04-16-1984 CC MIN
REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULED MEETING
OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1984
Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Engstro~Schuldt, and Gunkel.
Members Absent: Councilmember Duitsman
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle.
2 . Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 16, 1984 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
3 . Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 1984 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
4 . Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. Temporary On-Sale Beer License for Elk River Meats Sof ball Association
Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Lee Gamm of 1811 Main Street, representing Elk
River Meats, is requesting a temporary on-sale 3.2 bee license from April 20,
1984 through October 20th to operate the concession st nd for the softball
season.
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that last year, an indi idual applying for a
temporary on-sale beer license was denied because that individual did not meet the
requirements of a bona fide club or non-profit organiz tion. Councilmember Gunkel
indicated that, therefore, the Softball Association was issued the on-sale license.
The City Administrator indicated that last year, Reggie of Reggie's Pennant Bar
was the sponsor of a softball team as well as the operator of the concession
stands. The City Administrator indicated that the license was issued to the
Softball Association, under the insurance of Reggie's Pennant Bar.
Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he did not have a problem with the license
request by Mr. Garnm representing Elk River Meats Softball Team.
Councilmember Schuldt questioned the issue of a softball team meeting the non-
profit organization criteria.
Mr. Lee Garnm indicated that the profits will go into the cost of the operation
of the concession stand and any additional profits would be put back into the
fields.
Discussion was carried on regarding the non-profit organization criteria.
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Mr;Ken Case, representing the Elk River Softball Slow Pitch League, indicated
that they felt Mr. Lee Gamm could run the concession stands properly and that,
as president of the league, he supported the issuance of an on sale 3.2 beer
license to Mr. Lee Gamm, representing Elk River Meats Softball team.
Further discussion was carried on regarding insurance requirements and the
scheduling of tournaments.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY 3.2 ON SALE BEER LICENSE FOR
MR. LEE GAMM, REPRESENTING ELK RIVER MEATS SOFTBALL TEAM. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
6. Gospodor Final Plat and Developer's Agreement
The City Administrator indicated that the Gospodors have submitted their final
plat, known as Gospodor's Orono Lake Addition, and the developers agreement for
Council approval. The City Administrator indicated that the City's Building and
Zoning Administrator and the City's Attorney have reviewed the final plat and
found it to be in conformance with the terms agreed upon with Mr. Gospodor in
the City's negotiations. The City Administrator indicated that the final plat
shows the existing Orono Road as well as right-of-way dedication for a relocation
of Orono Road at some point in the future. The City Administrator indicated that
the final plat and developer's agreement is a part of an overall agreement with
Mr. Gospodor and his attorney involving the property sale to Elk River and Sherburne
County. The City Administrator indicated that the developer's agreement deals
with a number of things, specifically, the relocation of Orono Road at some point
in the future and then the future subdivision of the lake lots.
Mr. Grady Boeck representing the Gospodors, indicated that when the new road is
built and the sanitary sewer is put in, the developers would then subdivide the
lake lots and as proposed, the lake lots would then meet the City's ordinance and
the setback requirements.
The City Administrator indicated that the City Street Superintendent is in the
process of negotiating an easement to place an irrigation system from Lake Orono
to the softball fields.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF GOSPODORS ORONO LAKE
ADDITION AND THE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO GRANT THE MAYOR AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR THE
AUTHORITY TO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION OF THE 11 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK
3, FROM MR. GOSPODOR. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 3-0.
7. American Legion Conditional Use Permit Request - Public Hearing
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the
conditional use permit to allow them to
indicated that a conditional use permit
are a conditional use in the C-4 zone.
American Legion Club has requested a
expand their present building, and further
is required because fraternal organizations
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the
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American Legion presented a rough drawing of the proposed addition, showing the
tentative location of the addition and the possible layout for parking spaces.
Counci1.memper Gunkel indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the con-
ditional use request and expressed their concern regarding the number of parking
spaces provided and the traffic patterns for ingress and egress in the parking
area. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that the Planning Commission
expressed concerns regarding landscaping and green space. Councilmember Gunkel
indicated that it is recommended that the public hearing be continued until such
time as the American Legion can submit a final plat for their addition which would
include traffic patterns and landscaping.
Mr. John Pearce, representative of the Planning Commission, indicated that the
property between the Legion Club and the City street is owned by the City and
that it was his recommendation that the City would give it to the Legion to
maintain.
The City Administrator indicated that it would not be necessary to give the City
property to the Legion Club but that it could be considered boulevard and be
maintained as a boulevard. The City Administrator indicated that a curb along
the edge of the street would be part of the Main Street project.
General discussion was carried on regarding the curb of the Main Street project
and the consideration of the green space between the curb and the American Legion
parking lot.
Mr. Rick Breezee, BUildin. g and Zoning Administrator, indica~ed that the American
Legion would have to obtain additional parking spaces, either with Hagen's Super
Valu or perhaps the Burlington Northern Railroad. Mr. Breezee further indicated
that Mr. Zack Johnson indicated that the Legion could have a written agreement
with the owner of the parking space property and it could be a part of the
abstract. Mr. Breezee further indicated that it is difficult to determine the
exact amount of additional parking spaces needed until a formal plan has been
submitted to the City. Mr. Breezee further indicated that the amount of parking
spaces required is determined by the occupancy load of a building.
Further discussion was carried on regarding the need for a final drawing to address
parking spaces and landscaping.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT REQUESTED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A FINAL PLAN IS SUB-
MITTED, ALONG WITH A LETTER OF INTENT FROM HAGENS FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
8. Knox Conditional Use Permit Request - Public Hearing
Councilmember Engstrom indicated that Mr. Gregory Knox of 16931 Willomite Street,
Anoka, has requested a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a
metal-skinned agricultural pole barn in Greenhead Acres 2nd Addition. Council-
member Engstrom further indicated that Mr. Knox's request is to allow for the
construction of a 24 foot by 40 foot metal-skinned pble barn to house horses.
Councilmember Engstrom indicated that the Planning Commission approved the con-
ditional use permit with the following restrictions:
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1) That a maximum of three horses be allowed
2) That no other animals be permitted on the property
3) That the provisions of the City's nuisance ordinance be specifically
applied, and,
4) That the permit be reviewed in two years.
Councilmember Engstrom further indicated that the City staff has also recommended
that some minimum landscaping be required around the metal-skinned building.
Discussion was carried on regarding the language "no other animal". It was
determined that the language should be "that no other livestock or poultry be
permitted on the propeity."
Discussion was also carried on regarding the m1n1mum landscaping requirement.
The City Administrator indicated that the City would need a site plan to deter-
mine where the building was located and that the City's Building and Zoning
Administrator could then determine what and how much landscaping would be
necessary.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
MR. GREGORY KNOX TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A METAL-SKINNED AGRICULTURAL
POLE BUILDING IN GREENHEAD ACRES 2ND ADDITION, WITH THE FOUR CONDITIONS AS STATED
IN THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MEMO TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, DATED APRIL 12,
1984. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
9. Denzer Administrative Subdivision and Street Vacation Request~ Public Hearing
Councilmember Engstrom indicated that Mr. Gary Denzer of 13425 South Ridge Road
in Minnetonka, has requested that the City Council approve an Administrative Sub-
division to allow for the consolidation of seven lots into one larger lot and
further, to vacate a street easement that divides his property from north to
south.
Discussion was carried on regarding the legality of the lots initially created
and the fact that Mr. Denzer's request to consolidate the property into one
large parcel would be much better for the City of Elk River.
Discussion was also carried on regarding the necessity of a private road agreement
for Mr. Denzer to access his property. Discussion was also carried on regarding
the street easement. The City Administrator indicated that the easement is not
utilized by the City of Elk River and that it does not connect to any other right-
of-way currently maintained by the City of Elk River.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY
MR. DENZER AND TO VACATE THE STREET EASEMENT THAT BISECTS HIS PROPERTY FROM NORTH
TO SOUTH. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
10. Lamm Administrative Subdivision Request - Public Hearing
Councilmember Engstrom indicated that Mr. Donald Lamm of 21272 Elk Lake Road
has requested an administrative subdivision to allow four lots, 2~ acres and
larger in size, to be split from his existing 105 acre parcel. Councilmember
Engstrom indicated that Mr. Lamm's request has been reviewed by the Building
and Zoning Administrator and is in conformance with the zoning and subdivision
requirements.
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Councilmember Gunkel questioned the creation of four lots, or five lots, con-
sidering the balance of the existing parcel. Councilmember Gunkel indicated
that if it was a creation of five lots, it would not be in conformance with
the City's subdivision ordinance.
Discussion was carried on regarding the subdivision of Mr. Lamm's property
along County Road #1.
ODUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST
BY MR. DONALD LAMM OF 21272 ELK LAKE ROAD. CDUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
11. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Regarding Funeral Parlor Use - Public Hearing
The City Administrator indicated that the City has recently had requests for
information regarding the location of funeral parlors within the City of Elk
River. The City Administrator indicated that because the City's Zoning
Ordinance does not specif ically address funeral parlors, the City's Building
and Zoning Administrator requested a recommendation from Mr. Zack Johnson, the
City's Planner. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Johnson recommended
that funeral parlors be allowed as a principal use in C-3A andC-3B zones and
that they be allowed as a conditional use in R-3, R-4, and C-4 zones. The
City Administrator further indicated that the Planning Commission considered
Zack Johnson's recommendation and voted unanimously to recommend that funeral
parlors be allowed as a principal use in C-3A and C-3B zones and as a conditional
use in R-3, R-4 and C-4 zones.
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she did not have a problem with funeral par-
lors being allowed as a conditional use in an R-3 zone, even though it is a
lower density zone, as most funeral homes are designed like homes and could
fit into the R-3 setting.
Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt a funeral home is a commercial use
and should not be allowed in a residential zone.
Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he felt if funeral homes were allowed
as a conditional use in residential zones, the City would then be able to set
the conditions of the funeral parlor. Councilmember Engstrom further indicated
that he felt funeral parlors were much the same as churches and found in res-
idential zones;
Discussion was carried on regarding the nonconforming use of the present funeral
home in Elk River.
Mr. John Pearce, representative of the Planning Commission, indicated that the
Planning Commission felt funeral parlors are found in residential areas and
through the conditional use, the City could require off street parking. Mr.
Pearce further indicated that he felt a funeral home would not go into an existing
development, but that it could be allowed in future residential development.
Mr. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that a funeral
parlor in the downtown area, is not necessarily compatible with the downtown
redevelopment.
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Discussion wa.s carried on regarding the ordinance amendment regarding funeral
parlors and the necessity of a four-fifths vote.
COUNCILMEMBERENGSTROMMOVED TO APPROVE A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW
FUNERAL PARLORS AS A PRINCIPAL USE IN C-3A AND C-3B ZONES AND AS A CONDITIONAL
USE IN R-3,R-4 AND C-4 ZONES. COUNCILMEMBERSCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FAILED 2-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE-
GARDING FUNERAL HOMES AT THE MAY 7TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING , PROVIDED A FULL
COUNCIL IS PRESENT. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION PASSED 2-l.
COUNClIk1EMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED.
12. Dino's Liquor License Revocation ~ Public Hearing
The City Administrator indicated that a public hearing has been scheduled to
consider the revocation of the on-sale beer license for Dino's Pizza. The
City Administrator further indicated that at the time of notification to Ms.
Caryn Lundquist of the public hearing, Ms. Lundquist indicated that she was
not interested in selling beer, and therefore, did not care if the license was
revoked. The City Administrator indicated that that previous information has
currently changed, as Ms. Lundquist sent a check to the City to cover the license
fees of the mechanical amusement devices.
Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition
of the revocation of the on-sale beer license.
The City Administrator indicated that the City Council was considering the
revocation of the beer license because, after numerous attempts to have Ms.
Lundquist license the mechanical amusement devices located at her place of
establishment with no response, the City's Ordinance, 800.22 allows for the
consideration of revocation of the on-sale beer license.
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Dino's Pizza has a history of difficulty
in getting various licenses and questioned whether the City should issue a
license because of what appears, their lack of responsibility.
Councilmember Schuldt indica.ted that he was well aware of the undue delays that
Ms. Lundquist has made in licensing her mechanical amusement devices and further
indicated that the City's Police Department has not received any complaints
regarding conduct or any other difficulties at the Dino's Pizza establishment.
Councilmember Schuldt, further indicated that he did not feel the City had
sufficient grounds for revocation of the on-sale beer license.
General discussion was carried on regarding the difficulty the City has had
in licensing the mechanical amusement devices and obtaining the fees for the
on-sale beer license.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO REVOKE THE ON-SALE BEER LICENSE FOR DINO'S PIZZA
BASED ON THE HISTORY OF THE LICENSING DIFFICULTIES AT DINO'SPIZZA. MAYOR
HINKLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION TIED 2":"2. COUNCILMEMBERS SCHULDT AND
ENGSTROM OPPOSED.
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COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THE SUSPENSION OF THE DINO'S PIZZA
ON-SALE LICENSE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL WERE PRESENT.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO LIFT THE SUSPENSION OF THE ON-SALE BEER LICENSE
AND TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL-
MEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION TIED 2-2. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL
AND MAYOR HINKLE OPPOSED.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REVOCATION
OF THE DINO' S PIZZA ON-SALE BEER LICENSE UNTIL THE MAY 7, 1984, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED
3-0.
It was the consensus of the City Council to continue the suspension until May
7th City Council meeting.
13. East Main Street Plans and Specifications and Date for Public Hearing
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that approximately one year ago, the City
Council held a public hearing to consider the feasibility study for the East
Main Street improvement project. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the
improvement project was from Highway #169 to Railroad Drive and would be tied
in with the Highway #10 improvement project and the signal installation at
Main Street and Highway #169. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the plans
and specifications were ordered in August but that the project had never been
ordered.
The City Administrator indicated that as the original public hearing on the pro-
ject was in June of 1983 and the project had not been officially ordered, the
City Council must re-hearthe project prior to the award of the bid.
Mr. John Gilbertson, Engineer from Consulting Engineers Diversified, indicated
that the bid schedule as proposed in his memo tCll,J:heMayortahd,JCity; GouniHl.
should not cause a problem with the construction of the project. I
Mr. Norm Kastendick indicated that he was re~resenting his mother, a homeowner
at the corner of Gates Avenue and Main Street regarding the easement necessary
for the construction of the Gates Avenue and Main Street intersection.
Discussion was carried on regarding the City's 66 foot easement. Mr. Gilbertson
indicated that the required easement from Mrs. Kastendick is necessary flor cont"'
struction but would be returned to green space. Mr. Kastendick also indicated
that Mrs. Kastendick was also concerned about the relocation of the utility
pole and telephone junction box and whether or not her tree would be destroyed
in the relocation of the pole and construction of the turn lanes and intersection.
The City Administrator indicated that the easement required from Mrs. Kastendick
is approximately 50 square feet.
Further discussion was carried on regarding the relocation of the power pole.
Councilmember Gunkel suggested the City engineer consider the possibility of
installing another pole to then allow the wires to miss the tree in Mrs.
Kastendick's yard.
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Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council could approve the plans and
specifications, order the bids and set the public hearing date. Mayor Hinkle
further indicated that the City Council could address the relocation of the
utility pole after investigation by the City's Engineer.
Discussion was carried on regarding compensation for easements. The City
Administrator indicated that should the City Council decide to give a reason-
able compensation for easement, that procedure should continue iniother
projects in the City of Elk River. The City Administrator further indicated
that Mr. Gilber!t:son, the City's Engineer would discuss with the Utilities,
the problem of the utility pole at the corner of Main Street and Gates Avenue.
Mr. John Gilbertson indicated that the East Main Street Project would end just
short of Railroad Drive and the balance of Main Street to Highway #10 will be
included in the Highway ttlo project now porposed for 1985. Mr. Gilbertson
further indicated. that the signal light at 169 is a separate contract from the
Main Street Improvement Project.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECFICIATIONS
FOR THE EAST MAIN STREET MSA PROJECT, TO ORDER THE BIDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND
TO SET MAY 14, 1984, AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE EAST MAIN STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 3-0.
14. Sidewalk Repair Program
Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he has asked the City Staff to prepare an
inventory of the sidewalks within the City of Elk River that needed replacement
or repair. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that many of these sidewalks have
been broken up by tree roots or other causes and can pose a possible hazard
to pedestrians. Councilmember Schuldt further indicated that some of the side-
walks that need repair or replacement are along MSA roads and could be re-
placed at the time of the MSA improvement. Councilmember Schuldt further
indicated that he would like the City Council to adopt a program for replacement
or repair of sidewalks other than those bordering MSA roads. Councilmember
Schuldt further indicated that the City Council would have to also determine
how the costs for repair or replacement would be paid.
General discussion was carried on regarding the cost of repair or replacement
of sidewalks. Mr. Phil Hals, the City Street Superintendent indicated that
local contractors have a problem preparing a cost estimate with so much unknown,
for example, the tree roots and removal costs. Mr. Hals indicated that the
contractors felt if the City would do the removal of the current sidewalk and
tree roots, they could give an estimate for the replacement. Mr. Hals indicated
that if all the sidewalk that was of substandard condition were replaced, it
would be approximately 4,700 lineal feet. Mr. Hals further indicated that there
is approximately 1,600 lineal feet of critical sidewalk. Mr. Hals indicated
that the ballpark figure for concrete replacement if the City does the removal,
is approximately $10 per lineal foot. Mr. Hals further indicated that if the
City would choose another means of repairing the sidewalks, which could involve
bituminous, the installation of asphalt would be approximately $.50 per square
foot, for the material.
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General discussion was carried on regarding areas that need removal of the
sidewalk and other areas that could be repaired. Discussion was also carried
on regarding the replacement of asphalt versus concrete.
It was the consensus of the City Council to review in depth the possibility
of replacement with asphalt and to discuss the sidewalk repair program at
length in a committee meeting.
15. Orono Park Ballfield Construction
The City Administrator indicated that the design of the softball fields on the
recently purchased 11.1 acres of property from the Gospodars shows a four
field complex in a wagon wheel design with bleechers and drinking fountain
located at the central access of the wheel. The City Administrator indicated
that the design includes permanent chain link fencing in the outfield, and
along the first and third base lines from home plate to first and third base.
The City Administrator further indicated that the design has been reviewed
by the various softball leagues and associations with the only comment that
the design include a warning track for player safety.
The City Administrator indicated that the City Council should address the
unbudgeted expenses that would be incurred with the construction of the ball-
fields. The City Administrator indicated that the unbudgeted expenses include
seeding, construction of the irrigation system, permanent outfield fencing and
baseline fencing, bleechers, and asphalt. The City Administrator further
indicated that at the present time the City expects to receive between $6,000
and $8,000 from the various leagues toward the construction of the complex
which would leave approximately $16,000 to $18,000 unbudgeted. The City
Administrator indicated that the bleechers and asphalt could wait for later
years. The City Administrator further indicated that the City could obtain the
unbudgeted cost from the City's park dedication fund.
General discussion was carried on regarding the Street Department's plan for
the construction of the ballfields. Discussion was also carried on regarding
the league fees and the amount per team or per person that would be paid toward
the construction of the ballfield complex. The City Administrator indicated
that the women's softball leagues and the men's fast pitch softball leagues
use the fields approximately half as much as the men's slow pitch softball
leagues.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO ESTABLISH THE LEAGUE FEES AT $20.00 PER
PERSON OR $300 PER TEAM FOR THE MEN'S SLOW PITCH AND $10.00 PER PERSON OR
$150.00 PER TEAM FOR THE WOMEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE AND THE MEN'S FAST PITCH
LEAGUE. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BALLFIELD COMPLEX AND TO USE THE CITY'S PARK DEDICATION
FUND FOR THE UNBUDGETED EXPENSES. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION PASSED 3~0.
16. Purchase of Public Works Equipment
Mayor Hinkle indicated that the equipment as discussed in the 1984 budget
discussions for the Street Department, are a hydraulic jackhammer, a half ton
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pick-up truck and a one ton pick-up truck. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the
purchase of this equipment was proposed to be paid for through the issuance
of temporary certificates of indebtedness to be paid off within a five year
period.
Discussion was carried on regarding the type of equipment as proposed by the
City's Street Superintendent in a memo to the Mayor and City Council dated
April 13, 1984.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A ONE TON PICK-UP TRUCK,
A HALF TON PICK-UP TRUCK AND A HYDRAULIC JACKHAMMER TO BE PAID FOR BY THE
ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
17. Replacement of Liquor Store Cooler Doors and Shelving
The City Administrator indicated that three quotes were received for the re-
placement of the liquor store cooler doors and shelving units within the
cooler. The City Administrator further indicated that the quotations ranged
from $8,785 to $11,406. The City Administrator indicated that the acting
Liquor Store Manager, Mike Donais, has reviewed each of the quotations and
determined that the equipment quoted by AA Equipment in the amount of $8,785 is
adequate for the Liquor Store needs.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LIQUOR STORE COOLER
DOORS AND SHELVING UNITS FROM AA EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,785. COUNCIL-
MEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
18. Administrator's Update
A. Attendance at the Minnesota Public Works Spring Conference
The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Phil Hals, the Street Super-
intendent has requested permission to attend the annual spring Minnesota
Public Works Conference in Brainerd.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE MR. PHIL HALS, THE CITY STREET
SUPERINTENDENT TO ATTEND THE MINNESTOA PUSLIC WORKS CONFERENCE. COUNCIL-
MEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
B. Attendance at the Minnesota City Manager's Spring Conference
The City Administrator requested authorization to attend the Annual
Spring City Manager's Conference at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ATTEND
THE CITY MANAGER'S SPRING CONFERENCE IN BRAINERD ON MAY 9,10, AND 11,
1984. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.
C. Recreation Board Meeting
Councilmember Schuldt and the City Administrator reviewed a meeting held
by the Recreation Board Members and various othe members of the community
regarding the recreation programs within the Cit of Elk River. The City
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Administrator indicated that the conversation al uded to a full-time recre-
ation manager and the establishment of a recreatOon district.
It was the consensus that the City Administrator
would meet with Recreation Board Member Mike O'B
ucation Administrator, Denny Carlson to discuss
possible recommendations to the City Coundil, ba
D. Replacement of #101 Bridge
and Councilmember Schuldt
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ed on the citizens input.
The City Administrator indicated that the plaque from the old bridge are
currently in the City's possession.
19. Check Register
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 16, 984 CHECK REGISTER.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTI N PASSED ).,...0.
20. Tentative Agenda
A joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the C ty Council is scheduled
for the April 23rd City Council Meeting, and the Elk River Youth Hockey
Association and residents from 2l8th Avenue are sche uled for the April 30th
City Council Meeting.
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM M VED THAT THE MEETING BE
ADJOURNED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. TH MOTION PASSED 3-0.
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