Loading...
07-16-1990 CC MIN . e e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, JULY 16, 1990 Members Present: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Holmgren, Dobel and Kropuenske Members Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Tim Keane, City Attorney; Gary Schmitz, Recycling Coordinator 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 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Tralle. 2. Consider 7/16/90 City Council A~enda The following items were added to the agenda: 5.4 - 225th and Ranch Road; 9.2 - Sherburne County Fair; 9.3 - Vice Mayor Salary; 7.3 - Rotary Temporary Liquor License. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/16/90 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.1 Consider 6/25/90 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/25/90 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.2 Consider 7/2/90 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/2/90 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Mayor Tralle abstained due to absence. 4. Open Mike No one appeared before the Council for this.item. 5.1 Consider Resolution Approvin~ Plans and Specs and Orderin~ Advertisement for Bid~ on Evans Avenue Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that he has prepared plans and specifications for the Evans Avenue improvements. He informed the Council that bids will be opened on August 6, and presented to the City Council on that date. City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 2 e COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-26, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE MATTER OF THE EVANS AVENUE IMPROVEMENT OF 1990. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2 169/Main Street Intersection Update Terry Maurer, City Engineer, informed the Council that the City has requested assistance from MnDOT regarding signal reconstruction at Highway 169 and Main Street. Mr. Maurer indicated that the City has received a letter from MnDOT stating that they share the City's concern regarding safety along Trunk Highway 169, and that there is no reason to transfer funding from the 193rd Street signal to accomplish the 169 and Main Street work. Mr. Maurer indicated that MnDOT is requesting a special agreement project to be submitted to them by the City to allow MnDOT to program its share of the construction cost. He further indicated that after MnDOT receives the special agreement formal request, they will estimate their share of the cost of the improvement and then submit the project as a candidate in the special agreements program. e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE SPECIAL AGREEMENTS PROJECT FOR SIGNAL RECONSTRUCTION AT TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 AND MAIN STREET. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4 225th and Ranch Road Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that the City had received a request from Big Lake Township for the City of Elk River to pave two roadways that tie into Big Lake Township. The two sections of road are 225th Avenue, which is 750', and Ranch Road, which is 1500'. Mr. Maurer indicated that the approximate cost to upgrade these two roads would be $8,500 for 225th Avenue and $17,000 for Ranch Road. The improvements would consist of grading, class 5, paving and shouldering of the roads. Mr. Maurer indicated that he has met with staff regarding this matter and it was the consensus of the staff that money was not budgeted for the improvements of these two roads and that there are other roads within. the city limits of Elk River with higher priority that need reconstruction. e Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that he had talked to John Norgren, Big Lake Township Clerk, and had informed Mr. Norgr\;.il of the difficulty of justifying the expenditure to pave these roads when there are other roads within the City of higher priority. Mr. Klaers further indicated that on 225th Avenue there is only one driveway abutting the road requested to be paved and that on Ranch Road there are no driveways abutting the road. He indicated that according to the Ci ty' s assessment policy, the City assesses the property according to the benefit received from the improvement and stated that with only one driveway abutting 225th, it would be very hard prove benefit to that property. City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 3 e Mr. John Norgren, Big Lake Township Clerk, indicated that reason for the request to upgrade the roads it due to the number of residents that use the roads to access the Sand Dunes State Park. He indicated that there are many Elk River residents that are using the roads to access this State Park. Mr. Norgren informed the Council that Big Lake Township is not asking for a handout from the City of Elk River, but rather are asking to work together and try to eliminate the gravel roads. Dave Statten of 22577 147th Street in Big Lake Township, stated that he has 700 feet of farm land that borders Elk River. He indicated that the road is blacktopped up to the 270 feet of his property and at that point the road returns to gravel. He informed the Council that he would like to see the remainder of the road blacktopped. Mayor Tralle indicated that the City must prioritize the roads which need upgrading and that there limited dollars in which to do this. He further indicated that it is not appropriate to bond for this project when there are other roads of higher priority wi thin the City of Elk River. e Mr. John Norgren indicated that he had requ':"dted assistance from the City Council to upgrade Ranch Road nine years ago and at that time the Council informed him that this was not in their plan, but that they would consider it in the future. Gary Atkinson of 14323 Ranch Road complained about the condition of Ranch Road. He indicated that the grading of the road does not help and that it is done about once a month. He further questioned how many people would have to live on Ranch Road to justify the tarring of the road. Mayor Tralle explained the assessment procedure to Mr. Atkinson. John Norgren indicated that he would rather see the City Council give consent to the reconstruction of 225th rather than not consider either road due to economics. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO SPEND APPROXIMATELY $8,500 TO UPGRADE 225TH STREET AND THAT THE MONIES COME FROM THE LANDFILL STREET RESERVE. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Mayor Tralle informed the citizens that the City will consider adding the future upgrading of Ranch Road to its long range plans. 5.3. Oth.er The City Engineer updated the Council on several items. 1. Lake Orono - The City Engineer informed the Council that he has been working with the Street Superintendent and the Lake homeowners and that they have come up with a method to measure the amount of silt in Lake Orono. He indicated that they will continue to work on this. e City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 4 e e e 2. MnDOT Turn Lanes, 165th - Mr. Maurer indicated that MnDOT has requested the City to pursue the turn lanes on 165th by the RDF plant as an independent project. He indicated that the City is trying to determine the standards and to estimate the cost of acceleration and deceleration lanes at 165th. It is likely that the project will be completed this year. 3. School Street/Proctor Intersection - Mr. Maurer informed the Council that he has made a presentation to the School Board regarding the City's position on Proctor and School Street intersection. He indicated that the School Board has made a motion supporting the City's position in upgrading Proctor to a four lane road. Mr. Maurer indicated that the next step is to present the resolution of support from the City and the School Board to the County Board. 4. Fillmore Street - Mr. Maurer indicated that he had met with Mr. Ron Kuhn regarding the upgrading of Fillmore. He stated that the project was originally planned for upgrading in 1991 and that it was the City's hope to delay the project until 1993. He indicated that Mr. Kuhn stated that the residents in the area are expecting the project to be completed in 1991. Therefore, the project will be initiated in the fall of 1990. 5. Series EE Sign - Mr. Maurer indicated that he has made contact with MnDOT regarding a possible Series EE sign located on Highway 101. Mr. Maurer indicated that MnDOT has to meet certain criteria regarding the placement of EE signs. He stated that the critera for these signs is that they be placed in a rural area. MnDOT has indicated to him they do not feel the signs are in an appropriate place because they are not located in a rural area. MnDOT has further indicated that EE signs are inadequate in an urban area because they are used more for advertising and, if allowed in an urban area, MnDOT could be put in a position of showing favoritism. He stated that the City can appeal but it does not look favorable for MnDOT to grant a variance to this request. Councilmember Dobel indicated that he disagrees because Highway 101 is in a rural area and that it is an appropriate area for EE signs. The City Council requested the engineer to go through the appeal process for the placement of the EE sign on Highway 101. 6. Update on Projects - Mr. Maurer indicated that Tyler Street is 99% complete. Mr. Maurer stated that the Bailey Beck plat and Deerfield 4th plat are both complete through the first lift of blacktop and that they are trying to delay final lift until construction in the area is finished. 7. County Road 22 - Mr. Maurer indicated that it was brought to the Ci ty' s attention that a jurisdiction change is proposed by Anoka County for County Highway 22 (County Road 13 within Sherburne County and Elk River). He indicated that Anoka County has recent.~y completed a comprehensive transportation plan and that this change is included in the plan. He stated that Anoka County has indicated that they propose to turn County Highway 22 over to City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 5 e the State as a State Highway, but that this will not take place for some time in the future. He stated their comprehensive transportation plan is through the year 2010. 6.1. Request for an Extension to Preliminary Plat for Barrin~ton Hill Subdivision and an Extension for a Variance on the Maximum Len~th of a Dead End Road by R.E.P. Ltd. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator stated that Mr. Santwire representing R.E.P. Ltd. is requesting an extension to the preliminary plat for Barrington Hills subdivision which was approved in 1987. Mr. Rohlf indicated that there is a one year time period to file final plat approvals and stated that the developer is asking for an extension to this one year period. Mr. Rohlf stated that the plat should go back through the preliminary plat procedure because there have been various changes to the rules and regulations of the City for preliminary plats since 1987. Mr. Rohlf indicated that R.E.P. Ltd. is also requesting an extension to a variance. He stated that the variance is for the maximum length of a dead end road. Mr. Rohlf indicated that the variance was originally approved due to the fact that the road for the plat is the only way to access the property and further stated that the variance is good for a two year time period. e Mr. Santwire, representing R.E.P. Ltd., indicated that the preliminary plat for Barrington Hills was approved October 19, 1987, and that there were nine stipulations to the plat which would be complied with before final plat approval. He further stated that the developer would be willing to add to these itemsj park dedication fee, seal coating fees, and the fact that final u~proval would be contingent upon City Engineer approval. Mr. Santwire explained that the reason for delay in filing the plat was due to a judgement which was filed against the property six weeks after preliminary plat approval and that the judgement was in a large amount of money which would have made the implementation of the plat impossible. He stated that a satisfaction against the judgement has been filed against the judgement in June, 1990, and, therefore, he is requesting extension of the preliminary plat. He stated that with the extension, the developer would agree to the addition of seal coating, park fees, and City Engineer approval. The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that he would rather see these changes put on a preliminary plat for review. e Mayor Tralle stated that the reasons for the variance have not changed since it was originally granted and the applicant should not have to go through the variance procedure again. Councilmember Kropuenske agreed with Mayor Tralle. Councilmember Kropuenske further indicated he felt that the petitioner had good cause to proceed with the request for an extension of the preliminary plat. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he agreed with the Building and Zoning Administrator. He stated that the ordinance is clear and it makes the preliminary plat null and void. City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 6 e Councilmember Holmgren stated that when this preliminary plat was approved three years ago, much discussion was held by the Planning Commission and the Council regarding the size of the lots and the development of the land and it was decided that this was the most reasonable way to have the land developed at that time. Councilmember Holmgren stated he did not see the need for the developer to go through the preliminary plat again. Mayor Tralle stated he would like to see the changes plv~osed to their preliminary plat reviewed by the staff and brought back to the Council in one week. He stated that he would like to see the addi tional conditions added to the final plat as drawn. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO GRANT AN EXTENSION TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BARRINGTON HILLS WITH THE FINAL PLAT TO BE FILED WITHIN ONE YEAR, AND THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BE ADDED TO THE FINAL PLAT. 1. THAT THE WATER SERVICE TO THE PROPOSED PLAT BE A 6 INCH SYSTEM AND APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 2. THAT THE ROAD THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL AREA BE 36 FEET WIDE WITH CONCRETE CURB. e 3. THAT THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE PROPOSED ROAD BE 32 FEET WIDE WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER BUILT TO A 7 TON DESIGN. 4. THAT THE PROPOSED CUL-DE-SAC HAVE A 40 FOOT RADIUS TARRED AREA. 5. THAT A LETTER OF CREDIT IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS THAT WOULD BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY. 6. THAT DETAILED PLANS FOR SEWER AND WATER MUST BE DONE BY THE CITY ENGINEER AT THE EXPENSE OF THE DEVELOPER. GRADING, STREET LIGHTS, DRAINAGE, AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION MAY BE DONE THAT WAY AS WELL OR SUPPLIED TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. 7. THAT THE NAME OF THE PROPOSED STREET BE 8TH STREET. 8. THAT THERE BE TWO ADDITIONAL FIRE HYDRANTS ADDED TO THE PLAT. 9. SEAL COATING OF THE ROADS WITH COSTS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 10. PARK DEDICATION FEE OF $350 PER LOT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Schuldt opposed. e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION TO THE STREET VARIANCE FOR THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF A DEAD END ROAD REQUESTED BY R.E.P. LTD. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Variance Request Re~ardin~ Si~na~e by Snyder Auto Sales Public Hearin~ City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 7 e Ms. Szklarski indicated that the peti t~uner has requested a variance for wall signage located on the building at 17119 Highway 10. She stated that according to the City's ordinance, the amount of wall signage allowed is a maximum of 100 feet and the applicant is requesting a variance to allow 228 square feet of wall signage. She indicated that the hardship, stated by the applicant, is due to the fact that the property is located nine feet lower than adjoining property owners and, therefore, he needs more signage in order for the sign to be visible. Mary Eberley, Planning Commission representative, indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the request and found that a hardship did not exist because the sign could be raised an additional nine feet to overcome the hardship stated by the applicant. Because of this, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the variance. e Mr. Ken Snyder, Owner of Snyder Auto Sales, stated that he had called the City and requested the maximum amount of signage allowed for a free standing sign. He was quoted 64 square feet as being the maximum amount of signage allowed. Mr. Snyder informed the Council that he proceeded to order a 64 square foot sign and three days after the sign was up, the City's ordinance changed to allow 150 square feet. H<.: indicated to the Council that had he received word from staff, during his request of maximum signage allowed, regarding the fact that the sign ordinance was being considered, he would have held off on ordering the sign and ordered the maximum footage allowed. Mr. Snyder further indicated that his property is lower than adjoining property owners. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that the freestanding sign issue has nothing to do with the variance request for wall sign. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Schuldt stated that the City should follow the sign ordinance. Councilmember Holmgren stated that he drove by the area and was not offended by any of the signage on the building. He further indicated that he felt the miscommunication between City staff and the applicant was a hardship. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE FOR A WALL SIGNAGE BASED ON THE FACT THAT THERE IS AN INCONSISTENT PATTERN OF SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND THAT A VARIANCE WILL NOT HARM THE SIGN ORDINANCE AND fURTHER BASED ON THE HARDSHIP DUE TO MISCOMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE APPLICANT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. e Councilmember Schuldt stated that Councilmember Holmgren did not find a legal hardship in order grant the variance. He stated that if this variance is granted, the City Council would be under pressure to grant other variances with the same hardship as quoted by Councilmember Holmgren. City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 8 e Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that he disagrees with Councilmember Holmgren because of the fact that the sign ordinance has had a lot of work put into it and that it is a relatively new adopted ordinance. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. Councilmembers Kropuenske, Schuldt, and Mayor Tralle voted against the motion. 6.3. Administrative Subdivision by David Gow/Public Hearin~ The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that Mr. Gow owns a 40 acre parcel and that he is requesting to subdivide five or ten acres from this parcel to accommodate the existing house. Discussion was held regarding access to the newly created parcel. The Building and Zoning Administrator explained that his memo listed three options for the Council to consider regarding the access. He explained that the options were as follows: 1. Allow the newly created parcel to be accessed by the private easement as shown. 2. Allow the lot split as proposed with both lots being accessed off of 205th Avenue. This would possibly include the upgrading of 205th Avenue to an urban section road. Mr. Rohlf indicated that this option is probably cost prohibitive for the applicant. e 3. Allow the lot split as shown with 205th Avenue remaining unimproved. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Mr. Paul Juenemann of 19210 Waco Street indicated that the plat shows the sixty foot easement as being totally on his property. Marilyn VanPatten Chuba indicated that she owns the lot next to Mr. Gow. She stated that the road should turn and be extended north. She stated she would like to sell part of her property, but there is no access to it. Katherine Juenemann questioned who actually owns the road. She stated that it is listed as their property on their property taxes and that they are paying taxes on their road. She further questioned why they are paying the taxes if 205th is a City road. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that because the Council does not know where the actual easement is, he would suggest that staff research the administrative subdivision request further and bring it back to Council at a later date. e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL AUGUST 20 AND THAT THE PETITIONER PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SITE PLAN SHOWING WHERE THE EASEMENTS LAY. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 9 e City Attorney, Tim Keane, indicated that the City would need the administrative subdivision application to state whether five or ten acres are being subdivided. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council recessed at 9:10 and reconvene at 9:25 p.m. 6.4. Condi tional Use Permit and Solid Waste Li cense to Allow a Solid Waste FaQility by Conteck Enyironmental Services/Public Hearin~ Steve Rohlf, the Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Conteck Environmental Services has applied for a conditional use permit and a solid waste license to store and thermally treat petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil. Mr. Rohlf explained the the City staff, MPCA, the Environmental Consultant, and the Planning Commission have all reviewed this request. Mary Eberley, Planulng Commission Representative, stated that the Planning Commission has spent a large amount of time on this item. She stated that the Planning Commission had a workshop session with Mr. Kreger. She stated that discussion was held regarding the level of contamination and regarding the PCA setting standards. She further stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. e Chris Kreger stated that he had started the process six months ago and that public information meetings and a public hearing have been held regarding the issue. Nobody from the public was present for these meetings. Mr. Kreger felt that this was a sign that there was no opposition to the facility. Mr. Kreger further stated that he had just received the draft conditional use permit and there were a few items he would like to discuss prior to having the Council consider the item. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JULY 23, 1990 SO THAT MR. KREGER CAN DISCUSS THE CONDITIONS OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH STAFF. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5. Ordinance Amendment to Amend Section 602, Titled Refuse and Garba~e Gary Schmitz, Recycling Coordinator, stated that at the July 2, City Council meeting, the Council reviewed the draft ordinance amendment to the refuse and garbage ordinance and recommended several changes to the draft ordinance. He stated that staff has made the changes to the ordinance. Mr. Schmitz reviewed the changes with the Council. Mr. Schmitz then reviewed with the Council the four key areas to the City's recycling program. He stated that the areas included mandatory garbage service, mandatory recycling, organized routes and City operated billing. e Mayor Tralle stated that the City had formed a Recycling Task Force. He indicated that this Task Force studied these issues for about a year and recommended an ordinance to the Council that they felt would work for the City of Elk River. City Council Minutes July 16. 1990 Page 10 e Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Eleanor Todahl of 18869 Boston Street questioned whether the smaller cans would have wheels. She stated that her present hauler comes to get her garbage by the garage when it is icy and she cannot get it to the street. She questioned if under the City' s new recycl ing and mandatory garbage and pick up plan whether the new garbage hauler would do same. The City Attorney indicated that the garbage haulers have indicated their willingness to work with the residents who cannot bring their garbage containers to the street. Eleanor Todahl further questioned whether there would be a Senior Ci tizen discount. Mayor Tralle indicated that this will be considered. He further stated that the City will try to address an income level rather than an age level. e Jeanne Eggert of 19319 Oxford indicated that they reside in Elk River and have a business in Maple Grove. She stated that her family has been recycling for years and have very little garbage. She further stated that her business charges them two garbage bills. one for the business and one for residential. Ms. Eggert stated that because they must pay the residential garbage in Maple Grove. they bring their house garbage to their business to be disposed. She questioned whether she would have to be included in the mandatory garbage service. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that the routes and recycling will not work unless there is a uniform system and stated that all residents within the City would be billed for garbage service. Ms. Eggert indicated that they cannot afford to pay garbage service for two locations and further stated her feeling that people who are recycling at the present time are being penalized. Tim Keane. City Attorney. stated that a volume based pricing is important because it gives homeowners an incentive to cut down on the volume they are generating. He stated that there are exceptional cases in the City with people who have been recycling and generate very little or no garbage. Chris Kreger of 11661 221st Avenue N.W. stated that he is supportive of the refuse and garbage ordinance. He stated that recycling will be encouraged by mandatory garbage service. Wally Ohlan of 192nd Avenue N.W. stated that the people who are recycling are being penalized. He stated that the City is forcing citizens to use services that they don't want and further. that there are some people in the City who are currently recycling. The City Administrator stated that this oI'd~nance is an expansion of the existing ordinance and that the existing ordinance does require mandatory garbage pickup wi thin the Ci ty. However. the City has not been strictly enforcing the ordinance. e Jack Klein stated that he has two neighbors who are senior citizens living in separate residential homes that share garbage pickup. He stated that the City should look at each individual case rather than requiring garbage pickup for every citizen. Mr. Klein further indicated that he would like to encourage the City to consider composting as a majority of the garbage generated is yard waste. e e e City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 11 Cindy Soltis of 13909 227th Avenue questioned whether pickup of garbage and recyclables would include two trucks and whether it could be done with on~ truck. Ms. Soltis further questioned whether the City would be recycling plastics. Jean Eggert stated that she would like to see plastics recycled. Ms. Eggert further indicated that in Maple Grove where recycling is required, she has seen garbage blowing in the streets because the bins containing the recyclables did not have lids. Ear I Hohlen of Main Street questioned how the garbage hauling and billing would be handled at the mobile home park. Gary Schmitz, Recycling Coordinator, indicated that the City will work with Mr. Hohlen regarding this item. Mr. Bill Norden stated that he is a garbage and refuse hauler and that he has the privilege of dumping his garbage at no charge at the present time. He stated that he lives in the City of Elk River and questioned whether he would be billed for garbage serv ice. The City Council indicated that he would be billed for service. Helen Offstead of 192nd containers would have lids. include this as a bid option. Court questioned whether the recycling Gary Schmitz indicated that he would The City Administrator indicated that the ordinance will require a summary in order to be published. He further indicated that the City will not publish the ordinance summary until a franchise agreement with the haulers is understood. Councilmember Schuldt questioned whether garbage billing would be for garbage pickup or for recycling. The City Administrator indicated that both are included in the bill. The City Administrator further informed the audience and the Council that there should not be a false expectation that garbage. rates will be decreasingj but the City will be doing all they can to maintain the current garbage pick-up rates. Councilmember Schuldt voiced his concern regarding the fact that voluntary recycling did not have chance to work in the City of Elk River. The City Attorney indicated that there would be a change to the second draft ordinance under item 4A, regarding the fact that the haulers will be responsible for their vehicles. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-18 AND ORDINANCE REGULATING THE STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Council recessed at 11:10 and reconvened at 11:20. 6.6. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the last portion of the sign ordinance to be reviewed by the Council is the Section pertaining to billboards. The Council reviewed the proposed ordinance regulating billboards in Highway Commercial zones and industrial zones. Mr. James Klenke of Franklin Outdoor Advertising City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 12 e stated that the Planning Commission had a concern regarding thinning the signs from the corridors of the City, but not totally eliminating the Siglld. Mr. Klenke indicated that the proposed ordinance allows signs to be placed wi thin 2,000 lineal feet of each other. He indicated that this was excessive and would like to see it reduced to 700 feet. Mr. Keith Franklin of Franklin Advertising and Mr. Dick Morotzski from Skogland Advertising were present. Mr. Klenke stated the proposed ordinance allows maximum sign area of 300 square feet and a height of 25 feet. He indicated that they would like to see this increased to 500 square feet of maximum signage area, plus extensions and a height area of 35 feet. Mr. Klenke stated that the sentence in the proposed ordinance regarding signs not allowed on platted lots would be detrimental to businesses in the area. Mary Eberley, Planning Commission Representative, stated that the intent of not allowing billboards on platted lots was not to totally eliminate billboards. She felt this section would require further clarification. Tim Keane, City Attorney, explained that if a sign is located on a parcel of property and somebody wants to develop the property, then the sign must come down. He further stated that he would recommend that a conditional use permit be required for signage. Mr. Keane indicated that the proposed ordinance does not provide and opportunity for the City to eliminate existing signs. e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the Planning Commission's objective was to reduce the number and size of billboards. He further stated that the language in the ordinance indicating that signage is not allowed on platted lots, and the requirement that signs be a principal use on lots is included in the ordinance as a way to eliminate existing signs. James Klenke proposed that another mechanism be used other than the proposed mechanism in the draft ordinance to eliminate billboards. He indicated that the proposed ordinance requires the sign to be taken down from the property and put up in another place. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO EXTEND THE COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Kropuenske and Holmgren opposed. MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. The City Attorney indicated that the present ordinance will not eliminate existing signs. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL JULY 23, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO TABLE ITEMS 6.6 THROUGH 6.11 UNTIL JULY 23, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 5-0. ~ 6.12.Upcomin~ Meetin~s Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, informed the Council that there will be a joint meeting between Planning Commission members City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 13 tit of surrounding townships and cities on July 17, 1990. Mr. Rohlf further indicated that the City Planning Commission and Council have indicated their desire to hold a joint meeting and that a date must be set for this meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to set this meeting date at the July 23 Council meeting. 7.1. E{!onomic Development Coordinator Position 'fhe City Administrator informed the Council that the Economic Development Authority has recommended to the City Council that staff advertise for the position of Economic Development Coordinator. Councilmember Schuldt questioned whether the duties of the position would change. Discussion was held regarding the fact the duties could change, but that the City would be looking for a person that will be detail orientated. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADVERTISE FOR THE POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.2. City Council Meetin~ Schedule It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this item at the next Council meeting. ~ 7.3. Rotary LiQuor License The City Administrator informed the Council that the Elk River Rotary Club is requesting a non intoxicating, on-sale malt liquor license for the Janie Fricke concert. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ON-SALE NONINTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER ROTARY FOR AUGUST 18, 1990, TO BE LOCATED AT THE LION'S PARK. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Check Re~ister COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.1. Commun~Center Task Force Update Councilmember Holmgren indicated he would update the Council at a future meeting. 9.2. Vice Mayor Salary - The City Administrator indicated that the proposed ordinance amendment would increase the salary of Vice Mayor to $5,400 per year to compensate for the extra number of hours put in for filling in for the Mayor at various functions. This is the 1991 mid point range between the Mayor and Councilmembers. e e e City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 14 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-19, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 202.00 SALARIES OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 10. City Administrator Update The City Administrator distributed a letter from County Attorney, John MacGibbon, regarding the County's prosecution services. The City Administrator informed the Council that Northbound Liquor is out of the lottery business. The City Administrator informed the Council that he has been in contact with Dale Monecke, who is an appraiser, to appraise the properties along Evans Avenue for the Evans Avenue project. After discussion regarding this matter, it was the consensus of the Council to hold off in hiring an appraiser. The Council discussed the letters received by the public regarding Planning Commission member, Rita Johnson. After discussing the matter, it was the consensus of the City Council that the Mayor will SCi.J letters to the complainants and further that the City Council supports Rita Johnson. 11. Adjournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 12:35 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ Sandra Thackeray City Clerk