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12-21-1987 CC MIN e e e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1987 Members Present: Mayor Gunkel. Councilmember Schuldt. Councilmember Tralle arrived at 6:40 p.m. and Holmgren. Members Absent: Counc i1member Dobel Staff Present: Pat Klaers. City Administrator; Stephen Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator The Council held interviews for the Utility Commission from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hank Duitsman's term on the Utility Commission expires January 1. 1988. Interviewed for the Commission were Hank Duitsman. who expressed a desire to be reappointed. and Jack Klein and George Zabee who both submitted a letter requesting to be considered for the position. 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 12/21/87 City Council Meeting Items 8.1 - City Administrator Update was added to the agenda. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/21/87 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Consideration of 12/7/87 City Council Minutes Page 5. Second Paragraph the wording "in the proposed assessment area" should be added. Page 6 After the public hearing is closed a statement should be made summarizing where the project stands at this time. Page 8. Item implicate that service. but ensure that no 8.8. the first paragraph should be changed so as to not there is a security problem with the previous cleaning that with restaffing the position steps would be taken to problems arise. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED WITH THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. TO APPROVE THE 12/7/87 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. 4. Open Mike There was no one present for this item. Page 2 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 tit 5.1.Consider Past Approval of Adminstrative Subdivision/Floyd Kruse Mayor Gunkel indicated that the Council approved an administrative subdivision for Floyd Kruse on November 16. 1987. to split one parcel of land into four parcels with the stipulation that each of the three existing businesses have their own well and septic system within one year. Steve Rohlf stated that Mr. Kruse is requesting to record only one lot and put the well on the lot after it is recorded. Cliff Lundberg stated that the reason for recording only one lot is because only one lot is sold at the present time. Mayor Gunkel stated that all 4 lots should be recorded at the same time. Councilmember Holmgren stated he saw no reason why the Council should not honor the request and allow one lot to be recorded. The Council discussed different options to ensure that the wells and septics will be put in. if the applicant is allowed to record the split prior to them being installed. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED THAT ALL FOUR LOTS BE RECORDED AT ONE TIME AND THAT A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT. IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. BE ENTERED INTO AND THAT A LETTER OF CREDIT BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO ENSURE THAT THE WELLS AND SEPTICS WILL BE INSTALLED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN VOTED NAY. 5.2.Administrative Subdivision Request by Marian Foss/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel explained that Marian Foss is requesting an administrative subdivision to split an approximately 9.6 acre parcel into four lots. The four lots proposed will meet the minimum 125 foot of frontage and one acre lot size required for nonsewered lots within an R-1b zone. It was further noted that all four lots proposed have sufficient frontage to meet the 75 foot minimum frontage requirement for R-1b sewered lots if the lots were split again in order to have smaller lots if the area were provided with city sewer. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST FOR MARIAN FOSS FOR PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE N 660 FT. OF THE S 1.210 FT OF THE E 660 FT EXCEPT THE S 100 FT OF THE E 200 FT THEREOF IN THE SW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWNSHIP 33. RANGE 26 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT $600 PARK DEDICATION FEE BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY AND THAT FOUR NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO RECORDING THE LOT SPLIT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN . SECONDED THE MOTION. . THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Page 3 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 e 5.3. & 5.4. Administrative Subdivision and Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation/Vern Ohman/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel explained that Mr. Vern Ohman is requesting an administrative subdivision to combine Lots 6 and 7. of Block 1 of M-Vale Subdivision. Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. noted that Mr. Ohman has a house started which straddles the lot line between Lots 6 and 7 which was done by mistake. He noted that instead of moving the house Mr. Ohman would prefer to eliminate the lot lines. Mr. Rohlf explained that there is a drainage and utility easement running between the lots which should be vacated. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing for the administrative subdivision and also for the drainage and utility easement vacation. There being no one for or against either item. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY VERN OHMAN TO COMBINE LOTS 6 AND 7. OF BLOCK 1. M-V ALE INTO ONE LOT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-81. A RESOLUTION FOR THE VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT RUNNING BETWEEN THE TWO e LOTS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5.Administrative Subdivision Request by Don Sonneman/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Don Sonneman is requesting an administrative subdivision to combine Lots 1. 2. and 14. of Block 3. Westwood Subdivision into one lot. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY DON SONNEMAN TO COMBINE LOTS 1. 2. AND 14. OF BLOCK 3 WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION INTO ONE LOT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.6.Administrative Subdivision/Virginia Roper/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel explained that Virginia Roper is requesting an administrative subdivision to split a parcel into two lots. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that both lots meet the minimum lot size and frontage requirements for nonsewered lots in an R-lb zone and have adequate ground for on-site septic systems. e Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. e e e Page 4 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDVISION REQUESTED BY VIRGINIA ROPER FOR OUTLOT B. ISLANDVIEW 2ND ADDITION WITH THE OTIPULATION THAT $200 IN PARK DEDICATION BE PAID TO THE CITY AND THAT TWO NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS BE PROVIDED FOR RECORDING. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.7.Administrative Subdivision/Robert Hagen/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Robert Hagen has requested an administrative subdivision to combine Lots 7 & 8 of Block 2. Westwood Subdivision. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that Hagen's house is situated on the lot line. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE REQUESTED BY ROBERT SUBDIVISION INTO ONE THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. MOVED HAGEN LOT. TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION TO COMBINE LOTS 7 & 8 OF BLOCK 2. WESTWOOD COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. 5.8.Conditional Use Permit/Charles Christian/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel noted that this item has been tabled by the Planning Commission and will be heard at the January 26. 1988. Planning Commission meeting. Mayor Gunkel opened and closed the public hearing. 5.9.Conditional Use Permit/DKM Partnership/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated use. permit to expand children to 97 children. that DKM Partnership is requesting a conditional the capacity of their daycare operation from 75 Arlon Fuchs. Planning Commission representative. indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with the 6 conditions listed in the memo by the B & Z Administrator dated December 15. 1987. Mr. Fuchs noted that the Planning Commission had no problem with the additional 9 parking stalls shown on the site plan. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. The Council discussed the proposed additional 9 parking stalls. It was indicated that the area for the 9 parking stalls would be blacktopped. It was also indicated by DKM that there would be no barrier between the parking. e e e Page 5 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 The Building and Zoning Administrator expressed his concern regarding the possibility of being blocked in and not having a drive through to exit the parking area. Also discussed was the concern that there should be a hard surfaced drive to access the lots. After discussion regarding this matter. it was concluded that two existing parking stalls should be eliminated to create an exit and also that there be a hardsurfaced drive to access the stalls. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY DKM TO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE DAYCARE TO 97 CHILDREN WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT THE 7 ADDITIONAL STAFF PARKING STALLS AND A HARDSURFACED DRIVE. SHOWN ON THE REVISED SITE PLAN BE ADDED BY JULY 1. 1988. 2. THAT THE ADDITIONAL STALLS BE HARDSURFACED AND STRIPED. 3. THAT THE FINAL DETAILS OF THE ADDITIONAL PARKING BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY STAFF INCLUDING TERRY. MAURER'S REVIEW OF HOW THE ADDITIONAL PARKING WILL AFFECT DKM'S DRAINAGE PLAN. 4. THAT DKM BE ALLOWED TO USE THE GRASS AREA SHOWN ON THE REVISED SITE PLAN AS OVERFLOW PARKING FOR SHORT PERIODS WHILE HAVING A SPECIAL EVENT SUCH AS AN OPEN HOUSE. 5. THAT THE 10 FT. SETBACK FROM COMMERCIAL PARKING TO ADJACENT RIGHT-OF- WAY BE ADHERED TO. 6. THAT PARKING BE CONSIDERED AT THE REVIEW OF DKM'S ORIGINAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MORE PARKING BE ADDED AT THAT TIME. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. S.10.Preliminary Plat Review of the Crossroads Plat/John Plaisted/ Pub lic Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Mr. John Plaisted is requesting a preliminary plat reivew of a 10 lot commercial plat lying within a C-3A/Highway Commercial zoned district. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that all lots meet the City's minimum frontage and acreage requirements for lots in a C-3A zone. Mr. Rohlf explained the concerns of the following: DNR; Bill Harju of the Soil and Water Conservation District; Minnesota Department of Transportation; and the City Engineer. Page 6 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 e Planning Commission Chairman. discussed the Planning Commission recommendations which are listed in the Building and Zoning Administrator's memo dated December 15. 1987. and indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. Mr. John Plaisted stated he would rather not have the first lift of tar completed prior to building permit issuance because the roads will be torn up by the trucks going in and out. Discussion pursued regarding allowing Class V to be put in instead of tar. It was the consensus of the Council to come to a conclusion regarding this matter at the time of final plat. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PREL IMINARY PLAT FOR THE CROSSROADS PLAT WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT LOT 8 AND ALL THE OTHER LOTS WHICH ABUT THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER HAVE AT LEAST 100 FOOT OF RIVER FRONTAGE. ,- 2. THAT A 20 FOOT BAND FROM THE BLUFF OF THE RIVER NOT BE CLEAR CUT. AND THAT TREES OF 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER OR GREATER BE RETAINED. UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE DNR. e 3. THAT APPROPRIATE EROSION CONTROL BE ENFORCED THROUGHOUT THE PLAT. 4. THAT PERK TESTS ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE BUILDING PERMITS ON EACH LOT TO AID IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS. 5. THAT THE LOW SPOT _ MENTIONED BY MR. HARJU WHICH IS BEING FILLED. BE ADDRESSED AS WELL AS ALL THE DRAINAGE WITHIN THE PLAT. THE FINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY MR. MAURER PRIOR TO COUNCIL FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. 6. THAT THE ACCESS FROM THE HIGHWAY TO THE PROPOSED ROAD IN THE PLAT BE DONE TO STATE STANDARDS AND SPECS AND THAT A PERMIT IS OBTAINED FROM THE STATE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THAT ACCESS. 7. THAT THE ROAD BE DESIGNED AS PER THE CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATIONS; 46 FT. WIDE. 9 TON DESIGN. CONCRETE BARRIER CURB ETC. THE FINAL ROAD DESIGN MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO COUNCIL FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. 8. THAT A $33,000.00 LETTER OF CREDIT IS ESTABLISHED IN FAVOR OF THE CITY FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PLAT. 9. THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER MR. MAURER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT NO PERMITS BE ALLOWED IN THE PLAT UNTIL THE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND THE FIRST LIFT OF TAR IS ACCOMPLISHED AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. e Page 7 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 e 10. THAT THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF THE FRONTAGE ROAD TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE PLAT BE ROUGH GRADED AND SEEDED AS PART OF THE PLAT AT THI S TIME. 11. THAT THE ROADS IN THE PLAT FOLLOW THE GRID SYSTEM. 12. THAT SOIL BORINGS BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE WHERE FILL HAS BEEN USED WITHIN THE PLAT. COuNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.11.Variance Request/Moyer & Weicht Investments Corp./Public Hearing 5.12.Preliminary Plat Review/Moyer & Weicht Investments/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that Moyer & Weicht Investment Corporation is requesting a variance for a 10 foot encroachment on the 30 foot minimum lot width requirement for R-2B zoned townhouse lots. This encroachment would be on lots 2.3.6.7.10. and 11 in the proposed Proctor One Plat. Proposed are three four unit townhouse buildings with each being 20 feet wide. Also requested is a variance for a 2 foot encroachment on the 22 foot minimum dwelling width requirement for all twelve dwelling units. e Planning Commission representative. Arlon Fuchs. indicated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the two foot encroachment on the minimum 22 foot dwelling width requirement. He also noted that the Planning Commission also recommended denial of the 10 foot encroachment on the minimum 30 foot lot width. however. they did recommend an 8 foot encroachment on the 30 foot minimum lot width for lots 2.3.6.7.10 and 11. The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the proposed Proctor One Plat will contain 12 lots and lie within a R-2B zoning district. He indicated that the 12 lots are proposed to be served with City sewer and water. The road to the plat will be a private drive. Also noted was the the fact that the Fire Chief is recommending that this drive be designated no parking for use as a fire lane. Planning Commission Representative. Stewart Wilson. indicated that the Planning Commission spent much time discussing parking. He stated it was felt that since some of the units could be rental units. there may not be enough parking available. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing at this time for the variances requested and for the preliminary plat review. e Mr. Weicht presented the Council with a new site plan which takes into consideration the Planning Commission's concern regarding parking. The new site plan showed increased parking. Mr. Weicht also stated that he is still requesting the 2 foot and 10 foot variances. e e e Page 8 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 The City Administrator stated that the Council should look closely at the variances requested. especially since they are for raw land. He indicated that platting should be able to be done according to the City Code. Mr. Weicht indicated he could not build the townhomes without the variances. He indicated he felt he was dealing with a hardship due to the number of easements running through the land. Mr. Jim Nystrom stated his concern regarding shortage of parking spaces. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tralle indicated he felt there was a hardship due to the easements on the land. Councilmember Holmgren expressed his concern regarding a recreational play area for each four unit building. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED DENIAL OF 2 FOOT VARIANCE ON THE REQUIRED 22 FOOT DWELLING WIDTH. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AN 8 FOOT VARIANCE ON THE 30 FOOT MINIMUM LOT WIDTH FOR LOTS 2.3.6.7.10. & 11. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. Discussion was held regarding the standards for a variance. It was noted that the easements were in place before the property was purchased. thereby causing a hardship. Councilmember Schuldt indicated he did not feel this warranted the granting of the variance. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT VOTED NAY. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PROCTOR ONE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT PRIVATELY OWNED LATERAL SEWER AND WATER LINES BE PLACED IN AN EASEMENT ALONG WITH THE PRIVATE DRIVE. AND THAT EACH DWELLING UNIT STAY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF ITS LOT TO HOOK UP INDIVIDUALLY TO THOSE LATERAL WATER AND SEWER LINES. 2. THAT THE FINAL DESIGN OF THE WATER AND SEWER LINES BE APPROVED BY MR. MAURER. 3. THAT THE PETITIONER GAIN APPROVAL FROM MPCA FOR EXTENDING THE SEWER AND WATER LINES. 4. THAT A TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BE ENTERED INTO FOR THE ROAD. SEWER AND WATER LINES. THE PETITIONER SHOULD HAVE THE AGREEMENT PREPARED AND THE CITY ATTORNEY WILL REVIEW IT. e e e Page 9 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 s. THAT A HYDRANT IS ADDED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 3 AS PER THE FIRE CHIEF'S RECOMMENDATION. 6. THAT NO PARKING BE ALLOWED IN THE 20 FOOT DRIVE AS PER THE FIRE CHIEF'S RCOMMENDATION. 7. THAT THE FINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN BE APPROVED BY TERRY MAURER. CITY ENGINEER. 8. THAT THE PLAT IS REDESIGNED TO 22 FEET MINIMUM WIDE LOTS. 9. THAT THE ROAD IN THE PLAT BE NAMED ACCORDING TO THE CITY'S GRID SYSTEM. 10. THAT THE PARKING BE AS INDICATED IN THE REVISED SITE PLAN. 11. THAT A PLAY AREA BE INCLUDED. 12. THAT 1,600 PARK DEDICATION FEE BE PAID FOR EIGHT UNITS. gOUNCILMWGIR SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.13.Variance/Darkenwald Family Partnership/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel noted that this item has been withdrawn at the petitioners request. 5.14.Variance Request/Gerald Smith/Public Hearing Mayor Gunkel indicated that this item was tabled by the Planning Commission and will be heard at the January 26. 1988. Planning Commission meeting. Mayor Gunkel opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the item. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. 6.1.Uti1ity Commission Appointment COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPOINT MR. GEORGE ZABEE TO THE UTILITY COMMISSION FROM 12/31/87 TO 12/31/90. BECAUSE HE IS A USER OF THE SYSTEM. BECAUSE HE IS NOW RETIRED AND HAS TIME TO DEVOTE TO THE COMMISSION AND BECAUSE HE HAS VAST. EXPERIENCE IN MANAGEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE ABSTAINED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT PRESENT FOR ALL INTERVIEWS. It was noted that City Staff should keep Mr. Klein's application on file for consideration at another time. Page 10 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY STAFF TO DRAW UP A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO BE PRESENTED TO MR. DUITSMAN AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2.Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds from G.O. Improvement Bond Fund of 1976 to City Hall Reserve Fund COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-82. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM G.O. IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND OF 1976 TO CITY HALL RESERVE FUND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.3.Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds from 1977 G.O. Improvement Bond Fund to City Hall Reserve Fund COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-83. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM 1977 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND TO CITY HALL RESERVE FUND. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6. 4. Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds from the Highway 10 Street Light Capital Project Fund to the MSA Capital Projects Fund e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM IN ORDER TO HAVE IT ADDED TO THE UTILITIES AGENDA IN FEBRUARY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.5.Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Loan from the MSA Capital Projects Fund to the Industrial Park Improvement Project Fund COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 87-84 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY LOAN FROM THE MSA CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.6.Hiring of Police Officers COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO HIRE STEVE BOCKWITZ AND STEVE MILLER AS FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS STARTING JANUARY 5. 1988. AT TOP PATROL SALARY. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he did not recall giving authorization to hire two police officers at top patrol salary The City Administrator concurred that technically the City did not authorize prior approval for the two police officer positions at top salary. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. 7. Check Register e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e e e Page 11 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 8. Other Business Eldon Lee Pay Adjustment COUNCILMBMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADJUST THE PAY RATE FOR ELDON LEE FROM $9.98/HR. TO $10.55/~R. RETROACTIVE TO 11/1/87 DUE TO 11/1/87 BEING ELDON t S ANNIVERSARY DATE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Budget Amendments for 1987 The City Administrator distributed a handout to the Council which explains where the budget will come in at the end of 1987. The Council reviewed the handout and the budget amendments. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE 1987 CITY BUDGET AS SHOWN ON THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FORM ATTACHED. COUNCILMEHBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Rental of Old City Hall (Nadeau) The City Administrator informed the Council that he received a letter from Al Nadeau of Nadeau Clothing Care Center. requesting the Council to consider the possibility of him renting the old City Hall building while Main Street is under construction. Newly Elected Officials Conference The City Administrator informed the Council that the registration form for the "Newly Elected Officials Conference" is in the League of Minnesota Cities Magazine. He informed the Council that anyone wishing to attend should fill out the form and turn it in to City Hall. Main Street - Dry Run Assessment The City Administrator informed the Council that Staff is planning on holding a "Dry Run Mock Assessment Hearing" for the beautification aspect of the Main Street Project. He indicated that the purpose of this Mock Assessment Hearing is to get an idea of what is really wanted in the downtown area and to give the residents an approximate cost for the improvements they are requesting. Land Annexation/Burns Township Page 12 Elk River City Council Minutes December 21. 1987 - The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Ted Knoke has submitted a letter requesting the City of Elk River to annex 80 acres of his land to the City of Elk River in order to subdivide into 2.5 acre parcels. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT or Tim LIT'I'IR 'ROM 'fW) KNOKE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STAFF TO LOOK AT THE RAMIFICATIONS OF SUCH AN ANNEXATION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. All Tool The City Administrator updated the City Council on All Tool and indicated that All Tool has decided they will stay in Elk River and plan on buying 4 lots in Phase 2 of the Elk River Industrial Park. He indicated the City is planning on using TIF to buy down the cost of the land. Economic Development Coordinator e The City Administrator informed the Council that copies of the EDC applications are available for the Council at City Hall. He indicated that the Council should review these applications prior to the January 4. 1988. City Council meeting. Railroad Bed The City Administrator informed the Council that Staff has been negotiating with the Railroad to purchase the abandoned railroad bed as a park trail. He stated that the City has offered $300 per acre but that Burlington Northern will not even consider this as it is too low of a price. The City Administrator stated that this trail is important to the City in terms of the overall park and trail plan being projected by the Growth Management Plan Task Force. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO OFFER UP TO $40,000 (APPROX. $600/ACRE) FOR THE RAILROAD TRAIL WITH THE MONEY TO COME FROM CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Schuldt indicated he felt this offer was too high for land that was unmarketable. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT VOTED NAY. There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. . The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:40 p.m. -.d~~ Sandy Thac~eray Q~ Recording Secretary ~