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06-09-1981 CC MIN REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY JUNE 9, 1981 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Engstrom and Toth Members Absent: Councilman Duitsman 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 2. Agenda COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 9, 1981 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 3. Minutes Correction of Item 6, Acquisition of Riverside Bar & Lounge - The motion is corrected to: recommend the negotiation for the purchase of the Riverside Bar & Lounge to the Finance Committee. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 18, 1981 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS AMENDED. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 4. Open Mike Mr. ArnoldEngstrom appeared before the City Council to appeal the assessed valu- ation for the Sunbeam Grange building located in the City of Elk River. Mr. Engstrom indicated that they had appeared before the Board of Equalization re- garding the assessed valuation of the property. Councilman Toth indicated that the County Assessor would review the assessed valu- ation placed on the property. The City Administrator indicated that he would contact the County Assessor and request him to re-evaluate the Grange property. Councilman Schuldt indicated that the County Assessor should re-appraise the property and inform the Council of the findings. Councilman Toth recommended that the assessed valuation for 1981 remain the same as the assessed valuation for 1980 for the Grange property. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO PLACE A VALUATION ON THE GRANGE PROPERTY FOR THE YEAR 1981.AT.THE SAME VALUATION.AS.WAS PLACED.ON.THE.PROPERTY IN THE PRIOR.YEAR~ COUNCILMAN SCHULDT. SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 5. 1981 Improvement Bond Sale Ms. Carolyn Ganz of Springsted Inc., was present to open and review the bids with the City Councilmembers on the 1981 Improvement Bond Sale. Ms, CarolYn Ganz indicated that at the beginning of the process for the improvement bond sale, the interest rate was 10~ percent, and during this time reached an all time high of 10.94 percent. Ms. Ganz further indicated that at this time the projected interest rate is approximately 10.6 percent. Ms. Carolyn Ganz indi- City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1981 Page Two cated that she was the analyst for the City of Elk River and commended the City Council for the City's financial improvement. Ms. Ganz indicated that Springsted, Inc. had referred a letter to the rating agency, pointing out the general fund improvements and the positive steps made by the City of Elk River toward improving their financial condition and further indicated that the rating agency is interested in seeing a trend before upgrading the City's rating. The following bids were received and opened for the 1981 improvement bond sale: Bidder Allison Williams Company First National Bank of Mpls. Bancnorthwest Piper, Jaffery & Hopwood Net Interest Dollar Cost Net Interest Rate $1,193,052.49 $1,191,765.07 $1,167,070.08 $1,183,771.87 10.4642% 10.452 10.2363 10.3828 COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO AWARD THE BID FOR THE 1981 IMPROVEMENT BOND SALE TO BANCONORTHWEST. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM. SECONDED THE MOTION: THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. Ms. Ganz indicated that the interest rate for the assessments was established at 11.65 percent for the projected income in the offering statement. General discussion was carried on between the City Administrator, the City Council and Ms. Ganz of Springsted, Inc., regarding the interest rate for the assessment and it was the general concensus of the City Council to leave the interest rate at 11.65 percent for the assessments of the project. 6. Issuance of Liquor License for Entertainment Concepts, Inc. Mr. Don Powell and Mr. Reg Powell of Entertainment Concepts, Inc. were present to answer any questions the City Council may have regarding the facility they are pruchasing at 13161 Highway #10. Mr. Don Powell indicated that there would be a total renovation of the bowling alley facility. Mr. Powell indicated that another bar is proposed for the dance area, that the bowling alleys would be completely redone and that the lounge would be expanded to include food service. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION AND A SUNDAY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPTS, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS DANCELAND, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13161 HIGHWAY fllO. 7. Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project and Bid Award The City Administrator indicated that the apparent low bidder on the sanitary sewer interceptor project was Northdale Construction with a submitted bid of $787,731.75 and further indicated that Arcon was second low bidder at $797,156.00. The City Administrator recommended that the City Council award the contract for the sanitary sewer interceptor project to Northdale Construction. Councilman Toth indicated that he still had a problem with the sewer interceptor line going along the property line of the Planned Unit Development owned by Mr. George Dietz and further indicated that, in a conversation on the phone with Mr. City Council Meeting June 9, 1981 Page Three Dietz, Mr. Dietz indicated that he did not want the interceptor line to be moved into the property. Councilman Toth also indicated that the cost may be reduced by placing the sewer interceptor line through the property rather than along the property line. The City Administrator pointed out that, should the line be placed through the property, easements may have to be purchased which would increase the cost of the project. Councilman Schuldt questioned the process of the construction regarding where the construction would start. The City Administrator indicated that the general procedure would be to start at the lift station and construct the pro- ject upstream. Mr. Gary Santwire asked that the City Council request the con- tractor to construct the leg fo~ the interceptor over Highway #169 as soon as possible. Councilman Toth indicated that he felt Mr. Gary Santwire had a legit- imate request and asked that the City Administrator instruct the contractor to proceed with the p~oject and construct the section over Highway #169 as soon as possible. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-16 ORDERING THE PROJECT FOR THE SANITARY. SEWER. INTERCEPTOR. COUNCILMAN. SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTIONPASSED3~0. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-17, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE SANI- TARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR PROJECT TO NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 8. Zoning Ordinance Change Relative t6Multiple Family Housing in R-2, R-3, and R-4Zoning Districts COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ORDER A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE REVIEW OF ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING MULTIPLE FAMILY USES AND ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE JULY 6, 1981 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDEDTHEMOTION~ THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 9. Holzem Administrative Subdivision Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Charles Holzem is requesting an administrative subdivision for property on the south_$ide of County Road 31, east of the in- tersection of County Road 13 and Couity Road 31. Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Holzem's request is to split one parcel of approximately 5 acres for his son. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Holzem's request is consistent with all of the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE REQUEST OF MR. CHARLES HOLZEM FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SUB- DIVISION FOR THE PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 31, EAST OF THE IN- TERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 13 AND COUNTY ROAD 31. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 10. Anderson Utility Easement Vacation Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council had approved a lot line change for Mr. Lloyd Anderson in his Greenhead Acres 2nd Addition and in the approval of the lot line change, the City neglected to vacate a utility easement of ten feet that ran in conjunction with the previous lot line. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the utility easement is in a location that has no use or value for the City. Mr. Lloyd Anderson indicated that the utilities were in and that the utility easement would not be of any use to the City. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO VACATE THE City C6uncil Meeting June 9, 1981 Page Four DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 2 OF GREENEHAD ACRES 2NDADDITION~. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 11. Schroeder Conditional Use Permit Request The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission met on May 26, 1981 to specifically address the question of whether or not the zoning ordinance should be altered to accomodate Mr. Schoeder's request. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commissioners voted on a proposal to allow greater leniency in the conditional use process for home occupations and that the mo- tion failed for lack of a majority. The City Administrator further indicate that the Planning Commissioners were unable to come to any agreement for the purpose of forwarding a recommendation to the City Council. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council committee of the whole met on June 2, 1981 to review and discuss the question of altering the zoning ordinance to accommodate Mr. Schroeder's request. The City Administrator in- dicated that both the City Planner and the City Attorney were concerned that the ordinance not be changed in this situation, as it may pose problems for the City in its future operations. The City Administrator indicated that at the conclusion of a lengthly discussion, the committee members voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that the City Council not alter the zoning ordinance in any manner to accommodate the particular request made by Mr. Schroeder. Councilman Toth indicated that the Council committee could not approve of the conditional use because of the problems that could be created due to the or- dinance change. Mr. Ed Hunt questioned the fire safety requirements of an estab- lishment if more than two people would be allowed. Councilman Schuldt indicated that the Council committee felt the conditional use request by Mr. Schroeder provided for a desirable activity in itself but that the problem was in changing of the zoning ordinance which could potentially create a situation in which the City Council would regularly be requested to make similar changes or in situations whereby the Conditional Use permit would have to be granted by the City in situation~much less desirable than Mr. Schroeders. Mr. Ed Hunt questioned whether the conditional use permit could be granted if a petition would be sub- mitted by the neighbors. The City Administrator indicated that the conditional use permit request could not be granted because it was not in compliance with the standards and requirements of the City's zoning ordinance under the home occupation. Councilman Engstrom indicated that it was a difficult decision for the Council committee, as Mr. Schroeder's request was for a desirable occupation and yet he could not comply with the City's zoning ordinance and further indicated that changing of the zoning ordinance could pose problems in conditional use re- quests is less desirable occupations. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO DENY THE CON- DITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY MR. SCHROEDER. COUNCILMANTOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THEMOTIONPASSED3~0. 12. Eggert Conditional Use Permit Request Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Felix Eggert, 19319 Oxford Street, has applied for a conditional use permit to allow a home occupation of making cabinets and furniture and further indicated that the Planning Commission unanimously recom- City Council Meeting June 9, 1981 Page Five mended approval of the conditional use permit for a two year period. Mr. Eggert was present to answer any questions the City Council may have regarding the conditional use permit request. Councilman Engstrom questioned where Mr. Eggert would be doing the construction of the cabinets and furniture. The City Administrator indicated that the City Building and Zoning Administrator has reviewed Mr. Eggert's proposed shop in his garage and has indicated that Mr. Eggert has conformed with the building codes. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MR. FELIX EGGERT AT 19319 OXFORD STREET FORA TWO YEAR PERIOD. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED2.;.O~ COUNCILMAN TOTHABSTAINED. 13. Standard Lumber Zone Change Request The City Administrator indicated that Standard Lumber has requested a zone change from C-1, Central Commercial, to 1-2, Medium Industrial for their property located on Railroad Drive, west of the intersection of Jackson Street and Rail- road Drive. The City Administrator indicated that Standard Lumber's request for a zone change was caused by their desire to add a building to the Standard Lumber site and that the zone change is required because a lumber yarde is a non-conforming use in a C-1 zone. General discussion was carried on regarding other 1-2 zonings in the City of Elk River and the implications of Standard Lumber's nonconforming use in the C-1 zone. The City Administrator indicated that the zone change request would be inconsistent with the land use map, as the landuse map expands the commercial area beyond the Standard Lumber location. Mr. Tom Wise from Standard Lumber indicated that in 1979, the City Building Official had indicated that an additional building could be added to the property. The City Administrator indicated that prior to the adoption of the land use mjap and the zoning map, the Standard Lumber location was zoned 1-2 and at that time an additional building would have been allowable. Mr. Tom Wise indicated that Standard Lumber is in the process of looking for a larger site and projects a new facility within four to five years. The City Administrator indicated that a zone change is not a temporary situation and that the rezoning request would be inconsistent with the City's land use map. Councilman Schuldt suggested they accomplish their needs of an additional building by adding a mobile trailer to the site rather than a structure. The City Ad- ministrator indicated that a conditional use permit for a temporary trailer could be issued for a six month period. Councilman Toth suggested Standard Lumber look into the solution of the problem by applying for a conditional use permit to place a mobile trailer on the property rather than a structure. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO DENY THE ZONE CHANGE FROM A C-1 TO AN 1-2 REQUESTED BY STANDARD LUMBER FOR THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED.ON.RAILROAD DRIVE, WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON STREET. AND RAILROAD DRIVE. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT. SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 2-1. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM OPPOSED. City Council Meeting June 9, 1981 Page Six 14. Bergstrom Conditional Use Permit ReqUest Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mrs. Ann Bergstrom, 19263 Lowell Street, has reQuested a Conditional Use permit for a home occupation, a beauty shop, in the lower level of her residence. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Conditional Use permit for Mrs. Bergstrom for a two year period. Ms. Judy Chouinard expressed her opposition to the approval of a Conditional Use permit for a home occupation to allow a beauty shop. Ms. Chouinard in- dicated that, at the present time, there are approximately twelve home beauty shops in the City and further indicated that the State Board of Hairdressing is being abolished and that the commercial shops have to rely On the cities for protection. Ms. Murn Beck expressed her opposition to the approval of the Conditional Use permit as she felt there were too many shops in the community now and further indicated that the home shops provided competition to the commercial operations, because the home operations could cut their rates due to less expenses. Ms. Beck indicated that the commercial areas have commercial rates for electricity, they have higher rent expenses and commercial tax base. Mr. Gary Santwire indicated his concern of the approval of the home operations as he was in the leasing business and his tenants have to compete with the home occupations. Councilman Schuldt indicated that the last reQuest for a beauty shop to be allowed as a home occupation was made in December 1980 and at that time, Ms. Judy Chouinard and Ms. Murn Beck had reQuested the City Council to regulate the number of shops in the City. Councilman Schuldt indicated that at the December 1980 City Council meeting, the City Council reQuested from Ms. Chouinard and Ms. Beck a formal reQuest to the City Council reQuesting the regulation of the number of beauty shops in the City of Elk River and further indicated that to this point this reQuest has not been submitted. The City Administrator indicated that Ms. Judy Chouinard and Ms. Murn Beck could proceed with the reQuest, but it would be unfair to Mrs. Ann Bergstrom to table or deny her reQuest at this time. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY MS. ANN BERGSTROM OF 19263 LOWELL STREET FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO ALLOW A BEAUTY SHOP IN HER RESIDENCE. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. It was the general concensus of the City Council to approach the Chamber of Commerce for their suggestions regarding the number of home occupations and the impact it has on the commercial area of the City. 15. Swanson Variance ReQuest The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Swanson's Variance reQuest is to allow for the building of a single family dwelling in an A-I district on a private road easement with no portion of the proIJerty adjacent to a public road. The City Administrator indicated that the City's Attorney, Mr. Dave Sellergren, has been informed of the Variance reQuest and that it is Mr. Sellergren's opinion that the findings and information presented to the Planning Commission are accurate and that it is Mr. Sellergren's recommendation that the Variance reQuest be denied. The City Admi~istrator indicated that Mr. Swanson and his attorney must demon- strate to the City that there are no willing buyers or other economical uses and, in essence, there is no way for Mr. Swanson to use his property. The City City Council Meeting June 9, 1981 Page Seven Attorney, Mr. Sellergren, advises that the Variance still should be denied but further advises that a building permit could appropriately be issued so that Mr. Swanson would be allowed to utilize his property. Discussion was carried on regarding the timing of the consolidation of the City of Elk River and the Township of Elk River, the interm ordinance and the recording of the transfer of the property. The City Administrator indicated that the date of the recording of the lot does not have any bearing on the Variance request, as the ordinance does not allow for a building permit to be issued for a lot with- out access to a public road. Discussion was carried on regarding the procedure Mr. Swanson would have to take to acquire a building permit for his lot. The City Administrator suggested that Mr. Swanson get an appraisal of the property, and prove to the City Council that there are no willing buyers or uses fOr the property. Questions were raised as to how long the Swansons must advertise their property for sale. It was the concensus of the City Council that the Swansons advertise their property for sale for approximately two to four weeks. COUNCILMAN EWGSTROM MOVED TO DENY THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. LYLE SWANSON TO BUILD A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IN AN A-I DISTRICT ON A PRIVATE ROAD EASEMENT. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 16. Kreuser Preliminary Plat The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat submitted by Mr. Gene Kreuser for the property located in the southwest corner of the intersection of Evans Avenue and Third Street. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTED BY MR. GENE KREUSER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF EVANS AVENUE AND THIRDST~EET. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 17. Greenhead Acres Third Addition Feasibility Report The City Administrator indicated that the feasibility report completed by Con- sulting Engineers Diversified was fOr the improvements in Greenhead Acres Third Addition and further indicated that the City has executed a developer's agreement with Mr. Lloyd Anderson for the improvements in Greenhead Acres Third Addition. Councilman Toth expressed his concern regarding the City selling bonds. for devel- opment projects. The City Administrator indicated that the City is not obligated to sell bonds for every developer and that they have the authority to review each developer and development and determine if it is beneficial to the City. COUNCIL- MAN TOTH MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 81~20APPROVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF GREENHEAD ACRES THIRD ADDITION. COUNCILMAN SCHUDLT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 81-22 ORDERING THE PLANS AND SPECI- FICATIONS AND THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMETNS IN THE GREENHEAD ACRES THIRD ADDITION. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. City Council Meeting June 9, 198~ Pfige Eight 18. Jacobsen Administrative Subdivision The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Jake Jacobsen has requested an Admin- istrative Subdivision for property located on the east side of Tyler Street be- tween 200th and 197th Avenues and further indicated that Mr.. Jacobsen 's Sub- division is in compliance with all City ordinances. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ESTABLISH JUNE 22. 1981 AS THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MR. JACOBSEN'S ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 19. Barrington Place Project and Bid Award The City Administrator indicated that the Barrington Place Improvement Project was bid with Phase 1 and 2 and Phase 1 only as an alternate and further indicated that on the advice of the City's Bond Council, Springsted Inc., it is recommended that the bid award be made in two phases. The City Administrator indicated that it is recommended that Phase 1 be awarded at the June 9, 1981 City Council meeting and that Phase 2 be awarded upon the date of the sale of the Improvement Bonds in August. Mr. Gary Santwire indicated that he has submitted a letter of credit to the bank for his security on the Improvement Project. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 81-18 ORDERING THE BARRINGTON PLACE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 81-19 AWARDING PHASE 1 OF THE PROJECT TO HEH CONSTRUCTION INC. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 20. Fire Truck Bids Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Don Millslagle had submitted the highest bid of $3,500 for the fire truck and further indicated that at the May 4, 1981 City Council meeting, the Council rejected the bids received,as they felt $3,500 was not a fair price for the fire truck. Mr. Don Millslagle indicated that his offer of $3,500 was a fair offer and because the City had not specifically reserved the right to reject the bids, he felt the City should honor his bid. Councilman Toth indicated that he felt the fire truck was worth more than $3,500 and was not in favor of selling the truck at that price. The City Administrator indicated that the City Attorney indicated that there was no statutory reference to this specific situation and further indicated that there was no case law in Minnesota regarding this specific situation. The City Administrator further in- dicated that he felt the City does have the right to protect the interest of its taxpayers in the conducting of its affairs. Mr. Don Millslagle indicated that he would make a new offer of $4,000 for the fire truck. Councilman Toth indicated that he was not in favor of the $4,000 bid and suggested that the City again request bids for the sale of the fire truck. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO ACCEPT THE OFFER FROM MR. DON MILLSLAGLE OF $4.000 FOR THE FIRE TRUCK. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 1-2. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT AND TOTH OPPOSED. City Council Meeting June 9, 1981 Page Nine 21. Acquisition of Riverside Bar and Lounge The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Gustafson has contacted Mayor Hinkle and informed him that rather than his previous offer of $25,000 in cash and the cancellation of the note on the fixtures and e~uipment in the amount of $28,000 that he wished to receive $45,000 in cash as well as the cancellation of the note of approximately $28,000. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO REJECT THE OFFER TO THE CITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF RIVERSIDE BAR AND LOUNGE SUBMITTED BY MR. GUSTAFSON. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 22. Appointment of Civil Defense Director COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPOINT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AS THE CITY'S CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR FOR AN INTERM PERIOD. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED3~O. 23. Grant Application for Computer Feasibility Study COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO PAR~ICIPATE IN A GRANT APPLICATION TO IISAC FOR THE COMPLETION OFA FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPUTER NEEDS AND APPLICATIONS. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 24. Formation of Citizen's Budget Committee The City Administrator indicated that he proposed to add a five year revenue and expenditures budget projection for the City Council's review in the 1982 budget process,~and further suggested that a Citizen's Committee composed of representatives of various facets of the economy be established to develop some of the basic information needed for the budget forecasting. General discussion was carried on regarding the list of individuals suggested to serve on the Budget Committee. Councilman Schuldt ~uestioned the number of representatives from related businesses and suggested that the committee consist of one representative from related bus-, inesses and also suggested a representative from the general population to be appointed to the committee. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMATION OF A CITIZEN'S BUDGET COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS FACETS OF THE ECONOMY TO DEVELOP BASIC INFORMATION FOR BUDGET FORECASTING. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. '25. Non-Con Items A. Elk River Country Club 3.2 Beer On and Off Sale License B. St. Andrew's One Day Gambling License C. st. Andrew's One Day 3.2 On Sale Beer License COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED APPROVAL OF THE LICENSES LISTED AS A, B, AND C. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. City Council Meeting June 9, 1981 Page Ten D. On Sale Liquor License and Sunday On Sale Liquor License for Richard Kurth, r Broadway Bar and Pizza COUNCILMAN TOTHMOVED TO APPROVE THE ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE AND SUNDAY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RICHARD KURTH, BROADWAY BAR AND PIZZA. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. E. On Sale Liquor and Sunday On Sale Liquor and 3~2 Off Sale Beer License for Riverside Bar and Lounge COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE ON SALE LIQUOR, THE SUNDAY ON SALE LIQUOR, AND THE 3.2 OFF SALE BEER LICENSE FOR RIVERSIDE BAR AND LOUNGE. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. F. Part~time Secretary Vacancy The City Administrator indicated that the part-time secretary, Miss Penny Ott, would be leaving the position with the City of Elk River and suggested that rather than fill the part-time secretary position vacancy with another student from the Office Education Program, proposed to employ a permanent part-time secretary. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO HIRE A PERMANENT PART....TIME.SECRETARY. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 26. Administrator's Update A. Progress of Tax Bill and Impacts on City The City Administrator indicated that the omnius tax bill had passed which included the restriction that all cities in Minnesota could levy up to 8 percent over their previous year levy and further indicated that the levy for debt service was exempt from the 8 percent limit. B. School Street Improvements The City Administrator indicated that Consulting Engineers Diversified was working with the School Street project and would be prepared for a presentation to the City Council at the next scheduled City Council meeting. The City Admin- istrator also indicated that it was his and Consulting Engineers Diversified's intention to meet with the East Side Citizen's Group to review the proposal prior to the City Council meeting. 27. Check Register COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 28. Tentative Agenda The School Street Project is tentatively scheduled for the June 22, 1981 City Council meeting. There being no further business, COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0.. City Council Meeting June 9, 1981 Pg,ge Eleyen Respectfully Submitted, (Y~~vf~<<111~~&~ ~WcJ Ph~llis Boedigheimer ~ t C;ty Clerk/Treasurer Depu y ... PB:po