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04-25-1988 CC MIN - JOINT e e e MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY. APRIL 25. 1988 MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY COUNCIL: Dobel Mayor Gunkel. Council Members Tralle. Schuldt. Holmgren. and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Jeff Gango11. Lloyd Brut1ag. Dick Gango11. Carol Mills. Cliff Lundberg. Wade Turner. Bud Houlton. Jim Simpson. John Oliver. Elaine Anderson. and Larry Toth (7:30 p.m.) CITY STAFF MEMBERS: Mike Mulrooney. Economic Development Consultant; Dick Fursman. Economic Development Coordinator; and Pat Klaers. City Administrator 1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Gunkel at 7:15 p.m. 2. Consider 4/25/88 City Council Agenda Items 6A - Counci1member Schuldt; 6B - City Administrator Update; and 6C - Mayor Gunkel were added to the agenda. COUNCILMlMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/25/88 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- O. 3.1.Consider 4/11/88 Joint City Council. HRA. GMPTF and Planning Commission Minutes COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/11/88 JOINT CITY COUNCIL. PLANNING COMMISSION. HRA. AND GMPTF MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.2.Consider 4/12/88 Joint City Council/Recreation Board Minutes COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO COUNCIL/RECREATION BOARD MINUTES. MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. APPROVE THE 4/12/88 COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE JOINT CITY SECONDED THE 4. City Council/Economic Development Commission Discussion Mayor Gunkel welcomed the members of the Economic Development Commission and indicated that discussion would revolve around the restructuring of the commission and also the one and five year work plans. Dick Fursman. Economic Development Coordinator. introduced himself to the Commission Members. Page 2 City Council/EDC Meeting April 25, 1988 e Mike Mulrooney reviewed the 11/23/87 minutes of the Planning and Research Committee meeting. Mr. Mulrooney recalled that an EDA has been established and consists of the five City Council Members. He indicated that the EDA has the ability to create a focal point in the community through which economic development can occur. Mr. Mulrooney reviewed the previously proposed committee structure portrayed in the November 23, 1987, minutes. He explained that the volunteer committees (Finance, Marketing, Prospecting, and Research and Development) could provide support and serve in an advisory capacity to the EDA. He explained that through the structuring of the EDA and four committees, the Economic Development Commission could be abolished. Mr. Mulrooney explained that abolishing the EDC is in no way a negative statement to the EDC Members; but quite the opposite. He stated that the Committee members will be providing information more directly to the City Council through the EDA and, therefore, will be more efficient. Discussion then pursued regarding the Executive Committee as to whether or not the committee should continue to operate. Cliff Lundberg indicated that the main purpose of the Executive Committee is to provide coordination. He stated that the need for coordinating the subcommitees will be eliminated as it will be the responsibility of the Economic Development Coordinator. e Dick Fursman stated his job will be to ensure that there is coordination between the committees and that he will be the communication link between the EDA and the committees. Mr. Fursman reiterated the fact that the abolishment of the EDC is not a negative reflection on the Committee Members. He indicated he was very impressed with the amount of work completed by the Commission. Discussion was held regarding the appointment process of the Committee members. It was suggested that the EDA Committee members select a Chairperson of the committees and that the EDA Bylaws state a m1n1mum number of people to be allowed on the committees but not a maximum, thereby allowing for flexibility in the number of persons on the committees. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBER, JIM SIMPSON MOVED TO RESTRUCTURE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BY ABOLISHING THE EDC AND ESTABLISHING SUB COMMI TEES WHICH HAVE THE ABILITY TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE EDA. CAROL MILLS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ABOLISH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TO ADOPT THE NEW STRUCTURE WHICH ESTABLISHES SUBCOMMITTEES WHICH MAY REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE EDA. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e The City Administrator approved and the City Commission is abolished structure would remain in stated that until the Bylaws of the EDA are Ordinance establishing the Economic Development or revoked, that the existing organizational place. Cliff Lundberg gave an update regarding the Star City Recertification Program. He indicated that the City does not need to recertify in 1988 but that it must be done in 1989. Page 3 City Council/EDC Meeting April 25. 1988 e Dick Fursman reviewed the one and five year plan with the Commission Members and the City Council. He indicated that any additions members feel should be added to the plan should be brought to his attention. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBER, JEFF GONGOLL MOVED TO APPROVE THE ONE AND FIVE YEAR PLANS OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER WITH THE CAPABILITY or AMENDING THE PLANS AS APPROPRIATE. CAROL MILLS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mike Mulrooney indicated BDS. committees in a number of areas. be working with the committees. Inc. will be providing support to the He explained the ways in which he would The Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:55 p.m. 5. Consideration of Limited Subdivision and Improvement Moratorium/Public Hearing e The City Administrator indicated that the Council adopted an ordinance at the January 4. 1988. City Council meeting which called for a moratorium on the subdivision and improvement of certain unsewered lands within the City. The City Administrator explained that the Council will be considering extending the moratorium. The City Administrator displayed the map which shows the areas affected by the moratorium. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing at this time. Cliff Lundberg questioned the area on the map with the cross marks representing the area of the City in which overlays are required. Mr. Lundberg indicated his concern as to whether the City will allow development with an overlay in the "marked" property on the map. The City Administrator indicated subdivisions with overlays would be allowed in this area during the moratorium. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 88-13. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE NEED FOR AND DIRECTING THE IMPOSITION OF A MORATORIUM ON THE SUBDIVISION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN UNSEWEREDLANDS WITHIN THE CITY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE. MOTION. THE .MOTION CARRIED 5- O. 6.1.Councilmember Schuldt e Councilmember Schuldt questioned what rights the City has in regards to the outside appearance and upkeep of rental property. He indicated there are some rental areas in Elk River that are starting to look run down. The City Administrator explained that the City has no more rights with outside appearance of rental property than they do with privately owned property. He further indicated that the City has no rights to inspect the inside of dwellings after the certificate of occupancy has been issued. Page 4 City Council/EDC Meeting April 25. 1988 e -------------- Counc ilmember Schuldt stated used cars and that the area is that Custom Motors on Highway 10 is selling not zoned for the sale of used cars. Councilmember Schuldt requested Staff to put "no parking" signs on Gary Street and Orono Road. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the rate at which Orono Bridge is deteriorating. 6.2.City Administrator The City Administrator indicated that the City Council recently approved the purchase of a one ton pick up for the Fire Department with the low quote being from Saxon General Motors. The City Administrator indicated that Saxon General Motors cannot fulfill the specifications for the truck and that they would have to back out from the quote. The Fire Chief is. therefore. requesting permission to purchase a Ford pick-up truck at a price of $14.419.00. He indicated that Elk River Ford can meet the specifications for the truck. e COUNCltMIMBI~ TftAttl MOvxg APP~OVAt or THI NEW QUOTE AND PURCHASE FROM ELK RIVER FORD FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PICK....UP TRUCK AT A PRICE OF $14.419.00. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3.Mayor Gunkel Update Mayor Gunkel indicated that she has received complaints regarding speeding and the use of dirt bikes in the vicinity of Gates Avenue. She requested the Police Department to be visible during the peak traffic hours. 7. Adj ournment 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 9:45 p.m. ~~e!~/ Recording Secretary e