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06-06-1983 CC MIN --~--"-_.- REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY JUNE 6~ 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. 2. Agenda Item l4~ the Elk River Softball Concession Association - Non-intoxicating Malt Liquor License~ item l5e Financing - Developer's Agreements~ and item l5f The Downtown Parking Lot~ were added to the June 6~ 1983~ City Council Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 6~ 1983~ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Minutes The minutes will be submitted for approval at the June l3~ 1983, City Council Meeting. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. The City Council officially accepted the keys to the Front End Loader from Ziegler. 5. Fournier Administrative Subdivision/Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Lawrence Fournier of 12197 95th Street has re- quested an administrative subdivision for lots 5 and 6, block 20~ located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Gates Avenue and 4th Street. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the subdivision request is to divide lots 5 and 6 in order to create a third lot along the south property line of lots 5 and 6. Mayor Hinkle indicated that presently there are two homes on lot 6, and the adminis- trative subdivision would allow Mr. Fournier to have a legal lot of record for all three dwellings. The City Administrator indicated that the three newly created lots in the admin- istrative subdivision would be the appropriate size for the zoning~ and therefore, it is recommended that the City Council approve the request for the administrative subdivision. Mr. John Kraljic questioned the address of each house and the minimum lot size for the specific zone. The City Administrator indicated that the newly created lots in the administrative subdivision would meet the minimum lot size. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the administrative subdivision was basically a house- keeping request to allow each residence to have its own lot and legal description. City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Two Mr. Fournier indicated that the City of Elk River in 1962 authorized him to move the second house in on lot 6. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY MR. LAWRENCE FOURNIER FOR LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 20, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GATES AVENUE AND 4TH STREET. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SEC- ONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Gulstad Administrative Subdivision/Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Howard Gulstad of 19030 Twin Lakes Road has re- quested an administrative subdivision for his property located at the corner of Tyler Street and Twin Lakes Road. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the subdivision would create two parcels of unusual shape. The City Administrator indicated that the proposed property lines fit the topography and tree line of the property. The City Administrator further in- dicated that the City Staff finds there are no particular problems associated with the administrative subdivision request and therefore, recommends that the City Council grant the request. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY MR. HOWARD GULSTAD FOR THE PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF TYLER STREET AND TWIN LAKES ROAD. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Main Street Improvement Project/Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that the improvements proposed for the Main Street area includes the rebuilding and upgrading of Main Street, replacement of old deficient sanitary sewer lines and construction of storm water laterals to connect to the storm sewer trunk line. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Terry Maurer of Consultine Engineers Diversified, would review the Feasibility Report for the City Council. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the Feasibility Report addresses the storm drainage of area C in the Comprehensive Storm Sewer Study and the revisions of the boundaries of area C. It addresses the existing utilities in the street and the increasing of a water main from a 4" line to a 12" line. It also addresses the sanitary sewer line and the proposal of relaying the sanitary sewer line along Main Street from Gates Avenue to approximately 300 feet east of Evans Avenue, and redirecting the flow to the lift station on Evans Avenue. Mr. Maurer indicated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation's 1980 traffic count data shows an average of approximately 3,750 vehicle trips along Main Street between Gates Avenue and Highway 169. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that Mn/DOT projects an increased traffic volume of approximately 3.5% per year. Mr. Maurer further indicated that the proposed rate of increase is expected to be higher in the beginning because of the traffic lights proposed for the inter- section of Highway 169 and Main Street. Mr. Maurer indicated that based on this information, the proposed street improvement is for an urban type bituminous surface 50 feet in width and a 9 ton standard. Mr. Maurer further indicated that the 50 foot roadway could be a 4 lane street or a 2 lane street with turn lanes and parking. City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Three Mr. Maurer indicated that Mn/DOT has indicated that they would be willing to allow the City to design and construct the signalization at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 169, and along with the signalization Mn/DOT will require some improvements on the Highway together with the proposed improvements on Main Street. Mr. Maurer indicated that application has been made to the Federal Hazard Elimination Safety Funding Program. This funding would provide for 90% of the construction cost of the signalization and the remaining 10% would be divided equally between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Elk River. Mr. Maurer indicated that the City's share is estimated at approximately $5,000. Mr. Maurer then reviewed the construction cost and total estimated project cost. Mr. Maurer indicated that the proposed assessment for the street improvement would be at a rate of approximately $12.50 per front foot, and that the proposed assessment for the storm drainage would be approximately $630 per acre. Mr. Maurer further reviewed the project schedule with the City Council. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Howard Johnson questioned who would be assessed for the storm sewer. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that once the field work was done, the engineers would be able to determine where the break off point would be regarding the drainage to Main Street and the balance that would drain behind the properties to the south. Mr. Jerry Da11uge, owner of the eastern four-p1ex on Main Street, indicated that if his property was assessed, Howard Johnson's property should also be assessed. Discussion was carried on regarding the storm drainage in the area, and where the break-off point would be. Discussion was also carried on regarding the width of the street. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the 50 foot width would reach from the sidewalk on the south side to the power poles on the north side. Mr. Maurer further indicated that it was not anticipated to remove the sidewalk, but should it have to be removed, the MSA funds would replace the sidewalk. Discussion was carried on regarding the suggested $12.50 per front foot cost for the street. Mr. Maurer explained that if the street were to be replaced exactly like it was, it would cost approximately $12.50 per front foot. Mr. Maurer further indicated that that was the cost which was determined for the rebuilding of School Street. Ms. Peggy Bode questioned whether weighted acres were figured into the proposed cost. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the State of Minnesota has a very com- plicated process of determining what arefundable MSA costs in a construction project, and once that was completed, they would be able to then determine the exact cost to be assessed, and the weighted acres figures. Mr. Kermit Bode questioned how far the Main Street Improvement Project would be assessed. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the Main Street Improvement Project would extend from the State Improvement Project for Highway 10 at approximately Railroad Drive and Main Street to Highway 169 and then east of Highway 169 to the County Road. City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Four Councilmember Schuldt questioned the Gates Avenue and Main Street intersection. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that islands were proposed in the Gates Avenue Feasibility Study, but were deleted until the Main Street Project, therefore, the intersection of Gates and Main are included in the Main Street Project. Mr. Floyd Stromberg questioned when the assessments must be paid. The City Administrator indicated that at the time of the assessment hearing, residents have 30 days from that date to pay for the full assessment cost, or it may be assessed over a period of 10 or 15 years with interest. Mr. Donllriess0nquestioned the possibility of problems with the storm sewer created by the dirt driveways. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the dirt drive- way should not cause a problem, and further indicated that the storm sewers are cleaned out periodically. Mayor Hinkle indicated that it was his recommendation that the City Council wait approximately two weeks before ordering plans and specifications for the Main Street Improvement Project, in order to determine what happens with the rest of the Storm Drainage Project and the Gates Avenue Project. It was the consensus of th and specifications for the regard to the other projec Project. City Council to delay the ordering of the plans project until more information can be gathered with s that would impact the Main Street Improvement Discussion was carried on egarding the street entering into Main Street at the location of the liquor sto e and Ron's Country Foods. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOV D TO AUTHORIZE A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE STREET AT THE LIQUOR STORE I AND MAIN STREET. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED TH$ MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8. Road Maintenance and Stand rd Policies Mayor Hinkle suggested tha the City Council discuss the City's Policies regarding gravel roads but that no a tion be taken at this time as the Council'may need time to review the discussion b fore decisions are made. The City Administrator ind'cated that two specific projects are depending on the City Council's considerati n of the City's policies on gravel roads within the City of Elk River. The Ci y Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission discussed the road mainten nce and road standards at their May 24, 1983, Planning Commission Meeting, and fu ther indicated that in that discussion of road main- tenance and road standards the Planning Commissione~s expressed their discom- fort in dealing with this articular subject referred to them by the City Council. The City Administrator ind'cated that in preparing the Planning Commission and City Staff recommendation, it was attempted to reduce a very complex issue and a significant number of va iablestoa few simple catagories for discussion. The City Administrator ind'cated that both the Planning Commission and the City Staff recommend that the C'ty pursue a course of upgrading all existing sub- standard public roads to a acceptable and safe standard. The City Administrator indicated that in no circu stances is it recommended that the City go below a 24 foot wide gravel surfac d road standard or a 20 foot hard surfaced roadway with 2 foot shoulders. City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Five The City Administrator in icated that the City Staff and the Planning Commission have agreed to recommend 0 the City Council that private existing substandard roadways not be accepted r maintained by the City of Elk River. The City Administrator further ind'cated that in new road construction to serve admin- istrative subdivision or here there might be existing lots of record off from a roadway, where a public road can be constructed, all roads should be con- structed to blacktop stan ard. The City Administrator further indicated that in the area of a subdivis'on or specific lot of record, whereby a private road maybe constructed, the Ci y Staff recommends that it may be done with the strictest adherence to the private oad agreement requirement in the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Councilmember Duitsman qu City Council in the past not located on a public r stioned the possibility of new private roads, as the as denied building permits because the property is ad. Mayor Hinkle indicated th t there is the possibility that the best use of a piece of property would b for a residential dwelling and therefore, the City could allow for a private road in such cases. The City Administrator indicated that the Ordinance requir s that the property must have access to a road and that the Private Road Agreement requires that the road be built to a higher standard than just a drive ay which generally people do not want to do. Discussion was carried on regarding the situation of 2llth whereby a private road continues from a public road. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission reco ends that in all existing substandard roads, they should be upgraded and that the cost be assessed to the owners when no previous road assessment has been paid. The City Administrator indicated that Jarvis Street is an example of th t recommendation. Discussion was carried on regarding the distinction between maintenance and rebuilding for assessment urposes. Counoilmember Duitsman ind'cated that he felt the City Council should hold an information hearing to obt in the public's input regarding this road maintenance issue. The City Administr tor indicated that the Planning Commission felt everyone should pay at lea t once for their road, and that existing substandard private roads should be br ught up to City standards and assessed to the home- owners. The City Administ ator indicated that the Planning Commission also recommended that when a pe ition signed by 51% of the residents for improvements of the roads is received b the City, the City Council should consider that request. General discussion was car an existing substandard ro public input before a deci the City Council does have Council could review each on regarding the assessment of costs to upgrade Mayor Hinkle suggested the City Council obtain is made. The City Administrator indicated that the authority to assess costs and that the City ituation on a case by case basis. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she has been working with the Heavenly Hills people to solve their problem in their area. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she was in agreement that all upgraded roads should be paved, but she has some problem with the requirement of a 30 foot road in an outside area of the core City. City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Six The City Administrator indicated that the City Staff has recommended that the City be consistant with previous policy and require a 30 foot roadway. The City Administrator indicated that the City's policy was required for other developers within the City of Elk River, and that a 30 foot roadway is necessary for safety standards and for the number of trips expected in a platted area. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt in the Heavenly Hills area the potential of six more homes would not increase the traffic in the area, as the area did not serve any other area and therefore, she felt a 30 foot roadway was not necessary. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that she felt the City Council would have a 100% support from the Heavenly Hills people if the roadway could be a 24 foot blacktop surface. Mr. Terry Maurer of Consulting Engineers Diversified indicated that he did not believe the difference in the 30 foot blacktop versus 24 foot blacktop would be substantial in the total cost of the project. Discussion was carried on regarding the Township standards for roadways and the City's standards. Discussion was also carried on regarding the safety of a wider roadway versus a 24 foot roadway. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council should look at a good standard for the public for the City of Elk River, rather than a compromise for a specific area. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Council was not happy with their decision regarding the Heavenly Hills situation and further indicated that he did not feel postponing the problem was a good idea, but that it was a bad situation all the way around. Discussion was also carried on regarding the size of the shoulders. Mr. Phil Hals indicated that the shoulder supports the blacktop and that a one foot shoulder would just not provide the support for a blacktop roadway. Mr. Phil Hals indicated that he felt the Heavenly Hills people could save more by re- questing that the project be completed in the very near future, rather than waiting and putting in a narrower street, as construction bids are still very good. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt a $5,000 investment in a homestead property was not an out of line investment. Discussion was carried on regarding the ability to obtain building permits for properties on private roads. The City Administrator cited the City's Ordinance regarding construction on private roads. It was the consensus that the general improvements could be made to a property but that new residences could not obtain building permits. Further discussion was carried on regarding the City's policy on gravel roads. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Administrator draft a policy addressing road standards and maintenance as discussed by the City Council for final review at the next City Council Meeting. Further discussion was also carried on regarding the Heavenly Hills specific situation. 9. Mn/DOT Cooperative Agreement for 169 and Main Street Intersection The City Administrator indicated that the Department of Transportation has re- quested that the City approve a resolution to enter into a cooperative agreement City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Seven with the State in order to complete the signalization project on Highway 169 and Main Street. The City Administrator indicated that the resolution is the same as the one adopted by the City Council for the Highway 10 Improvement Project. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 83-7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO MAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 AND MAIN STREET LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. Closing Time for City Parks Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Police Department has received a number of com- plaints from residents adjoining Orono Park with regard to the excessive noise and abusive language in the park after the hour of 10:00 p.m. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the City does not have a policy on the time parks should be closed and that it was suggested by the Police Department that the City Council establish a policy of 10:00 p.m. closing for City parks. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that a policy establishing a closing time would enable the Police Department to respond to complaints of the residents in the area and to better control activities in the park after the hour of 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt 10:00 p.m. was too early and suggested that closing time be 10:30 p.m. Mayor Hinkle indicated that 10:30 p.m. may be a bit more appropriate for the summer season. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT A POLICY OF A 10:30 P.M. CLOSING FOR CITY PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 11. Capital Improvement Program Process The City Administrator indicated that in reviewing the Capital Improvement Program process, the responsibilities regarding the City Administrator, the City Engineer, the City Planner and the various Department Heads is easily determined. The City Administrator further indicated that the City Council will need to determine at what level of involvement the City Council would like to have within the process and to what extent the Planning Commission and Economic Development Commission will be involved. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council may determine that it is only necessary to review final products or summary reports of each step of the process, or the City Council may determine that it is important to be involved throughout each step of the process and to actually help prepare the products for each step of the process. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the City Council should be directly involved in the Capital Improvement process. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt the Planning Commission should be directly involved in the Capital Improvement Program process, as they are a committee appointed for planning. The City Administrator indicated that he felt a significant amount of input from the public is desired in a Capital Improvement Program. The City Administrator indicated that a Capital Improvement Committee, a portion of the Economic Devel- opment Commission, could actually do the leg work, create options and attach City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Eight priorities of which then could be recommended to the City Council. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that h~ felt the discussion process was as important as the final report, and further indicated that he felt the City Council should be involved, and participate in every step of the process. ! Councilmember Engstrom ipdicated that he felt the City Council should be in- volved and that the more! people that are involved the better the input for the Capital Improvement frogram. It was the consensus of ~he City Council that the City Administrator would proceed with the Capital! Improvement Program and that the City Council would be directly involved. 12. St. Andrew's Festival Beer and Gambling L~cens~ The City Administrator ipdicated that St. Andrew's Church has requested a special event bingo-gamb~ing license and a one day non-intoxicating malt liquor license for their! fall festival scheduled August 21, 1983. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENT BINGO/GAMBLING LICENSE AND A ONE DAY NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH FOR THEIR FALL FESTIVAL SCHEpULED AUGUST 21, 1983. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION fASSED 4-0. I 13. Eagle's Club License Sunday On-Sale License I The City Administrator i~dicated that the Eagle's Club has requested a Club On- Sale liquor license and ~n On-Sale Sunday license for the 1983-84 year. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN M~VED TO APPROVE A CLUB ON-SALE LIQUOR AND AN ON-SALE SUNDAY LICENSE FOR THE EAGLE'S CLUB FOR THE 1983-84 YEAR. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED. 14. Part Time Employees Personal Leave Policy I The City Administrator i*dicated that at the time the City Staff was reviewing and making certain chang~s in the vacation policy, the staff agreed that some consideration should be given to part time employees who work in individual budgeted positions and w~rk regular hours on an annual basis for the City. The City Administrator indic~ted that to provide some additional incentive and mo- tivation for these part time employees, the City Staff suggested that the City Council consider authori$ation of personal leave days for the part time people. The City Administrator indicated that it is proposed that each employee be eligible to receive the equivalent of one week paid personal leave from work in each calendar year. The City Administrator indicated that these employees form an important part of thawork force and are responsible for helping the City Staff accomplish much of the work done in City Hall. Mayor Hinkle indicated that those part time employees eligible for personal leave days would be permanent part time regularly scheduled individually budgeted positions within the City of Elk River. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the possibility of replacing that person with a temporary employee during the time of their personal leave. The City City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Nine Administrator indicated that it would not be necessary as the City does not bring in temporary people when full time staff takes their vacation leave. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that these personal leave days must be taken within the calendar year. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE A PERSONAL LEAVE POLICY FOR PERMANENT PART TIME REGULARLY SCHEDULED INDIVIDUALLY BUDGETED EMPLOYEES. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. l4~. Elk River Softball Concession Association Request for Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License The City Administrator indicated that the Elk River Softball Concession Assoc- iation has requested that the City Council consider authorization of a non- intoxicating malt liquor license for the softball field concession stands. The City Administrator indicated that the Association will provide insurance as required by the City Council. Discussion of the profits and who the Association actually consisted of was held. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt the individual teams would look out for themselves concerning the Association and the profits from the sale of the 3.2% beer. CpUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE -FOR THE ELK RIVER SOFTBALL CONCESSION ASSOCIATION PROVIDED THE CITY OF ELK RIVER OBTAINS AN INSURANCE BINDER FORM THE ASSOCIATION AND DETERMINES WHO THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 15. Administrator's Update A. Cable-TV The City Administrator indicated that he has been appointed Chairman of the Cable TV Commission. The City Administrator further indicated that the Commission ~onsists of Big Lake, Elk River, Monticello, and Buffalo, and that the Commission has received proposals from Watertown, Rockford, Delano, Cokato, Dassel, Annandale and Dayton. The City Administrator further indicated that Becker has indicated their interest and buying into the Commission. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council should appoint an alternate director from the City of Elk River to this Commission and further suggested that John Urseth from the School District be considered._j_ COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPOINT MR. JOHNURSETH AS AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE CABLE TV COMMISSION. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. B. Computer The City Administrator indicated that he has met with the City Staff regarding a needs analysis for the City of Elk River. It was the consensus that the City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Ten Computer Committee meet Tuesday, June 14, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the needs analysis. C. Landfill The City Administrator indicated that he had met with Mr. Dick Nowlin from the City Attorney's Office and representative from the County regarding the landfill in the City of Elk River. The City Administrator indicated that the City of Elk River must cooperate with the County and provide a specific list of concerns to the PCA and the landfill. The City Adminis- trator indicated that the City Attorney has indicated that there are a number of things the City and County can require. The City Administrator further indicated that the City and County can require monitoring wells to test the ground water and that there can be specific technical language included in the agreement in order to protect the City and County. The City Attorney also suggested that the County can specify that the landfill will not accept waste to fill up the landfill within a:_five"year.,period.TheC;ityAdministrator indicated that the City Attorney's Office will provide language that can be included in the letter to the PCA and the landfill. D. School Street The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Terry Maurer of Gonsulting Engineers Diversified and the City Street Superintendent would be meeting with the contractor on Thursday morning regarding the completion of the School Street Project. Terry Maurer indicated that the intent of the meeting is to resolve the issue completely, or take it the next step, which would be to pursue their bond. Mr. Maurer also indicated that the contractor would review the punch list and complete the items included in that list. Discussion was also carried on regarding the fill that was placed on the Morrell property. E. Financing and Developer's Agreements for Improvement Projects Councilmember Engstrom expresses his concerns of public funds used for development and that the City is actually taking the risk and financing projects. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council does require a Developer's Agreement for development projects within the City of Elk River, and that the City Council may not approve a project and assess the costs. The City Administrator indicated that the City encourages developers to put in their own improvements. The City Administrator further indicated that the City requires five years of assessments up front so that the City can draw on that money should the project go tax delinquent. F. Downtown Parking Lot Councilmember Gunkel asked for the recommendation from the City Staff regarding the problem with the rocks in the downtown parking lot. Mr. Phil Hals, Street Superintendent indicated that there was approximately City Council Minutes June 6, 1983 Page Eleven 2,000 square feet requ~r~ng something to be done, either blacktop or concrete. Mr. Hals indicated that blacktop would cost approximately $1,000 and that concrete would cost approximately $2,500. Mr. Hals indicated that a 5" curb could be put in on the blacktop side and the concrete would then be tapered down to the curb on the street side, or a blacktop curb could be put in and blacktop filled in to the curb on the street side. Mr. Hals indicated that he felt within two years, the Jackson Street would need to be improved which would also involve the section between the street and the downtown parking lot. It was the consensus that Mr. Phil Hals present a specific recommendation to the City Council at the next City Council Meeting. G. League of Cities Conference The City Administrator indicated that the League of Cities Conference is scheduled for the week of June 14-17 and that if any of the members of the Council are interested in participating, they should contact the City Administrator as he will be going back and forth to the conference. H. Recreational Events for Handicapped People The City Administrator indicated that Maynard Woodbury from Ramsey is working on getting a group of volunteers together to promote a recreational event for handicapped people, and asked that someone from the City of Elk River serve on that committee. 16. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 6, 1983, CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 17. Tentative Agenda Ridgewood roads, dog control and City legal services are items tentatively scheduled for the June 13, 1983, City Council Meeting. 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, Q)jL 'l4o<-d;~J Ph;~{iS Boedigheimer Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer PB:st