09-12-1988 CC MIN
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MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1988
Members Present:
Mayor Gunkel, Councilmembers Dobel, Tralle, and Holmgren
Members Absent:
Councilmember Schuldt
Also Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Stephen Rohlf, Building and
Zoning Administrator; Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant; and Greg
Korstad, 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. by Mayor Gunkel.
2. Consideration of 9/12/88 City Council Agenda
Item 3.5 - Open Mike - was added to the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/12/88 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS
AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-
o.
3.
Consideration of 8/29/88 City Council Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 8/29/88 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS
SUBMITTED. COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
3.5. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
4.1. Resolution determining assessed cost, ordering preparation of assessment
roll, and setting public hearing date for Main Street project
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-75. A RESOLUTION
DETERMINING ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING DATE. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.2. Resolution
roll. and
project
determining assessed cost. ordering preparation of assessment
setting public hearing date for Jackson Avenue improvement
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-76, A RESOLUTION
DETERMINING ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR JACKSON AVENUE. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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4.3. Resolution determining assessed cost of improvement and ordering
preparation of proposed assessment roll for Curtis Job's property
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-77. A RESOLUTION
DETERMINING ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY CURTIS JOB. COUNCILMEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.4. Resolution Determining assessed cost of improvement and ordering
improvement of proposed assessment roll in Royal Oaks Ridge improvement
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-78. A RESOLUTION
DETERMINING ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE ROYAL OAKS RIDGE IMPROVEMENT.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
4.5. Set Special City Council meeting date for the purpose of budget review
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO HOLD A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER
21. 1988. 7:00 P.M.. AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING
THE 1989 BUDGET. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
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4.6. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of $299.900 in Taxable TIF Bonds for
Al1too1 Project
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88-79. A RESOLUTION
AUTHROIZING ISSUANCE OF $299.900 IN .TAXABLE TIFBONDS FOR ALL TOOL
PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-
o.
4.7. Main Street and Jackson Avenue Partial Pay Estimate #5
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$94.278.25. PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #5. TO PCI CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION
COMPLETED ON THE MAIN STREET. JACKSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION~THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
5.1 - 5.3 Consider CUP. License. and Zone Change for Elk River Landfill
Mayor Gunkel opened the Public Hearing for the CUP and Zone Change at
7:10 p.m.
Chris Kreger. owner of Elk River Landfill. explained that the landfill
was seeking approval of a CUP. license. and Zone Change. He also gave a
brief history of the landfill in regards to licensing by the State.
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Tim Thornton. Mr. Kreger's Attorney. commended Steve Rohlf. Building and
Zoning Administrator. and Mr. Kreger on their efforts. He also stated
that the cooperation between the City and Landfill was good and that the
proposed documents address the concerns of both parties.
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Greg Korstad. City Attorney. briefly explained the CUP. license. and Zone
Change. He also described the preparation and negotiations of the
documents. Mr. Korstad explained that plans for hydrological monitoring
will need to be approved by the City. Mr. Korstad also recommended
approval of the documents.
Stephen Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. explained that Staff
and the Planning Commission recommended rezoning of only the northern 2
parcels to SWF.but that the area to be rezoned. should also include the
site around the existing office.
Peter Kimball. Planning Commission member. stated he believes the rest of
the Planning Commission would have no objection to the rezoning of the
area around the office.
Steve Rohlf explained that the Planning Commission recommended approval
of the CUP with only minor changes. He also explained the buffer zone
around the landfill.
There was general discussion as to the monitering of wells. It was
indicated that both residential and landfill wells will be tested.
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Mayor Gunkel commended all parties on the development of the documents.
She also questioned the word "adequate" in the CUP. Mr. Korstad
explained the meaning of adequate.
Counci1member Tra11e questioned the similarity of CUP and license.
Mr. Korstad explained that the license allows for more flexibility to
address new technologies.
Pat Klaers. City Administrator. explained that a resident in attendance
was concerned about the testing of residential wells. Mr. Korstad
explained the testing policy.
Counci1member Holmgren questioned what "imdemnity" meant. He also
questioned the transfer of the license. Mr. Korstad addressed both these
issues.
Mayor Gunkel closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 88-26. AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FROM A-I TO SOLID WASTE FACILITY OVERLAY
REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER LANDFILL FOR THE NORTHERN TWO PARCELS OWNED BY THE
LANDFILL AND THE NORTH 525 FEET OF THE SOUTHERN PARCEL THAT INCLUDES THE
LANDFILL OFFICE. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
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COUNCILMlMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE A LANDFILL REQUEST BY ELK RIVER LANDFILL~ COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0~
(j@UNCILMlMB!R HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND ELK RIVER LANDFILL. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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6. Other Business
City Administrator. Patrick D. Klaers. informed the City Council of
upcoming events:
September 20 -
September 17
September 26 -
Chamber Dinner
Invitation from the Downtown Association
lighting ceremony
Open bids for the new softball lights.
to attend
The City Administrator updated the Council on the sidewalk in front
of John McGibbon's property.
7. Check Register
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER.
COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY. COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0~
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
Steve Bjork
Zoning Assistant