuchs and Rita Johnson
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 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Tralle.
2.
Consiger 6/18/90 City Council A~end~
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/18/90 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
4-0.
3.1
Consid~r 6/4/90 City Council Minutes
Mayor Tralle stated that he would like the following added to the end
of the last sentence under Item 8.2; (with their employment with
Sherburne County).
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/4/90 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS
AMENDED. COUNCI LMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-0-1. Councilmember Kropuenske abstained as he was absent
from the 6/4/90 meeting.
3.2 Consider. 6111/90 CitY-Q9~nQil Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/11/90 CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 2-0-2. Mayor Tralle and Councilmember Dobel abstained as they
were absent from the 6/11/90 meeting.
4. Open Mike.
No one appeared before the Council for this item.
5.1
Community Center Task Force
It was the consensus of the Council that due to the preliminary meeting
held by the Task Force just prior to the Council meeting, that there
was no need to discuss this matter.
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5.2 Consider Transient Merchant License for Steven Ulm/P.H.
The City Clerk informed the Council that Mr. Steven Ulm has made
application for a transient merchant license to sell educational books
door to door within the City of Elk River. She stated that Mr. Ulm is
employed by the Southwestern Book Company.
Councilmember Schuldt stated that he does not like the idea of door to
door selling as it is an imposition on homeowners.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE
FOR STEVEN ULM TO SELL BOOKS DOOR TO DOOR IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1.
Councilmember Schuldt opposed.
5.3 Consider Temporary License for Lion's_Club Sherburne Coun~aiK
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE BIG LAKE
LIONS CLUB FOR A TEMPORARY ON-SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
AT THE SHERBURNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS DURING THE FAIR FROM JULY 19
THROUGH JULY 22. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
5.4 parti~l Pay Estimat~5 for Tyler Street
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AMOUNT OF $3,855.30 TO BUFFALO BITUMINOUS FOR WORK ON THE TYLER STREET
PROJECT. eOUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
5.5 Approval to Prepay Industrial Park Taxable Tax Increment Bond
Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that in December of 1987, the
City issued $140,000 of Taxable Tax Increment Bonds at 10.75% interest
for the Industrial Park improvements. She indicated that because the
City is paying interest at a higher rate than it is earning, it is to
the Ci ty' s advantage to prepay this issue as long as the funds are
available. Lori stated that there is currently $84,000 of outstanding
principal on this issue and that the cash balance of the Tax Increment
Financing 1 and 3 Debt Service Account is $328,000. She indicated that
there is adequate increment available to prepay this issue.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE PREPAYMENT OF INDUSTRIAL
PARK TAXABLE TAX INCREMENT BOND. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6.1
Easement Vacation by Barthel Construction/P.H.
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Mayor Tralle indicated that Barthel Construction is requesting vacation
of a portion of 6th Street adjacent to the east of Proctor Avenue and
north of Highway 10. He stated that staff has encouraged the
petitioner to delay this request until such time that it could possibly
be coordinated with the upgrading of Proctor Avenue.
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Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER
INDEFINITELY.
CARRIED 4-0.
SCHULDT MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
City Attorney Tim Keane indicated that it would not be proper to
continue a public hearing indefinitely.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO RESCIND HIS MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO TABLE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
EASEMENT VACATION BY BARTHEL CONSTRUCTION UNTIL A DATE WHICH WILL BE
ADVERTISED BY THE CITY. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6.2 Conditional Use Permit and Solic:l_~as1&__License by Cqnte9..K
Environmental Services/P.H.
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Conteck
Environmental Services is proposing to thermally treat hydrocarbon
contaminated soil. He stated that the Planning Commission tabled this
item until the MPCA finalizes the emission permit for this facility.
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Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO TABLE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SOLID WASTE LICENSE REQUEST BY CONTECK
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES UNTIL THE JULY 16, 1990 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6.3 A..c:l-,nlni~trative Subdivision K~quest by Dorothy and C~rl Jackson/P.H.
Mayor Tralle indicated that Dorothy and Carl Jackson have requested an
administrati ve subdivision to create four building sites out of one
lot. Zoning Assistant Janelle Szklarski stated that the request has
been reviewed for access, drainage, lot size, lot width and
buildability. She further indicated that it was staff's opinion that
all parcels meet the City's requirements regarding these items.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION
REQUESTED BY DOROTHY AND CARL JACKSON TO SPLIT A PARCEL OF PROPERTY
INTO FOUR PARCELS WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1. THAT THE PETITIONER PAY $1,050 TO THE PARK DEDICATION FEE FUND FOR
THE THREE NEWLY CREATED BUILDING SITES.
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THAT THE PETITIONER PROVIDE THE CITY WITH LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR
THE NEWLY CREATED PARCELS.
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THAT THE LOW LANDS ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ENDS OF THE PROPERTY NOT
BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY.
4. THAT A PERMIT BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY FOR ACCESS OFF OF COUNTY
ROAD #32 FOR PARCEL D.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6.4 Si~na~e Request by Beaudty Insurance
Zoning Assistant Janelle Szklarski stated that Beaudry Insurance is
requesting approval for an addition to the freestanding sign for their
office building which is located within a PUD.
Ri ta Johnson, Planning Commission Representative indicated that there
was a concern regarding the signage being consistent with existing
signage and also that the signage fit in with the residential character
of the neighborhood. She stated that the Planning Commission felt that
the signage request met these requirements and recommended approval of
the request.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
SIGNAGE FOR BEAUDRY INSURANCE LOCATED AT 506 FREEPORT AVENUE WITH THE
FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
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THAT THE PROPOSED ADDITION BE CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIALS SIMILAR TO
THE EXISTING SIGN.
2. NO LIGHTING OF THE SIGN BEFORE 6:30 A.M. OR AFTER 10:00 P.M.
3. THE LIGHTING MUST BE DIRECTED AWAY FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
ADJACENT DWELLINGS. '
4. THAT THE FREESTANDING SIGN MUST NOT BE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR
TRAFFIC.
5. THE SIGN SHALL HAVE INDIRECT LIGHTING. NO ILLUMINATION FROM THE
INTERIOR OF THE SIGN WILL BE ALLOWED.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6.5-6.6 Variance and Conditional Use Permit Request by the Church of St.
Andrew~. H.
Zoning Assistant Janelle Szklarski indicated that St. Andrew's Church
is requesting a conditional use permit to increase the size of their
existing school and is also requesting a variance to encroach on the
front yard setback.
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Planning Commission Representative Arlon Fuchs indicated that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance based on the
fact that there is a hardship due to the location of the structure. He
indicated that the variance is requested in order to align the addition
wi th the existing school, and further stated that a similar variance
was approved in 1988 for the location of the temporary classroom units.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing for comments on the variance.
There being no comments regarding the variance, Mayor Tralle closed the
public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 15'
REQUESTED BY ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH TO CONSTRUCT
SCHOOL. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE
CARRIED 4-0.
FRONT YARD VARIANCE
AN ADDITION TO THE
MOTION. THE MOTION
Arlon Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the
conditional use permit request of St. Andrew's and unanimously
recommended approval of the request with three stipulations.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing on the conditional use permit
request. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle
closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ST.
ANDREW'S CHURCH I N ORDER TO BU ILD AN ADD I T I ON TO AN EX I ST I NG SCHOOL
WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1. THAT THE TREES LYING TO THE NORTH OF THE PROPOSED ADDITION BE
TRIMMED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE FIRE LANE 15 FT. IN WIDTH LINE.
2. THAT THE TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS SHALL BE SET BACK 20 FT. FROM THE
EXISTING BUILDING AND SHALL BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN UNTIL AUGUST,
1992.
3. THAT THE PROPOSED CLASSROOM ADDITION BE SET BACK 15 FT. FROM THE
PROPERTY LINE.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6.7 Q9Jldi.tJonal Use PeI:.'mit ReQu~.!I"t_iliQ.!!l~__Occupation for B!.ITcle
R~I?1l1.rlMJ c.h~L~j1ct i n.JJl~!.fI-,-
Zoning Assistant Janelle Szklarski indicated that Michael Medin of
12125 Highland Road is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a
home occupation. She indicated that the home occupation would consist
of a bicycle repair shop in his garage.
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Planning Commission Representative Rita Johnson, indicated that the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the home
occupation request with the stipulations listed in the memo from the
Zoning Assistant dated May 31, 1990.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUEST FOR A BICYCLE REPAIR SHOP BY MICHAEL MEDIN LOCATED AT 12125
HIGHLAND ROAD WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:
1. HOURS OF OPERATION ARE TO BE AS FOLLOWS:
Monday-Friday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
2. THE APPLICANT IS TO MAINTAIN TWO OFF-STREET PARKING STALLS IN THE
DRIVEWAY.
3. ONLY THE RESIDENTS OF THE HOUSE CAN BE INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION
OF THE HOME OCCUPATION.
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THE APPLICANT IS PERMITTED ONE SIGN, NOT TO EXCEED TWO SQUARE FEET
IN AREA, AND SHALL BE MOUNTED FLAT ON THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE
DWELLING.
5. THE GARAGE SHALL MAINTAIN ONE PARKING STALL FOR THE SOLE USE OF
THE VEHICLE.
6. THAT ALL BICYCLES REPAIRED AND ALL SUPPLIES RELATED TO BUSINESS,
SHALL BE KEPT IN THE CONFINES OF THE GARAGE.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MO'l'ION. TilE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
6. 9 Q.rgina!lce__~mendin~ Sections 900.38 and 109jtJ1L~~@.iriJ!g_p'lattjJlgLQity
QLJnk.JliY~rjp di.!
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the
ordinance amendment relating to the subdivision of land would require
all multi-family commercial and industrial property to be platted
before a building permit would be issued. The Building and Zoning
Administrator reviewed the pros and cons of the ordinance amendment
with the Council.
Planning Commission Representative Arlon Fuchs indicated that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing.
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Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that he would like to address
the Council on behalf of the Park and Recreation Commission. He stated
that the Park and Recreation Commission has a concern regarding
existing platted property. He stated that the concern related toward
apartment complexes being able to build on existing platted property
which would not allow the City to collect park dedication fees. He
indicated that their concern is that the Council look carefully at the
zoning of commercial, industrial and multi-family industrial properties
so that the City does not get in a position of losing park dedication
fees from apartment complexes.
Councilmember Holmgren arrived at this time (7:50 p.m.)
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-13, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER SECTIONS
900.38 AND 1008.04, RELATING TO THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND. COUNCILMEMBER
SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1.
Councilmember Holmgren abstained.
6.10 Ordinance Amendment Section 1008.16 Fences in Easements/City of Elk
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Mayor Tralle indicated that the City is requesting an ordinance
amendment which would assure the maintenance of sewer lines and other
utilities within easements while still allowing fences in the
easement. He indicated that by prohibiting fences and other
obstructions in utility easements, the City would be able to maintain
all sewer lines.
Ri ta Johnson, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-14, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1008 . 16-EASEMENTS , SUBDIVISION 1, PROVIDED FOR
UTILITIES. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
6.11 Ol."9inance Amendment Section 900.12 Permitted ang Condi tional Uses in
C-2 and C-3 Zopes~ity of Elk River/P.H.
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the
Mayor had requested the Planning Commission to review permitted and
conditional uses within the C-2 and C-3 Highway Commercial zones.
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Planning Commission Representative Arlon Fuchs indicated that the
Planning Commission recommended that no changes be made in the C-2
zone. He further stated that the Commission recommended that Class II
restaurants, motor vehicle service stations, car washes and specialty
service stations be moved from permitted uses to conditional uses in
the C-3 zone.
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Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-15, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 900.12 (PERMITTED, ACCESSORY AND CONDITIONAL USES BY
DISTRICT) SUBSECTION J C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER
SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6 .12 Qrdinal1Q.~mel!dment Section 900.43 Interim Use by the City of Elk
RiverLP_JI..!_
Steve Rohlf indicated that the subject of allowing interim uses first
came up during Planning Commission and Council discussion regarding
model homes. He stated that the Planning Commission has studied the
interim use concept which would provide a mechanism for allowing a use
for a temporary period of time which is inconsistent with current
zoning regulations. Steve Rohlf indicated that he does not see a
critical need for this type of ordinance in the City of Elk River at
this time.
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Rita Johnson, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the
Planning Commission recommended denial of the ordinance amendment. She
indicated that when the Planning Commission first started reviewing the
interim use, they liked the concept but did now not see a need which
would outweigh the disadvantages that could come along with the
ordinance.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Tim Keane, City Attorney,
explained the original reasons for the consideration of the ordinance.
Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that the City could possibly
create an overlay district as opposed to an interim use ordinance. Tim
Keane indicated that the ordinance was designed to control development
patterns that use up large areas of land within the City without
putting out much development, such as truck sales and car sale lots.
Mr. Keane encouraged the Council to realize the premature low density
development patterns on the City's highway corridors.
Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO DENY THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATING TO
I NTER I M USE PERM I TS . COUNC I LMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOT I ON . THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.13 QrgiIH!!!~__ Am~m.dment _~_~.-:ti(m___~QQ_. 22_~tg!!_~rd.i~nc~Ci:tY--9_L-EJ-k
RtverLP_.R.!..
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Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the
Planning Commission has spent several hours on the recommended sign
ordinance amendment. Mr. Rohlf reviewed with the Council the changes
the Planning Commission recommend to the sign ordinance. Mr. Rohlf
indicated that the only portion of the sign ordinance which the
Planning Commission did not deal with relates to billboards. He stated
that they will be acting on this subject at another meeting.
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Planning Commission Representative Arlon Fuchs indicated that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the sign ordinance after
several hours of discussions and revisions regarding the ordinance.
Tim Keane, City Attorney, indicated that there had been a law change
regarding political signs in that the signs are subject to state
approval. He recommended that item 5 be changed in the sign ordinance
to be consistent with State Statutes.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or
against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-16, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 900.22 SIGN REGULATIONS WITH THE OMISSION OF THE
SECTION PERTAINING TO BILLBOARDS. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.8
Zone ChanJ.!e Regue!'!.t from C-2 Office District to C-) Central Business
by Joe BarsodyjP.H.
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Zoning Assistant Janelle Szklarski indicated that Mr. Joe Barsody is
requesting a zone change from C-2 Office District to C-l Central
Commercial for his property located at 503 Jackson Avenue. Ms.
Szklarski indicated that the zone change request is consistent with the
underlying land use map. She further indicated that the zone change
would be an extension of the C-l zone one lot further to the north.
Planning Commission Representative Arlon Fuchs indicated that the
Planning Commission recommended denial of the request. He stated that
they felt the C-2 was more compatible with the property and that it
would better protect the park area to the north and the residential
area across the street. Mr. Fuchs further indicated that a C-1 zone
would allow for more intense uses to be located in the area under
conditional use permits.
Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing.
Mr. Barsody indicated that his main concern is to utilize the building
in the best manner possible as there is space in his building that has
become vacant.
Mr. Fulton Meridan indicated that he is a neighboring resident and that
his main concern is that Mr. Barsody may sell the property at some time
and other C-l uses would be allowed.
Mayor Tralle indicated that the City must look at the possible future
uses on the piece of property.
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Steve Rohlf reviewed the permitted uses in a C-1 zone and the
conditional uses allowed in a C-l zone. Councilmember Dobel indicated
that he would not be in favor of the zone change request due to the
possibility of the property being sold and the Council having no
control on future uses of the property.
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Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt the permitted uses in a
C-l zone were acceptable in the area and further that the conditional
uses would have to be reviewed by the Council prior to being allowed.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed
the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-17, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO ZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
C-2 OFFICE DISTRICT TO C-l CENTRAL COMMERCIAL. COUNCILMEMBER
KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION.
Councilmember Dobel indicated
permitted and conditional uses
favor of the motion.
that after further review of the
in the C-1 zone, he would now be in
Councilmember Holmgren stated that he has a concern regarding what
would happen to the property in the future if the property were sold.
He further indicated that he felt a C-2 zone was appropriate for the
area.
THE MOTION FAILED 3-2. Councilmembers Dobel, Kropuenske and Schuldt
voted in 'favor of the motion. Mayor Tralle and Councilmember Holmgren
voted against the motion. Motion defeated for lack of a 4/5 vote.
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Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that staff is
recommending that another round of testing be done on the old City dump
next year. He indicated that the previous tests showed the
contaminants to be at the same level this year as they were last year.
He indicated that it was the City's hope that the levels would be lower
and, therefore, is requesting that testing take place again next year
to monitor the situation. It was the consensus of the City Council to
allow testing of the test wells located at the old City dump.
Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, informed the Council
that on Tuesday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Vandenberge Junior High
lunchroom, there will be a joint meeting between the Elk River Planning
Commission and Planning Commissions and Town Boards of communi ties in
the surrounding area. Mr. Rohlf extended an invitation to the Council
to attend this meeting.
7.
Che<;<l< Re~ister
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Councilmember Schuldt questioned the check payable to the Arts
Council. The City Administrator indicated that the Council had
approved payment to the Arts Council up to $10,000, matching local
funds received by the Arts Council. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated
that the Arts Council is out soliciting individual businesses for
funds. The City Administrator indicated that the Finance Director had
received verification of donations in the amount of $3,000 and,
therefore, the check register contains this matching amount.
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COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
Councilmember
opposition to
KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER.
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-l.
Schuldt voted against the Check Register due to his
the Arts Council check.
8. Oth~_r__J3_lJl:!lnes~
The, City Administrator distributed a copy of a notice of publication of
Ordinance 88-33. He indicated that this was a summary of the ordinance
which needed to be published.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF THE SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE 88-33, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CITY OF ELK
RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ZONING REGULATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER
SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The City Administrator informed the Council that the Capital
Improvement Program will be put into a draft form which will be handed
out to the Council for review. He indicated that for the remainder of
this year the CIP will be considered a working document only and that
there will be no formal action needed on the document. He indicated
that he will be seeking formal Council approval on the Capital
Improvement Program in early 1991 after updating the plan with the
Council and holding the required public hearing.
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There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandy Thackeray I
City Clerk '
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