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07-16-1984 CC MIN --, REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, JULY 16, 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 15~ - Highway #10 Improvements, 16 - Administrator's Update, E. - Clean Up Day, F. - Ridgewood Roads, and Item 16~ - Councilmember Gunkel's Items, were added to the July 16, 1984 City Council agenda. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM. MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 16,1984 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Minutes COUNCILMliL.\1BER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 9, 1984 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE. MOTION. PASSED 4-0. 4. Open Mike Mayor Hinkle introduced Ms. Joyce Lahti, the new librarian, to the City Council. 5. Highway 11169 Water Trunk Crossing - Public Hearing Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the Utility Commission requested a feasibility study for a proposed trunk watermain across Highway 11169. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that the proposed trunk watermain would extend from Freeport Avenue in the Barthel Planned Unit Development east toward and under Highway #169, and ending with a connection at the existing watermain in the Barrington Place Planned Unit Develop- ment. Councilmember Duitsman inditca ted that the trunk wa termain is necessary to in-, crease water flow to the east of Highway 11169. Councilmember Duitsman further in- dicated that the project would be a part of a tax increment financing project in the Barthel Planned Unit Development or as an alternative, the project would be assessed. The City Administrator indicated that the proposed trunk watermain could be a part of a tax increment financing district if a district becomes available. The City Admin- istrator further indicated that the feasibility study proposes a 16...itich watermain and further indicated that it is proposed to assess the Barthel Planned Unit De- velopment for the equivalent cost of a 12-inch watermain which would be consistent with the Barrington Place assessment. The City Administrator indicated that originally, it was proposed to assess property owned by George Dietz north of the Barrington Place Planned Unit Development, but in light of the recent zoning developments, it is proposed to route the waterline in the same area and not to provide service under Dodge Avenue to the Dietz property. Mayor Hinkle opened the public heraing. No one appeared for or in opposition of the proposed trunk watermain. Ci~y Council Minutes July 16, 1984 P age Two COUNCILMEMBER . DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 84-18, .A liE:SO,LUTION ORDERING THE TRUNKWATERMAINIMPROVEMENT THROUGH THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPEMENT TO THE_BARRINGTON PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4~O. Councilmember Gunkel questioned the method of assessment as proposed in the city Administrator's memo dated July 12, 1984 to the Mayor and City Council and further indicated that it was her recommendation to assess more than as proposed. ,6. Vacation of Holt Avenue Road Easement~ Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that the road easement vacation public hearing was held to vacate a portion of a road between Railroad Drive and 3rd Street. The City Administrator indicated that the portion of the roadway was supposed to have beer vacated by the Elk River City Council in 1969, but apparently was not recorded, as the County's records currently show the road still in City ownership. The City Administrator indicated th~t in order to:cla:rify the status of the roadway, the City Council may officially and formally complete the easement vacation as intended by the 1969 City Council. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition of the road easement vacation. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO VACATE THAT PORTION OF THE CITY STREETRIGHT-0F-WAY KNOWN AS HOLT AVENUE BETWEEN THIRD STREET ANDRAIL~OAD DRIVE, ADJACENT TO THE SUPER VALU AND AMERICAN LEGION PROPERTIES. COUNCILMEMBERGUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. . - THE MOTION PASSED 4~O. 7. Americ-an Legion Conditional Use Permit - Continued Public Hearing Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request by the American Legion was continued from the April 16, 1984 City Council meeting; CounGilmember Gunkel indicated that the condition.al use permit is requi:red to allow the American Legion to expand their facility in a C~4 zone, Councilmember GunkeL indicated that the City Council could not consider the condition- al use permit request at the April 16th City Council meeting, as a detailed site plan indicating parking requirements, landscaping and traffic flow was not available. The City Administrator indicated that the current site plan is not the final plan for the American Legion addition and further indicated that the final plan would be a part of the conditional use permit when the American Legion applied for the building permit. General discussion was carried on regarding the porposed landscaping and the City staff's suggestion that more lal1dscaping be put .il1 place at the piece adj acent to Main Street. Discussion was also carried 011 regarding the curbing requirement to be continued by the American Legion for the full length of the property on Rail~ road Drive. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY THE ,.. AMERICAN. LEGION WITH THE CONDITIONS THAT A FINAL PLAN BECOME A PART OF THE CONDITION~ AL USE PERMIT AND THAT THE LEGION COMPLY WITH THE MINIMUMS ON THE ESTABLISHED PLAN THAT AN ADDITIONAL SITE. PLAN BE PROVIDED. AND THAT CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER BE . ~ EXTENDED FOR THE WHOLE LENGTH OF THE PROPERTY ON RAILROAD DRIVE FROM THE POINT OF THE CURB TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAIN STREET PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBE City Council Minutes July 161 1984 Pag~ Three SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTlON. THE MOTION PASSED 4~0. 8. Markham Request for Conditional Use Permit - Public Hearing Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Mr. Ron Markham has requested a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a funeral parlor on Evans Avenue between Railroad Drive and 2nd Street. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that funeral parlors are permitted as a conditional use in an R-3 zone. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the proposed site is served by City water and not by City sewer, therefore sanitary sewer would have to be brought into the property and the cost would be assessed. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Mr. Markham has submitted a site plan which, in her opinion, will blend in well with the area. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed Mr. Markham's request for a conditional use permit and unanimously recommended approval by the City Council. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Discussion was carried on regarding the specific site proposed by Mr. Markham and the size of the site proposed for the funeral parlor. Discussion was also carried on regarding the sale of the property from the Vernon Cemetary Association to Mr. Markham and the Cemetary Association's plans for expansion. Mr. Floyd Strandburg, representative of the Vernon Cemetary Association, indicated that the Association has retained enough property for long term expansion needs. Discussion was carried on regarding the approximate cost of the sewer extension to the property. The City Administrator indicated that the approximate cost of the sewer extension would be $6,700 which would also provide a sewer service to the only home in the area presently not served by City sewer. Discussion was carried on regarding the exact location of the sanitary sewer extension and the possibility of Mr. Dawson's driveway being cut by the placement of the sanitary sewer. Discussion was also carried on regarding the length of time of the construction of the sanitary sewer project and restoration of the street. Discussion was also carried on regarding the type of traffic that the funeral home would generate. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt the proposed plan would blend in well with the area and further indicated that in other cities, funeral homes are located within a residential area. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt it was an appropriate use for the area and that Mr. Markham is not proposing anything unusual. Discussion was also carried on regarding water drainage problems in the area. It was the consensus that the City's engineer review the water drainage problem 1n the area, specifically, the water drainage problem on the Marv Dawson property. Council member Schuldt indicated that he felt a funeral home does not belong in a residential area and therefore, would not vote for the conditional use permit. ~ City Council Minutes July 16 ~ 1984 Page Four CQUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APP~OVEA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MR. RON MARKHAM TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FUNERAL HOME ON EVANS AVENUE,. WITH THE CONDITIONS AS STATED IN THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S MEMO TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATED JULY 12, 1984 AND THE ADDITIONAL CONDITION THAT THE WATER DRAINAGE NOT HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT OPPOSED. 9. Specht Request for Rezoning - Public Hearing Counci1member Duitsman indicated that Mr. Erwin Specht of 16330 Highway 10 is re- questing a zone change for a portion of his property located in the southeastern portion of the city on the south side of highway 10. Counci1member Duitsman indicated that Mr. Specht is requesting that 100 feet of his property adjacent to highway 10 be rezoned from A-I agriculture to C-3A highway commercial and further indicated that Mr. Specht has stated that the request for the rezoning is for the sole purpose of allowing billboard display. Councilmember Duitsman further indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed Mr. Specht's request and after considerable discussion voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that the rezoning request be denied. Mayor Hinkle indicated that prior to consolidation the property was zoned commercial by the county and when the city adopted their zoning map in 1980 the zone was changed to agricultural. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that billboards are not allowed in an A-I zone. Mr. Tom Woods representing the historical society and the Kelly .Farm indicated that he was opposed to the rezoning of the property as he felt that it was an unappropriate use for the area and not in keeping with the Kelly Farm. Mr. Rob VanVa1kenberg indicated that he appreciated the ability to do outdoor adver- tising and felt that the billboards attracted business to the city. Mr. Jim Tra1le representative of the Planning Commission indicated that the planning commission felt that the rezoning of the Specht property would in essence be a spot zone. Mr. Tra11e further indicated that if the zone change were make the city would have no control regarding the corridor into the city. Mr. Tra11e further indicated that the Planning Commission felt that this particular area was given a great deal of attention during the consideration and creation of the C-3B zone and it was a consenses of the Planning Commission to allow for green space along the corridor into the City of Elk River. General Discussion was carried on regarding the confusion of the zoning and the fact that the zoning was changed in 1980 during the rezoning of various other sections within the City of Elk River and the adoption of a zoning and land use map for the City. Discussion was also carried on regarding the allowable distance between billboard signs in the commercial zone and the industrial zone. Discussion was also carried on regarding the number of billboards along highway 10 on the south side of the highway. Further discussion was carried on regarding the ammortization period of billboard signs in a nonconforming use. The City's Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that Mr. Zack Johnson is in the process of drafting a sign ordinance for the City and further indicated that the draft will be completed after the legal background work has been done. ~ City Council Minutes July l6~ 1984 Page Five Mr. Erwin Specht indicated that the State of Minnesota requires a permit which needs to be reviewed every three years and further indicated that he could not understand why the City required a more stringent ordinance-than the State of Minnesota.. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he felt billboards are needed, as every busin.ess cannot be located ona major highway. Councilmember Engstrom further indicated that he felt billboards promote commercial growth to a community. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the City Council should not change the zone and further indicated that felt that the problem should be addressed through a sign ordinance. CouncilmemberDuitsman further indicated that he felt that the Planning Commission should do futher research and consider a new sign ordinance. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt billboards are an eyesore and further indicated that on the south side of the highway going toward Anokathe billboards do not promote the City of Elk River. Councilmember Schuldt further indicated that he did not feel those commercial billboards helped the commercial district and actually hide beautiful country. Councilmember Schuldt ihdicatedthatsome signage is necessary to help motorist find food and lodging and therefore there may be a possible solution through the sign ordinance that would consider size 1 construction and distance between s1gns. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she had a problew rezoning a 100 feet along highway 10 for signing and .further indicated that she felt the City should consider addressing the problem through the sign ordinance. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission and Mr. Rick Breezee, the Building and Zoning Administrator will work with the Chamber of Commerce and the business community in the adoption of a sign ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO DENY A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST BY MR, ERWIN SPECHT FOR A PORTION OF HIS PROPERTY ALONG. THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 10. CQUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1 COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTRQMOPPOS~D. General discussion was carried on regarding the State's regulation on billboard signs and the distance between billboard signs. It was the consensus of the City Council to encourage the Planning Commission to consider the concerns o:Ethe business community and complete the drafting of a sign ordinance. Commissioner Tral1e requested that the City Council schedule a work session with the Planning Commission regarding the sign ordinance. 10.. Swanson Administrative Subdivision Request ~ Public Hearing Councilmember Engstrom indicated that Mr. andM:rs. Swanson or 13651 Highway #10 have requested an administrative subdivision to subdivide a parcel of property approximately 1. 7 acres in size from a parceL 5.13 acres in size. CouncilmemberEngstrom indicated that the property is located adjacent to Highway tHO in anR- IB Single Family Res- idential zone. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Rick Breezee,Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the Swansons have made .application for abuilding permit and further indicated that their propose meets all setback requirements. . ~ ~ City Council Minute$ July 16, 1984 Page Si~ COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUEST BY MR. AND MRS. SWANSON OF 13651 HIGHWAY =!F10. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 11. Warren Reque$t for Variance- Public Hearing Councilmember Engstrom indicated that Mr. Ray Warren of 19540 Tyler Street has request- ed a variance to permit the construction of a metal-skinned building in an R-lA zone. Councilmember Engstrom further indicated that the variance request is made to allow the building of a metal-skinned building a distance of 300 feet from a residence to the south of the property and 426 from a residence to the north of the property. Council- member Engstrom indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed Mr. Warren's request and found that the necessary variance standards could be met and therefore, unanimously recommended that the City Council grant a variance. Discussion was carried on regarding the proposed use of the building. Mr. Warren indicated that he proposed to the use the building for crops and equipment storage. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO GRANT THE SETBACK VARIANCE REQUESTED BY MR. RAY WARREN TO ALLOW MR. WARREN TO CONSTRUCT A METAL-SKINNED BUILDING ON HIS PROPERTY AND TO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALLOW THE CITY'S BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUIRE SOME MINIMAL LANDSCAPING, SHOULD IT BE NECESSARY. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 12. Nagorski Request for Variance-Public Hearing Councilmember Schuldt indicated that Mr. Ted Nakorski of 12812 189th Avenue NW, has requested a variance to allow him to keep a deck attached to his home which encroaches on the required setback. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that Mr. Nagorski's property is on a corner lot, therefore, requiring two front yard setbacks. Council- member Schuldt indicated that in the staff's review of Mr. Nagorski's request for a variance, the City staff determined that there was no other available option for the deck. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Rick Breezee. Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that in his rev~ew of the property, it was determined that there is no other logical site for the deck as the western side of the property is the site of the septic system and the rear of the property contains the well. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY MR. TED NAGORSKI OF 12812 189th Avenue TO ENCROACH BY TEN (10) FEET ONTO A REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 13. Omitt Request for Variance-Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. TonyOmitt of 20727 Ulysses Street has requested a variance to permit an addition to an existing metal-skinned structure located on the front yard of his property in the Heavenly Hills Addition. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Omitt has added a 16 by 26 foot addition to the existing metal-skinned building and therefore requires a variance as the building is 126 feet from his neighbor's residence. The City Administrator indicated that the Plann- ---, City Council Minutes July 161 1984 Page Seven ing comm;l..ssion reviewed Mr. Omitt's request for a variance and after much discussion, it was decided that there was no other location on the property for the building. The City Administrator further indicated that the Planning Commission also discussed the number of animals to be housed the the metal-skinned building. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission, on a 5-1 vote, voted to recommend approval of a variance with the following conditions: 1) that a maximum of three horse and no other livestock or poultry be housed on the property 2) that an existing temporary lean-to building in the frond yard be removed 3) that Mr. Omitt obtain the necessary building permit for the structure 4) that the livestock housed on the property be pastured in the rear of the property. The City Administrator further indicated that the Planning Commission also discussed a requirement the Mr. Omitt establish some grass cover on the front of the property which is currently dirt. Discussion was carried on regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation that only three horses be housed on the property, as Heavenly Hills Addition is an unplatted portion of Elk River in an agricultural zone which does permit unlimited keeping of livestock. Planning Commission representative Mr. Jim Trape indicated that building was already built and questioned the possibility of granting a variance if the building had not been constructed prior to the variance request. Commissioner Tralle also suggested the possibility of an additional fee for a building permit after the building was built. Discussion was carried on regarding the language of the City Administrator's recommendation for the conditions of the variance request. It was suggested that condition number 3 contain the language of livestock and poultry rather than horses. General discussion was carried on regarding the Omitt's residence. Ms. Rita Hershey, a neighbor, indicated that she did not care what the Omitt's did with their property regarding animals, building and their property in general. Commissioner Tralle questioned the number of vehicles on the Omitt property and the possibility of a home occypation. Mr. Omitt indicated that he had two tow trucks, a semi truck, a van, a motor home and a number of other vehicles on the property. Discussion was also carried on regarding the number of horses the Omitt's owned. Dis- cussion was carried on regarding the cleanup of the property, the number of animals on the property, and the fence location on the property. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he felt that it was permissable to have a fence up to the edge of the property in the front of the property. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt six horses could be permitted on the property. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. ANTHONY OMITT TO PERMIT AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING METAL-SKINNED BUILDING WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THAT AN EXISTING TEMPORARY LEAN-TO ON THE FRONT OF MR. OMITT'S PROPER BE REMOVED, 2) THAT MR. OMITT OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT AS REQUIRED BY 'lHE ell): CODf:, 3) THAT THE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY HOUSED ON THE OMITT PROPERTY BE PASTURED IN THE REAR ~ city council Minutes July 16, 1984 Pq.ge Eight OF 'tHE PROPEF\TY AND~ 4) THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S NUISANCE ORDINANCE SPECIFI- CALLY APPLY TOMR, OMITT'S SITUATION, AND. THAT .IN.SPITE OF THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE USE IN QUESTION,. THAT MR.. OMITT 's PROPERTY ANB. USES NOT BE REGARDED AS AGRICULTURAL IN NATURE. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 14. Mechanical Amusement Device License for Reggie's . The City Clerk indicated that the license applications for the licensing of 8 video games, 1 pinball game and two pool tables located at 13161 Highway #10, Reggie's Pennant Bar have been received. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE FOR REGGIE'S PENNANT BAR. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 15. Planning Commission Vacancies Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council has received a letter of resignation from Mr. Tom Hartman and further indicated that Chairman Martin Tracy has indicated his intentions to resign from the Planning Commission. Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Stewart Wilson has indicated his interest in serving on the Planning Commission, and further indicated that the City Council should also consider a commisSion member for Commissioner Tracy's position. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF TOM HARTMAN FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION" COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. bOUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPOINT MR. STEWART WILSON TO THE CITY'S PLANNING COMMISSION TO COMPLETE MR. TOM HARTMAN'S TERM. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. The City Admini.strator indicated that Mr. Martin Tracy will send a letter of resignation to the City Council. It was the consensus that the City Council recognize the vacancy that will be created by Mr. Tracy's resignation. The City Council requested that an ad be placed in the paper for volunteers to serve on the City's Planning Commission. lQ~. Highway #10 Project The City Administrator indicated that the State of Minnesota has requested an agreement to be signed by the City of Elk River regarding the signal and street lights on the highway #10 improvement project; a cooperative agreement for the project.and approval of the plans and specifications for the prolect. The City Administrator further indicated that the signal agreement appears to be straightforward without any problems. Tge cooperative agreement contains the net cost numbers, and the plans and specifications are the same as the City Council has previously reviewed. Discussion was carried on regaEding the highway maintenance funds covering the cost of the MSA work and that the -City would<.nqt have to go through the variance process for the funding of that work. Discussion was also carried on regarding the Utilities requirements. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE CITY OF ELK<RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED. THE MOTION. City Council Minutes July 16, 1984 Page Nine ~ THBMOT10N PASSED 4~O. COUNCIL:ME~ER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4~O. 16. Administrator's Update A. Lions' . Park The City Administrator indicated that the berms are shaped and further indicated that some excavating would be required in the pond as grass is growing up through the ponding. The City Administrator indicated that the City's Superintendent intends on doing; some seeding; in the fall. B. Cable Television Franchise The City Administrator indicated that the Cable Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday to review the proposals from the cable companies. City Adminisitrator further indicated that the Commission will make a selection and a recommendation to the City Council for award. The City Administrator fyrther indicated that ~tappears the company to be selected will provide two-way interactive with 41 channels activiated. C. Meeting Schedule. The City Administrator indicated that the July 23rd City Council meeting agenda will consist of conSiderEtionof Ridgewood Roads, the review of the City Audit with th e.c..~'.. ty AUdito.rs.,. the sidewalk progr.a ma.1...d.... the Elk River YouthH OCk. .eY A....S...S OCia. t~.'..O n The City Administrator further indicated hat the July 30th agenda will consist of tbe Highway #10 public hearing the Industrial Park and the liquor store. _ . __..._ . _______u D. The City Administrator indicated that it was planned that there would be three new services to the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Werner at the corner of Highway #169 and Main Street, and further indicated that through negotiations. the engineers have agreed to put two new services with one beimg oversized; there~ fore it could be divided should it be required. The City Administrator further indicated that the Hagaseth property had the option of hooking up their water to Main Street or to Gates Avenue and it appears they have chosen to hook into the Gates Avenue waterline. Mr. John Gilbertson, engineer from Consulting Engin- eers Diversified, indicated that the watermain in East Main Street will not need to be replaced but various connections will need to be installed. E. -1:Lean up day. The City Administrator indicated that var~ous other cities have had a day \\!hereby they were closed to the public to allow the staff to clean-up and catch up with filing and various other paper work. General discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of a cleanup day for the City of Elk River. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt it would be a good idea to allow city staff to clean up filing and other general office work. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he did not have a problem with establishing a city cleanup day. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt a cleanup day would be acceptable. It was the consensus that the city staff would determine a day to be set aside for a cleanup day and to notify the publicJof that day. ~ City Council Minute.s July 16, 1984 Page Ten 16~, Coundlmember Gunkel items, Councilmember Gunkel questioned the Heavenly Hills Project, City Engineer, Jogn Gilbertson, indicated that a final inspection would be done with the City Street Superintendent next week. Councilmember Gunkel questioned the signing of property for consideration of zone changes, variances, or conditional uses, as a notification to the public. The City Administrator indicated that he would follow up with the sign suggestion with the city staff. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that there have been various public notices in the paper regarding new businesses at residential locations. Discussion was carried on regarding the: public notices and the fact that these public notices were required to publish a new company not necessarily a specific location of a new company. Councilmember Gunkel requested thatt:Carlson of Community Education be recognized for the work he contributed to the Community Festival Day. It was the consensus that the City Administrator send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Carlson. 17. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE JULY 16, 1984 CHECK REGISTER, COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 18. Tentative Agenda The Ridgewood Roads, The Audit, sidewalk program and Elk River Youth Hockey are items tentatively scheduled for the July 23rd City Council meeting. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED, COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Boedigheimer City Clerk PB:lc