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10-06-1986 CC MIN e e e REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1986 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Council Members Tralle, Schuldt, Engstrom and Gunkel Members Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator and Terry Maurer, City Engineer 1. The City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hinkle at 7:30 p.m. 2. Consider 10/6/86 Council Agenda Items 220 - Discussion from Building and Zoning Administrator and 22E - Parking Study were added to the agenda. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 6, 1986 COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Consider 9/22/86 and 9/25/86 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/22/86 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/25/86 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. Open Mike Berniece Pipenhagen voiced her concern to the Council regarding the need for traffic control on 3rd and Gates. She indicated there was a terrible traffic problem. Ms. Pipenhagen stated that since the shopping center mall is becoming more occupied, the traffic is becoming more of a problem. She suggested that the Police Department start tagging all vehicles driving over the 30 mph speed limit. The City Council directed the City Administrator to talk to the Chief of Police regarding ticketing the speeders in that area. Councilmember Gunkel stated that she felt the Police should make an attempt at enforcing the speed limit at 30 mph and if this does not work then putting in four way stop signs should be examined. Councilmember Engstrom stated that he would like to see the problem handled some other way than by adding four way stop signs. Page 2 City Council Minutes October 6. 1986 e Mr. Art Raudio was present and stated he would like to give the Council a courtesy update regarding the Viking Recreational Campground. He indicated they are still waiting for permits from the MPCA. Jane Titrud see either of Ridgewood East Subdivision stated that she would like to a "Slow - Children" sign or speed bumps put up in the area. Counci1member Schuldt questioned whether there was a school zone sign in that area. Ms. Titrud indicated there was no such sign. The Council informed Ms. Titrud that Street Superintendent. Phil Ha1s would contact her regarding the signs. Ms. Titrud also questioned whether weight restrictions could be put on the road. The Council indicated that if this were done the school buses probably would not be able to use the road. Mr. Paul Medenwa1dt stated that he would like to see street lights put on the corners of Jackson and Highland and also Proctor and Highland. Discussion was held regarding whose responsibility it was to pay for the street lights. The Council directed the City staff to see what the policy has been in the past regarding the paying for street lights requested by residents. e COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED THAT AN ACCOMMODATION OF BRAVERY BE GIVEN TO TERRY ZERWAS FOR HIS GOOD JUDGEMENT IN THE GAS LINE CRISES AT HANDKE SCHOOL. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SCONDED THE MOTION. The City Administrator stated a resolution would be drawn up to present to Terry Zerwas recognizing his act of bravery and good judgement. Counci1member Gunkel stated she would also like recognized. She further indicated the Emergency recognized for the excellent service provided. the School Staff Personnel should be THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5. Consideration of Proposed Use of Revenue Sharing/Public Hearing The Finance Director indicated that the legislature had voted to discontinue revenue sharing funds. She indicated a public hearing had been advertised because the City was not sure if this would pass in the legislature. She noted that since the revenue funds were discontinued, no action would need to be taken except to open and close the public hearing. Mayor Hinkle the matter. opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. e Page 3 City Council Minutes October 6, 1986 e 6. Consider Resolution Adopting Tax Levy COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 86-72 AUTHORIZING TAX LEVIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1987. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AMEND THE GENERAL FUND CITY BUDGET TO $1.454.500. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Consideration of HRA Tax Levy COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 86-73 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 1987 TAX LEVY. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8. Consideration of Adoption of Assessment for Improvements to Ridgewood East/Continued Public Hearing The City Administrator explained the purpose of the continuation of the public hearing was because of three parcels of property added to the assessment roll. He also explained the appeal process at this time. e Mayor Hinkle reconvened the public hearing. Paul Medenwaldt questioned the names of all the roads being overlayed in the project. The City Engineer named the roads at this time. Jane Titrud voiced her concern of the confusion among the people regarding the public hearing process. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. COUNCILJ1EMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 86-74, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR BITUMINOUS OVERLAY PROJECT FOR RIDGEWOOD EAST AND RIDGEWOOD EAST THIRD ADDITIONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PAT DWYERS' PROPERTY OF WHICH THE ASSESSMENT WILL BE ~~ENDED TO INCLUDE ONLY ONE PARCEL, AND FURTHER THAT THE ASSESSMENT BE EXTENDED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS AND AT THE RATE OF 9 1/4% INTEREST. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 9. Consideration of Resolution Adopting Assessment for Improvements to Simonet Drive/Continued Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle explained that this public hearing was continued because of two parcels of ?roperty which had the wrong assessment amounts regarding individually contracted work. Mayor Hinkle reconvened the public hearing at this time. e There being no comments from the floor, Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. P ag e 4 City Council Minutes October 6. 1986 e COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 86-75 A RESOLUTION @OIl'fING THE ASSESSMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON SIMONET DRIVE. 6TH LANE AND XENIA AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. Variance Request by Gerald Smith/Public Hearing The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the staff is recommending that this variance be cancelled and noted that Mr. Smith is aware of this recommendation. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against the matter. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. 11. Final Plat Review for M-Vale The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated this item would be tabled due to the lack of information provided to the staff and Council. COUNCILMEMBER FOR M-VALE. PASSED 4-0. TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION e 12. Variance Request by Chateau Construction/Public Hearing Stuart Wilson. Planning Commission representative. stated that Richard Carson is planning to build a house on a lot on the Mississippi River. Mr. Wilson explained that a house on this proposed lot is required by the City's Zoning Ordinance. to have the first floor elevation at 859.3 feet above sea level. He further noted that the ordinance allows the access to a residence to be one foot below the 100 year flood elevation. The Ordinance further states. residences that do not have access at or above an elevation not more than one foot below the regulatory flood protection elevation shall not be permitted unless granted a variance. The western end of the proposed access to this property is at 853 feet which is 6 feet below the 100 year flood elevation. Planning Commissioner Representative Wilson stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance with the stipulation that a private road agreement be entered into with Mr. Carson for the road access to his property which would t~ke away the liability from the City for not being able to access this property in case of an emergency. Staff also recommended approval of this variance because of the hardship that bringing the road to the proper height would create for the existing house on that road. Mr. Wilson stated that this item also requires a variance from the 100 foot setback requirement from the Mississippi River ordinary high water e Page 5 City Council Minutes October f, 1986 e mark. He indicated Carson requesting Wilson stated that variance request. that because of the small size of the lot, Mr. a 25 foot variance from the 100 foot setback. Mr. the Planning Commission voted in favor of the 25 foot Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Art Johnson questioned what the 25 foot variance meant. Building and Zoning Administrator, Steve Rohlf gave an explanation of a variance. There being no further comments from the floor, Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. COlJNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE TO THE HEIGHT OF THE ELEVATION OF THE ACCESS TO 856 FEET WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE WORK DONE BE AT THE COST OF THE DEVELOPER AND FURTHER THAT A PRIVATE ROAD AGREEMENT BE ENTERED INTO. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 25 FOOT VARIANCE TO THE 100 FOOT SETBACK REQUIREMENT WITH THE STIPULATION THAT DNR APPROVAL BE ACQUIRED AND THE BERM BEING LEFT AS IT IS SO AS TO PROTECT THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. e Hr. Carson consensus Sherburne berm. questioned whether of the Council that County Soil & Water he could dress the berm up. It was the Mr. Carson contact Bill Harju of the Conservation District regarding the The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the private road agreement form on file at the City will have to be reworded by the City Attorney to meet the situation of Mr. Carson's lot. He further stated this should be done at the cost of Mr. Carson. 13. Consider Conditional Use Permit for Sipes Service/Public Hearing Commissioner Wilson, Planning Commission representative, stated that Mr. Sipes is requesting a conditional use permit to allow his existing gas station to become a conditional use. Mr. Wilson explained that the gas station was a non-conforming use, (grandfathered in) but due to a recent ordinance amendment, it could become a conditional use. Mr. Wilson also stated that Mr. Sipe is requesting that he be allowed to construct a 46 by 32 foot canopy over his gas pumps. Commissioner Wilson stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request to allow the gas station as a conditional use, and further approved the canopy and two additional signs on the canopy. e Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against the matter. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tralle questioned the size of the signs. Mr. Sipe stated the signs would be the size of the canopy facade. Page 6 City Council Minutes October 6. 1986 e COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED SERVICE WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE FOR SIPES STIPULATIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING 1. ONE YEAR REVIEW OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. 2. THE CANOPY BE NO HIGHER THAN THE BUILDING BUT NOT LESS THAN 12 FEET HIGH. 3. '!WO ADDITIONAL PHILLIP 66 SIGNS BE ADDED TO THE CANOPY. 4. PARKING ACCEPTED AS IS. 5. INGRESS AND EGRESS BE ACCEPTED AS IS. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilmember Gunkel stated her concern regarding the parking on the sidewalk. Mr. Sipe indicated he had corrected the problem. 14. Consider Conditional Use Permit Request by Barthel Construction Public Hearing Mr. Ken Barthel stated that Barthel Construction is requesting to amend the Elk River Plaza Planned Unit Development Agreement which speaks to Lot 3. Block 1 Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition. He stated that at the present. 60 units of multi-family housing is in the agreement and they would like to change this to either an office building or office/retail ~ building. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. The Building and Zoning Administrator informed the Council that the Planning Commission did not see the site plan. There being no comments from the floor. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tralle questioned this new plan would take away Barthel indicated there were two present time which leaves only two the vacancies in the mall and whether from businesses filling the mall. Mr. spaces being leased in the mall at the more openings. Councilmember Tralle also questioned whether this would prohibit the expansion of the mall to the Pamida store. Mr. Barthel stated the plans were still to expand the mall to the Pamida store. Councilmember Gunkel stated she was in favor of the proposal because she felt by adding another 60 units of housing to the area there would be too many people for the area. e COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PUD AGREEMENT TO ELIMINATE THE 60 UNITS OF MULTI FAMILY HOUSING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 1, ELK RIVER PLAZA 2ND ADDITON, AND TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM OF 16,000 SQUARE FEET OF SINGLE STORY OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE WITH 20% GREEN AREA WITH THE FOLLOWING USES RESTRICTED FROM THE OPERATION AT THE SITE: Page 7 City Council Minutes October 6. 1986 e 1. ALL NIGHT CONVENIENCE STORES 2. GAS SERVICE STATIONS 3. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 4. PARKING RAMPS 5. TAVERNS AND BARS 6. HOTELS 7. LAUNDROMATS 8. THEATERS 9. ADUL T BOOK STORES 10. RESTAURANTS 11. DEPARTMENT STORES AND THAT A SITE PLAN BE SUBMITTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AND THAT SIGNAGE LETl'ERING BE CONSISTENT WITHIN THE ENTIRE AREA. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 15. Second Tenant in Coast to Coast Building Commissioner Wilson indicated that Coast to Coast Store is requesting to permission to allow a temporary second occupant in their building and an additional sign to advertise this use. e Commissioner Wilson stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a second occupant and of a 22 x 26 foot sign for the additional occupant. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that according to the site plan for the Coast to Coast Building. some green space was removed and concrete added in its place. He indicated the site plan was not followed. Discussion was held regarding the possibilities to correct this situation. It was noted that possibly trees could be added by chopping a hole in the cement or possibly large planters with plants placed on the cement. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL OCCUPANT IN THE COAST TO COAST BUILD ING UNTIL MR. PLAI STAD COULD COME TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH A SOLUTION TO THE SITE PLAN NOT BEING FOLLOWED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Counci1member Tra11e questioned what "temporary" would be regarding the second occupant. Mr. Barthel stated he felt it would be approximately three years or until Coast to Coast is ready to expand. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 16. Multiple Principal Buildings per Lot - Harold Gramstad/Pub1ic Hearing e Commissioner Wilson indicated that Mr. Gramstad was requesting to construct two or three mini storage buildings on Lot 5, Block 1 in McChesney Industrial Park. Mr. Wilson also stated that because his buildings will be over 5.000 square feet in size there are certain State e e e Page 8 City Council Minutes October 6, 1986 requirements which have to be met, therefore Mr. Gramstad is not sure at this time if he will need two or three buildings. Commissioner Wilson stated parking and drive areas to landscaped with at least grass. that the Planning Commission requested all be hardsurfaced and all other areas to be Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against the matter. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. Counci1member Gunkel questioned the lighting. Mr. Gramstad stated there would be security lighting. COUNCILMBMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE TWO OR THREE BUILDINGS ON LOT 5. BLOCK 1 MCCHESNEY INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR MR. HAROLD GRAMSTAD WITH THE FOLLOWING STIUPLATIONS: 1. THAT ALL PARKING AND DRIVE AREAS BE HARD SURFACED . 2. ALL OTHER AREAS BE LANDSCAPED WITH AT LEAST GRASS. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 17. Conditional Use Permit Request by Ralph & Rose Allison/Public Hearing Planning Commission representative Mary Temple stated that the Allison's of 21380 Vernon Street were requesting an agricultural building to be built in a platted area. She stated the building would be 190 feet from one neighbor and 230 feet from another neighbor. The siding of the proposed building will match the siding of the Al1isons house. She indicated the building would be used two horses which they currently own and two more horses which they intend to acquire in the future. Commissioner Temple stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this request. Mayor Hinkle the matter. opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or against Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RALPH AND ROSE ALLISON AND THAT NO OTHER LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY BE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 18. Consider Conditional User Permit by Ronald Wright/Public Hearing Commissioner Temple stated that Mr. Wright is requesting a conditional use permit to allow enclosed storage in a C-3B zoned district. She indicated Mr. Wright would be storing press equipment and other equpment for sale to machine shops. She noted that access would be off of Edison Street. Page 9 City Council Minutes October 6, 1986 e Commissioner Temple indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for conditional use permit. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Lawrence Stevens indicated he owns property close to the proposed building. He questioned what type of conditions the City places on metal skinned buildings. He also voiced his concern regarding buffering with trees. The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated he felt that the zoning ordinance should possibly be amended to allow industrial uses as a conditional use in a commercial zone. Mayor Hinkle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tralle questioned where the sign would be. Mr. Wright stated it would be 20 to 30 feet from the road. Councilmember Tralle questioned how many employees he would employ in the warehouse portion of his business. Mr. Wright stated that there would be possibly two or three employees. e COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RONALD G. WRIGHT TO ALLOW AN ENCLOSED STORAGE BUILDING WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT TRASH RECEPTACLES BE SCREENED. 2. THAT ALL PARKING AND DRIVE AREAS BE HARD SURFACED. 3. THAT ALL AREAS DISTRIBUTED BY DEVELOPING THIS LOT BE LANDSCAPED WITH AT LEAST GRASS AND THAT MR. WRIGHT BE ALLOWED TO KEEP THE REMAINDER OF THIS RATHER LARGE LOT IN NATURAL GRASSES AS IT EXISTS NOW. 4. THAT ONE PARKING SPACE FOR EACH 400 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE BE PROVIDED AND ALSO ONE PARKING SPACE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE IN THE WARE HOUSE BE PROVIDED ON SITE. 5. THAT TWO ROWS OF CONIFERS BE PLANTED ON THE ENTIRE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE SITE TO PROVIDE SCREENING BETWEEN THIS COMMERCIAL USE AND THE ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL AREA TO TH SOUTH. 6. THAT MR. WRIGHT BE ALLOWED 72 SQUARE FEET OF FREE STANDING SIGNAGE NOT TO EXCEED 10 FEET IN HEIGHT. 7. THAT THIS CONDITINAL USE PERMIT HAVE A ONE YEAR REVIEW TO ASSURE THAT IT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. 8. THAT THE NORMAL HOUR OF OPERATON BE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7: 00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M. WHICH IS NOT TO INCLUDE INCIDENTAL TRUCK UNLOADING AFTER THESE HOURS. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. e It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City Staff to look into Industrial uses as being considered conditional uses in commercial zones. Page 10 City Council Minutes October 6, 1986 e 19. Mike Bixby House/Greenhead Acres Councilmember Tralle indicated tha Mr. Bixby has been given a 60 day extension to finish the siding, install windows and doors and to core fill the blocks on his house. Councilmember Tralle stated that Mr. Bixby has until December 1 to finish the above stated items or he will be taken to court. The Building and permit for Mr. completed. Zoning Administrator indicated he felt the building Bixby should be extended if the outside of the house is COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ABOVE MENTIONED PLAN FOR MR. MIKE BIXBY. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Gunkel indicated she felt final grading should be added to the list of items to be accomplished. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKLE MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ADD FINAL GRADING TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 1, 1987. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE AMENDMENT PASSED 4-0. THE MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED 4-0. ~ 20. Resolution appointing Election Judges COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOULTION 86-76 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 4, 1986. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 21. Consideration of Gambling License for Land of Lakes Choir Boys The City Council took no action regarding the gambling license to allow a raffle. 22A. Pamida Parking Lot The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that the ground was too saturated to finish the tarring of the Pamida parking lot. He indicated the remainder of the parking lot will be finished and striped by the grand opening scheduled for October 16, 1986. 22C. Road Maintenance Seminar COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO GRANT APPROVAL FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT CREW TO ATTEND A WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE SEMINAR. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. e Page 11 City Council Minutes October 6. 1986 e 220. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that Jerry Smith was requesting that the easement for the west frontage road to Deerfield 3rd Addition be removed. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that if the City does not use the easement it will be vacated and given back to Mr. Smith. It was the consensus of the City Council to keep the western road and utility easement associated with the Deerfield 3rd plat. The Building and Zoning Administrator handed out a copy of a sign Jerry Smith is proposing to put up in the Deerfield 3rd Addition. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she would like to see Mr. Smith add to the sign that occupancy of house would not be allowed prior to the northern access to Highway 169 being completed. It was the consensus of the Council that the Planning Commission must review this sign request prior to the Council reviewing it. 22E. Councilmember Gunkel noted that she would like to know what the status was regarding the study for the downtown parking. She indicated that R.L. Wuronos was hired to supply the criteria for the study and that she has not seen anything regarding this. The City Council directed the City Administrator to check on the status of this study. e 22B. Oak Meadow Roads COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED THAT THE ORIGNINAL LETTER OF CREDIT FOR $30,000 FOR OAK MEADOWS SUBDIVISION BE VOIDED AND TWO LETTERS OF CREDIT BE ESTABLISHED. ONE FOR $5,000 $10.000 TO ASSURE THE ROADS ARE COMPLETED AND ANOTHER FOR $5,000, WITH A LETTER OF GUARANTEE FROM THE CONTRACTORS GUARANTEEING THE ROADS AS PER THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REQUEST AND ALSO THAT A NEW COMPLETION DATE BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE ROADS IN OAK MEADOWS AS 6/1/87. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 23. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 24. Adjournment There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:15 p.m. . sJc<~,-<h7 '-~ Sandy Thackeray / Recording Secretary /