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06-27-1988 - CC MIN MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1988 e Members Present: Mayor Gunkel, Councilmembers Tralle, Schuldt and Holmgren Members Absent: Councilmember Dobel Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator: Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator: Terry Maurer, City Engineer: Bob Wuornos, City Planning Consultant: Dave Sellergren, City Attorney 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. 2. Consideration of Agenda Administration items were moved between 3 and 4 on the agenda, and Item 6.2 - City Administrator Update was added to the agenda. cmmCIl.JtOOtmlR TRALLI MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/27/88 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e 3. Consideration of 6/20/88 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/20/88 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.1. Pay Estimate #2 to PCI The City Engineer indicated that two change orders have been made to the project: one for the Main Street Project and one for the Jackson Avenue Project. The change orders are as follows: Change Order #1 - Main Street 1) Downtown beautification items 2) Water service items 3) Water for dust control The total cost of Change Order #1 is $64,470. This will not affect the proposed assessments, as the beautification is factored in the original cost, the water items are paid for by utilities, and dust control is fundable by State Aid. Change Order #2 - Jackson Avenue Project 1) Muck Excavation 2) Water for dust control e 3) Insullation of water main facilities e e e Page 2 City Council Minutes June 27. 1988 The total cost of Change Order 12 is $23.680. proposed assessments as the muck excavation control will be paid for by State Aid and the for by Elk River Utilities. This will not affect the and the water for dust insullation will be paid Terry Maurer indicated that the total cost of pay estimate 12 to PCl i~ $449.301. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND PAYMENT OF $449.301.51 TO PCl. WHICH INCLUDES CHANGE ORDERS 11 AND 12; FOR WORK ON THE MAIN STREET AND JACXSON AVENUE PROJECTS. - COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2. Addition of Depositaries COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-48. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF EDWARD JONES AND MERRILL LYNCH TO BE USED FOR INVESTMENT - OF - - IDLE crTY -FUNDS. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.3. Approval of Liquor Licenses COUNCILMlMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIQUOR LICENSES: AMERICAN LEGION - CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY ON-SALE BROADWAY BAR & PIZZA - ON-SALE AND SUNDAY ON-SALE CIRCLE C FOODS 115748 - NON-INTOX OFF SALE CIRCLE C FOODS 115768 - NON-INTOX OFF SALE DICKS MAIN TAP - ON-SALE. SUNDAY ON-SALE. AND NON-INTOX ON-SALE EAGLES CLUB - CLUB ON SALE AND SUNDAY ON-SALE CHIN WEN - SET-UP. NON-INTOX ON-SALE. AND WINE ELK RIVER BOWL - ON-SALE AND SUNDAY ON SALE ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB - SET-UP. ON-SALE NON-INTOX ELK RIVER COUNTY MARKET - OFF-SALE NON-INTOX RON'S FOODS - OFF-SALE NON-INTOX RON'S STAR MARKET - OFF- SALE NON- INTOX SNEAKY PETE'S - SET-UP. NON- INTOX ON-SALE AND WINE SUNSHINE DEPOT - ON-SALE. AND SUNDAY ON SALE WAPITI PARK - ON-SALE NON-INTOX. AND OFF-SALE NON-INTOX SUPERAMERICA - NON-INTOX OFF-SALE AND MOVED TO COUNCILMEMBER CARRIED 4-0. APPROVE HOLMGREN A CIGARETTE SECONDED THE LICENSE MOTION. FOR SUPERAMERICA. THE MOTION 5.4. WWTP Repair Options Mayor Gunkel indicated that waste water treatment plant has recently experienced equipment failure consisting of a broken shaft in one of the RBC units. The City Engineer indicated that the City has two options; one option would be to repair the shaft at a cost of approximately $50.000 to $60.000 and the other option would be to weld the shaft at a cost of $1.000. The City Engineer indicated that in conjunction with the second option the trickling filter be put in operation which would cost approximately $20.000. Page 3 City Council Minutes June 27. 1988 e COUNCILMlMBER TRALLE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE $20.000 EXPENDITURE FROM SEWER PLANT RESERVE FUNDS TO PUT THE TRICKLING SYSTEM IN OPERATION. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5. Street Department Employee COUNCILMlMBER TRALLE MOVED TO HIRE MILTON TUTTLE AS A MAINTENANCE I STREET DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE AT A STARTING SALARY OF $9.15/HOUR. STARTING IN TWO WEEKS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4. Growth Management Plan/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel introduced the Growth Management Document to the Council and public. She indicated that the formation of the plan was a long process and involved a lot of people. time. and dollars. She further indicated that the Council has attempted to inform citizens of the proposed plan by public hearing notices. informational meetings. and newspaper articles. Mayor Gunkel indicated provision of municipal commercial development. the community. that the primary focus of the document is services. residential growth. additional recreational needs. and transportation needs for e Dick Hinkle. GMPTF Chairman. addressed the Council and public by indicating that the purpose of the Growth Management Plan is to guide the City growth from the core of the city outward in an orderly manner. He indicated that this proposed plan is a continuation of the consolidation planning efforts which took place between 1977 and 1979. Terry Maurer. City Engineer. reported on the utilities portion of the document. He indicated that the current capacity of the sewer plant is one million gallons per day and currently the plant is operating at one half capacity. There is ample room for expansion plus room to double the capacity. He indicated the water systems is good and has an ample supply of storage served by 3 wells. Mr. Maurer indicated that as sewer and water are extended. storm sewer will also need to be extended. He indicated that the plan reflects the movement of city utilities to the western area of the City. Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. explained the proposed residential. industrial and commercial areas and what criteria were used to propose certain areas as commercial or industrial. He indicated that the criteria used were visibility from highways. compatibility to neighborhoods. highway access and keeping the downtown centralized. He also indicated the three different residential zones; 10 acres/home. 2~ acres/home. and municipal sewer and water lots of less than ~ acre/home. e Bob Wuornos. City Planner. explained the parks and open space section of the plan. He indicated that the primary goal of this section was to provide adequate recreational opportunities through trail systems. area wide parks. neighborhood parks. and community parks. Terry Maurer. City Engineer. addressed the existing and transportaton routes in the plan. proposed Page 4 City Council Minutes June 27, 1988 e ----------------------------- Dave Sellergren, City Attorney, explained that if the plan is adopted by the Council, the next step would be to reexamine the zoning ordinance and the subdivision ordinance to make sure they are consistent with the objectives in the Growth Management Plan. Duane Kropuenske, Planning Commission Representative, explained that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 31, 1988, and recommended approval of the plan with 8 revisions. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing at this time. Diane Galbrecht - 11369 192nd Avenue NW e Mrs. Galbrecht explained that the people in the Deerfield 3rd area have been in the area for one year or less. She stated the neighbors had many concerns regarding the environment of the area. With the adoption of the Growth Management Plan, the environment and aesthetics of the area are subject to change from what was originally planned. She indicated another concern was that of safety. With the high traffic congestion on Highway 169 already, the addition of commercial property will only increase the congestion. The highway will take on the appearance of a commercial strip and the noise will increase. Mrs. Galbrecht presented the Council with 22 petitions showing opposition to the rezoning of property east of Highway 169 to commercial property between Elk Hills Drive and 197th Avenue and also expressing opposition to the proposed multi-family residential buffer area for Deerfield Third. Bill Brady - 19449 193rd Avenue NW Mr. Brady referred to map number 4-A reflecting residential zones. He indicated that he is concerned with property in zone #1 (municipal sewer and water lots) along Proctor Avenue. He indicated this was addressed by the Planning Commission as possibly being moved to zone #2 (2~ acres per lot). Mr. Brady indicated that after looking at aerial photographs of the land, he is recommending that more property to the west than was recommended by the Planning Commission be moved into the zone 2 area. He indicated that the land west of Proctor to the railroad tracks is of the same topography as to the land discussed by the Planning Commission on May 31, 1988. Dick Cherrier Mr. Cherrier stated the plan was a good plan and that he is in favor of the plan. Gene Shield - 20701 213th Ave. NW e Mr. Shield stated that according to the maps his land is being used for a collector street, an open space area and an area wide park. He stated the plan needs more study before it is approved. Page 5 City Council Minutes June 27. 1988 e Maria Dirks - 18210 Fresno Street Questioned when City sewer and water is expected to be available in the western area of the city. She expressed a concern as to how new home owners would be able to afford this cost. Mary Ellen Stanaway - Deerfield 3rd Stated she moved to Elk River for a slower pace of life. Her main concern with the plan is that of safety in relation to the increased traffic from the proposed commercial area on Highway 169. She indicated the Council should take another look at the plan because of the high volume of traffic in the area already. Earl Hohlen Questioned what the proposed zoning was for his land intersection of Highway 169 and Main Street. near the Kitty Omitt - Heavenly Hills Area e Questioned the term of "grand fathering in" and how it would affect her land. She stated people move to Elk River because of the slower pace of living and cautioned the Council from moving too fast on the plan. Jay Galbrecht - 11369 192nd Ave NW Mr. Galbrecht indicated that the City's job is to protect the residents. He indicated the plan needs to be looked at more closesly. He further indicated that the park and and land use maps do not correspond to the housing density in the areas. Don Lemmon - 11369 Brook Road Mr. Lemmon indicaed he is just inside the 10 acre zone and questioned whether he would be allowed to sell lots less than 10 acres in size. LeRoy Brown Mr. Brown whether he residential property. indicated he is located in the Industrial zone and questioned would be permitted to rezone and plot his land into lots if homes are developed in close vicinity to his Rick Fredrickson - Ranch Road Indicated he was right on the boundary of the 10 acre zone and questioned whether variances would be granted so people in this zone could plat their land into smaller lots. e Roger Stanaway Indicated his concern regarding the safety of Highway traffic on Highway 169. Page 6 City Council Minutes June 27. 1988 e Stewart Wilson - 17975 Troy Street Requested the Council to consider zoning the property located west of the Court House. South of Highway 10 between between the Court House and Waco Street as a POD. Mr. Wilson indicated that this property is proposed to be zoned as industrial according to the Growth Management Plan. A POD would assure that the allowed uses would be compatible with the area. Mary Jude - 11083 191st Ave NW Ms. Jude voiced her concerns regarding traffic and schools being over crowded. She also indicated that the stop light at Highway 169 and School Street is too short and is a danger to children on bikes. Sue Lakoduk - 13407 Mississippi Road Questioned whether she could sell 20 or 30 acres in order to pay for the future sewer and water interceptors. Jerry Claima - 11102 191st Ave NW e Questioned whether someone was requesting the area to be rezoned. or was the City rezoning the property in order to allow certain types of development in the area. Mr. Claima also commented on the shortness of stop light at Highway 169 and School Street. Mayor Gunkel indicated that Deerfield 3rd was zoned as a POD so the City could digress from the strict zoning regulations in the area yet allow it to develop. Mayor Gunkel indicated that the area along Highway 169 would not be a strip commercial area in nature as there would be a road off of Highway 169 leading to the businesses. Councilmember Tralle stated that Elk River is one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Minnesota and population is projected to double by the turn of the century. He stated that Elk River must devise a plan to match this projected growth. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing at this time. The Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:07 p.m. The Council and Staff. at this time. attempted to answer all questions which were addressed to the Council during the public hearing. Counci1member Schuldt indicated that the Growth Management Plan is not permanent and will change in the future. He further indicated that the plan is a guide for the City. Mr. Schuldt urged the people to watch the newspaper and attend public hearings for requests that will affect their property. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN UNTIL A FINAL PLAN HAS BEEN PREPARED WHICH' INCLUDES' THE. FOLLOWING CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS: . 1, THAT A STATEMENT ON FAIR HOUSING BE ADDED TO THE PLAN TO HELP IN FUTURE GRANT APPLICATIONS. Page 7 City Council Minutes June 27, 1988 e 2. THAT THE PARK PLAN BECOME MORE DETAILED NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD 33 IN THE FUTURE AS THE AREA DEVELOPS. 3. THAT THE PLAN INDICATE THAT THE EXTENSION OF CITY SEWER AND WATER TO THE WESTERN END OF ELK RIVER SHOULD HAPPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 4. THAT THE TEN ACRE ZONE CHANGE FROM THE NORTH OF HEAVENLY HILLS TO THE SOUTH OF HEAVENLY HILLS FOLLOWING COUNTY ROAD 33 FROM THE EASTERN EDGE OF ELK RIVER TO THE WESTERN EDGE OF ELK RIVER. 5. THAT MAP 3-C BE CORRECTED TO COINCIDE WITH MAP 4-A IN REGARDS TO THE MEDIUM DENSITY BOUNDARY LINE. 6. THAT THE BOUNDARY LINE BE CHANGED ON MAP 4-A, TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF LAND FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BRENTWOOD, WEST TO THE RAILROAD TRACKS, IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. 7. THAT THE AREA WEST OF THE COURTHOUSE, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 10, AND ALSO THE AREA NORTH OF SCHOOL STREET ON HIGHWAY 169, BE ZONED PUD TO ALLOW COMPATIBLE USES IN THE AREA. B. THAT MINOR WORD CHANGES AND TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS BE CORRECTED IN THE DOCUMENT . e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.1. Mayor Gunkel - Water Restrictions Mayor Gunkel indicated that drought conditions seem to be continuing and urged all residents of the City of Elk River to make a conscious effort to preserve water. She indicated that although the City of Elk River has enough water at the present time, efforts should be made to conserve water. She further requested all residents of Elk River to discontinue the watering of their lawns and if they must water to do so between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. She indicated that compliance to the request is strictly voluntary. 6.2. City Administrator The City Administrator indicated that the City owns Outlot A in Ridgewood East Addition. He stated that the Street Department has begun to remove the poor soils from the outlot. If, after checking with the City Attorney and City Building and Zoning Administrator, the property is buildable and legal for the City to sell, then the City is prepared to sell the property and put the money in the street capital equipment fund. There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m. ~'th~~ Sandy Thackeray Recording Secretary