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08-17-1987 CC MIN e e e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY AUGUST 17. 1987 Members Present: .Mayor Gunkel. Councilmembers Tralle. Schuldt and Holmgren Hembers Absent: Councilmember Dobel Staff Present: Pat Klaers. City Administrator; Greg Korstad. City Attorney; Terry Maurer. City Engineer; and Stephen Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator 1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Gunkel at 7:00 p.m. 2. Consideration of 8/17/87 City Council Agenda Item 9.1 was added to the agenda as discussion from Administrator. the City COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 8/17/87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Consideration of 8/3/87 City Council Minutes Mayor Gunkel noted that the last sentence of the first paragraph in item 10.2 should read as follows: "The method of financing will be determined." COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MINUTES AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 3. 1987. CITY COUNCIL COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE 4. Open Mike Hr. Dave Burandt stated his concern regarding the soil erosion problem resulting from the Deerfield 3rd Project. which is affecting his property and washing onto his land. The City Engineer responded by stating that the roads will be completed by September 15 and further that the soil which has eroded onto his land will be cleaned up at the expense of the developer. 5. Jackson Avenue Improvement Project Mayor Gunkel addressed the public by g~v~ng a brief explaination of the Jackson Avenue project. She stated that the State will be turning back Jackson Avenue to the City and the City is initiating this project to take advantage of the turnback funds from the State and also because the City's 5 year capital improvement plan included the upgrading of sewer and water systems in the proposed area for improvement. Mayor Gunkel also explained that Jackson Avenue wi~l be realigned to create a perpendicular road to meet with the Deerfield 3rd Highway 169 access. Page 2 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 e Terry Maurer. City Engineer. distributed a project information handout and explained the project in detail to the public. He explained that Jackson Avenue south of School Street would entail 44 foot construction of the road to an urban section design and concrete sidewalk on each side of the road; and Jackson Avenue north of School Street would entail an overlay and possibly a bike trail. Mr. Maurer explained the other aspects of the project which include sanitary sewer (12 inch line). water improvements to include 16" and 24" watermain trunk lines which is in accordance with the City's comprehensive water plan. The City Engineer gave a cost summary of the project at this time. He indicated the total cost of the project was $955.500 with approximately $278.550 being assessed to property owners and approximately $676.950 being paid by other sources such as the State turnback funds and the Elk River Utilities. Mr. Maurer gave sample assessment costs for certain areas of the project. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing at this time. Butch Elliot of he would like more fairly and 555 School Street to see the City evenly spread out indicated his opposition. He indicated start a city-wide assessment program to the cost of the projects. e Steve Madson of 718 Jackson. representing his mother. questioned the assessment for the School District. Mr. Dennis Heath of 520 7th Street stated his concern that the project is not benefiting him. but is benefiting other people in the City. Resident of 518 School Street questioned why they were being assessed when they just paid an assessment a couple of years ago. Mrs. Moos. corner of School and Jackson. questioned the sanitary sewer connecting behind Jackson and also the need for sidewalks and who will maintain the sidewalks. Cliff Lundberg. 400 Jackson Avenue. stated he was in support of the project and also in support of the sidewalks. There being no hearing until hearing will Street. further September be heard comments. Mayor Gunkel continued the public 28. 1987. at which time a supplemental public for residents on Jackson Avenue north of School 6.1. Big Wheel Auto Sign Request e Mayor Gunkel stated that Big Wheel Auto is requesting two signs totaling 238 square feet. on their building to advertise their business. She indicated they are requesting a freestanding sign to be 168 square feet and 48 feet high. and further that they are requesting two signs on their building to advertise proposed rental spaces which would total 168 square feet. The total signage requested by Big Wheel Auto is 574 square feet. Page 3 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 e Jack Lawrence of Signcrafters requested the Council to consider at least a 35' high pylon sign to show above the 30 foot evergreens. Mayor Gunkel stated that Pamida and Coast to Coast both requested free- standing signs but were denied. Mr. Lawrence does stand stated that Big Wheel is away from the shopping center and by itself and feels a freestanding sign should be allowed. Stewart Wilson. Planning Commission Representative. stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the sign request as proposed. He indicated the Planning Commission felt there was a distinction between the request for a pylon sign by Big Wheel in comparison to other requests in the PUD. He stated Big Wheel was isolated from the other businesses. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIGNAGE REQUESTED BY BIG WHEEL AUTO WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE FREE-STANDING SIGN BE NO MORE THAN 35 FEET IN HEIGHT; THAT THE SIGNS ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING NOT BE ABOVE THE PARAPET OF THE ROOF; AND THAT THE FREE-STANDING SIGN IS BEING ALLOWED DUE TO THE UNIQUE SITUATION OF THE BIG WHEEL LOT AND BUILDING WITHIN THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PUD. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. e Councilmember Schuldt indicated that due to the fact that Coast to Coast was denied a free-standing sign. he would be against the request for Big Wheel's free-standing sign. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. 6.16.0rdinance Amendment repealing Ordinance 87-21 Greg Korstad. City Attorney. stated that an Ordinance repealing Ordinance 87-21 has been advertised for public hearing. He further indicated that the advertised ordinance was reviewed by the Planning Commission. He noted the Planning Commission has recommended that the Ordinance be redrafted and stated he would prepare a new draft of the ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE ACTION ON THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REPEALING ORDINANCE 87-21 UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 28, 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2. Administrative Subdivision Request by John Oliver and K.P. Caswell Jr. Public Hearing e Mayor Gunkel explained that Mr. John Oliver and Mr. Caswell. Jr. are requesting an administrative subdivision to split an approximately 11.28 acre parcel of property into two lots; the western lot to be 6.28 acres and the eastern lot 5 acres. She indicated the property is in an I-1/ light industrial zoned district and both lots meet the minimum lot size requirements. Page 4 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 e Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY JOHN OLIVER AND K.P. CASWELL JR. TO SPLIT A 11.28 PARCEL OF PROPERTY INTO TWO PARCELS ON PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: THAT PART OF THE N 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 IN SECTION 28. AND THAT PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE BE 1/4 IN SECTION 29, LYING NORTH OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 11 WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. STAFF WILL DETERMINE IF ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM IS ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE. 2. THE LOT SPLIT BE CONTINGENT UPON THE COUNTY'S ACCEPTANCE OF ANOTHER ACCESS ONTO CO. RD. 11 FROM THE ADDITIONAL PARCEL CREATED. ALSO. IF THE COUNTY ACCEPTS THE ADDITIONAL ACCESS ONTO CO. RD. #1. APPROVAL FOR THE LOCATION OF BOTH ACCESSES MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE. 3. THE LOW AREA ON THE WESTERN END OF PARCEL A AND THE LOW AREA ON THE LOT LINE BETWEEN PARCELS A & BBE DESIGNATED AS DRAINAGE EASEMENTS. IF EITHER OF THESES AREAS ARE PROPOSED TO BE FILLED A DRAINAGE PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. e 4. PERK TEST TO BE DONE PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE. ON SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO MEET THE FINDINGS OF THE PERK TESTS AND THE USES PROPOSED ON THE LOTS. BY SOMEONE CERTIFIED TO DO SO. 5. NO PARK DEDICATION FEE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.3. & 6.4. Variance and Administrative Subdivision Request by Peter Seelen Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Mr. Peter Seelen of 19459 Tyler Street NW. is requesting an approximate 150 foot encroachment on the 200 foot frontage requirement for a lot in an A-1/Agricultural zoned district. She further indicated that along with this variance. Mr. Seelen is proposing to subdivide his property which consists of approximately 77 acres. into two lots. Mr. Seelen is proposing to split off a 17 acre lot from the 77 acres. The 17 acre lot created in the split has very little building ground. e The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that Mr. Seelen does meet the five standards required for a variance to be granted because his property is split by the County ditch and is in a low swampy area. He further indicated that his driveway would be approximately 1/2 mile long and would go through unsuitable terrain. if he were not granted a variance. Page 5 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 e Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing for both the variance and the administrative subdivision. There being no one for or against the matter the public hearing was closed. Peter Kimball. Planning Commission Representative. stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance with a 6-0 vote. cOUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY PETER BIELEN FOR AN APPROXIMATE 150 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE 200 FOOT FRONTAGE MQUIMMENT LOT IN AN A-l ZONED DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE Sl/20F THE NEl/4. EXCEPT THE THREE ACRES IN THE SW CORNER OF SECTION 26. TOWNSHIP 33, RANGE 26. SHERBURNE COUNTY. MINNESOTA. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Tralle indicated the reasoning for granting the variance which is because the lot demands special consideration because of the swampy condition of the lot and because County Road 13 comes in at an angle. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION TO SPLIT A 17 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND FROM A 77 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY PETER SEELEN AND DESCRIBED AS THE S 1/2 OF TH NE 1/4. EXCEPT THE 3 ACRES IN THE SW CORNER OF SECTION 26. TOWNSHIP 33. RANGE 26. SHERBURNE COUNTY. MN. WITH THE STIPULATION THAT MR. SEELEN PAY $200 IN PARK DEDICATION FEES TO THE CITY AND THAT THE NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS FOR BOTH LOTS BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY FOR RECORDING PURPOSES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.5. Zone Change Request by Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kretsch/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kretsch are requesting a zone change for property located on Lots 1 and 2 of Block 15. Village of Elk River Addition from R-3 to a commercial zoning designation. Planning Commission Representative. Stewart Wilson. indicated that there was public participation at the Planning Commission level and most of it was in favor of the request. He indicated the Planning Commission felt the area was suitable for commercial development and further that the entire corridor should be studied to determine if commercial zoning would be appropriate for the entire area. Mr. Wilson stated that the Planning Commission voted 5-1 in favor of the zone change. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. Mr. Craig Willey of 400 Jackson spoke in favor of the zone change. e Lola Driessen of 324 Main Street expressed her concern regarding spot zoning and the fact that there is commercial property available in the City without rezoning more commercial property. e e e 'Page 6 City Council Minutes August l7. 1987 Jean Peabody of 604 6th Street indicated people have been looking at buying the property for investment purposes only. Cliff Lundberg expressed his concerns regarding spot zoning and also felt the entire strip should be looked at to determine if commercial zoning is appropriate. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tralle indicated he was in favor of the zone change because of the location of the property. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ZONE CHANGE REQUESTED BY MR. & MRS. KRETSCH FOR LOTS 1 AND 2. BLOCK 15. VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER ADDITION rROM R-3/MULTI-FAMILY TO C-2/COMMERCIAL ZONING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he is opposed to the zone change request because at the present time there exists a residential neighborhood bordering on a commercial area and further that there was a similar request for West Main Street approximately 2 years ago which he also voted against. Councilmember Tralle withdrew his motion. and Councilmember Schuldt withdrew his second. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE ZONE CHANGE REQUEST UNTIL THE AUGUST 31. 1987. CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.6. Administrative Subdivision Request/Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kretsch/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel opened and closed the public hearing on this item. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST UNTIL THE AUGUST 31. 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ZONE CHANGE WAS TABLED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.7. Variance Request by Mr. Craig Willey/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel opened and closed the public hearing for the variance request which involved the parcels of property in the above mentioned zone change and administrative subdivision. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY MR. CRAIG WILLEY UNTIL THE AUGUST 31. 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Page 7 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 e 6.8. & 6.9. Variance and Administrative Subdivision Request by the Elk River Associated Investors/Public Hearing The Building and Zoning Administrator eXplained that in April of 1984 the lot lines between Lots 1 and 2 of Block 2. Elk River Industrial Park were eliminated. The Elk River Associated Investors are requesting to reestablish the lot line creating two lots which creates the necessity of a variance of a 10 foot encroachment on the 25 foot side yard setback for an existing loading dock. Planning Commission Representative Wilson Commission reviewed the variance request required by the ordinance were met and voted request. stated that the Planning and felt the five standards unanimously in favor of the Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER ASSOCIATED INVESTORS FOR A 10 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE 25 FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR AN EXISTING LOADING DOCK ON LOT 1. BLOCK 2. ELK RIVER INDUSTRIAL PARK. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST TO REESTABLISH THE LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2. BLOCK 2. ELK RIVER INDUSTRIAL PARK. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.10.Preliminary and Final Plat of Replat #6 in Barrington Place PUD/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel opened and closed the public hearing after explaining that the petitioner has requested that the item be tabled. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REVIEW OF REPLAT #6. BARRINGTON PLACE PUD UNTIL THE AUGUST 31. 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.11.Preliminary and Final Plat of Replat #8 of Barrington Place PUD Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel opened and closed the public hearing after explaining that the petitioner requested that this item be tabled. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REVIEW OF REPLAT #8, BARRINGTON PLACE PUD UNTIL THE AUGUST 31. 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e e e Page 8 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 6.12. & 6.13. Variance and Administrative Subdivision Request by Merrill Kampa/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel explained that Mr. & Mrs. Kampa are requesting an administrative subdivision to divide a 10 acre parcel from a 33.9 acre parcel. She indicated that Mr. Kampa sold the property to his son several years ago but did not have the split recorded. The administrative subdivision created a need for a variance of a 99' encroachment on the 200 foot frontage requirement. Planning Commission Representative Kimball indicated that the Planning Commission voted in favor of the request and further that they reviewed the five standards and found the Kampas to meet these standards. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the variance or administrative subdivision request. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. Mayor Gunkel stated that this was not an uncontrollable situation or hardship and stated the petitioner has the ability to conform to the frontage requirement of the ordinance. Councilmember Tralle stated he could not justify the variance since the property was being sold for economic gain and therefore. the variance was being requested for economic gain. The five standards were reviewed by the Council and the petitioner. Mayor Gunkel stated the petitioner met some of the standards but not all. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY MR. & MRS. KAMPA. The motion died for lack of a second. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO DENY THE VARIANCE REQUEST DUE TO ITEM /14 OF THE 5 STANDARDS NECESSARY FOR THE GRANTING OF A VARIANCE. HE STATED '!'HE THE VARIANCE WAS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE PETITIONER'S OWN INACTION DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE SPLIT WAS NEVER RECORDED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren questioned the Planning Commission's reason for granting the variance. Representative Wilson explained that the Planning Commission felt the property was unique and also that they likened the variance request to a previous request they had approved involving a 150' encroachment on a 200 foot front footage. He indicated that adding property to avoid the variance would only add cost to the Kampas for surveys. THE MOTION TIED 2-2. COUNCILMEMBERS SCHULDT AND HOLMGREN VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. Page 9 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 e COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO RECONSIDER THIS ITEM AT THE AUGUST 31. 1987, CITY COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO A TIE VOTE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMBMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO TABLE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY MERRILL KAMPA UNTIL THE AUGUST 31, 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.14.Conditional Use Permit Request by D.J. Truck Sales/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel opened and closed the public hearing and stated that the Planning Commission had tabled this request. cOUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE CONDlTONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY D.J. TRUCK SALES UNTIL THE AUGUST 31. 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.15.Administrative Subdivision Request by Roger Eull/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel acre lot from explained that Mr. Roger Eull is requesting to split a 2.6 85 acre parcel of property. e The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the lot proposed to be split off of the 85 acre parcel lies partly in an 1-1 zone and partially in an A-1 zone. Mr. Rohlf explained that the Staff is proposing a slightly different site plan than Mr. Barretts in order to meet the 200 foot minimum frontage requirement. Mr. Rohlf further indicated that the proposed house would be built on A-1 zoned property. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY ROGER EULL FOR PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS (THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 EXCEPT RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 LYING NORTHERLY OF THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY IN SECTION 11. TOWNSHIP 32. RANGE 26. SHERBURNE COUNTY. MINNESOTA) CONTINGENT UPON THE 200 FOOT FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT BEING MET. THAT A MINIMUM OF 1 ACRE OF LAND BE LOCATED IN A-1 ZONED PROPERTY AND THAT THERE BE A TOTAL OF 2 1/2 ACRES OF LAND AND FURTHER THAT TWO NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS BE PROVIDED AND $200 PARK DEDICATION FEE BE PAID. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7.1.Bids for Bituminous Overlay Mayor Gunkel explained that the bids have been opened and tabulated for the bituminous overlay project to consist of bituminous surfacing of Lion's Park. Orono Park. City Garage. Baldwin and 173rd Avenues. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE ABOVE STATED PROJECTS TO BITUMINOUS PAVING. INC. AT A PRICE OF $71.468.55. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e e e Page 10 City Council Minutes August 17. 1987 7.2. Sealcoating Quotes and Proposals COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AWARD ALLIED BLACKTOP THE SEAL COATING PROJECTS BUDGETED FOR IN 1987 AT A PRICE OF $10.472.00. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 9. Other Business 9.1. City Administrator The City Administrator presented a resolution ordering a preliminary feasibility report for sanitary sewer and water in the western end of the City. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-44. A RESOLUTION ORDERING A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE WESTERN AREA OF THE CITY SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT OF 1987. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The City Administrator explained that an agreement has been arrived at between Ron's Foods. Northbound and the City regarding traffic. The proposed plan includes entrance to Ron's off of Baldwin being moved south and lining up with 3rd Street. striping. speed bumps and a request from the Council for a 4 way stop intersection. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED THAT THE ABOVE PROPOSED PROJECT BE FUNDED THROUGH USE OF CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 AND THAT A 4 WAY STOP BE INSTALLED AT THE NEWLY CREATED INTERSECTION. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 10. Adjournment There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned a 10:50 p.m. ~~~ (4K#J Sandy Thackeray Recording Secretary