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01-26-1987 CC MIN e e e REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT MEETING ROOM MONDAY. JANUARY 26. 1987 Members Present: Mayor Gunkel. Councilmembers Dobel. Holmgren and Tralle Members Absent: Councilmember Schuldt Staff Present: Pat Klaers. City Administrator; Stephen Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator; and Bill Schmitt. Building Inspector 1. The meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gunkel. 2. Consideration of 1/26/98 Agenda Items 3 and 7.2 were deleted from the Agenda. Item 7.3 - Junkyard was added to the agenda and general/update discussion items were added under other business. cOUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL 4-0. ACCEPT SECONDED 1/26/87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3. Consider 1/10/87 Joint Council/Planning Commission Minutes This item was deleted from the agenda and will be considered at the 2/2/87 City Council meeting. 4. Consideration of 1/12/87 City Council Minutes Mayor Gunkel had numerous changes in the minutes. Councilmember Dobel noted that on item #10 the motion stated Councilmember Tralle as making and seconding the motion. cOUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/12/87 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4- O. 5. Mike Bixby Property Mr. Mike Bixby was present and necessary estimates require~ in completion of his home. Mr. Bixby had anticipated and. therefore. indicated order to stated his could not he had received all the apply for a loan for the estimates were more than he secure a loan for his home. The Council questioned Mr. Bixby as to what his intentions were at this time. Mr. Bixby indicated he would have to either give away or try to sell his property and house. Page 2 e City Council Minutes January 26. 1987 It was the consensus of the City Council to not renew the building permit for Mr. Bixby at this time and further that this matter would come before the Council during the last meeting in March to determine what action should be taken then. It was further decided that this matter need not return to the Council if the property is sold by the last meeting in March. 7.1. Access off 169 to Ronald Myra Werner Property Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. noted that the Werner property had recently went through an administrative subdivision. He noted the property is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Main Street and Highway 169. Mr. Wally O'dell was present representing the Werners and indicated the Werners would like to get an in and out access from Mn/DOT from 169 to the property and are requsting the Council to write a letter to Mn/DOT stating their support of this proposal. e Councilmember Holmgren stated he was more concerned with the traffic flow across Highway 169 and the absence of a left turn lane. He stated he felt the intersection should be addressed first. Mayor Gunkel concurred with Councilmember Holmgren and stated there was a need for a left turn lane on 169 and Main going east and west. She further noted that in the interest of alleviating some of the traffic volume on Main Street. it would be an advantage to the city and to the property to have access from Highway 169 and that she would support a letter to Mn/DOT stating such. Mr. Rohlf questioned whether the Council was considering the right turn into the property and also the right turn from the property onto Highway 169. It was the consensus of the City Council to send a letter to Mn/DOT supporting the request for an access from 169 to the Werner property without mentioning any specifics regarding one way traffic flow or entrance back onto 169 from the Werner property. 7.2. Deerfield 3rd Northern Access Agreement This item was deleted from the agenda and is anticipated to be considered at the 2/9/87 City Council meeting. 7.3. Junkyards e Councilmember Tralle stated that he would like the section of the City Ordinance looked at referring to abandoned cars. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that there was an ordinance amendment in front of the Planning Commission at their next meeting which will indicate that any abandoned vehicles in excess of one will be considered a public nuisance. Mr. Rohlf further stated that this will be in front of the City Council with the Planning Commission's recommendation in the near future. Page 3 City Council Minutes e January 26. 1987 6. Economic Development Commission Interviews The City Administrator indicated that there are three (3) vacancies on the 16 member Economic Development Commission. Dick Hinkle has indicated he does not desire to be reappointed; the City received no response from Rob Vanvalkenburg; and just recently Hank Duitsman has indicated he would accept reappointment to the Economic Development Commission. The following people were interviewed by the City Council for the three (3) vacant positions on the Economic Development Commission: Jeff Gongoll Greg Hohlen Wade Turner Bob Maxwell Chuch Christian Dr. Olson was scheduled for an interview but was not present. e Mr. John Kuester had. indicated an interest in serving on the Economic Development Commission but could not be present for an interview due to a previous engagement. The City Council expressed their desire to interview Mr. Kuester at. or prior to. the 2/2/87 City Council meeting and to make three (3) appointments to the Economic Development Commission at this meeting. 8.1. Library Board Appointment COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPOINT ELIZABETH KREMER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD FOR A THREE YEAR TERM WITH HER TERM TO EXPIRE ON 12/31/89. cOUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8.2. Official Hiring of Recording Secretary cOUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED HIRE OF DANILLE MATHISON AS RECORDING SECRETARY FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER WITH A STARTING WAGE OF $6.00 PER HOUR AND A SIX MONTH REVIEW WITH AN INCREASE IN WAGE TO $6. SO PER HOUR IF SATISFACTORY JOB PERFORMANCE IS INDICATED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4- O. 8.3. Consideration of Gambling License for American Legion Mayor Gunkel noted that the American Legion has submitted an application to the Charitable Control Gambling Board for bingo and pull tabs. e It was the consensus of the City Council to take no action to veto the license. e e e Page 4 City Council Minutes January 26. 1987 8.4. Fire Contract cO~CILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE PRESENTED IN THE FINANCE DIRECTOR'S COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE 1987 FIRE CONTRACTS AS MEMO DATED JANUARY 23. 1987. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 9. Other Business The City Administrator advised the Council that the Growth Management Task Force will hold its first meeting this week. The City Administrator informed the Council that the City Staff has implemented the new platting procedures as discussed at the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting. The City Administrator requested the Council to consider using equipment certificates for the purchase of a binding machine which would be used to bind such documents such as budgets. department reports. etc. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $600.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BINDING MACHINE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. The City Administrator noted that the City is trying to eliminate the use of equipment certificates by using annual general fund revenues and reserve funds. He indicated that the City has received $30.000 from the County for the Gospodar Park Property. He further indicated that the City would like permission from the Council to create a capital outlay reserve fund with this money in an effort to reduce future needs for equipment certificates. cOUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STAFF TO CREATE A CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE FUND AND DEPOSIT INTO THIS FUND THE $30.000 RECEIVED FROM SHERBURNE COUNTY FOR THE GOSPODAR PARK PROPERTY. cOUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED l'HE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilmember Tralle gave a brief review of the Utility Commission Meeting. Mayor Gunkel indicated she would like the City Council and the Planning Commission to view the video of the Governor's Design Team presentation. e e e Page 5 City Council Minutes January 26. 1987 Discussion was held regarding the renting of the old City Hall. Mayor Gunkel indicated she would like staff to contact CAER to see if they are interested in renting a portion of the building. There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED '1'0 ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Sandy Thacke ay Recording Secretary