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12-18-1989 CC MIN e e e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1989 Members Present: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Dobel, Schuldt, Kropuenske and Holmgren Members Absent: None Staff Present: Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Tim Keane, City Attorney; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Sandy Thackeray, City Clerk 1. 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 12/18/89 City Council A~enda COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/18/89 AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. CARRIED 5-0. CITY COUNCIL THE MOTION 3. Consider 12/11/89 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/11/89 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 4.1 Zone Chan~e Request/Faith Fellowship/Public Hearin~ - ZC-89-003 Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, introduced the location of the property to the Council. He indicated that the current site zoning is PUD and the requested zone change is from PUD to R-2b townhouse/multifamily residential and also from PUD to C-3 Highway/Commercial. Mr. Rohlf explained that Faith Fellowship's original request was to have the eastern 100 feet of their lot zoned R-2b to accommodate four unit townhouses and the remaining portion of the lot to be zoned C-3 Highway/Commercial. He indicated that the Planning Commission felt that the 100 feet was too narrow and would not be an effective buffer from commercial activity to the adjacent residential uses east of the property. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended that the eastern 140 feet of the property be zoned R-2b. Rita Johnson, Planning Commission representative, indicated that the Planning Commission was concerned about commercial traffic on Auburn Street. She indicated that the Planning Commission felt no City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 2 e commercial traffic should have ingress and egress onto Auburn Street. She further indicated that the Planning Commission felt that zoning the western edge C-2 would be considered spot zoning. Mary Eberley indicated that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the zone change request to have the eastern 140 feet of the property zoned R-2b/townhouse multifamily residential and the remainder of the lot to be zoned C-3/Highway Commercial. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Mr. Carl Miller of 708 Auburn Street, stated that the commercial line dividing the 140 foot R-2b zoning should be moved to the west in order to be in alignment with the existing property to the north. Mrs. Carl Benson of 548 Auburn indicated that she agreed with Mr. Miller. Mr. Rick Duggan of Zimmerman, MN, Chairman of Faith Fellowship Church, indicated that the Faith Fellowship Church was willing to compromise on the R-2b zoning by moving the line to the west 40 extra feet creating 140 foot R-2b zone. He indicated that their intent was to create a balance between the residential and commercial property and further that the commercial property would not be exiting onto Auburn Street. e Mr. Gary Santwire, representing Faith Fellowship indicated that the property does not have a zoning designation at the present time. He indicated that the 100 feet of residential on Auburn was originally designed that way in order to create minimum housing on Auburn Street. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Holmgren referred to the petition which was received by the Council on July 17, from the citizens in the neighborhood of the Faith Fellowship Church. He indicated that the petition stated that the residents would like the Council to consider zoning the area C-2 instead of C-3. Councilmember Holmgren was concerned whether there would be any egress onto Auburn Street and also stated his. concern regarding the screening onto Auburn Street from the residential property. Steve Rohlf indicated that this could be reviewed at the time of site plan. He indicated that there may be the possibility that the Council would not review the site plan if it were a principal use. He also indicated that staff is aware of Council's concern regarding screening and would take this into consideration at the time of site plan review. e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 89-21, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO ZONE THE AFFECTED PROPERTY FROM PUD TO C-3/HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AND R-2b/TOWNHOUSE MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL WITH THE EASTERN 140 FEET BEING R-2B/TOWNHOUSE BASED ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S STATEMENT OF FACT THAT IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ALSO THAT IT IS City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 3 e CONSISTENT WITH THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ALONG DODGE AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that even though this may be zone changed, there is still control that can be placed on the developer, and the Planning Commission and Council are aware of the concerns of the residents. Counci~member Schuldt indicated that he had no problem with the R-2b zone change along Auburn Street, however he did have a concern with the commercial line along 5th Street. He indicated that his concern is based on the type of businesses which can go into a C-3 zone and further that he is concerned that these businesses can be extended down and intrude into the single family homes. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he preferred the proposal that was previously presented to the Council which divided the commercial property into C-2 and C-3. MOTION PASSED 4-1. Councilmember Schuldt opposed. 4.2 John Hansen Administrative Subdivision/Public Hearin~ - AS-89-012 Mayor Tralle indicated that the applicant is requesting to subdivide an 80 acre parcel of land into three parcels; two 10 acre parcels and the third lot being the remainder of the land. e Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Mr. Richard Gruys of 2347 Monroe Street indicated that he had no opposition to the proposed administrative subdivision, however he did have a concern regarding the possible improvement of Monroe Street. He indicated that he would like some indication from the City Council that Monroe Street will not be improved in the near future because there are not enough people to bear the assessment cost. Mr. Al Kastendick of 21975 Monroe Street indicated that he shared the same concern as Mr. Gruys. Mr. Gary Black of 10276 221st Avenue NW indicated that he is opposed to the subdivision. He stated that he would like to see the area remain in large agricultural lots because most of the area is farm area. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. e Council discussed the possibility of a future road improvement to Monroe Street. Mayor Tralle questioned whether an impact fee could be tied to the property which is being subdivided and collected by the future purchasers of the property. Tim Keane indicated that our City Ordinance does not allow that. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Monroe Street is an existing street and that there are two existing houses on this street and another possible two houses to be added with the administrative subdivision. He indicated that he did not feel this was enough to warrant a road improvement. The City Administrator indicated that these are 10 acre City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 4 e lots and that it will be harder to assess the people for road improvements at a later date than it would be to assess them as the lots are created. Mayor Tralle indicated that if the impact of the existing road is more than it can handle without upgrading the road the Council may want to consider not allowing the subdivision. Councilmember Schuldt stated that there are other roads in the City which are more highly impacted than Monroe Street and they have not been upgraded. He indicated that he did not feel this was an issue. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY JOHN HANSEN TO SUBDIVIDE AN 80 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND INTO THREE PARCELS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 33, RANGE 26 WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT THE VENDOR ON THE CONTRACT FOR DEED ON THE PROPERTY COSIGN THE APPLICATION FOR THE LOT SPLIT. 2. THAT $700 OF PARK DEDICATION FEES BE PAID PRIOR TO THE RECORDING OF THIS LOT SPLIT. 3. THAT MR. HANSEN PROVIDE THE CITY WITH THREE NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, ONE FOR EACH TEN ACRE PARCEL AND ONE FOR THE REMAINING FORTY ACRE PARCEL. e 4. THAT MR. HANSEN PROVIDE THE CITY WITH A FULL 33 FEET FROM CENTER LINE EASEMENT FOR MONROE STREET. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.3 Condi tional Use Permit to Amend the Elk Ri ver Plaza PUD A~reement/Public Hearin~ Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant, indicated that Triple S Investment, owner of the Big Wheel Building, has requested a conditional use permit to amend the Elk River Plaza PUD agreement to allow commercial recreational facilities for Parcel F, Lot 5, Block 1, Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition. Mr. Bjork indicated that if the amendment to approve commercial recreational facilities for Parcel F is approved, the following could also be located wi thin the building; weightlifting clubs, bowling alley, theater, billiards hall and swimming pool. e Bob Morton, Planning Commission representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval with a 5-2 vote. Mr. Morton indicated that he was one of the dissenting votes and his reason for opposing the issue was that the original conditional use permit for the building allowed retail commercial uses only. Rita Johnson, Planning Commission representative, indicated that five of the people on the Planning Commission voted in favor of the request. She indicated that the Planning Commission thoroughly reviewed the seven standards for granting a conditional use permit and indicated their reasons for recommending approval are listed in the Zoning Assistant's memo dated December 18, 1989. She further indicated that City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 5 e the main reasons' for voting in favor of the request is that the activity being considered would be located indoors and there would be controls in place with the conditional use permi t and further that the acti vi ty would require a license from the City. She further indicated that the activity is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Carol Mills of Zimmerman, MN, member of the Guardian Angels Board of Directors, indicated that the Guardian Angels have been located in their spot for 25 years and that they were an active participant in the planning of the PUD. She indicated that they are not opposed to retail office or normal mall activities. However, they are opposed to what is being presented. Ms. Mills indicated that she was speaking on behalf of the people who will be living permanently at the Guardian Angels Foundation. She indicated that the Guardian Angels have purchased more land which will bring them closer to the proposed Parcel F. She further indicated that they are proposing to build an addition on to their current building. Ms. Mills stated that they are aware of what happened to the Bull' s Eye operation concerning the loitering and are afraid that the proposed billiards hall will breed a certain type of clientele and further that this is an inappropriate use for the mall area. e Russell Johnson of 16274 Vernon Street NW, Andover, MN, indicated that he is the applicant for the next item on the agenda which is a conditional use permit for a billiards hall on Parcel F. He stated that he would be responsible to the City and the landlord has control over the operation. He indicated that besides this, there are also controls through the conditional use permit and the license for the billiards hall. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that there could be a potential problem with the hours of operation and the heavy amount of traffic in the area. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. The City Clerk stated that she received a letter from the Guardian Angels Foundation opposing the conditional use permit request. She further indicated that this letter would be made part of the official record. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PUD. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. e Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the conditional use permit could control this type of activity and if things did get out of hand the license could be pulled. He indicated that there is a movie theater already in the area and feels that this use would be consistent with other uses in the area. City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 6 e MOTION FAILED 2-3. Councilmembers Schuldt, Holmgren and Mayor Tralle voted against the motion. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PUD AGREEMENT TO PARCEL F, LOT 5, BLOCK 1 OF THE ELK RIVER PLAZA 2ND ADDITION TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONAL USE ON PARCEL F. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-2. Councilmembers Dobel and Kropuenske voted against the motion. Councilmember Kropuenske left the Council table at this time. 4.4 Conditional Use Hearin~/CU-89-020 Permit _ ReQuest by Russell Johnson/Public e Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant, indicated that Mr. Russell Johnson is requesting a conditional use permit to allow a commercial recreational facility (billiards parlor, video games) to be located on Parcel F, Lot 5, Block 1, Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition. Ri ta Johnson, Planning Commission representative, indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the seven standards necessary for the granting of a conditional use permit and based their findings for approval on the seven standards which are listed in the memo to the Mayor and City Council from the Zoning Assistant dated December 18, 1989. She indicated that because the billiards hall will be required to have a license from the City it could be revoked if the operation was not run properly. She also indicated that the Planning Commission was not aware of the Nursing Homes intentions to purchase more property and expand the Nursing Home. Bob Morton, Planning Commission representative, stated he felt that the hours of operation for the billiards hall were excessive in the area due to the residential property to the south and west and further that the Planning Commission had a problem with potential loitering. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Carol Mills, representing the Guardian Angels Board of Directors, reiterated her concerns from the previous conditional use permit for the mall area. She further indicated that the major concern with the billiards hall would be the potential for loitering in the area. Mr. Russ Johnson stated that he would not want to cause retirement people any problems. He indicated that the full intent would be to work with the people of the Guardian Angels on the noise issue. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. e Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant, indicated that the Police Department had reviewed the conditions set by the Planning Commission and felt that they were adequate to control the operation. Councilmember Schuldt questioned whether the Bull' s Eye operation was controlled through a conditional use permit. It was indicated that Bull' s Eye e e e City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 7 did not require a conditional use permit; therefore, the City did not have any controls in that area. Councilmember Dobel indicated that with a properly run establishment, he would be in favor of the conditional use permit. Councilmember Kropuenske returned to the Council table at this time. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RUSSELL JOHNSON TO ALLOW A COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITY (BILLIARDS PARLOR) TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE BIG WHEEL BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 5, BLOCK 1, ELK RIVER PLAZA 2ND ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. POST THE CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING CURFEWS. 2. POST NO LOITERING SIGNS IN THE PARKING LOT. 3. HOURS OF OPERATION SHALL BE AS PER CITY CODE. (OPERATION NOT TO BE OPEN BETWEEN 1:00 a.m. AND 6:00 a.m.) 4. HIGH SCHOOL AND JR. HIGH SCHOOL AGED INDIVIDUALS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED WITHIN THE OPERATION DURING NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS. (THIS CONDITION SHALL NOT BE ENFORCED DURING TIMES WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION.) 5. THE OPERATION SHALL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. 6. THE OPERATION SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BILLIARD HALLS AND MECHANICAL AMUSEMENTS. 7. THE OPERATION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL REVIEW. 8. IN THE EVENT THERE IS A PERSON UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IN OR AROUND THE PREMISES, THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 9. IN THE EVENT THAT SECURITY FOR THE SITE BECOMES A PROBLEM, THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE THE OPERATION TO PROVIDE AN ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD. 10. THE OPERATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE GOAL AND PURPOSE STATEMENT AS PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANT. GOAL: TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR CUSTOMERS. PURPOSE: TO FILL A COMMUNITY NEED FOR SUPERVISED ENTERTAINMENT WITH A HEALTHY, SUBSTANCE FREE, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. 11. SALES OF CIGARETTES SHALL BE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITY. e e e City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 4.5 4.6 5.1 Page 8 12. THE OPERATION SHALL TAKE ALL REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PREVENT THE BILLIARDS HALL FROM BECOMING A PLACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS LOITER. 13. ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE OPERATION SHALL BE MADE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH FOR THIS OPERATION AND THAT THESE CONDITIONS BE POSTED IN LOCATION CONSPICUOUS TO ALL EMPLOYEES. 14. THE OPERATION SHALL PROVIDE DAILY OUTDOOR CLEAN UP OF THE AREA SURROUNDING THE BIG WHEEL BUILDING. 15. OUTSIDE LIGHTING AS PER STAFF RECOMMENDATION. 16. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS SET FORTH WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Kropuenske abstained as he was absent for part of the discussion. Ordinance Amendment for Car Wash in C-1 Zone/ Tabled Conditional Use Permit for Convenience Store and Car Wash/Tabled Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant, indicated that Amoco has withdrawn their request for the Ordinance Amendment and Conditional Use Permit. Consider Billiard Hall License for Russell Johnson Mayor Tralle indicated that Mr. Johnson has made application for a billiard hall license to be located at 508 Freeport Avenue which would include the operation of pool tables and mechanical amusement devise machines. He indicated that the background check had been run by the Police Department and approved by the Police Chief and further that the application and license fee had been submitted. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE BILLIARD LICENSE HALL/MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVISE LICENSE FOR MR. RUSSELL JOHNSON AT 508 FREEPORT AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2 Consider Partial Pay Estimate #4 for Tyler/Knollwood 5.3 COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #4 TO BUFFALO BITUMINOUS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,824.10 FOR WORK ON THE TYLER AND KNOLLWOOD IMPROVEMENTS. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Consider Resolution for Closin~ Funds Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that as part of the year end closing process any project funds for projects which have been completed, any debt service funds that have been retired, or any other funds which are inactive should be closed and the def ici t or City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 9 e surplus transferred to the appropriate fund. She indicated that staff is proposing that the Council adopt a resolution which will close four funds: one debt service, two projects, and one trust fund. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-72, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSING OF THE 1973 IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND, TWO PROJECT FUNDS, AND THE VANDENBERGE LIBRARY TRUST FUND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4 Consider Fire Department Lease/Purchase A~reement Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that at the October 2, Council meeting, the City Council accepted the lease/purchase proposal from Norwest Bank for financing the remainder of the fire station expansion. She indicated that she is presenting the Council with a resolution for adoption which would authorize the financing of $165,000 from Norwest Bank. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-73, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE/PURCHASE TRANSACTION RELATING TO THE FIRE STATION. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5 Consider Fire Ambulanc~eement e Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that the fire/ambulance agreement had been discussed at the December 4, 1989, Council meeting. She stated that the Council had requested that minor reV1Slons be made to the agreement and that Tim Keane had incorporated the revisions into the final agreement. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND THE ELK RIVER FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR USE OF FIRE PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.6 Consider Bud~et Amendment Pat Klaers, City Administrator, presented the Council with the 1989 budget amendments. He indicated that the expenditure amendments total $56,450. The amendments are outlined in the 12/14/89 MEMO TO THE Council from the Finance Director. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1989 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.7. Liquor Store Bud~et Review 5.8. panitary Sewer Bud~et Review e The City Administrator stated that the sewer budgets are both Enterprise Funds. no formal action is required on these appropriate for the City Council to review liquor store and sanitary He stated that even though Enterprise budgets, it is the budgets. City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 10 e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1990 SANITARY SEWER BUDGET AND THE 1990 LIQUOR STORE BUDGET. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.9 Consider 1990 Appointments to Plannin~ Commission, Library, Park anq Recreation Commission, and HRA Committee The City Administrator indicated that terms have expired on the Planning Commission, Library Board, Park and Recreation Commission, and HRA. After Council discussion, the following motions were made: COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO REAPPOINT BOB MORTON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH HIS TERM EXPIRING 12/31/92, AND ALSO TO REAPPOINT AL NADEAU TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH HIS TERM EXPIRING 12/31/92. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO REAPPOINT MARSHA O'BRIEN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A THREE YEAR TERM WITH THE TERM EXPIRING 12/31/92. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO REAPPOINT CLETE LIPETSKY TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A THREE YEAR TERM WITH HIS TERM EXPIRING 12/31/92. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e Discussion took place regarding the fact that two terms were up on the HRA Board. Mayor Tralle indicated that Estelle Gunkel did not wish to be considered for reappointment and that Larry Toth did wish to be considered for reappointment. He further indicated that he would like the City Council to examine the exact role of the HRA and to consider the possibility of combining the EDA and the HRA into one. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO REAPPOINT LARRY TOTH TO THE HRA COMMITTEE FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM WITH HIS TERM TO EXPIRE ON 12/31/94. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Check Re~ister COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. 7.1 Consider January and Februar~uncil Meetin~ Schedule COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: JANUARY 8, 1990 AND FEBRUARY 12, 1990, TO BE HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY AT 7:00 P.M. AND JANUARY 29, 1990, TO BE HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL AT 7:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e 8. .9tlg~r Business Pat Klaers, City Administrator, updated the Council on the progress of the railroad trail purchase. He indicated that the City is close to finalizing the purchase. The City Administrator further updated e e e City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 11 the Council on the MacGibbon sidewalk lawsuit. He indicated that the lawsuit is still in progress. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ Sandra Thackeray City Clerk