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06-29-1987 CC MIN MINUTES OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY. JUNE 29. 1987 e MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Gunkel. Councilmembers Tralle. Schuldt. Holmgren and Councilmember Dobel arriving at 7:08 p.m. MEMBERS AB SENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Pat Klaers. City Administrator; Terry Maurer. City Engineer; and Mike Mulrooney of BDS. Economic Development Consultant 1. Mayor Gunkel called the meeting of the Elk River City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Consider 6/29/87 City Council Agenda Item #4 was deleted until further notice. Item #8 was moved to #4 position. Item 8.4 - MnDOT Resolution was added. Item 8.5 - Highway 101 was added and Item #10 was renumbered as 15A. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/29/87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. June 15. 1987 City Council Minutes e It was noted that page 3 was missing from the minutes. Councilmember Schuldt requested that the wording be changed on item 5.11. third paragraph. last sentence to read: "He stated he did not believe lumber yards belonged in this area." Mayor Gunkel indicated that on page 13. item 8.4 that she did not vote against the motion. but that Councilmember Holmgren did vote against the motion. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT PAGE THREE OF THE MINUTES WILL BE APPROVED AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilmember Dobel arrived at this time. 8.1. Jackson Avenue/201 Project City Engineer. Terry Maurer. discussed the feasibility study for street and utility improvements on Jackson Avenue between Trunk Highway 10 and Trunk Highway 169 with the Council. He indicated the project is proposed to be financed with Municipal State Aid Turnback construction funds and assessments to the benefited properties. He further indicated that the project will benefit the properties proposed to be assessed. e The Council discussed the possible relocation of the Fire Department during the construction period and also the coordination of the construction time period with the School District. Mr. Maurer indicated he would be in contact with the School District and also the Fire Chief regarding this matter. e e tit Page 2 City Council Minutes June 29. 1987 Discussion project in create. was further held with the Main regarding the possibility of working this Street Project and the benefits this would 8.2. Main Street Project Discussion Terry Maurer discussed the proposed Main Street Project which is scheduled for 1988. Discussion was held regarding a parking study being done to determine the actual amount of parking space needed for the downtown area. COUNCILMBMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESO~UTION 87-32. ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT ON MAIN STREET. HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. A RESOLUTION COUNCILMEMBER 8.3. Assessment Manual The City Engineer indicated that he had received comments from the City Attorney regarding the assessment manual. He indicated the corrections made by the Attorney would be completed by next week with final documentation to be available at the July 13. 1987 City Council Meeting. for Council review. 8.4. MnDOT Resolution The City Engineer indicated that he has received a resolution from MnDOT resolving that the City of Elk River enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota. Department of Transportation to install a new traffic control signal with street lights and signing; and relocate the advance warning flasher on Trunk Highway 169 at School Street and Elk Hills Drive. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-33. A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT IN REGARD S TO TRAFFI C CONTROL LIGHTING AT HIGHWAY 169 AND SCHOOL STREET AND ELK HILLS DRIVE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 8.5. Highway 101 Councilmember Tralle stated his concerns regarding Highway possibility of this Highway becoming a four-lane highway. discussed possible action that could be done regarding this was the consensus of the Council that a letter be sent to communities stating the concerns. 101 and the The Council matter. It surrounding 6. Consideration of 1987-88 Liquor Licenses Mayor Gunkel noted that all liquor license applications and fees had been received except from the Sunshine Depot. Page 3 City Council Minutes June 29. 1987 e Mrs. VanValkenburg was present license fee would be in the office approve the license contingent information by this date. and stated that the bond. insurance and by July 1 and requested the Council to upon the City receiving the necessary cOUNCILMKMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE 1987-88 LICENSING YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENTS: BROADWAY BAR AND PIZZA ELK RIVER BOWL SNEAKY PETE'S ELK RIVER COUNTY MARKET RON'S FOODS RON'S STAR MARKET ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB DINO'S PIZZA WAPITI PARK CAMPGROUNDS. INC. EAGLES CLUB CIRCLE C FOOD S CIRCLE C FOOD S DICK'S MAIN TAP AMERICAN LEGION e COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE SUNSHINE DEPOT CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY RECEIVING THE NECESSARY LICENSE APPLICATION, INSURANCE~ BOND AND FEE BY JULY 1. 1987. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. cOUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CHIN YUEN RESTAuRANT CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY RECEIVING APPROVAL OF THE BACKGROUND CHECK BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ONN CHOR. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. 7. Gambling License Requests The City Council took no action on a request for a raffle license by the Elk River Golden Eyes Ducks Unlimited to take place at the Elk River Bowl on August 21. 1987. The City Council took no action on a request for a raffle and bingo license by St. Andrew's Church to be held on Au~ust 16. 1987. 5. Economic Development Consultant. Mike Mulrooney e Mr. Mike Mulrooney of Business Development Services was present. He discussed a memorandum which he presented to the Council which had a time frame outline of duties which he intended to perform by December of 1987. and also a memorandum regarding considerations for hiring an Economic Development Coordinator. It was the consensus that Mr. Mulrooney would submit information to the City Council regarding Items 1a and 1b of his memo by July 13. 1987. Page 4 City Council Minutes June 29. 1987 e Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Mulrooney regarding a job description for an economic development coordinator. It was the consensus that this was the number one priority at the present time. Councilmember Holmgren indicated concerns regarding the need for an economic development coordinator. Mr. Mulrooney responded by stating that background work could be done by checking with various people and groups in the community to get a feel for the need for such a position. 9. Liquor Store Face Lift The City Administrator indicated that Fritz Dolejs. Liquor Store Manager has requested permission to proceed with getting cost estimates for a face lift for the Northbound Liquor Store. Councilmember Holmgren stated he would like to see an entryway added to conserve on energy. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Liquor Store Manager to proceed with the face lift of Northbound Liquor Store. 11. Wilderness Park e The City Administrator informed the Council that the Lamms have accepted the City's offer of $144.000 at 9% interest to be paid over a 10 year period for approximately 160 acres of land to be used for park property. The City Administrator further indicated that Staff has determined that financing can be arranged through various methods. He indicated that $20.000 down payment will come from Park Dedication Fund. He further indicated that the City will pay 1/2 of the survey cost. also legal fees arranging the payment terms. title check etc. will be paid for through park dedication fees. He noted that of the $19.000 yearly payment. $5.000 will be come from park dedication fees. $9.000 from Capital Projects Fund (with this figure decreasing to $6.000 after 1990). $5.000 from General Fund (to be increased to $8.000 in 1990). Discussion was held regarding the possibility of selling part of the land to the Elk River Country Club. It was the consensus of the Council to accept the proposed pay plan for the park land. 12. Orono Park Pay Phone The City Administrator indicated that Staff has determined that the installation of a pay phone at Orono Park would cost $125 with a monthly fee of $55. Discussion was held regarding the pros and cons of having a pay phone in the park. Discussion was further held regarding the fact that the most use of the phone would come from softball leagues. Because of this. discussion was held regarding the City paying half the bill and the softball leagues paying the other half. e It was the consensus of the Council not to make any decision on this item until further figures were available from Staff. Page 5 City Council Minutes June 29. 1987 e Discussion was held regarding the softball field at Orono Park and whether or not it would be feasible to move the lights from that field to the softball complex. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the softball field at Orono Park would best be used by families using the park for picnic activities and that the lights would best be utilized by the softball leagues. It was the consensus of the Council to delay any decision until Street Superintendent. Phil Hals was present to discuss this with the Council. 13. Landfill Compliance to Solid Waste Ordinance/Discussion The City requires within that as and has Administrator indicated that the City's Solid Waste Ordinance solid waste establishments to make application for license 120 days after the adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Klaers noted of this date. the Landfill has not made application for a license indicated that they intend to challenge the ordinance. e The City Administrator noted that the City Attorney has recommended that City take appropriate administrative action to seek voluntary compliance to the ordinance by sending the Landfill a certified letter. He indicated the City is intending to send this letter. Mr. Klaers stated that if the Landfill chooses to not respond to the letter. the City will go through civil litigation to seek compliance. He indicated that the City is not trying to close down the landfill but to get them to comply to the Ordinance. Mr. Chris Kreger. owner of the Landfill. questioned why the City had denied a building permit for an office building to be constructed on the Landfill site. The City Administrator indicated that the City has the authority to deny the permit according to Section 900.38-lB of the Elk River City Code. Mr. Tom Vollbrecht. Attorney for the Landfill stated that this section of the code does not allow the City to deny a building permit according to his interpretation. Mr. Vollbrecht requested that the City send a letter to Mr. Kreger stating that the building permit was denied and the reasons for denial. The City Administrator indicated that this matter would be put on a future Council Agenda and when the Council makes a decision regarding the building permit. a letter would be sent at this time. 14. City Owned Property/East 169. North of Elk Hills Drive e Mayor Gunkel indicated that the property the City owned on Highway 169 was previously before the Council for zone change and is presently at a standstill until the Growth Management Plan Task Force makes any final decisions. She further indicated that she doubted whether this location was appropriate for a trucking business and felt that an industrial zone would be more appropriate. Page 6 City Council Minutes June 29. 1987 e would be Industrial Morrell to business. interested. The City Administrator suggested land in the Park. It was the consensus of the Council to contact Mr. see if the City could assist him in finding a location for his 15. Comparable Worth The City Administrator indicated that he has a plan formulated for comparable worth for comparable pay within the City. but stated the plan is not on paper. He indicated he would be presenting the Council with a written plan to comply to the Comparable Worth law at the July 27. 1987 City Council Meeting. 15A. Expansion of Urban District The City Administrator stated that Staff is attempting to comply to the urban taxing district State Law. He stated that the Council can include platted areas into the urban district by Council motion. He further indicated that unplatted property must be done by Ordinance Amendment. e The Council discussed whether or not all of the platted areas should be added to the urban district. It was the consensus that the Council must be consistent if a decision is made to add platted areas to the urban district. It was the consensus of the Council that platted areas should be added to the urban taxing district. but that no action be taken until the Council receives a complete list of the plats to be added to the district. 16. Other Business Councilmember Tralle indicated there were no stop signs at 205th Avenue or in Deerfield 2nd. Councilmember Tralle stated that the Street sign for 191 1/2 has not been put up and is causing confusion for trucks hauling building supplies. There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5,....0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 11:25 p.m. J4 Sandy Thackeray Recording Secretary e