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05-22-1989 CC MIN e e e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Kropuenske, Holmgren, and Dobel MEMBER ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Sandy Thackeray, Deputy City Clerk; Richard Fursman, Economic Development Coordinator; Mike Mulrooney, Economic Development Consultant 1. 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. Consider 5/22/89 City Council Agenda The following items were added to the agenda: 9.3. Chris Zerwas Representing Elk River Jaycees 9.4. Police Chief Zerwas 9.5. Councilmember Schuldt Update 9.6. Mayor Tralle Update COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.1. Consider 5/8/89 City Council Minutes Councilmember Schuldt added to item #3. already several car likelihood of other area." indicated that he would like the following sentence "Councilmember Schuldt indicated that there are sales lots on Highway 10 and this reduces the highway commercial businesses developing in the Councilmember Schuldt further indicated that the last sentence in the last paragraph of page 2 should be amended as follows, "It was the consensus of the City Council that no further action need be taken regarding the timing of the softball lights unless problems are brought to the Council's attention." COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/8/89 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.2. Consider 5/15/89 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 5/15/89 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 2 Elk River City Council Minutes May 22, 1989 e 4. Open Mike Don Heinzman, of the Elk River Star News, approached the City Council with an opportunity to purchase advertising space for an ad in the Sherburne County Progress Edition of the Star News. He indicated that the theme of the edition would be growing into the year 2000. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO PURCHASE A FULL PAGE AD IN THE SHERBURNE COUNTY PROGRESS EDITION OF THE ELK RIVER STAR NEWS. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Consider Final Assessment Roll for Main Street MacGibbon Property/ Public Hearing Mayor Tralle indicated that this public hearing was for the reassessment of parcels of property owned by Mr. and Mrs. John MacGibbon in relation to the Main Street Improvement Project. He stated that the MacGibbons had appealed the assessments on their property and that the City and Mr. MacGibbon have arrived at a mutual agreement as to the appropriate assessments for the properties. e Lori Johnson, Finance Director, stated that the agreement between the City and the MacGibbons was that the homesteaded properties will receive the total street assessment, but that the sewer assessment would be deferred until the household hooks up to the sewer system under Main Street. She stated that the street assessment on the vacant property would be levied in the amount of $1,000 and the sewer assessment would be deleted based on a clerical error that the lot is unbuildable. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being nobody for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPTING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT MACGIBBON. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT CARRIED 5-0. ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-29, A RESOLUTION ROLL ON THE MATTER OF JOHN AND EVELYN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 6. Consider Uniform Concept for City Hall Clerical Personnel e The City Administrator indicated that he had presented a request to the Council in November of 1988 regarding the clerical staff wearing uniforms; however, this request received limited support. He stated that at that time there was little research done by the staff on the request for uniforms and that the request is being brought back to the Council a second time. He indicated that staff has researched the uniform concept and that a majority of the clerical personnel are in favor of the concept. He indicated that one of the clerical personnel is against the concept. The City Administrator stated that in his opinion the uniform issue is an economic fairness issue because uniforms are provided for a number of City employees. Page 3 Elk River City Council Minutes May 22. 1989 e The City Administrator informed the Council that there are several issues that the Council should look at before making a decision regarding this matter. He indicated that one issue would be the potential discrimination that could be made if the City requires the clerical staff to wear uniforms and not the Zoning Assistant or Building Inspectors. He indicated that this could be discriminating against the female clerical employees. He indicated that another issue the Council should look at is that the City has not been able to locate other Minnesota cities that require an administrative staff to wear uniforms. Joan Geroy. Brenda Ebner. and Alice Heinecke were present in favor of the uniform concept. Brenda Ebner and Alice Heinecke modeled two versions of uniforms. Brenda Ebner indicated that she contacted a number of cities regarding the uniform issue and a majority of them indicated that they would be interested to hear the outcome of the uniform request as they were in favor of possibly getting uniforms for their cities. Sandy Thackeray. Deputy City Clerk. stated that she felt the uniform issue was an economic fairness issue also as the Police clerical staff do wear uniforms. as well as the Liquor Store employees. Street Department employees and Waste Water Treatment employees. e Also discussed was uniforms. The City dealing with the concept. the possibility of a clothing allowance as opposed to Administrator indicated that this would be one way of fact that not everybody is unanimous to the uniform Sandy Thackeray. provide a degree presenting oneself economical and that Deputy City Clerk. indicated that she felt uniforms of professionalism and reflect a positive way of to the public. She stated that the uniforms are most uniforms are made of high quality fabrics. Sharon Maue indicated her opposition to wearing uniforms. She stated that she cannot envision wearing the same type of clothing day after day and that she would like a choice in deciding what to wear to work. Ms. Maue raised several questions regarding the uniform issue. such as whether or not all employees will be required to wear uniforms and whether or not part-time employees will be required to wear uniforms. She informed the Council that at the time she was hired it was not a requirement to wear uniforms. She further indicated that whether or not the City provides the uniforms for the employees the employees would still have to purchase shoes and blouses to match the uniforms and stated that this would still cost money. Michelle Shaw indicated that she was present as support for Sharon's view on uniforms. She indicated that she was a merchandise coordinator and discussed some of the problems she had dealt with relating to uniforms. e The Council discussed which employees would be required to wear uniforms if the uniform concept was passed. Mayor Tralle indicated that a distinction would have to be made between the exempt and non-exempt employees. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated his support of the uniform concept. Mayor Tralle requested that staff look into the cost of uniforms for the Building Inspectors. Page 4 Elk River City Council Minutes May 22, 1989 e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO TABLE THE UNIFORM ISSUE UNI'IL JUNE OR JULY. UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE STAFF AND COUNCIL HAS A CHANCE TO LOOK AT ALL THE FACTORS IN DEPTH. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Consider Morrell Trucking Site Appraisal Review The City Administrator indicated to the Council that Lori Johnson, Finance Director, the City Attorney, the Economic Development Consultant and himself have met to discuss the Larry Morrell site appraisal and indicated that they have arrived on a recommendation for a financial offer to Mr. Morrell for his parcel of property located at the corner of School Street and Jackson Avenue. Mike Mulrooney indicated that whatever offer the City would make to Mr. Morrell would include certain conditions. He indicated that the conditions would be as follows: 1. Contingent on the testing of the field tanks and environmental tests being satisfactory to the City. 2. That the offer be made to Mr. Morrell under a threat of condemnation with the understanding that the threat of condemnation provides a tax advantage to Mr. Morrell's company. e 3. That there be a definite time frame within which the offer is accepted or withdrawn. Mr. Mulrooney recommended a sixty day time frame for which Mr. Morrell may review of offer. Mayor Tralle indicated that this is a potential site for City Hall, but the main reason for the City to purchase the property is because of the nuisance and safety issues caused by the trucking company's location. The Council indicated that they would like to see Mr. Morrell relocate, but also would like to see him relocate in the City. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE STAFF TO SEND MR. MORRELL A LETTER OFFERING $50,000 PER ACRE WITH THE CONl'INGENCY THAT THE LETTER INCLUDE A CONDEMNATION CLAUSE, A SIXTY DAY TIME FRAME TO RESPOND. AND THAT THE OFFER BE CONTINGENT UPON THE SITE BEING PROVEN TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE; AND FURTHER THAT THE CITY STAFF IS AUTHORIZED '1'0 NEGOTIATE THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PURCHASE. COUNCILMEMDER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Assessment Revisions and Corrections for Main Street and Jackson Avenue Projects e Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that several property owners that were assessed during the Main Street and Jackson Avenue Projects are questioning their assessments. Ms. Johnson explained the following parcel identification numbers and their requests. Page 5 Elk River City Council Minutes May 22, 1989 e Parcel 117-000-273106, owned by Richard and Juanita Ronallo. Ms. Johnson indicated that this parcel received a $1,000 street overlay assessment for improvements on Jackson Avenue and that the parcel does not abut Jackson Avenue but does abut Highway 169. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-30, . A RESOLUTION REASSESSING PARCEL '117-000-273106 WHICH WAS ASSESSED IN EXCESS FOR THE 1988 JACKSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCIL MEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Parcel 115-000-334205, Lloyd Anderson, Main Street Improvement sanitary sewer assessment. Ms. Johnson indicated that this parcel was located in the flood plain and is unbuildable. OOlJNC:tLMWGER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-31. A RESOLUTION REASSESSING PARCEL '115-000-334205 WHICH WAS ASSESSED IN EXCESS FOR THE 1988 MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCIL MEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e Parcels 115-020-000221, 115-020-000090, 115-020-000092, 115-020-000100; Ms. Johnson indicated that three of the parcels had an incorrect acreage amount. One of the parcels should not have been assessed for sewer because their flow did not go towards Jackson Avenue and another parcel is an undeveloped parcel and St. Andrews Church is questioning whether they could have this parcel deferred until it is developed. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-32, A RESOLUTION REASSESSING PARCEL 115-020-000112 WHICH WAS ASSESSED IN EXCESS FOR THE 1988 JACKSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-33. A RESOLUTION REASSESSING PARCEL 115-020-000091 WHICH WAS ASSESSED IN EXCESS FOR THE 1988 JACKSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-34. A RESOLUTION REASSESSING PARCEL 115-020-000092 WHICH WAS ASSESSED IN EXCESS FOR THE 1988 JACKSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-35, A RESOLUTION REASSESSING PARCEL 115-020-000100 WHICH WAS ASSESSED IN EXCESS FOR THE 1988 JACKSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-36. A RESOLUTION DEFERRING ASSESSMENT ON PARCEL 115-020-000100 UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS DEVELOPED AT WHICH TIME THE ASSESSMENT SHALL BE RECERTIFIED IN RELATION TO THE JACKSON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE e MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 6 Elk River City Council Minutes May 22, 1989 e Parcel 115-000-342306 owned by Elk River Machine Company/Jackson Avenue Improvement. Ms. Johnson indicated that the owner of this parcel is stating that the parcel is located by the peat bog and is undeveloped and unused except for occasional storage. She indicated that he is requesting that it be deferred from the assessment until developed. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-37, A RESOLUTION DEFERRING ASSESSMENT ON PARCEL 115-000-342306 UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PROPERTY IS DEVELOPED.. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.1. Summer Party Guidelines Tom Zerwas, Police Chief, indicated that he has drawn up a contract for Broadway Bar and Pizza's summer parties which state the rules and regulations that they must follow during such summer parties. He indicated that he has spoken with the owner of Broadway Bar and Pizza and has informed him that he will be criminally responsible during summer party events. He stated that he has made Mr. Kurth aware of the Council's concerns and has informed him that if there are problems resulting from the summer parties that the Council will take further action. e It was the Council consensus that the Broadway Bar and Pizza's summer party rules and regulations were acceptable provided they are approved by the City Attorney. 9.2. Certificate of Correction to Plat The City correction 1984 the indicated action on Administrator indicated that John Oliver is requesting a to the plat of Camp Cozy 5th Addition. He indicated that in plat was approved and contained a measurement error. He that the City staff is recommending that the Council take the correction. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION TO THE PLAT OF ELK RIVER TOWNSHIP ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY PLAT :fI1. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.3. Chris Zerwas Representing Elk River Jaycees Chris Zerwas approached the Council and indicated that she was representing the Elk River Jaycees. Ms. Zerwas stated that the Elk River Jaycees are sponsoring the first Miss Elk River Pageant and that the candidate is going to be competing in the Miss Minnesota Pageant. She indicated that the Elk River Jaycees are requesting the Council to set an example of giving support to the Miss Elk River Pageant. e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DRAFT A PROCLAMATION IN REGARDS TO THE MISS ELK RIVER PAGEANT AND ALSO TO SEND THE MISS ELK RIVER CANDIDATE FLOWERS DURING HER. STAY IN AUSTIN WHILE IN THE MISS MINNESOTA PAGEANI'. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 7 Elk River City Council Minutes May 22. 1989 e 9.4. Police Chief Zerwas Police Chief Zerwas indicated that he is requesting that the Council hire three Community Service Officers as opposed to the usually hired summer bicycle patrols. He indicated that he is requesting that the Council hire two part-time CSO's at 30 hours per week. and one part-time CSO at 20 hours per week. He stated that the CSO's will have more authority than the bicycle patrols in that they will be able to enforce parking ordinance violations and animal control. He stated that he is requesting a pay range of $4.50 to $5.50 per hour. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF TWO PART-TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS AT 30 HOURS PER WEEK. AND ONE PART-TIME CSO AT 20 HOURS PER WEEK WITH A SALARY RANGE OF $4.50 TO $5.50 PER HOUR TO BEGIN THE LAST WEEK IN MAY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.5. Councilmember Schuldt e Councilmember Schuldt discussed with the Council the visibility problem created by the softball lights. He indicated that he would like a lighting expert at the site to determine what can be done about the problem. Police Chief Zerwas indicated that he is concerned with the light shinning on Orono Road and Highway 10. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmember Schuldt and Police Chief Zerwas meet with the lighting consultant. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that before the Planning Commission this week would be request for mini-storage on 192nd Avenue. He indicated that he was under the impression that mini-storage areas were allowed only in apartment areas. Councilmember Schuldt indicated to the Council that Pro Motors had just received a conditional use permit for used cars. He indicated that the cars are parked on the street and that they should not be on the street but in the parking area. Councilmember Kropuenske suggested that when the conditional use permits are reviewed in the future that the Council look at the density. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that Cameo Alley located on Jackson Avenue has a sign on the Boulevard. Councilmember Schuldt requested that this be taken care of as the sign should not be on the Boulevard. 9.6. Mayor Tra11e Mayor Tra1le informed the Council that a $5.000 grant for the railroad trail looks good and will possibly be approved soon. e e e e Page 8 Elk River City Council Minutes May 22. 1989 Mayor Tralle indicated that he had met with the Senior Citizens Group and they had a concern regarding lack of space for senior activities. He indicated that he discussed options for meeting their space needs. He stated that one of the possible options that he would like to look into would be the sharing of a community or teen center with the seniors. He requested that the City Administrator contact the City Attorney and Carol Mills and see of some plan could be worked out. 10. City Administrator Update The City Administrator indicated that he will be meeting with the Architect at the Fire Hall and with the Building Committee to review the final plans for the building on Wednesday. May 26. 11. Adjournment There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ~~~ Sandy Thack1.ay Cj Deputy City Clerk ~