06-04-1984 CC MIN
REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1984
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 12~ - Elk River Country Club Set Up License, Item 12 3/4 - Ridgewood
Association Roads, Item 13 - Administrator's Update (H) -Speed Zone on
Highway #10, (I) - Liquor Store Employee (J) - Councilmember Gunkel's Item
Tot Park, Public Hearing Letters, and (K) - Councilmember Engstrom Issue
- R-rated movies and Item 13~ - Check Register; were items added to the
June 4, 1984 City Council agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 4, 1984 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED
4-0.
3. Minutes of May.7 and May 21 City Council Meetings
Mayor Hinkle requested that the word blacktopping be stricken from Item
6 - Road Standards and Policies, and acceptance of necessary improvements
to 218th Avenue Northwest.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 7, 1984 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
Councilmember Gunkel requested that Item 5~ - Feasibility Study for East
Main Street Watermain Improvement, be changed to Feasibility for East
Watermain Improvement.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 21, 1984
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
4. Open Mike
No one appeared for this item.
5. Board of Review - Continuation
Mr. Jerry Kritzeck, Assessor for the County Assessor's office, indicated
that at the Board of Review meeting, Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow requested that
the Assessor's office reconsider their property in the Camp Cozy Addition.
Mr. Kritzeckfurther indicated that the County Assessor's office had
appraised the property at $57,200 and after a physical inspection of the
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property approximately a week ago, it was determined that there were some
moisture problems, some outside work that had not been completed and some
deterioration of the buildings , therefore, he depreciated the value five
percent and recommends a reduction in the appraised value to $52,700.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNTY
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE FOR THE GOODFELLOW PROPERTY IN THE CAMP COZY ADDITION
TO $52,700. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 4-0.
Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Temple have requested a re-
assessment of their property in the Lundgren Home Addition. Mr. Jerry
Kritzeck of the County Assessor's office indicated that he inspected
the Temple property and found that the size of the bedrooms were much
smaller than would be expected for that size house and therefore, lowered
the grade of house for determining assessed value. Mr. Kritzeck further
indicated that the knotholes in the outside siding were falling out
and that birds were getting inside of the sheeting. Mr. Kritzeck indicated
that he recommended the assessed value change from $89,300 to $78,600.
COUNCILMEMBERDUITSMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S RECOMMENDATION
FOR THE TEMPLE PROPERTY IN THE LUNDGREN HOME ADDITION TO BE ASSESSED AT A
VALUE OF $78,600. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION PASSED 4-0.
6. Signal Agreement Between Mn/Dot and the City of Elk River for Highway
#169 and Main Street Signal
The City Administrator indicated that the agreement between Mn/Dot and
the City of Elk River is for the installation of a signal light and the
associated turn lanes at Highway 4/:169 and Main Street. The City Admin-
istrator indicated that the City is in the process of getting the pre-
liminary engineering and design work fees paid through MSA funds.
Mr. John Gilbertson, Engineer with Consulting Engineers Diversified,
indicated that the Main Street project and the signal light project would
be combined and all engineering costs would be submitted for reimbursement
through the MSA funds. Mr.. Gilbertson indicated that the State engineer
indicated thatMSA would pick up the additional preliminary engineering
costs. Mr. Gilbertson indicated that when there is a split project such
as the Main Street project, it does cause some confusion as the State
does not generally use consultants. The City Administrator indicated
that in order to get the signal light at #169 and Main Street, it was
necessary that the City of Elk River split the engineering project with
the State of Minnesota. The City Administrator further indicated that
the State will do all of the engineering for the Highway #10 and Proctor
signal and the City will just pay their share of each project.
The City Administrator indicated that the City's attorney has reviewed the
agreement and does not have a problem with the agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 84-7, A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
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WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING.INTERSECTION
CONTROL BEACON AND THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT HIGHWAY
#169 AND MAIN STREET. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION PASSED 4-0.
7. Barrington Place Replat - Public Hearing
Mayor Hinkle indicated that this item is a joint meeting between the
Planning Commission and the City Council to consider a replatting of a
certain portion of Barrington Place. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the
replatting is basically a formality as the concept and original layout
waspreviously approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing.
Mr. Gary Santwire introduced Mr . Lynn McLaughlin andMr . Lyle McGloughin
as M & S Developers, the current owners of the townhome lots in Barrington
Place. Mr. Santwire indicated that Lot 36 in Block 3is not included
in the replatting and further indicated that the replatting involves
Lots 1 - 8 boundaries.
Mr. Larry Toth questioned the issuance of a building permit without a plat.
Mr. Gary Santwire indicated that the density has already been approved
and the replatting just involves the changing of the boundary lines of
the eight-unit building so as to allow the owners to build condominium
units.
Mayor Hinkle indicated that the replatting process was to alJow the
builders to sell the units in a different manner and that the replatting
just allowed for a different type of ownership.
Discussion was carried on regarding the misunderstanding by people that
were notified of the public hearing with regard to the density allowed
for the area. General discussion was carried on regarding the process
necessary for replatting to allow for a different type of ownership.
Mr. John Pearce, Acting Chairman of the Planning Commission, indicated that
the Planning Commission does not have a problem with the plat as proposed.
COMMISSIONER TRALLE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS
1-8 BLOCK 3, BARRINGTON PLACE ,TO THE CITY COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER HARTMAN
SECONDED THE MOTION. COMMISSIONERS TRALLE , PEARCE, HARTMAN AND WILLE
VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION. NO ONE VOTED AGAINST.
Mr. Lynn McLaughlin, developer for the townhomes in Barrington Place,
indicated that as they developed the project and find the needs of the
community, they may have to consider replatting of other parcel to
satisfy those needs.
Mr. Lyle McGlaughlin indicatedthay they will do their best to communicate
to the City Council the communities needs with regard to the Barrington
Place project.
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COUNCILME11BERGUNKELMOVED TO APPROVE THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1. - 8, BLOCK 3,
BARRINGTON PLACE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 4-0.
8. East Main Street Water Improvement - Public Hearing
Counci1member Gunkel indicated that this public hearing is held to consider
the replacement of the watermain between Gates Avenue and Evans Avenue.
Counci1member Gunkel indicated that the replacement of the watermain was
not a part of the Main Street feasibility study, therefore, no costs were
available at the Main Street public hearing. Councilmember Gunkel
further indicated that this was a public hearing to consider the project
and not an assessment hearing. Counci1member Gunkel indicated that the
costs for the replacement of the watermain are approximately $38,181. 00
which would amount to $1,765 per lot. Counci1member Gunkel indicated
that becaus.e of the costs of the watermain replacement, the Utility
C01mnission and the City Council met to discuss. how to pay for the project.
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that it was determined that a split of
50 percent assessments and 50 percent water revenues could be used
to finance the watermain improvement and that this method would be most
appropriate. Counci1member Gunkel indicated that she would like the
City Council to consider another alternative. Councilmember Gunkel
indicated that even though the sanitary sewer is old and defective and
needs replacement, it is proposed that no assessment will be made as the
replacement costs can be paid out ofa revenue fund generated by the
sanitary sewer utility. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that
the watermain is old and deteriorated but the utility does not have funds
available for replacement. Counci1member Gunkel indicated that she would
like the City Council to consider the possibility of using the funds
generated by the assessment of the street replacement costs for financing
of the watermain improvement. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she
felt it may be time for the City Council to consider this type of policy
for replacement of old watermains, as there are not water utility funds
available.
The City Administrator indicated that the replacement of the sanitary
sewer lines is also designed for re~routing to take pressure off of
another area of the sanitary sewer line; therefore, it has a bigger
purpose and difficult to define the area of benefit for assessment.
The City Administrator indicated that the City Council must consider
the whole project and that whatever policy the City Council decides
will seta precedent for other areas within the City. The City Admin-
istrator further indicated that it is legal to use the MSA funds
as Counci1member Gunkel proposed. The City Administrator indicated that
the assessment as proposed with a 50-50 split as compared to other
projects, is not unreasonable and further inciated that the project as
proposed is consistent with the School Street improvement project. The
City Administrator further indicated that the monies replacing the MSA
funds are proposed to be used for other projects in the City as proposed
in the City's Capital Improvement Program.
Mayor Hinkle indicated that based on the City's Capital Improvement
program, the residents on west Main Street will be incurring the same
costs as proposed for the residents on east Main Street in the very near
future.
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The City Administrator reviewed a typical assessment for the residents on
east Main Street as proposed with a 50-50 split of the watermain costs
between assessments and the water utility fund.
Ms. Linda Hageseth, a resident on Railroad Drive, indicated that her
watermain is now hooked to the watermain on Main Street, and questioned
the possibility of it being hooked to the Gates Avenue watermain.
Discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of the Hageseth property
being hooked into the Gates Avenue watermain.
Ms. Ellie Kretsch questioned the possible benefit to the residents on the
east side of Highway #169, based on the upgrading of the watermain as proposed
from a four-inch pipe to a six-inch pipe.
Discussion was carried on regarding the necessity of replacing the water-
main between Gates and Evans because of its deterioration and the current
minimum requirements of a six-inch pipe.
Ms. Peggy Bode indicated that she did agree with the fact that the water-
main should be replaced and further indicated that she was very concerned
about the cost that would be assessed to the individual property owners.
Ms. Bode indicated that the property owners needed some help in paying for
those costs.
Discussion was carried on regarding the use of MSA funds, the School Street
project, and the Gates Avenue project.
The City Administrator indicated that the Gates Avenue project was not the
same as the School Street project or the Main Street project as Gates
Avenue, prior to the expansion into the planned unit development, was an
average residential street and because of the planned unit development,
was expanded to a major thoroughfare street.
Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the City Council must discuss the
various options and the 5 year Capital Improvement program prior to setting
a policy regarding the use of MSA funds for major development and infra-
structure replacement. Councilmember Duitsman further indicated that if there
were excess funds, the City could authorize those funds to be spread over
the various completed projects.
Further discussion was carried on regarding the necessity of planning and
a capital improvement program.
Mr. Kermit Bode indicated that he felt the MSA funds should be used to
help the people on Main Street, and as the water utility fund is increased,
this fund could be used to help other projects in the future.
Ms. Peggy Bode expressed her appreciation of Council member Gunkel's work
in trying to find alternatives for the payment of the watermain improvement
and further, requested that the City Council consider Councilmember Gunkel's
proposal.
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Mayor Hinkle indicated that the public hearing was held to hear the public's
comments and further indicated that the City Council would consider their
comments and be as fair as possible in working out a policy that will work
for the whole community.
Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he was a resident of west Main Street
and therefore, very concerned with the precedent set by the methods of
assessment used for the east Main Street project.
COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 84-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTIN~
THE FEASIBILITY STUDY AND ORDERING THE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT FOR THE EAST MAIN.. .
STREET PROJECT. AND ALSO. TO AWARD THE BID TO NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION. COUNCIL-
MEMBER GUNKEll SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
Mr. John Gilbertson of Consulting Engineers Diversified then reviewed the
plans of the sidewalk on the north side of the street and the striping proposed
for east Main Street.
Ms. Ellie Kretsch indicated that she wanted the sidewalk back on the south
side of the street. Mr. Kermit Bode also expressed his interest in having
the sidewalk back on the south side of the street.
Discussion was carried on regarding the placement of the sidewalk on the south
side versus the north side of the street.
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE SIDEWALK TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON
THE SOUTH. SIDE OF THE STREET. . COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION FAILED 2-3. MAYOR HINKLE, COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT AND COUNCILMEMBER
DUITSMAN OPPOSED.
It was the consensus that the sidewalk would remain as planned on the north
side of east Main Street.
9. Re-Assessment of Lot in Barrington Plaoe
The CitY, Clerk indicated that the public hearing is held to reassess a
parcel of property in the Barrington Place development. The City Clerk
indicated that at the October 1982 assessment hearing for Barrington Place,
Lot 19, Block 3, was assessed $1,400.00 and yet the property owners have a
statement from the City stating that the assessments were paid. The City
Clerk indicated that the confusion came about due to the sale of properties
and repayment of assessment fees for the actual hearing. The City Clerk
further indicated that the Barrington Place developer, Mr. Gary Santwire,
indicated that there was a possibility of a mistake in the October 1982
assessment, as one of the single family lots in Block 1 was assessed less
than the other single family lot. Therefore, Mr. Santwire suggested that the
$1,400 assessed to Lot 19, Block 3, be reassessed to Lot 2 Block 1 in the
Barrington Place development. The City Clerk recommended that the City
Council approve the proposed reassessment for the property described as
Lot 2, Block 1, Barrington Place.
Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition
of the proposed reassessment hearing. Mr. Gary Santwire indicated that the
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reassessment of the single family lot would bring the assessment of that
lot more in line with the other single family lots.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE REASSESSMENT OF THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BARRINGTON PLACE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
10. Change Order for Sanitary Sewer on East Main Street Improvement Project
Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
and the City's Engineer, Mr. John Gilbertson determined that there is a
section of sanitary sewer that needs to be replaced in the east Main Street
improvement project. Mayor Hinkle indicated that in televising the sanitary
sewer line it was apparent that most of the sewer line joints are offset,
there are several places where roots are beginning to grow into the joints,
and that there are several cracks in the line,. as well as several residential
services that protrude into the lines . to such an extent that they may
cause future backups. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the change order would
allow for approximately 335 feet of sewer to be replaced for a bid price
of $11 ,415.00.
Discussion was carried on regarding the inspection process and the assurance
that residential services are hooked into the sewer line properly.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER FOR SANITARY SEWER
REPLACEMENT ON EAST MAIN STREET FOR A NET COST OF $11,415.00. COUNCILMEMBER
ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
11. Pay Estimate #2 for Heavenly Hills
COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE PAY ESTIMATE #2 TO S & L EXCAVATING
FOR THE HEAVENLY HILLS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,102.65.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED. THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
12. Pay Estimate 1f7 for Gates Avenue Improvement Project
COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE PAY ESTIMATE if7
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTPROJUCT TO.BARBAROSSA AND SONS, INC.
$42,828.95. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION.
4-0.
FOR THE GATES
IN THE AMOUNT OF
THE MOTION PASSED
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that there are two residents that have not
had their sand points restored by the contractor.
Mr. Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, indicated that he has talked with
the inspector on the project and that they are working with the super-
intendent and the gas company to get the sand points replaced and restored.
Mr. Hals indicated that the gas company was responsible for the Rydell
property problem.
It was the consensus that the check to Barbarossa and Sons not be released
until the problems with the two property owners and their wells be solved.
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12~. Set Up License for the Elk River Country Club
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE A SET UP LICENSE FOR THE ELK RIVER
COUNTRY CLUB. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
PASSED 4-0.
12 3/4. Ridgewood Association Roads
Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the members of the Ridgewood Association
want to meet with the City Council on June 25 to discuss the roads in their
development and how they may be improved and paid for.
It was the consensus that the City Council would meet with members of the
Ridgewood Association at the June 25 City Council meeting.
13. Administrator's Update
A. Ground Cover
Discussion was carried on regarding the ground cover and cleanup of the
property along Highway #10 between UPA and the City property. Mayor
Hinkle indicated that Mr.~Mag(Johnson, member of the Beautification
Committee, indicated that he cannot get someone to clean up the dead
brush and trees along that portion of the highway. Mayor Hinkle further
indicated that Mn/Dot indicated that the City could clean up "the area
without causing any type of soil erosion. It was the consensus that
the City staff will organize some individuals to clean up the bank along
Highway 1110.
B. Proctor Avenue and Highway #10 Signal
The City Administrator indicated that the County has indicated their
intent to participate in the Highway #10 and Proctor Avenue signal light
and that the Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue in
the process of authorizing installation of a signal light.
C. Gates Avenue Improvement
The City Administrator indicated that the Gates Avenue improvement project
is virtually done and that speed signs would be placed along Gates Avenue.
Discussion was carried on regarding the naming of the street in the
planned unit development. Councilmember Gunkel suggested the name Monarch
Lane. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that there was a street south of
Main Str~et named Freeport which is between Evans and Gates and further
indicate: that the street in the planned unit development would line up
with Fre port, .therefore, it was his suggestion that the street be named
Freeport Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE NAMING OF THE STREET THROUGH
THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AS FREEPORT AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.
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D. Orono. Park Ballfield Construction
The City Administrator indicated that the construction of the ballfields
is moving along as scheduled. The Ciyt's Street Superintendent, Mr.
Phil Hals. indicated that class 5 will be brought in for the infield
followed by the installation of the fencing and the irregation system,
and seeding in August. Mayor Hinkle complimented Mr. Phil Hals on his
work in the construction of the ballfields.
E. Lions Park
The City Administrator indicated that the City.has closed on.the
purchase of the park property and has submitted an application for
a Lawcon grant in the amount of $100,000 to construct trails and
parking lots.
F. Municipal Facilities
The City Administrator indicated that he received a quote of $1,500
from one appraisal firm to appraise the City Hall property. The City
Administrator further indicated that Mr. Ty Bischoff, the County
Assessor, indicated that he would be interested in doing an appraisal
of the City <Hall property. The City Administrator further indicated
that an appraisal by Mr. Ty Bischoff would be a Sherburne County view
of the property without a lot of commercial development influence.
Councilmember Duitsman questioned how the appraisal would be used.
The City Administrator indicated that the appraisaL could help the
City Council, the City staff, and the Citizens Advisory Committee
determine whether the property was saleable or if it would be more
worthwhile to keep the property and locate the municipal facility at
the present site. It was the consensus to request Mr. Ty Bischoff to
submitt a quote to the City for the cost of an appraisal and a time
schedule.
G. Sanitary Sewer Line
The City Administrator indicated that the City is considering construction
of a bypass sanitary d~wer line from 5th Street to Main Street, in
the City's Capital Improvement Program. The City Administrator further
indicated that the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor feels
the bypass should be constructed sooner than proposed in the Capital
Improvement Program of 1985, as development along School Street and
the Bud Houlton property would create more flow than the line could handle.
The City Administrator indicated that there already has been backup
problems on 5th Street; therefore, it is recommended that the City Council
authorize a feasibility study to implement the process of the project
and address the cost of the project.
COUNCILMEMBERGUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF.A BYPASS SANITARY . SEWER LINE FROM 5TH STREET TO MAIN
STREET. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED
4-0.
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H. Speed Zone - Highway #10
The City Administrator indicated that Mn/Dot will be doing a speed
study along Highway #10 in the vicinity of Proctor Avenue in relation
to the installation of a signal at Highway #10 and Proctor.
I. Liquor Store Employee
The City Administrator" indicated that a liquor store employee, Mr.
Greg Jackman, has been caught stealing money and store items, therefore,
it is recommended that the City Council terminate his employment. The
City Administrator indicated that a letter has been sent to Mr. Jackman
indicating his suspension and right to a hearing. The City Administrator
further indicated that the City has not had any response from Mr.
Jacktpan.
COUNQ:ILMEMBERDUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE TERMINATION OF MR. GREG
JACKItfAN AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER
ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
J. Tot ~ark and Public Hearing Letters
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Tot Park has not been mowed and
furtq.er indicated that she has contacted Mr. Dave Bleyhl regarding
maintenance of the park again this year. Councilmember Gunkel indicated
thatlMr. Bleyhl indicated that in order to do a good job with Tot Park,
he n~eds a weed cutter to cut around the various pieces of play equipment
in tIle park. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she has a neighbor that has
two J?oys that would be interested in maintaining the park. The City
Admi4istrator indicated that he has again asked the City's attorney,
DavelSellergren, to determine if there is a way to get rid of Tot Park.
It w4s the consensus of the City Council to wait for the City Attorney's
opinton rega:ding the Tot P~rk and if t ~h~uldremain.City property,
befolfe the C1ty contracts w1th a local c1t1zen for ma1ntenance.
Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she would like a copy of the public
hearing notice letters that go to the residents in order to be informed
of t~e subjcet.
K.
Counqilmember Gunkel questioned the development of the Prairie House
rest4urant. The City Administrator indicated that the Prairie House
rest4urant proposal did not have to come to the City Council for approval
and tfhe developers are in the process of proceeding with their development.
R-Ra#ed Movies
CounJilmember Engstrom indicated that he has received complaints
rega~ding young people allowed into the theater -whenR-rated movies are
showq. After some general discussion, it was the consensus of the
City ICouncil that the City Council could not legislate morality or
enforce that type of legislation.
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13~. Check Register
COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 4, 1984 CHECK REGISTER.
COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
14. Tentative Agenda
Hobbit Hills Assessments, Sidewalk Replacement Program, Easement Acquisition,
and Tot Park are items tentatively scheduled for the June 11 City Council
meeting.
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED THAT THE MEETING
BE ADJOURNED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Phyllis Boedigheimer
City Clerk/Treasurer
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