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12-17-1990 CC MIN . - - MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAYt DECEMBER 17t 1990 Members Present: Mayor Trallet Councilmembers Schuldtt Dobelt Kropuenske and Holmgren Members Absent: None Staff Present: steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant; Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Peter Beck, City Attorney; Cliff Skogstadt Building Official; Terry Zajac, Building Inspector 1. Call Meetin~ To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereoft the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Tralle at 7:00 p.m. 2. Consider 12/17/90 City Council A~enda Item 7.1 was moved to Item 4.1, Item 5.3t School Street Signal, was added to the agenda. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/17/90 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.1 Consider 12/3/90 City Council Minutes The following amendments were made to the minutes: Page 4, first paragraph, the words "another location" should be replaced by the words "a separate lot"; Page 6, third paragraph, the name Dick Greg should be changed to Dick Gruys; Page 6, Item 7.2, replace the first sentence wi th the following, "Mayor Tralle stated he would like to see staff, all Commission members, and City Councilmembers obtain Council approval for all out of State travel in 1991 until the City can determine how State budget cuts will effect the City budget". COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/3/90 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.2 Consider 12/10/90 City Council Minutes The following change was made to the Council minutes: Under Item 4, the word policy should be replaced with the words "past practice". City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 2 e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/10/90 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER OOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 4.1 Finance Award Mayor Tralle indicated that the City Finance Department has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1989. He stated that this Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Mayor Tralle commended Lori Johnson, the City's Finance Director, for her work and accomplishments in the Finance Department. Mayor Tralle presented the award to Lori Johnson. Lori Johnson thanked Joan Geroy, Senior Accounting Clerk, for her efforts in helping to obtain the award, and Alice Heinecke and Brenda Ebner for their help in putting the material together for the award. 5.1 Consider Bids for Rip Rap on Mississippi River e Mayor Tralle stated that the City had received five bids for the rip rap placement along the Mississippi River. He stated that the lowest bid was from Vei t Company at $8,618.80. Mayor Tralle indicated that this bid came in much lower than expected and requested that staff consider extending the rip rap further than originally anticipated. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM VEIT COMPANY INCORPORATED AT $8,618.80 FOR RIP RAP PLACEMENT ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND REQUESTED THAT THE DISTANCE OF THE RIP RAP BE EXTENDED, THROUGH A CHANGE ORDER, DUE TO THE LOW BID. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2 Special A~reements Project for Main Street/Hi~hwaY 169 Intersection Mayor Tralle stated that after funding is approved by MnDOT for the Main Street/Highway 169 project, plans must also be prepared and reviewed by MnDOT. He indicated that if the City desires to undertake this project in 1991, the preparation of plans should begin soon. '7' COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-a-f, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 169/MAIN STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS OF 1990. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e 5.3 School Street - Main Street School Crossin~ Flashers The City Administrator indicated that the City has received a letter from both the City's Engineer and from MnDOT indicating that the red flashing light on the three crossing flashers on School Street and Main City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 3 - Street is illegal. He indicated that according to State law, an amber light can be used but a red flashing light cannot be used. The City Administrator informed the Council that the City will be requesting a Mn/DOT traffic study in the area so that possible addi tiona! signage can be put in the area. He further indicated that staff is preparing to remove the red flashing lights and that the amber lights will remain and be turned on three different times during the day. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTION REQUIRED BY THE STATE TO HAVE THE CROSSING FLASHERS ON SCHOOL STREET AND MAIN STREET BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 1:1.. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-~, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE SCHOOL ZONE. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1 Administrative Subdivision Request by Thomas Havron/P.H. e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Thomas and Gina Havron are requesting to divide an approximately 50 acre parcel of land into two 25 acre parcels. The Building and Zoning Administrator explained that the Havrons are proposing to build their home on Parcel Aj but, staff must assume that Parcel B will be sold some time in the future and will eventually have a house on it. The Building and Zoning Administrator addressed the buildability of both parcels. He indicated that the buildability of Parcel A would cause no problem and the buildability of Parcel B just barely meets the requirements due to the high water table. The Building and Zoning Administrator addressed the access to the lots. He indicated that the logical access for Parcel B would be by a private road and further indicated that it has been the City's policy to not allow access to properties through private roads. The Building and Zoning Administrator further indicated that the only other way to access Parcel B would be very costly due to the surrounding low area and the culverts which would be needed to access from County Road #33. 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 APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY THOMAS HAVRON TO SUBDIVIDE A FIFTY ACRE PARCEL OF LAND INTO TWO TWENTY-FIVE ACRE PARCELS WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. That the petitioner pay $350 park dedication for the addi tiona! lot created. e 2. That the petitioner provide the City with two new legal descriptions for recording. City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 4 e 3. That permission is granted from NSP for the driveways to access these parcels at time of building permit issuance. 4. That permits are obtained from Sherburne County Engineering Department for the driveways to access County Road 33. Further, that Parcel B gain the necessary approval from the Sherburne County Engineering Department to cross the County ditch located on this parcel. The County Engineering Department, at the time of building permi t issuance, would dictate the number of culverts needed for this driveway, their location and size. Whoever applies for a building permit on Parcel B would be responsible for the expense of the culverts. 5. Dwellings on these parcels are required to be a minimum of 1 foot above the high water table indicated by mottled soil. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2 Administrative Subdivision Reauest/Morrison/P.H. e Zoning Assistant, Janelle Szklarski, indicated that Jerome and Linda Morrison have made a request for an administrative subdivision to divide a 38 acre parcel into 3 parcels of land consisting of a 10 acre parcel, a 15 acre parcel and a 13 acre parcel. Ms. Szklarski indicated that their request meets requirements for access, lot size and width, buildability and drainage. 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 APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION BY JEROME AND LINDA MORRISON TO SUBDIVIDE A THIRTY-EIGHT ACRE PARCEL OF LAND INTO A TEN ACRE PARCEL, A FIFTEEN ACRE PARCEL AND A THIRTEEN ACRE PARCEL WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. That $700 in Park Dedication Fees be paid for the two newly created lots. 2. That new legal descriptions are provided by the developer for the newly created parcels. 3. That no structures be placed within the proposed floodway designation and that any other structures on the lot have their lowest floor at least 1 foot above the 925.5 foot elevation. 4. That permits be obtained by the County to gain access off of County Road 33 and County Road 13. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e 6.3 Variance Reauest by Joe Barsody/Si~n Hei~ht and Size/P.H. Zoning Assistant, Janelle Szklarski, indicated that Joe Barsody has requested a variance of seven feet for the maximum height of a City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 5 e freestanding sign and a variance of sixteen square feet for the maximum size of a freestanding sign within the C-2 zoning district. Ms. Szklarski indicated that the sign would be located at 503 Jackson Avenue. Ms. Szklarski indicated that staff felt the applicant met the hardship standards required for a variance due to the location of the sign and the possible number of tenants allowed in the building which would allow for an excessive amount of signage for the site. Rob VanValkenburg, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the request and felt that the variance request for sign height met the five standards required for a variance. He further indicated that the Planning Commission felt the increase of the sign from thirty-two square feet to forty-eight square feet was a good compromise in lowering the amount of wall signage allowed on the building due to the number of tenants allowed. He indicated that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the variance request. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEVEN FOOT VARIANCE REQUEST FOR THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF THE FREESTANDING SIGN AND THE SIXTEEN SQUARE FOOT VARIANCE FOR THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF THE FREESTANDING SIGN LOCATED AT 503 JACKSON AVENUE WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE WALL SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO 200 SQUARE FEET TO BE DIVIDED AMONG THE TENANTS AT THE PROPERTY OWNER'S DISCRETION BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. That the applicant wants to keep the building residential in nature to reflect the intent of the C-2 district and the ordinance does not allow him to do that. 2. The amount of wall signage allowed in this situation would be excessive for a C-2 zone. 3. Both the City and the property owner desire to limit the wall signage in keeping with the spirit of the zoning district. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4 Conditional Use Permit Request by Brent & Geraldine Fisher/P.H. Mayor Tralle indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Fisher are requesting a condi tional use permit to allow an agricultural use on a 5.67 acre parcel of land. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, stated that the Fishers are proposing to have three horses, some goats and chickens on their property. e Planning Commission Representative Rob VanValkenburg indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the request for a conditional use permit and found that the request met the seven standards required for a e e e City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 6 condi tional use permit. He indicated that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Mayor Tralle questioned Ms. Fisher as to how the chickens would be fenced. Ms. Fisher indicated that they would be allowed to run loose. Mayor Tralle indicated that it would be a good idea to fence the chickens so they do not cause problems with neighboring residents and their pet dogs. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Virginia Barnier, adjacent property owner, planning to develop the adjacent property. regarding a possible conflict with the new animals. indicated that she is She stated her concern property owners and the There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BRENT AND GERALDINE FISHER TO ALLOW AN AGRICULTURAL USE ON THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13271 1921/2 STREET WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. That proper fencing be maintained to assure containment of the animals including the chickens. 2. That the Fisher's keep the area clean to avoid odor and dust, and further, that if this condition is not met, it could result in the revocation of their permit. 3. That all setback requirements for fencing and the building be met. 4. That the applicants will be limited to three horses, two goats and twenty chickens to avoid groundwater contamination. 5. That this conditional use permit be reviewed in two years. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5 Conditional Use Permit Request by Ted Nitz/P.H. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, indicated that Mr. Ted Nitz is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a nonagricultural accessory building 1,260 square feet in size on his property located at 18942 Albany Street NW. She indicated that Mr. Nitz has stated he will use the structure for storage and also to work on his hobby of restoring old cars. Ms. Szklarski requested the Council to look at the size of the building in relation to how it will fit in the neighborhood. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Mr. Floyd Stromberg indicated that he lives at 319 2nd Street and that he has a problem with snowmobiles crossing on his lawn. Steve Rohlf City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 7 e indicated that City staff will contact Mr. Stromberg regarding this issue, as this does not pertain to the conditional use permit. Rob VanValkenburg indicated that the Planning Commission discussed this issue at length and recommended approval based on the seven standards required for a conditional use permit. Mr. VanValkenburg indicated that there were several neighbors at the Planning Commission complaining of the unsightliness of Mr. Nitz's yard. He further indicated that it was the consensus of the Planning Commission, and Mr. Nitz's intention, that when the accessory building is constructed, the materials laying outside will be enclosed in the building. There being no further comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY TED NITZ TO CONSTRUCT A NONAGRICULTURAL ACCESSORY BUILDING IN EXCESS OF 1,000 SQUARE FEET ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18942 ALBANY STREET NW WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. That the applicant must submit engineered drawings with the building permit application. 2. That the building is to be used for storage only. e 3. That the exterior of the building will match the existing house. 4. That when the new building is completed, the metal skinned shed must be removed. 5. That all inoperable vehicles and car parts be kept in the new facility and further, that if this condition is not met, it could result in the revocation of this permit. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.6 Variance Request by Circle C Convenience Center/P.H. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, indicated that Circle C Convenience Center located at 336 Jackson Avenue is requesting a variance to allow the height of a freestanding sign to exceed the height of the roofline of the building. She stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request due to the fact that the request did not meet the hardship standards required for a variance. Ms. Szklarski indicated that the Planning Commission recommended that Circle C's request be reviewed as a relocation of a nonconforming sign. e Planning Commission Representative Rob VanValkenburg stated that the Planning Commission recommended that approval be granted to Circle C for the relocation of a nonconforming sign as they felt it would be in the best interest of the community because the sign would no longer be in the right-of-way. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 8 e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE RELOCATION OF THE NONCONFORMING SIGN LOCATED AT CIRCLE C CONVENIENCE CENTER, 336 JACKSON AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE HEIGHT OF A FREESTANDING SIGN TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT OF THE ROOFLINE OF THE BUILDING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.7 Ordinance Amendment Section 1000 by City of Elk River/P.H. Cliff Skogstad, Building Official, indicated that staff is proposing to adopt the 1988 State Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Peter Beck questioned whether the appendix for sprinkling was added under the Fire Code. Cliff Skogstad stated that it was the consensus of himself and the Fire Chief to not add this appendix at this time. There being no further comments, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-51, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1988 MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 1000 OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER CODE OF ORDINANCES. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.8 NSP/UPA Resolutions e The City's Attorney, Peter Beck, informed the Council that the NSP/UPA Agreement has been signed by all parties at NSP and UPA. He indicated that the next step is for the City Council to formally approve the agreement and adopt a resolution to decertify the tax increment financing district at the RDF Plant. He further indicated that it is appropriate for the Council to formally approve the resolutions for the conditional use permits and licenses for NSP and UPA. '13 COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-~, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY AND UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. ...,~ COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-~, A RESOLUTION REVOKING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #4, ABOLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #4, AND REQUESTING THE SHERBURNE COUNTY AUDITOR TO DECERTIFY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #4. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 15 COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-~, A RESOLUTION RENEWING AND AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE UNITED POWER WASTE BURNING FACILITY. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 9 e -1lf COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-.1(, A RESOLUTION RENEWING AND AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY LICENSE FOR THE UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION WASTE BURNING FACILITY. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. .,,1 COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-~, A RESOLUTION RENEWING AND AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY REFUSE DERIVED FUEL RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. '1<1 COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-~, A RESOLUTION RENEWING AND AMENDING THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY LICENSE FOR NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY REFUSE DERIVED FUEL RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m. 7.2 Consideration of Fee Schedule e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that City staff has reviewed all fees charged for City services and has submitted requests for adoption of a fee schedule which includes an increase in some of the fees charged by the City. He indicated that it is the intention of City staff to review this fee schedule on a yearly basis. Cliff Skogstad reviewed the building permit fees. He stated that in order to be in compliance with the State, the City should be charging a 65% plan check fee for all residential plan checks. Mr. Skogstad also suggested increasing the residential permit fee schedule by 33% over a three year period which would bring the City into compliance with the Uniform Building Code fee schedules by 1992. Terry Zajac, Building Inspector, reviewed the proposed miscellaneous permit fees for the Building Department. Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk reviewed the proposed administration license fees. It was the consensus ot the Council to look more extensively at the mineral excavation license fee in 1991. The Building and Zoning Administrator reviewed the proposed zoning tees. 1'1 COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90~~, A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.3 Enterprise Funds e The City Administrator reviewed the Liquor Store Budget, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Budget and the newly created Garbage/Recycling Program Budget with the City Council. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ENTERPRISE BUDGETS FOR THE LIQUOR STORE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND GARBAGE/RECYCLING City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 10 e PROGRAM. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0. THE MOTION 7.4 Bud~et Amendments The Finance Director reviewed the 1990 proposed General Fund budget amendments. She indicated that the City expected total revenues to exceed total expenditures by $55,000. Ms. Johnson stated that the proposed budget amendments include setting aside $35,000 as a reserve for the City's sick pay liability. Ms. Johnson noted that in addition to making budget amendments, the Infrastructure Replacement Fund and Recreation Fund should both be closed to the General Fund. She indicated that because neither of these funds has major revenue sources other than general tax revenues, it is appropriate that they be rolled into the General Fund. This will help to more easily identify general tax levy expenditures. Ms. Johnson informed the Council that the infrastructure expenditures will be rolled into the Street Department budget and recreation will become a separate department under the General Fund. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1991 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AS PRESENTED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CLOSE THE INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT FUND AND THE RECREATION FUND. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.5 Consider Fireman Officers' Wa~es The Finance Director indicated that the Fire Chief has requested that the Fire Department Officers' salary be raised an additional $1.00 per hour. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO RAISE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS' SALARY TO $9.00 PER HOUR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1991. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.6 Consider Car Allowance Councilmember Holmgren reviewed the 12/12/90 Finance Director memo on this issue and stated that an adjustment should be made in the car allowance for the City Administrator. He indicated that he felt the Ci ty would best be served by eliminating the car allowance for the Chief of Police and providing him with a vehicle. He further indicated that the City Administrator's car allowance should be increased to $300 per month. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ELIMINATE THE CAR ALLOWANCE FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE IN JANUARY OF 1992 AT WHICH TIME THE CITY WOULD PURCHASE A POLICE VEHICLE FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND FURTHER THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S CAR ALLOWANCE BE INCREASED TO $300 PER MONTH EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1991. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. e e e City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 11 Councilmember Schuldt stated that it would be more convenient for the Chief of Police to have a car allowance rather than a police vehicle. He indicated that his present family car is equipped with police radio and equipment so that he can keep in contact with his officers at all times. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that if the Chief were to have a squad it may not be as accessible for family outings and, therefore, he would not be in contact with his department at all times. Councilmember Kropuenske concurred with Councilmember Schuldt and stated that he felt it was necessary for the Chief to be in contact with his department. He further stated he did not feel it was necessary to raise the City Administrator's car allowance. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN AMENDED HIS MOTION TO ELIMINATE ANY REFERENCE TO THE CAR ALLOWANCE FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE AT THIS TIME WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ISSUE WOULD BE DISCUSSED AT A FUTURE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT PASSED 5-0. THE MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED 5-0. 7.7 Tiller Corooration Donation Mayor Tralle stated that the Tiller Corporation operates the Barton Sand & Gravel and Commercial Asphalt companies in ElkRi ver and is offering a donation to the community in the amount of $500 in appreciation for being able to operate within the community. Councilmember Schuldt suggested the City donate this money to the local CAER organization to benefit the youth and needy during the holiday season as donations are down this year. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO DONATE THE $500 TO CAER. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.8 Consider Payment for 1991 Police Squads COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO HASTINGS AUTOMOTIVE INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,406 FOR PAYMENT OF TWO POLICE VEHICLES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.9 Library Board and Utilities Commission Aooointments COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO REAPPOINT DARYL BRONNICHE AND KEN RINGSTAD TO THE LIBRARY BOARD WITH THEIR TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1993 AND FURTHER TO REAPPOINT GEORGE ZABEE TO THE UTILITIES COMMISSION WITH HIS TERM TO END DECEMBER 31 , 1993. COUNCI LMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Other Business City Acquisition of Land for Park Purooses e e . City Council Minutes December 17, 1990 Page 12 The City Administrator indicated that E & 0 Tool and Plastics is contemplating the construction of a new facility to accommodate its growth and that the City is considering acquiring a two acre site owned by E & 0 Tool for the purpose of expanding the parkland area adjacent to Orono Park. He stated that the two acre site is bounded by Gary Street and Orono Road. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH E & 0 TOOL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ACRES OF PROPERTY OWNED BY E & 0 TOOL WITH THE STIPULATION THAT FINAL APPROVAL MUST COME BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 10. City Administrator Update The City Administrator distributed a memo from Terry Maurer regarding fees charged by Maier Stewart. He explained that the Investor's Club has had complaints regarding Terry Maurer's fees and that the letter is in response to these complaints. The City Administrator explained that the City will be doing more research at the John Curtis property and is considering filling and leveling the area and taking down the guardrail. Discussion was held by the City Council regarding the purchase of the Jenne property. After discussion regarding the purchase of the property it was the consensus of the Council that the City would still be interested in purchasing the site if the price were to remain near the original offer. 11. Adjournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Thackeray City Clerk