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02-07-1983 CC MIN REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY FEBRUARY 7, 1983 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Engstrom, Duitsman, Schuldt and Gunkel Members Absent: None 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. Z. Agenda Item 6~ - Non-union salaries, Item 11~ - Proclamation of February as Heart Fund Month, Item 13G - Star Cities Program and Item 13H - The City Water Improvement, are items added to the February 7, 1983 City Council Agenda. COUNCIEMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 7, 1983 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Minutes Councilmember Duitsman requested that the fact that he is in agreement to proceed with the storm sewer project rather than wait until it would coincide with the Minnesota Department of Transportation improvements of Highway 10 be included in the January 17, City Council minutes. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 1983 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. Open Mike Mr. Ray Jedneak, of 13780 Zllth Avenue N.W., appeared before th~ City Council indicating that Zllth Ave. is one of the last streets to be plowed and has there- fore, caused the people that live along Zllth a great deal of problems. Mr. Jedneak indicated that during the last snow their street was drifted and people could not get through. Mr. Jedneak further indicated that part of Zllth is privately owned and further indicated that the residents along Zllth have requested that the City take over the street. Mr. Ron Beck of 13796 Zl1th Ave. N.W., indicated that he had discussed with the City Administrator the possibility of the City taking over the privately owned portion of Zllth Avenue. Mr. Beck indicated that the City Administrator had indicated that the road would have to be brought up to City standards before the City would take over the street, specifically, the curves straightened and the hill cut down. The City Administrator indicated that there were some problems with the curves in the road, low spots and hills which would have to be taken care of before the City would take over the streets. Mr. Merrill Kampa indicated that he had sold the land when it was still a township and that he had built the street according to township specifications and requirements. City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 2 Discussion was carried on regarding the street and what would need to be done in order to bring it up to City standards. Mr. Ron Beck indicated that the City- owned portion of the street is not up to City standards as well as the privately- owned portion. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City does not allow building permits for residences on private roads and further indicated that the City Council has budgeted money in 1983 for repair of some of the City's gravel roads. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council would request that the Street Superintendent take care of the open country roads as soon as possible. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the country was more lenient with specific road-building requirements and that there- fore has caused some problems for the City of Elk River. Mayor Hinkle indicated that it is hard to get people to agree on the method of payment for a street improvement. The City Administrator indicated that the normal process for a street to be accepted by the City would be that the citizens would petition the City Council td accept the street, and City Council would then decide if they wanted a feasi- bility study to determine what would be necessary to bring the road up to City standard, how much it would cost and how it would be paid. The City Administrator then indicated a public hearing would be held and if the public input was positive, the City Council would authorize the improvement and assess the cost. General discussion was carried on regarding the authorization of a feasibility study for the road imp rovemettof 211th Avenue. Marge Kampa expressed her concern of people not being able to build on the property they purchased from the Kampas, now that it was within the City of Elk River as the road is a privately-owned road. Further discussion was carried on regarding the condition of 21lth Avenue. Council- member Engstrom indicated that the City Council has budgeted money for the City to up grade some of the rural roads in the City of Elk River. Mr. Jedneak asked the cost of a feasibility study. Mr. Terry Maurer of Consulting Engineers Diversified, estimated that the cost for a feasibility study would be approximately $500 to $800. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that perhaps the City Council could pay for hal~ of the feasibility study cost for 211th Avenue. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he was in favor of upgrading the gravel roads within the City of Elk River and that a priority list would be developed by the City Street Superintendent. Discussion '\<Vas carried on regarding the City accepting gravel roads. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the standards of gravel roads should be referred to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that the City of Elk River has many gravel roads which should be brought up to standards and that the City should consider standards for gravel roads. Councilmember Eng- strom further indicated that Big Lake Township has also considered standards for gravel roads. Councilmember Engstrom further indicated that should the City accept the. private portion of 211th and request that it to be brought up to the City's current standards, the City should also repair the City's portion of 211th and bring that to City standards. General discussion was carried on regarding the City paying for half of the cost for a feasibility study. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that the City did not ---, City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 3 approve of half of the cost of the feasibility study for the Heavenly Hills development and further indicated that if the City would pay for half of the feasibility study for 21lth Avenue, the City Council would not have reason to deny any other request for a feasibility study for road improvements. Mayor Hinkle suggested the residents on 21lth Avenue sign a petition requesting a feasibility study and the City Council would then decide who would pay for the study in order to proceed. The City Administrator indicated that in the event the improvement does become a project, the cost of the feasibility study would be included in the total project cost. It was the general consensus of the City Council that the residents of 211th Avenue present a petition to .the City Council requesting a feasibility study for the improvement and acceptance of 211th Avenue by the City of Elk River. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO REFER THE STANDARDS FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRAVEL ROADS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATION AND CONSIDERATIO~. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM] SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that Mr. Bob Petermann, Juvenile Officer for the City of Elk River, has been selected as one of the ten outstanding'young Minnesotans by the Minnesota Jaycees. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO RECOGNIZE MR. BOB PETERMANN, JUVENILE OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, AS ONE OF THE TEN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MINNESOTANS. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5. Labor Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 320 The City Administrator indicateg that the labor agreement between the City of Elk River and the Teamsters Local No. 320 has been agreed upon for 1983. Councilmember Schu~dt in~icated.t~a~ ithe uniform allowance portion of the agreement was only ment10ned 1n the 1n1t1ql letter to the Union and was not discussed again regarding a 5~ percent increase. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he was not in favor of the 5~ percent increase for uniform allowance and further indicated that he felt the uniform allowance should have been discussed further. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt the uniform allowance should be considered at a maximum increase rather than a percentage increase. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1983 LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE TEAMSTER'S LOCAL NO. 320. COUNCILMEMBERENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Labor Agreement with Operating Engineers Local No. 49 The City Administrator indicated that the contract between the Operating Engineers City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 4 , Local No. 49 representing the City's Public Works employees and the City of Elk River has been agreed upon for 1983. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL NO. 49 AND THE ..CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6~. Non-Union Salaries The City Administrator reviewed his memo of February 7, 1983, with the City Council regarding 1983 non-union salaries. Discussion was carried on regarding full-time employees having the option of taking the 5~ percent wage increase and $20 in insurance for family coverage or full insurance coverage and reduced wages at this time, and at the time the health insurance contract becomes due and should a raise in premiums be required. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1983 NON-UNION SALARIES AGREEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. TREMOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN OPPOSED. 7. Fournier Administrative Subdivision Request - Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Richard Fournier has requested an admin- istrative subdivision for a parcel of property approximately 40 acres in size in the northeast corner of the intersection of 165th Avenue and Highway #10. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Fournier wants to divide the property into four irregularly shaped parcels. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Fournier is currently in Alaska and further indicated that the staff has some questions re- garding the specific division of property as suggested by Mr. Fournier. Mr. Gary Chancellor, representative for Mr. Fournier, indicated that Mr. Fournier is interested in starting a busines in conjunction with the Co-op and wants to sell the other parcels of property to get the business started. The City Administrator indicated that the subdivision does meet the City standards but further indicated that the staff feels the specific division of property may cause some problems for Mr. Fournier in the future. The City Administrator indicated that the City staff would like to discuss the specific division of property as proposed with Mr. Fournier. Ms. Doris Specht indicated that they own property abutting the Fournier property and further indicated that they have some concern regarding the proposed business. Mr. Gary Chancellor indicated that he was not at liberty to divulge the type of business proposed but assured Ms. Specht that they would be cooperative with the adjoining landowners. Mr. Chancellor indicated that Mr. Fournier has various fin- ancial obligations and commitments to other people and would like some indication from the City Council regarding the approval of the proposed administrative subdi- vision. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he did not see a problem with the administrative subdivision but further indicated that it was his suggestion that Mr.. Fournier discuss the proposed division with the City staff to alleviate any future problems that may arise. Mayor Hinkle suggested that the City Council continue the public hearing until City staff could discuss the administrative subdivision with Mr. Fournier. ~ City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 5 COUNCILMEMBER DUXTSMAN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL A FUTURE DATE. COUNCILMEMBERGuNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. I I 8. Gates AveIlueMuniicipal State Aid Improvement - Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that at the public information meeting held with area residents of Gates Avenue, it was determined that of the four different alternates propol3ed, Alternate 4 presented the best intersection alignment for Gates Avenue andiMain Street. The City Administrator indicated that Alternate 4 called for a "T", intersection as currently exists between Gates and Main Street, with the improve~ents made to facilitate better traffic flow. The City Admin- istrator indicat~d that the plan for the MSA road improvement project is to construct a 46 foot wide street with concrete curb and gutter through the residential area at the southerly I portion of the project, and to not construct a sidewalk at this time. The City ~dministrator indicated that the City Council may authorize the work at the intetsection to be completed immediately in conjunction with the MSA road project or ~o delay the work until such time as the Main Street road improve- ment is completed. , Mr. Terry Maurer I from Consulting Engineers Diversified, reviewed the proposed Gates Avenue MSA proje~t for the City Council. Mr. Maurer specifically reviewed the proposed Alternate 4, calling for a "G" intersection at Gates and Main and right turn lanes. Councilmember Gu~kel indicated that it was discussed that the Gates Avenue proposed improvement be s~t off side of the center of the right-of-way. Discussion was carried on regar~ing the use of the southern portion of the Gates Avenue project for commercial mn.d whether off-street parking would be required by the commercial zoning. Mayor Hinkle declared the public hearing opened. Mr. Al Hopper, 402 Gates, asked if the mid-point of the existing road would be the same as the ~id-point of the new proposed Gates Avenue street. Mr. Hopper indicated that if the new proposed street is the same as the present Gates Avenue, it would not be q problem but should the engineers determine to not move the utility poles and move the new proposed street instead, it would take half of his front yard. Mrs. Kraljic expressed her opposition to the proposed 46 foot wide street for Gates Avenue. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt a 46 foot wide street is necessary for the long~term development of the City of Elk River. Mr. Lawrence Fournier indicated that he felt the street should be designed to allow for parking on both sides of the street. General discussion was carried on reg~rding traffic flow versus proposed traffic flow on Gates Avenue and the comparison of the 46-foot wide street proposed for Gates Avenue and the 36-foot street for School Street. General discussion was also carried on regarding the PUD area. City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 6 The City Administrator indicated that the proposal for the PUD is in the process of review and further indicated that if the proposed project doesn't go, another will someday, as that particular site is the best commercial site in the City of Elk River for future development. Mr. Henry Tembrock questioned the storm sewer project in conjunction with the Gates Avenue project. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that plans and specifications are being prepared for the storm sewer project and permits are being obtained and that the storm sewer project will be in conjunction with the Gates Avenue project. Mr. Terry Maurer further indicated that it would take approximately three to four weeks for the preparation of plans and specifications and then submission to the State of Minnesota for approval would take approximately six to eight weeks. Mr. Maurer indicated that the project would be ready for bidding sometime in June or July. Further discussion was carried on regarding the intersection of Gates Avenue and Main Street alternatives. Councilmember Schuldt suggested a T-interesection be constructed with turn lanes and that the two islands be eliminated at this time. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt the islands were not necessary at this time and that a stop. light would be necessary at some time in the future. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the intersection could be constructed without islands at this time. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that if additional land is necessary for the intersection at Gates and Main ::Street to allow for the islands and turn lanes, it was his feeling that the necessary land acquisition should be done at the time of the Gates Avenue improvement. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that in comparison to School Street, she did not feel a 46-foot wide street was necessary for Gates Avenue. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that Gates Avenue is different than School Street as one side of Gates Avenue is zoned commercial rather thana school. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he felt the proposed Gates Avenue would be a corridor connecting the current downtown area with the planned unit development area and that a 46-foot wide street would be necessary in the future. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he supported a 46-foot wide street as he felt the City must plan for the future. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the City Council should order plans and specifications for the south half of Gates Avenue to in- clude a 46-foot wide street. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the City may get better bid prices if the whole Gates Avenue project would be proposed for construction at the same time. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that it was likely that a better price could be obtained bidding the whole project, as most of the curb and gutter is in the planned unit development. Mr. Maurer further indicated that the engineers could prepare plans and specifications and the project could be bid in phases. City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 7 Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the project should be bid in its entirety and then bid as Phase 1 and 2 to allow the owner of the planned unit development to make the decision as to whether the planned unit development will proceed. Councilmember Gunkel suggested that the City Council consider the improvements of Main Street, the improvement of the southern portion of Gates Avenue, and the improvement of the northern portion of Gates Avenue as a total picture. Council- member Gunkel suggested that the City Council consider the Main Street improvement and the improvement of the southern portion of Gates Avenue and the improvement of the planned unit development portion as separate projects. Discussion was carried on regarding the funding of the three projects. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that there is approximately $600,000 in the MSA street construction fund and that the City of Elk River could borrow against that fund should they de- cide it was necessary. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the Main Street improvement is proposed for 1986 ~nd suggested that the Main Street improvement project be scheduled closer to the pates Avenue project. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that approximately $200,000 in MSA funds are proposed i~ifor the storm sewer project and further indicated that the City would not receive those funds for the storm sewer should they not complete the project to the planned nit development. i ~ouncilmember Gunkel questioned the inclusion of the water project with the proposed limprovements. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the water improvements are not Ifundable under the MSA funds; and therefore, can be added to the project while Ithe plans are at the state for approval. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE A 46 FOOT WIDE MSA STREET FOR GATES AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he was not in favor of a 46 foot wide street at this time but felt that it would be needed at a future date and therefore, should be approved now. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she agreed with Councilmember Schuldt, that the 46 foot side street would be necessary in the future. Discussion was carried on regarding the intersection of Gates and Main Street. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt a T-intersectionwas a short-term solution. Further discussion was carried on regarding turn lanes, stop sign place- ment, islands, and the Main Street improvement project. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEERS TO DESIGN AT-INTERSECTION AT GATES AND MAIN STREET WITH TURN LANES AND TO ELIMINATE THE PROPOSED ISLANDS, WITH NO PROPERTY ACQUIS ITION AT THIS TIME. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1, COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE GATES AVENUE PROJECT TO BE BID - TO INCLUDE THE WHOLE PROJECT, AND PHASE 1 - TO INCLUDE THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF GATES AVENUE AND PHASE 2 - TO INCLUDE THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF GATES AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 8 9. Assessment of Water Service Repair Charges - Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Ron Black, representing the Elk River Utilities has requested that the City assess $609.09 of water service repair to Ova Collins, 420 Quinn Avenue. The City Administrator indicated that the utilities has tried to collect that amount unsuccessfully and have requested that the City assess the amount to the property. The City Administrator further in- dicated that it is permissible under Minnesota Statutes to assess water service repair much like the assessment procedure the City Council used for delinquent diseased tree removal charges. The City Administrator indicated that it is recom- mended that the City Council assess the amount over a three-year period. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared in opposition of the pro- posed assessment. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that that particular property is in foreclosure and to be sold at public auction. Councilmember Schuldt questioned who would pay for the proposed assessment. The City Administrator indicated that a proposed assessment goes along with the property rather than the individual and that the new owner would be notified of the pending assessment~ General discussion was carried on regarding the water main on 5th Avenue and further discussion was carried on regarding the period of time proposed for the assessment. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ASSESSMENT FOR WATER SERVICE REPAIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $609.09 TO OVA COLLINS, 420 QUINN AVENUE, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION; THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. Heavenly Hills Road Improvement Feasibility Study Mr. Jim Tralle, representative of the Heavenly Hills residents, presented the City Council with a petition signed by 16 residents, and $400 for half of a feasibility study. Mr. Tralle indicated that a petition was signed by the residents requesting the City of Elk River to authorize a feasibility study for the road improvements in the Heavenly Hills Development. Councilmember Duitsman asked if half of the feasibility costs. to the Council's discretion and wanted. the City would be setting a precedent by paying The City Administrator indicated that it would be that a distinction could be made if the City Council Mr. Jim Tralle indicated that there were many problems that the residents in Heavenly Hills were faced with because their streets were privately ~~ed. Mr. Tralle indicated that people cannot get loans or mortgages on their homes, they do not qualify for FHA or GI financing, and further indicated that the cost of maintaining the roads was expensive and difficult to get done. General discussion was carried on regarding the cost of street maintenance per homeowner for City streets. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the City Council should try to help the resi- dents in the Heavenly Hills area and that the $400 investment in the neighborhood was not much. City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 9 Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he supported the $400 for half of the feasi- bility study. Councilmember Engstrom also indicated his support for half of the Hills area were in agreement for the feasibility study. Mr. Tralle indicated that the feasibility study will give the residents the answers to the actual costs for the improvement of the streets. General discussion was carried on regarding the assessment of the project and the acceptance of the road improvements by the 40 percent of the residents that did not sign the petition for the feasibility study. The City Administrator indicated that the City must prove beiefit before a property can be assessed. Mr. Jeff Roos of Consulting Engineers Diversified, indicated that the residents should work with the City in a cooperative spirit in order to alleviate condemna- tion, if right-of-way is required. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 83~15, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE HEAVENLY HILLS ADDITION AND TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING DAtE TO BE SET FOR MAY i6, i983.u. COUNCIL- MEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THAT ONE-HALF OF THE COST OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY WILL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 11. HRA Appointment The City Administrator indicated that Mayor Hinkle's term on the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority has expired and further indicated that Mayor Hinkle does desire to be re-appointed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPOINT MAYOR HINKLE TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOP- MENT AUTHORITY FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. l1Yz. February Heart Month I COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO PROCLAIM FEBRUARY AS HEART MONTH FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 12. Mechanical Amusement Device License Application- Sneaky Pete's COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE A MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE FOR TWO VIDEO GAMES AT SNEAKY PETE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THlE.MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 13. Administrator's Update A. Fire Code The City Administrator indicated that the Fire Department is concerned with the ability to enforce the Uniform Fire Code and has therefore, recommended that the City Council not adopt the code at this time. The City Administrator further indicated that the Fire Department can consult the State Fire Marshal City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 10 for advice should it be necessary. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he was interested in talking to the Fire Department regarding the Fire Code. B. Library Board Ordinance The City Administrator indicated that the Library Board ordinance was not in- cluded in the Code. The City Administrator suggested that the City Council review the ordinance in a committee session prior to adoption. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she had discussed the proposed ordinance with the Librarian, Mary Bender, and Ms. Bender indicated that some of the items in the ordinance are actually under the jurisdiction of the Great River Regional Library Association. Councilmember Gunkel also requested that the City Administrator strike the gender references in the proposed ordinance. C. Public Official Liability Coverage It was the consensus of the City Council to discuss the public official lia- bility insurance in committee. C. Mn/Dot Highway 1110. Improvements The City Administrator indicated that the City of Elk River has received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation informing the City of the proposed construction project for Highway #10. The City Administrator further indicated that an informational meeting is being planned to be held sometime in the early part of 1983. E. Cable Television The City Administrator indicated that he had met with the attorney retained by the four cities involved in the cable television process. The City Ad- ministrator indicated that the attorney will draft a joint powers agreement for the communities involved and will be looking at city densities, distances and who will hook up. The City Administrator asked if the City Council would meet with the attorney in conjunction with the other communities. It was the consensus of the City Council that they only would meet with the attorney in a committee session. F. Snow Removal The City Administrator indicated that the City has received many complimentary calls regarding the latest snowplowing procedure after the latest snowfall. General discussion was carried on regarding the snowplowing and sanding pro- cedures. G. Star Cities Program The City Administrator submitted the list of persons that have agreed to serve on the Economic Development Commission. It was the consensus of the City Council to get more people to serve if there were more people interested. City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 11 H. Water Improvement Program The City Administrator indicated that the newspaper misinterpreted his comments regarding the study for the water improvement project. Councilmember Duitsman requested that the Planning Commission review the side- walk ordinance for residential areas as well as the downtown area. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the City does need a policy regarding sidewalks. 14. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 7, 1983 CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 15. Tentative Agenda The City's second regularly scheduled City Council meeting is to be held February 14th at the Elk River Library. The tentative agenda will include a public hearing for a street vacation for Wally Ohland. There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Respectfully submitted, /\ !/ flil/J. q~ j '/ . ( ,--//1. I / 0~) , . (;'-totL.t7i'U2.G.hu/) ~-/7/' / Phyllis Boedigheimer Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer PB:dkk