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08-22-1988 CC MIN e e e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1988 Members Present: Mayor Gunkel, Councilmembers Dobel, Tralle, Schuldt, and Holmgren Members Absent: None Also Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Tom Zerwas, Police Chief; Dave Sellergren, City Attorney; and Bob Wuornos, City Planner 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 Council Agenda The following items were added to the agenda: 6.1. Watering Ban 7.1. City Adminisntrator Update COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 8/22/88 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consideration of City Council Minutes 3.1. 8/8/88 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 8, 1988, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- o. 8/10/88 City Council Minutes 3.2. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 10. 1988, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.3. 8/15/88 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 15, 1988, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- o. 4. Consideration of Growth Management Plan Mayor Gunkel indicated that the public hearing for the Growth Management Plan was held on June 27, 1988, and was closed; however, no action was taken on the plan at that meeting due to the fact that there were minor changes which needed to be made to the document before adoption. Page 2 Elk River City Council Minutes August 22, 1988 e ---------------------------------- A resident submitted a petition opposing the Growth Management Plan at this time and copies of previously submitted petitions. Paragraph 3 on page V-4 of the document was discussed. The paragraph related to the conversion of residential homes into commercial businesses. Councilmember Schuldt stated he felt that it was the Council's contention to stop the conversion of homes along Main Street into businesses and the third sentence in this paragraph implies that the plan is encouraging this type of activity. Mayor Gunkel indicated that the homes that have been turned into businesses should be used as an example. There is a potential that some of the homes in the downtwon area will be converted into businesses and it is appropriate that this sentence be left in the book. After further discussion regarding this matter, it was the consensus of the City Council to change the third sentence of the third paragraph on page V-4 to read as follows: "It is felt that this can be in the best interests of the community, and through the use of appropriate zoning and possibly incentive programs, can be further accommodated without excessively detracting from adjacent residential properties." The City Administrator requested two changes on the Land Use Map #9-A which are as follows: e 1) The area east of Highway 10 near 16Sth Avenue - The HB and LI zones are to be increased and the LR zone reduced. 2) The HR area east of Highway 169 and north of 192nd Avenue. will be decreased in size. Mayor Gunkel indicated that the Council is very sensitive to the concerns of the citizens regarding this area west and north of Deerfie1d 3rd Addition and further stated that the City will be working with a representative group from the area. Mayor Gunkel stated that this area will be developed as a planned unit development (PUD) to assist the City in ensuring proper land use. It was the consensus of the City Council to accept the two requested changes. Mayor Gunkel noted that Map 4A was in error. The agricultural, or 10 acre minimum lot size zone. should follow County Road 33 from the eastern to western City limits. It was the consensus of the City Council that this map is in error and should be changed as described by the Mayor. City Attorney, Dave Sellergren, indicated that the next step after adoption of the plan is to examine the City's existing subdivision and zoning ordinances. He stated that these ordinances must be consistent with the comprehensive plan. e Mayor Gunkel hearings held explained regarding to the public that there will be other public the ordinance amendments and the zone changes. Page 3 Elk River City Council Minutes August 22, 1988 ---------------------------------- e COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AS AMENDED WITH THE CHANGES LISTED ABOVE. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. OOUHCILMI!:MBER DOBEt MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 88-66. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT PASSED 5-0. THE MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED 5-0. 5. Consideration of Police Department Position Police Chief, Tom Zerwas, explained that he is requesting authorization from the Council to promote Investigator Thomas Tyler to the rank of Sergeant. As a sergeant, Mr. Tyler would continue his investigation work but would also supervise a second investigator and the juvenile programs. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO PROMOTE INVESTIGATOR TYLER TO SERGEANT EFFECTIVE AUGUST 23. 1988. WITH A SALARY EQUIVALENT TO THE FIRST STEP IN THE SERGEANT'S PAY PLAN. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e Police Chief Zerwas informed the Council that the Police Department is in the process of hiring a full-time police officer through a recruitment process with the Law Enforcement Training Center and Alexandria Vocational Technical Institute. 6. Consideration of Purchase of Facsimile Machine Finance Director, Lori Johnson, indicated she has researched the purchase of a facsimile machine. She indicated three machines have been looked at and out of the three she is recommending the purchase of a Sharp 420 for a price of $1,800. Ms. Johnson indicated that funds are currently available from the General Fund for this purchase. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SHARP 420 FACSIMILE MACHINE AT A PRICE OF $1.800. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1. Watering Ban Mayor Gunkel indicated that due to the diminishing of the drought conditions and the rising lake and river levels, that it would be appropriate to lift the watering ban in Elk River. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO RESCIND RESOLUTION 88-65. A RESOLUTION DEFINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER WATERING RESTRICTIONS FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e 1. City Administrator Update COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO SET A SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING ELK RIVER LANDFILL COMPLIANCE TO THE ELK RIVER CITY CODE, ON SEPTEMBER 12. 1988. 7:00 P.M. AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e e e Page 4 Elk River City Council Minutes August 22, 1988 ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The City Administrator informed the Council that the County has had a request for the sale of 20 acres of tax forfeited land located in the City of Elk River south of the city owned Hillside Park. He further stated that the City must sign off on an application in order for the County to be authorized to sell the property. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO SIGN THE APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE SALE OF 20 ACRES OF LAND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS "THE N ~ OF THE NW ~ OF THE SE ~ OF SECTION 2. TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 26. SHERBURNE COUNTY. n COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The City Administrator informed the Council that Mick Stoffers has been appointed as Head Librarian of the Elk River Library. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The City Administrator informed the Council that the Street Superintendent has purchased a truck from the Hennepin County Auction for $5,000. He stated the Council had authorized this purchase at a previous Council meeting. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Counci1member Tra11e requested City Staff to investigate a complaint he received regarding Nord RV using public street to store recreation vehicles. Counci1member Schuldt also indicated that he has become aware that the recreation vehicles are also being displayed on the boulevard area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~eraY Recording Secretary