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12-17-1984 CC MIN REGULAR. WEEKLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1984 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Duitsman and Gunkel Members Absent: Councilmembers Engstrom and Schuldt 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 2. Agenda COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 17, 1984 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 3. Minutes of November 15, 1984 City Council Meeting Councilmember Gunkel requested that the motion to require the park dedication fees required by Mr. Dennis Anderson for the Brentwood Addition be paid by June 1, 1985. The motion was made by Councilmember Duitsman and seconded by Council- member Engstrom and was passed 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 1984 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3...,0. 4. Minutes of the November 26, 1984 City Council Meeting COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 26, 1984 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 5. Minutes of the December 3, 1984 City Council Meeting COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 3, 1984 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 6. Open Mike No one appeared for this item Mayor Hinkle presented Councilmember Duitsman with a plaque of recognition for his services to the City Council from 1978 to 1984. 7. Barthel PUD Industrial Revenue Notes The City Administrator indicated that the final documents associated with the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for the Barthel Planned Unit Development shopping center are submitted to the City Council for their consideration and approval. The City Administrator indicated that the City's Attorney, Mr. David Sellergren, has reviewed the industrial revenue bond documents and has recommended that the City Council accept the documents as presented. ",.. . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Two Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council gave preliminary approval to the Barthel PUD for issuance of industrial revenue bonds in October of 1981. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the project would not be feasible without the industrial revenue bonds. Discussion was carried on regarding the value of the industrial revenue bonds. The City Administrator indicated that the bonds will be issued in the amount of $2,200,000 for Parcel A only. Mr. John Griese, Attorney for Barthel, indicated that the letter from Mr. Barthel indicating that the project would not be feasible without the issuance of indus- trial revenue bonds would be a part of the documents, as requested by Mr. Steve Solomon of the Larkin Hoffman lawfirm. Discussion was carried on regarding the maturity dates for the equipment and leasehold improvements. Discussion was also carried on regarding the clause in the documents discussion tax exempt interest. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL RESOLUTION, RESOLUTION 84-30, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,400,000 IN INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND NOTES FOR THE BARTHEL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT SHOPPING CENTER. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. ! 8. Turner Variance - Public Hearing Mr. Arlon Fuchs, representative of the Planning Commission, indicated that Mr. Wade Turner of 1854 Main Street, has .requested a variance to place an addition onto his current home, which would be approximately 25 feet from the road right-of-way. Mr. Fuchs indicated that Mr. Turner has requested the setback variance to allow him to remove a portion of his existing home and put a new addition to the home in the same location. Mr. Fuchs further indicated that the addition will be ~he same distance from the road right-of-way as the main portion of the home. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission considered Mr. Turner's request at their November 20, 1984 Planning Commission meeting and voted unanimously to approve the variance request. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition of the variance request. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. WADE TURNER OF 1854 MAIN STREET TO PLACE AN ADDITION TO HIS CURRENT HOME APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. ~. Gerber Variance - Public Hearing Mr. Arlon Fuchs, representative of the Planning Commission indicated that Mr. Charles Gerber of 20418 Auburn Street, has requested a variance to allow him to maintain an accessory building in the required front yard setback of his property. Mr. Fuchs indicated that Gerber's accessory building encroaches in the front yard setback by approximately 15 feet. Mr. Fuchs indicated that Mr. Gerber constructed ~ . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Three the accessory building without a building permit and without previously checking with the City to determine appropriate setbacks. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission considered the Gerber variance request at their meeting of November 20, 1984 and further indicated that the Planning Commission felt that the necessary variance standards could not be met, that a hardship did not exist, and that a bad precedent would be established if Mr. Gerber's request was granted. Therefore, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the variance request. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition of the Gerber variance request. COUNCILMEMBERDUITSMAN MOVED TO DENY A VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. CHARLES GERBER OF 204l8.AUBURN STREET TO ALLOW A.TWELVE (12) BY FOURTEEN (14) FOOT ACCESSORY BUILDING TO REMAIN. IN THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK AND TO REQUIRE MR. GERBER TO REMOVE THE ACCESSORY BUILDING BY MAY 1, 1985. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 10. Renner Preliminary Plat, Ordinance Amendment and Conditional Use Permit - Public Hearing Mr. Arlon Fuchs, representative of the Planning Commission, indicated that Mr. E.H. Renner of 14747 County Road #30, has requested preliminary plat approval for a parcel of property at the intersec.tion of Jarvis and Highway 1110 which would create 9 lots in an industrial zone. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission considered the preliminary plat at their November 20, 1984 Planning Commission meeting. and voted unanimously to recommend approval. Mr. Fuchs indicated that Mr. Renner also requested an ordinance amendment and a conditional use permit to enable him to make specific use of one of the parcels of property in the preliminary plat. Mr. Fuchs indicated that Mr. Renner wants a residence in one of the office buildings as proposed for the preliminary plat. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Com- mission was uncomfortable with the language as presented and therefore, tabled the matter until the City Attorney could prepare additional language to address Mr. Renner's situation. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission wanted the residence to be within the building and at the time of the sale of the building that it be converted to office space; therefore, the conditional use would be only for Mr. Renner. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition of the Renner preliminary plat or the ordinance amendment and conditional use permit. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AS PRESENTED BY MR. E.H. RENNER OF 14747 COUNTY ROAD 30 FOR A PARCEL OF PROPERTY AT THE INTERSECTION OF JARVIS AND HIGHWAY #10. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. TIlE MOTION PASSED 3-0. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON MR. RENNER'S ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS LANGUAGE ADDRESSING MR. RENNER'S REQUEST CAN BE PRESENTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THEIR APPROVAL AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT THEIR FEBRUARY MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. r . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Four 11. Krage Conditional Use Permit - Public Hearing Mr. Arlon Fuchs, representative of the Planning Commission, indicated that Mr. Wayne Krage of 13400 Island View Drive, is requesting a conditional use permit for a home occupation to allow him to have a sales and telephone office to dis- tribute foil pleat insulation. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the home occupation is not intended to store insulation and that Mr. Krage indicated that only a minimal amount of storage would be done in the garage. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission considered Mr. Krage's request at their November 20, 1984 Planning Commission meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the conditional use permit, with the stipulation that the permit be reviewed in two years. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. No one appeared for or in opposition of the conditional use request. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO MR. WAYNE KRAGE OF 13400 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE WITH THE CONDITIONS THAT THE PERMIT BE REVIEWED IN TWO (2) YEARS, THAT THERE BE NO NON-RESIDENT EMPLOYEES, AND THAT THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS BE BETWEEN 8 :00 A.M. AND 7 :00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 12. Kreuser Zone Change Request ~ Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council could not consider the Kreuser zone change request as the request would require a four-fifths vote and there were only three members of the City Council present. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING. FOR THE KREUSER ZONE CHANGE REQUEST UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 13. Chouinard Variance- Public Hearing Mr. Arlon Fuchs, representative of the Planning Commission, indicated that Mr. Richard Chouinard of 19915 Proctor Road, is requesting a variance from the City's Zoning Ordinance and an administrative subdivision. Mr. Fuchs indicated that Mr. Chouinard currently owns a parcel of property approximately 2 acres in size on Proctor Road and is requesting a variance from the City's minimum lot size of 2Yz acres in the R-lA zone to allow him to divide his two-acre parcel of property into two parcels. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed Mr. Chouinard's request at their November 20, 1984 Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the Planning Commission determined that Mr. Chouinard could not meet the necessary variance standards and felt that the granting of the variance could create a negative precedent and therefore, the Planning Commission's action was to unan- imously recommend denial of the variance request. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Discussion was carried on regarding the size of other lots in the area of Mr. Chouinard's property. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he is aware of three r- . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Five homes in the area that are on property of less than an acre. Mr. Chouinard indicated that the home next to his is on property less than an acre in size. Mr. Chouinard further indicated that he had requested the variance and admin- istrative subdivision because he can no longer take care of his two-acre parcel of property. Discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of the new lot created as a buildable lot. Mr. Rick Breezee indicated that he felt a home could be con- structed on a lot next door to.the Chouinards', depending on the architecture but further indicated that it was a ~uestion of precedent. Counci1member Duitsman indicated that he is well aware of the property being surrounded by other one-acre lots and further indicated that it would be difficult for him to vote against the City's Ordinance. Mr. Chouinard indi~aLed~ that his neighbor to the south, Mr. Goodin, was interested at one point in. time in purchasing part of his property, but they had not been able to come to an agreement and therefore, Mr. Chouinard indicated he is re- questing the variance and administrative subdivision to create a separate buildable lot. Counci1member Gunkel indicated that she shared the concerns of Counci1member Duitsman regarding the variance to the City's Zoning Ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO DENY THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. RICHARD CHOUINARD OF 19915 PROCTOR ROAD. COUNCILMEMBER DUITS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. Mr. Rick Breezee, the City's Building and ZO ing Administrator, indicated that the Planning Commission has directed City St ff to study the area to determine if 2~ acre lots are appropriate for the area. 14. Nussbaum Variance- Public Hearing Mr. Ar10n Fuchs, Planning Commission represe Nussbaum of 12831 Ranch Road is requesting t a setback variance from his rear property 1i building and, 2) a variance from the City's tura1 buildings from platted areas in the A- the Planning Commission considered the Nussb Planning Commission meeting of November 20, Planning Commission voted unanimously to rec the variances with the restriction that the 500 fowl and 25 adult animals including goat Mr. Fuchs indicated that the property owners objection to the variance request. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Warren Williams, a resident of Greenhead property, indicated that he did not have a p questioned the number of anima1s~ Mr. Willi perty was an unusual situation as it is surr further indicated that he felt 500 fowl was dicated that he did now want turkey or geese fowl. tative, indicated that Mr. Sam o variances: 1) that he be granted e for an accessory agricultural etback requirements for agricu1- zones. Mr. Fuchs indicated that urn request for the variances at the 984. Mr. Fuchs indicated that the mmendthat),the:: City Council grant umber of animals be restricted to , sheep and a maximum of three horses. to the north have exp~essed no Acres, a plat adjoining the Nussbaum ob1em with the building location but ms indicated that the Nussbaum pro- unded by platted areas. Mr. Williams n excessive number and further in- to be allowed in the number of 500 . . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Six Ms. Marge Nussbaum indicated that currently t fryers and wanted to be allowed to have turke profitable. Ms. Nussbaum indicated that thei fryers hut would like to be allowed to have a ey have 300 laying chickens, 100 , ducks and geese, as they are also primary business is eggs and least 100 ducks and geese. General discussion was carried on regarding t e number of fowl and the type of fowl allowed. Discussion was also carried on regarding the City's nuisance or- dinance. Further discussion was also carried on regarding the allowing of turkey, ducks and geese and whether they would be hou ed in the barn or just penned up on the property. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she has s me problems with placing restrictions on the variance as the farm property was ther prior to the areas being platted. Mr. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the farm property was there prior to the various platted areas, and further indicated that the City's Zoning Ordinance allows for the setback requi ements for agricultural buildings, as neighbors, whether in a platted area or not, have rights as well. Mr. Warren Williams indicated that he felt the Nussbaum property was a little different situation, as it is a small farm of approximately 11 acres which is generally considered a hobby farm. Mr. Williams indicated that if the farm was 150 acres, the platted areas would not be as close. Mr. Williams indicated that the previous owners of the Nussbaum property did not have farm animals and that residents in the area built their homes based upon the fact that there were not animals on the farm. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AR YARD VARIANCE SETBACK RE UEST AND THE VARIANCE FROM THE CITY'S SETBACK REQ IREMENTS FROM PLATTED AREAS OR RESIDENCES IN THE A.;...l ZONE FOR AN ACCESSORY UILDING FOR THE NUSSBAUMS AT 12831 RANCH ROAD, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE NUSSBAUMS BE RESTRICTED TO 500 FOWL, EXCLUDING TURKEYS, AND 25 ADULT ANIMALS TO I CLUDE SHEEP, GOATS AND NO MORE THAN THREE HORSES, AND THAT ANY ANIMALS KEPT OUT F DOORS ARE TO BE PENNED OR MAIN- TAINED IN AN AREA SOUTH AND WEST OF THE BARN AND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE NUISANCE ORDINANCE SPECIFICALLY APPLY TO THE NUSSBAUM PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASS D 3-0. 15. Tescom Cor oration Administrative Subdivisio - Public Hearin Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Tescom Corpo ation located at 12616 Industrial Boulevard is requesting an administrative su division to allow them to add a two- acre parcel of property to their existing 4. 6 acre parcel of property. The City Administrator indicated that the Ie a1 description as proposed will change slightly as there are MSA standards for the urve of the road adjoining the Tescom property. Discussion was carried on regarding the ease ent requirements. The City Admin- istrator indicated that the easements will b a part of the administrative subdivision plat. . . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Seven COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE AN AD NISTRATlVE SUBDIVISION RE UEST FOR THE TESCOM CORPORATION TO ALLOW THEM TO ADD A 2 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO THEIR EXISTING 4.36 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY IN THE NDUSTRIAL PARK. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 16. Preliminar the Main Stree Mayor Hinkle indicated that in the City's capital improvement program, the Main Street Bridge is scheduled for repalcement in 1987. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that originally it was anticipated that the MSA funds would be utilized to finance the replacement of the bridge, but because of the high costs associated with the bridge replacement, it is suggested that the City's engineer look for other alterna- tives. Mayor Hinkle indicated that in Mr. John Gilber~son's memorandum, Mr. Gilbertson indicated that a combination of Federal bridge replacement funds and State bridge replacement funds could be made available. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the time associated with the Federal and State bridge replacement funds requires approximately two years, and in order for the City to become eligible for that funding, the City must complete two studies; 1) a project development report and, 2) a location design study. Mayor Hinkle indicated that it is recommended that the City Council authorize the completion of,a project develop- ment report and a location design study. General discussion was carried on regarding the ratings as done on an annual basis by the State. Discussion was also carried on regarding the cost range for the study. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he wanted a more firm commitment from the City Engineer regarding the cost of the study. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S ENGINEER TO COMPLETE A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT REPORT AND A LOCATION DESIGN STUDY FOR THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE REPLACE- MENT. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 17. Acceptance of Countryside Acres Roads Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City has received a memorandum from the City's engineer regarding the acceptance of the Countryside Acres roads. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE COUNTRYSIDE ACRES ROADS WITH THE CONDITION THAT A WARRANTY BOND BE MAINTAINED BY THE DEVELOPER FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 18. Participation in Joint Comparable Worth Study The City Administrator indicated that the State of Minnesota adopted legislation that requires that all Minnesota cities, counties, townships and school districts adopt a comparable worth plan by October 1, 1985 with a two....yearperiod to make changes necessary. The City Administrator indicated that the Association of Metropol- itan Cities and the Coalition of Outs tate Cities have joined together to conduct a joint comparable worth study. The City Administrator indicated that the joint com- parable worth study would provide a large savings to the City, would be more complete and defensable, should it be required. The City Administrator indicated that the ~ . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Eight joint comparable worth study as proposed would cost the City of Elk River approxi- mately $3,750, and further indicated that should the City pursue the comparable worth study on its own, it could cost approximately $10,000 to $15,000. CouncilmemberDuitsman questioned what cities would be participating in the joint comparable worth study and if there were any other outstate cities that would form a joint effort in accomplishing a comparable worth study. The City Administrator indicated that he knew of no other joint comparable worth studies being done, other than the joint study as proposed by the Coalition of Outs tate Cities and the Metro Cities. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the proposal as submitted by the Control Data Corporation would provide for the study to be an ongoing process. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he had a problem with the joint comparable worth study being accomplished with the Metro Citiep. Discussion was carried on reg~rding the proposal by the Control Data and how the joint comparable worth study would be accompltshed. The tor indicated that each individual city and employee will be studied The City Administrator indicated that the study will involve a very and the study will .place values upon each position within each city. Corporation City Administra- and reviewed. detailed survey Discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of Elk River Utilities joining in the joint comparable worth study and the cost that would be charged the Utilities. Councilmember Duitsman requested that the surveys as presented to each of the in- dividual employees be presented to the City Council prior to returning them to the Control Date Corporation. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 84-29, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTROL DATA CORPORATION, WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL INFORMATION BE PRO- VIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BEFORE BEING SENT TO THE CONTROL DATA CORPORATION. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 19. 218th Avenue Improvement Project and Winter Maintenance Mayor Hinkle indicated that some time ago, the City Council was approached by the residents of 218th Avenue requesting that the City improve the road to an acceptable gravel standard and to accept the road for uwnership and maintenance. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the residents were informed that if the necessary easements for right- of-way were granted and all of the homeowners affected by the cost would sign a petition asking for the improvement and agreeing to waive their rights to a public hearing, the City would proceed with the proj ecL Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Administrator has received the documents as required. Mayor Hinkle indicated that two of the six properties have been excluded for assessment even though the properties abut 218th. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the properties do not benefit r- . . I I I City Counbl December 11.7. Page Ninel I I I Minu te s 1984 direcFly from the road improvement. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the four other proper- ty owpers have agreed that the costs associated with the road improvement will be paid for bf the four property owners. Discufsion was carried on regarding the fact that the actual improvement and accep~an ce of the road improvements cannot be done until the spring of 1985, and that ~he City Council should consider winter maintenance of 218th Avenue if the City does frder the completion of the 218th Avenue project. COUNCtLMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PETITIONS FOR THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT OF 218TH AVENUE AND RECOGNIZE AND DECLARE THAT 100 PERCENT OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNE HAVE PETITIONED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE M1 TION PASSED 3-0. COUNmLMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S STREET DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM WINTE~ MAINTENANCE ON 218TH AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MbTION PASSED 3-0. 20. 1985 The City Administrator indicated that the total valuation of the City of Elk River is approximately $42,030,814. The City Administrator indicated that $434,000 is the maximum levy allowed for the City's general fund with estimated collections of $408,000. General discussion was carried on regarding the proposed levy. COUN iILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 84- 31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 1985 TAX LEVY IN THE AMOUNT OF $741,400. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTI N. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 21. Purc ase of Police Squad Cars ::]e Chief Tom Zerwas discussed his memorandum to the City Administnrtor dated December 14, 1984 regarding the purchase of an additional squad car. Tom Zerwas indidated that there were funds available in the 1984 police department budget to a]low for the purchase of an additional car in 1984. COUN ILMEMBERDUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL S UAD CAR PURCHASE IN THE 1984 BUDGET. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 22. Eagl~s Club Mechanical Amusement Device License I COUN I LMEMB ER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE FOR HE EAGLES CLUB. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 23. CIP The ity Administrator indicated that at the December 3rd City Council meeting, a nadrative regarding the capital improvement program was distributed to the City Coun IiI. The City Administrator requested that any comments or additions or ",... . . City Council Minutes December 17, 1984 Page Ten corrections the City Council wishes to make should be accomplished before the final draft is made available to the Economic Development Commission. It was the Conseasus of the City Council that the draft of the capital improvement program was accurate and complete and should be submitted to the Economic Develop- ment Conunission. 24. Administrator's Update A. Snow Plowing Policy Discussion was carried on re~~rding the snow plowing policy as proposed. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt the snow plowing policy was reason- able. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE SNOW PLOWING POLICY AS SlJBMITTED. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. B. Minnesota Coalition of Outstate Cities The City Administrator indicated that a representative of the City of Elk River has been named to the subcommittee for the Coalition of Outs tate Cities Lobbyists. The City Administrator further indicated that the comparison of Elk River to the Coalition member cities and to the metro area suburbs pro- vides information to the City Council. C. Budget It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Council would select its next budget meeting date at the January 7th City Council Meeting. D. Newsletter The City Administrator indicated that the City staff would begin preparation of the City's newsletter in January. E. Meeting with the Chamber of Conunerce - January 22, 1985 The City Administrator indicated that the Chamber of Commerce has requested that the City Council and City staff meet with the Chamber on January 22, 1985 to open up lines of communication between the Chamber and the City Council and to further discuss building plans for the City. The City Administrator in- dicated that the Chamber of Conunerce is conducting a survey which will also be discussed at that January 22.nd meeting. F. Heavenly Hills Assessment Appeal The City Administrator indicated that the Heavenly Hills assessment appeal is scheduled for trial by court on Monday, January 28, 1985 at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Glen W. Swenson. ~ City Council Minutes December 17, 1981'1 Page Eleven .25. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 11, 1984 CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBERDUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. R~~;eC~~Ul~y submi.tte7' ') (:-" (/....";jtt~, ((:; o-e ,::tZjj hL/:YJ- ( . _:/7,,;. . Phyllis Boedighei er City Clerk/Treasurer PB:dk