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01-05-1987 CC MIN e e e REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY. JANUARY 5. 1987 Councilmembers Present: Mayor Hinkle. Councilmembers Engstrom. Schuldt. Gunkel. and Tralle. Also Present: Councilmembers Elect Dobel and Holmgren Staff Present: Pat Klaers. City Administrator; and Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle 2. Oath of Office The City Estelle Gunkel. Administrator administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Elect Gunkel. At this time Mr. Hinkle turned the gavel over to Mayor The City Administrator administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Elect Roger Holmgren. Councilmember Holmgren took his seat at the Council table at this time. The City Administrator administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Elect Harold Dobel. Mr. Engstrom stepped down and Councilmember Dobel took his seat at the Council table at this time. 3. Consider 1/5/87 Council Agenda Under Item 7.5. the City Administrator added the following: Main Street Bridge. and Minnesota Basketball Team COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/5/87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 4.1.Consideration of December 8. 1986 City Council Minutes Councilmember Schuldt noted he would like the minutes to reflect the reason for his opposition on Item #8 (City Vehicles). Councilmember Schuldt stated he would like the following wording included: "Councilmember Schuldt voted against the motion based on his opposition to item /13 regarding a car allowance for the police chief." COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 8. 1986 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 4.2.Consideration of December 15. 1986 City Council Minutes The City Administrator noted that on item 8.4 the motion should be changed to read "Calling for the transfer of general landfill tax monies." City Council Minutes January 5. 1987 Page 2 Councilmember Tralle noted that the meeting adjournment time should be e changed to p.m. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 15. 1986 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5.1.Designation of Official City Depositories COUNCILMlMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS. THE MOTION. THE MOTON PASSED 5-0. RESOLUTION 87-1. A RESOLUTION COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED 5.2.Designation of Official City Newspaper COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO DESIGNATE ELK RIVER STAR NEWS AS THE OFFICIAL CITY OF ELK RIVER NEWSPAPER. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5.4.Appointment of Recreation Board Member COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO REAPPOINT JOAN GEROY TO THE RECREATION BOARD WITH HER TERM EXPIRING ON JANUARY 1. 1990. . COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5.5.Appointment of Planning Commission Member e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO REAPPOINT BOB MORTON TO THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION WITH HIS TERM TO EXPIRE ON 12/31/89. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5.8.Appointment of Fire Chief COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO REAPPOINT RUSS ANDERSON AS FIRE CHIEF FOR 1987. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 5.3.Appointment of Vice Mayor COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT AS VICE MAYOR FOR 1987. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5- O. 5.7.Appointment of Economic Development Commission Members The City Administrator noted that terms have expired for the following Economic Development Commission Members: Hank Duitsman. Dick Hinkle. Cliff Lundberg. John Oliver. Jim Simpson and Rob VanValkenburg. He further noted that these people were notified by letter regarding whether or not they were interested in serving another term on the Commission. The City Administrator noted that Cliff Lundberg. John Oliver and Jim Simpson had responded by stating they would like to remain on the e City Council Minutes January 5. 1987 Page 3 e Commission. and Dick Hinkle responded by saying he did not want to remain on the Commission. and further that Hank Duitsman and Rob VanValkenburg did not respond at all. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO REAPPOINT CLIFF LUNDBERG. JOHN OLIVER AND JIM SIMPSON TO '!'HE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WITH THEIR TERMS IXPIRING ON JANUARY 1, 1989. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. It was the consensus of the City Council to draw up a list of people who might be willing to serve on the Economic Development Commission and bring them to next weeks meeting for discussion. 6.1.Administrative Subdivision Request by John Gracik/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel stated that Mr. Gracik of 1835 Meadowvale Road. is requesting an administrative subdivision to add approximately 5.000 square feet from Lot 1. Block 2. Upland Heights Addition to his lot; Lot 17. Auditor's Subdivision 3. and then divide his lot into two lots. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. Mr. Gracik stated the reason he was purchasing the 5.000 square feet from the neighboring lot was to enlarge his lot. e There being no further comments from the public. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that Staff is requesting when the survey is done. and prior to the lot being recorded. the survey show that the newly created lot lines will not cause any encroachments on setbacks to existing buildings. The Building and Zoning Administrator further noted that $100.00 park dedication fee has been paid to the City. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY JOHN GRACIK FOR LOT 17. AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION 3 CONTINGENT ON THE CITY RECEIVING A SURVEY OF THE LOT SO THAT IT CAN BE RECORDED AND FURTHER THAT THERE BE NO ENCROACHMENTS ON SETBACKS. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 6.2.Administrative Subdivision Request By David Guimont/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel stated that Mr. Dave Guimont of 21484 Concord Street NW is requesting to divide 10 acres into four 2~ acre lots. Mayor Gunkel noted that each 2~ parcel meets the size requirements in a R-1b zone. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that Troy Street abuts these lots and that these lots would be included in the assessment when this gravel road is improved. e City Council Minutes January 5. 1987 Page 4 e The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that Staff is recommending approval of the subdivision and further that $300 park dedication has been paid to the City. Mayor Gunkel the matter. opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMBMBER DOBEL MOVED TO REQUESTED BY DAVID GUIMONT. THE MOTION PASSED 5~0. APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. 6.3.Consideration of Approval of Model Homes The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that the Planning Commission directed staff to research other communities to find out what procedure and standards other cities have for model homes. He indicated he has checked with various cities and came up with some recommendations. Discussion was held regarding the recommendations made by the Building and Zoning Administrator in his 12/30/86 memo. Discussion was held regarding the fact that some model homes contain real estate offices within them. It was the consensus of the City Council to not allow real estate offices to operate from a model home. e Councilmember Tralle indicated that he would rather see model homes be a principal use with set standards instead of a conditional use which would cause more staff time and also create delay for the builders. After further discussion the City Council recommended that the Planning Commission consider the following conditions: That there be a time limit of three years. that 20 feet of signage be allowed for the model home. that the model home not be allowed to have a real estate office within it. that four parking stalls be provided. and that the garage can be included as parking stalls. and further that no on-street parking be allowed. 6.4.Consideration of Intersection of 221st Avenue and Quinn Street Councilmember Tralle left the room for this item. The City Administrator noted that at a previous Council Meeting a concern was brought up by one of the neighbors regarding the intersection of Quinn and 221st Avenue being uncontrolled and dangerous and having a site problem. The City Administrator noted that the City Engineer investigated the matter and recommended putting a yield sign on Quinn Avenue and that no major improvements be done to the intersection because it is a MSA road. COUNCILMlMBER DOBEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT TO PUT A YIELD SIGN ON QUINN AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION OF 221ST AND QUINN. COUNCILMlHBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. e Councilmember Tralle returned at this time. e e e City Council Minutes January 5. 1987 Page 5 5.6.Appointment of Library Board Mayor Gunkel noted that Library Board member Norma Coleman could not be reappointed because of State Law prohibiting members from serving more than three consecutive terms. She further indicated that two people have requested to serve on the Library board to replace Norma Coleman. At this time the Council interviewed Elizabeth Kremer for the Library Board Position. The Council informed Ms. Kremer that Mr. Darryl Bronniche would be present next Monday night for an interview and that the Council would inform her of their decision. 7.1.Consideration of Transient Merchant License for Mark Montagne/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel noted that Mr. Mark Montagne of Taylor Falls has applied for a transient merchant license to sell frozen seafood from a one ton frozen seafood truck. She noted that Mr. Montagne has not determined where he will park his truck at this time. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing at this time. No one appeared for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel then closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tralle noted he would like to see the seafood truck set up in a commercial area as opposed to a residential area. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE FOR MR. MARK MONTAGNE CONTINGENT ON STAFF REVIEW OF THE LOCATION IN REGARDS TO ZONING AND TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 7.2.Consideration of Cigarette License Mayor Gunkel noted that the Deputy City Clerk had presented the Council with a list of establishments who have paid their cigarette license fees and mechanical amusement device licenses. and also those who have not paid. Councilmember Tralle indicated his concern regarding cigarettes being sold to minors and stated he felt establishments selling to minors should be prosecuted either by issuing them a citation or revolking their license to sell cigarettes. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CIGARETTE AND MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES THAT HAVE PAID THEIR LICENSE FEES. A LIST OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THESE MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-1. .COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE OPPOSED. Page 6 City Council Minutes January 5. 1987 e COUNCILMlMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ALLOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 1, 1987 FOR THE CIGARETTE LICENSE FEES TO BE PAID. AND THAT IF THE LICENSE FEES ARE NOT PAID BY FEBRUARY 1, 1987 THAT THE LICENSE NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL THE LICENSE HOLDER MAKES AN APPEARANCE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL. AND FURTHER THAT A LETTER BE SENT TO ESTABLISHMENTS INDICATING COUNCIL DIRECTION. COUNCILMlMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he felt refusal to pay a $12.00 fee does not warrant an appearance before the City Council. COUNCILMlMBER TRALLE MOVED THAT '!'HE SAME MOTION REGARDING THE DELINQUENT CIGARETTE LICENSES BE APPLIED TO THE DELINQUENT MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES AND FURTHER THAT THE SAME LETTER BE SENT TO THE MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE HOLDERS INDICATING COUNCIL DIRECTION. cOUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED. 7.4.Approval of Capital Outlay Items for Street Department - COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE PHIL HALS. STREET SUPERINTENDENT. TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ITEMS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE 1987 CITY BUDGET: LOADER BOOM FOR $1.000. AIR COMPRESSOR FOR $1.500 AND 2 WAY RADIO FOR $750. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 7.5.Main Street Bridge COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 87-2 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF THE PROCESS FOR THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 7.5.NBA Basketball Team The City Council took no action on selecting a name for the NBA Basketball team. The City Administrator gave an update to the City Council regarding the new City Hall Building. There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. The Elk River City Council meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. · t~a~ Recording Secretary