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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1986
Members Present:
Mayor Hinkle. Councilmembers Schuldt and Gunkel.
Councilmembers Tralle and Engstrom arrived at Item #4.
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
City Administrator; Pat Klaers. Police Chief; Tom
Zerwas. Finance Director; Lori Johnson
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle.
2. Agenda
Item 7.5 - Storage of Senior Party supplies was added to the December 8.
1986 City Council Agenda.
~mUi~IiI~JjlIt GUNKM. MOV!D APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 8. 1986 CITY COUNCIL
MIWA Aft AMlNDED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 3-0.
3. 11/24/86 Minutes
It was the consensus that the phrase in parenthesis Page 3. Item 4.3(1) be
eliminated.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 24. 1986. CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 3-0.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 1. 1986 CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-
O.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item. Mayor Hinkle asked that this item not be
placed on committee meeting agendas in the future.
5. Authorization to Hire Building Inspector
Discussion was carried on regarding the position. salary and probation.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE
WILLIAM SCHMIDT FOR THE POSITION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR ErFECTIVE JANUARY
5. 1986 AT A SALARY OF $20.000 PER YEAR. AND THAT AFTER SUCCESSFUL
COMPLETION OF A ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD. HI S SALARY BE INCREASED TO
$22.500. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. 'l'lm MOTION I'MI61m
5-0.
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6. Consideration of 1987 Salary Resolution
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 86-87 WITH THE FOLLOWING
AMENDMENTS:
1. THE BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BE MOVED TO STEP 3.
2. THE FINANCE DIRECTOR BE MOVED TO STEP 4.
3. THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT BE MOVED TO STEP 3.
4. ITEM #4 - THE PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE SHALL BE 4%.
5. ITEM 5 - THE PERCENTAGE OF ADDITIONAL INCREASE SHALL BE 6%.
6. ITEM 14 - THE ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL SHALL BECOME AN "EXEMPT"
EMPLOYEE WITH A SALARY INCREASE TO $25.500 PER YEAR EFFECTIVE JANUARY
1. 1987.
7. ITEM 16 TO BE ADDED - WILLIAM SCHMIDT SHALL BE HIRED AS BUILDING
INSPICTOR AT A SALARY OJ $20.000 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 5. 1986. - AND AFTER
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A ONE YEAR. PROBATIONARY PERIOD HIS-SALARY
WILL BE INCREASED TO $22.500 PER YEAR.
8. ITEM 17 TO BE ADDED - CITY EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REIMBURSED ONE HALF OF
THE TUITION FEE UPON CERTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING AND
PASSING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR POSITION IN THE
CITY.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.
7. Consideration of 1987-88 Use of City Hall Facility
Councilmember Tralle suggested that the Finance Director. Lori Johnson
advise Mr. Anderson of the RSVP services for small businesses.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR. LORI JOHNSON. BE
AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH DRAFTING THE FINAL LEASE FOR MR. WES ANDERSON
FOR THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING PRESENTLY UNOCCUPIED.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.
7.S.Storage of Senior Party Supplies
Mr. Jerry Takle was present to discuss the storage of supplies in the
lower level of the City Hall and work space needed for the senior party.
Mayor Hinkle suggested that Mr. Takle contact him regarding space he has
available for them to use.
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8. City Vehicles
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING
CITY VEHICLES:
1. THAT THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE BRONCO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
THE BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT, EXCEPT THAT DURING WINTER STORM
EMERGENCIES, THE VEHICLE WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
2. THAT THE POLICE CHIEF'S UNMARKED VEHICLE BE RETAINED WITHIN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO BE UTILIZED BY THE JUVENILE OFFICER.
3. THAT THE POLICE CHIEF BE AUTHORIZED A CAR ALLOWANCE OF $250 PER MONTH TO
COVER THE COST OF THE VEHICLE, INSURANCE AND MAINTENANCE.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-2. MAYOR HINKLE
AND COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED.
Councilmember Schuldt voted against the motion based on his opposition to Item
#3 regarding a car allowance for the Police Chief.
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Request for Occupancy Permits in Deerfield 3rd
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COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST BY MR. GERALD SMITH FOR TWENTY
(20) OCCUPANCY PERMITS IN THE DEERFIELD 3RD ADDITION. PRIOR TO SPRING, 1987.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. MAYOR HINKLE,
COUNCILMEMBERS SCHULDT AND ENGSTROM OPPOSED.
Discussion was carried on regarding the developer's agreement, the completion
of the northerly access, completion of public improvements, and the number of
building and occupancy permits that should be allowed.
Mr. Rohlf expressed his concern that there should be no occupancy permits
issued for lots more than 500 feet from an access.
COUNCILMEMBER ENSTROM MOVED THAT NO BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY PERMITS SHALL BE
ISSUED FOR LOTS IN THE DEERFIELD 3RD ADDITION BEYOND 500 FEET FROM THE
INTERSECTIONS OF 189TH AVENUE AND ELK LANE, OR 189TH AVENUE AND BALDWIN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S POLICY OF THE 500 FOOT LIMIT FOR LENGTH OF A CUL-
DE-SAC. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-2.
COUNCILMEMBERS GUNKEL AND TRALLE OPPOSED.
10. Discussion: Zoning Districts for Daycare
Mr. Klaers stated that the purpose of this discussion was to examine which
zoning districts are proper for the location of daycare facilities, and to
discuss setting criteria for the facilities.
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Mr. Rohlf stated that the present ordinance allows daycare facilities for 10
fewer children in the R3 and C3-B districts. He suggested that a zoning dis-
trict such as R-2 be considered for facilities for a number somewhere between
10 and 100 children.
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Councilmember Schuldt stated that he felt it is important to consider the
large daycare corporations in their discussions.
Councilmember Gunkel stated that she felt daycare facilities for less than
11 children should be allowed in any residential zone. and that facilities
for 11 or more children constitutes a business and should be considered a
commercial use and should be located in a commercial zone. She further
stated that she feels daycare for 11 children or more should require a
conditional use permit.
Councilmember Tralle stated that he would not like to see the Council
limit the zoning to commercial for 11 or more children. as that would
restrict the use of public buildings and churches from being utilized for
daycare.
Discussion was also carried on regarding a proposed addition to the St.
Andrew's property and whether or not a daycare facility would be allowed
there.
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Discussion was carried on regarding allowing daycare facilities in all
zones with a conditional use permit. except industrial zones. Discussion
was also carried on regarding setting criteria or guidelines for daycare
facilities which could be used as a city policy for this issue.
Councilmember Gunkel stated that she did not feel it would be desireable
to be so general as to allow daycare in any zone with a conditional use
permit. She stated that she felt this could cause problems and there
would be great potential for precedent setting. such as if a daycare were
allowed in one residential neighborhood and not in another similar
residential setting.
Councilmember Schuldt expressed his concern that if a large building was
built for a daycare facility in a residential zone and it went out of
business. that it would sit empty. or that they would be pressured to
allow a commercial use. Councilmember Engstrom stated that it could be
used as a community building or a church. Councilmember Gunkel stated
that some alternative uses may not be desired in a residential area.
Mr. Rohlf suggested that a conditional use could be given for existing
public buildings in a residential zone. such as churches or schools.
Discussion was carried on regarding possible locations for daycare
facilities and current zoning of those areas.
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Councilmember Tralle stated that he would like to see a policy established
to avoid the flagrant problems and to give the Council a framework to work
within, yet allow for flexibility.
The following issues were discussed:
1) Allowing daycare for 10 or fewer children in any zone except
industrial.
2) Allowing daycare for more than 10 children in single family
residential zones with a conditional use in existing public buildings.
3)
Allowing daycare
residential zones
and square footage.
for more than 10 children in multiple family
with a conditional use, limiting minimum setbacks
It was the consensus
other fast developing
daycare facilities.
that staff be directed to obtain information from
communities such as Plymouth and Maple Grove on
11. Discussion: Zoning/Land Use Between Shopping Center and Central
Business District
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It was the consensus that the Growth Management Task Force should address
this issue, and that any applications received regarding this property
would be processed in the normal manner.
12. Traffic Control Recommendations on Gates Avenue
It was the consensus to authorize the Police Chief and Street
Superintendent to implement the recommendatons as proposed in the memo to
the Mayor and City Council dated November 26, 1986 from Chief, Tom Zerwas.
13. Job Description for City Economic Development Position
It was the consensus that this item return to the City Council for
discussion at a future meeting.
14. Correspondence from Citizens
It was the consensus
contractor regarding
that the responses
the Ridgewood overlay
from the City Engineer and
project were satisfactory.
15. 1987 Staff Work Project Priorities
It was the consensus that this item should be discussed at a future
Council meeting.
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It was the consensus that this item should be discussed at a future
Council meeting.
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17. Other Business
A. Mayor Elect Gunkel
MAYOR HINKLE MOVED THAT THE CITY PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP OF MAYOR ELECT
GUNKEL IN THE MAYOR'S ASSOCIATION. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
There being no further
MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
MOTION PASSED 5-0.
business, COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED THAT THE
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THI
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah Kleckner
Recording Secretary