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05-17-1982 CC MIN ~ REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 17, 1982 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Engstrom, Toth and Duitsman Members Absent: None 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 2 . Agenda Item 7 - Baptists Church Variance, was deleted and Item 12 - Consideration of the Construction of Sidewalks on Irving Avenue, was moved to the Item 7 position. Item 5~ - the City Beautification Committee and Item l8E - the City Audit and Liquor In- ventory were added to the May 17th, 1982 City Council Agenda. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 17TH, 1982 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMEND- ED. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Minutes COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 3RD, 1982 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. Open Mike Mr. Wally Houle appeared before the City Council requesting the City Council to re- consider the resolution .passed which would prohibit the renewal of a 3.2 beer license for his establishment. Mayor Hinkle indicated that a resolution was passed declar- ing the City of Elk River's policy regarding the issuance of non~intoxicating malt liquor off-sale licenses, and further indicated that the resolution prohibited the sale of non-intoxicating malt liquor off-sale to businesses associated with automo- biles or automobile trade. Councilman Toth indicated that the City Council cannot discriminate against the issuance of 3.2 off-sale beer licenses without a policy. Councilman Toth further indicated that the Food-n-Fuel establishment requested a 3.2 off-sale beer license, but as there are problems in that vicinity, the City Council felt that the addition of the sale of 3.2 beer would not benefit the area. Mr. Wally Houle indicated that the Hagen's grocery store and Ron's grocery store had 3.2 off-sale beer licenses and were not that far from the specific location of the Food~n-Fuel establishment. Councilman Toth indicated that the problems were with young people in and around the pizza place and that the sale of 3.2 beer at the Food-n-Fuel establishment was just too close to'that specific location. Mr. Wally Houle indicated that the resolution was discriminatory and that it was a matter of principle more than anything. The City Administrator indicated that the resolution adopted by the City Council declares the City of Elk River's policy for issuance of non-intoxicating malt liquor licenses and further indicated that City Council's policy is subject to change. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council has expressed a concern of the number of liquor licenses issued in the City of Elk River and the number of non-intoxicating malt liquor licenses, and further indicated that the City Council might consider the adoption of a policy setting the number of licenses that can be issued. City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Two Mr. Jim LaRock indicated that he was in favor of the City Council adopting a policy setting the number of liquor licenses to be issued and the number of non- intoxicating malt liquor licenses to be issued. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt it was an issue the City Council must deal with. 5. Revised Firearms Ordinance - Continuation of Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that a committee of members of the St. Louis Park Gun Club, local hunters and local residents, as well as the City Counci1members, met to re- view the firearms ordinance and make the corrections as suggested. The City Ad- ministrator reviewed the changes made in the firearms ordinance. The City Admin- istrator indicated that the language for bow and arrows was taken from the State Statute. The City Administrator further indicated that Section 404.08 addressed the issue of young people out hunting which therefore, requires that minors under the age of fourteen (14) must be in the presence of a parent or guardian and that minors under the age of eighteen (18) years shall have written consent of parent or guardian or police officer. General discussion was carried on between the citizens in attendance and the City Council regarding the age limit and the possession of a firearms safety certifi- cate. It was the general consensus that "a firearms safety certificate" should be added to Section 404.08. Councilman Schuldt indicated that the City's ordinance is addressing the use of weapons within the City limits and that the State Statute addresses the concern of hunting with the State of Minnesota, and further indicated that these are two sep- arate issues. The City Administrator indicated that in Section 404.12, R-1A was made eligible for the discharge and use of dangerous weapons, as the 500 feet of any building or structure or the boundary of any platted area would apply. Council- man Duitsman suggested that the ordinance should read "R-1A unplatted areas", in order to make the definition more clear. It was the general consensus that in Section 404.12, No.2, the word "unplatted" should be inserted after "R-1A", and in Number 3, Sub-paragraph (iii), the word "unplatted" should be included after "R-1A". The City Administrator indicated that in Number 4, of Section 404.12, the section was expanded to allow the discharge of large rifles in A-I zones. A questions was asked regarding the process for the application of a club permit. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt the club permit should be issued until the time there would be a problem and the Council would determine that it should be revoked. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 82-3, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 404 OF THE CITY CODE ORDINANCES WITH THE CHANGES AS FOLLOWS: THE ADDITION OF "FIRE- ARMS SAFETY CERTIFICATE" TO SECTION 404.08 AND THE WORD "UNPLATTED" FOLLOWING R-IA TO SECTION 404.12, SUB-SECTION 1 AND SUB-SECTION 3 (iii). COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SEC- ONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 5~. City Beautification Committee Mayor Hinkle indicated that it has been suggested that the City establish collection points for junk and that the City may pick up and haul it to the dump. Mr. Tony City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Three Jarmoluk of the City Beautification Committee. indicated to the City Council that they, as a committee, needed financial support from the City Council in order to accomplish some of the beautification tasks that they had proposed to the City Council last year. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he thought the City Beautification Committee was going to make the recommendation to the City Council and that the Beautifica- tion Committee was to. get the work done. The City Administrator indicated that the City Beautification Committee was established to assist the City Council in trying to improve some of the areas of the City. Mr. Tony Jarmoluk indicated that the Beautification Committee feels they need a committment of some financial support from the City Council in order to accomplish the tasks they recommended. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he was responsible for appointing the committee and felt that a whole year has gone by without much of anything done. Mayor Hinkle indicated that there was no incentive by anyone in the downtown area to improve the area. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he felt the City needed to create that incentive. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the City could spruce up the downtown by cleaning up the parking lots and then perhaps this may catch on to the store owners and they may clean up their sidewalks and their back entrance areas. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he felt it should be a joint effort between the community and the store owners to clean up the downtown area. MayorHinkle indicated that he felt the downtown store owners could match funds with the City to improve the downtown park and parking lot. Councilman Schuldt indicated that at the July 6th, 1981. City Council meeting. the City Council authorized $2,000 for the improvement of the downtown park area and further indicated that on July 20th. 1981. the City Council suggested the City work with the store "owners and the City Planner to clean up the back entrances of the stores. Mr. Murray Mills of the Coast to Coast store, indicated that he was one of the prime offenders of the storage of boxes and junk in the back areas of the store and further indicated that he felt something needed to be done. Mr. Mills further indicated that he felt a cleanup of the City parking lot and the back of the stores should be implemented as part of the redevelopment plan for the downtown area. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt a general housework cleanup and painting could make a large improvement for the area. Councilman Duitsman indicated that because of the financial problems the state has, which affects the City. he felt that the City could support $4,000 at a maximum for the improvement of the downtown park and parking area. Mr. Tony Jarmoluk indicated that he would approach the retail businesses to raise money to meet the funds committed by the City. Councilman Engstrom suggested that new trees be planted in the downtown area and that the planting of these trees should be in conjunction with the redevelopment plan. Mr. Jarmoluk indicated that Ak-Sar-Ben has submitted a plan for the downtoWn park and parking lot. The City Administrator requested that Mr. Jarmoluk bring the plan to the City Staff for review with Mr. Zack Johnson, the City Planner, so that it will be in consistence with the redevelopment plan. City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Four COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MATCHING OF FUNDS WITH THE DOWNTOWN RETAILERS FOR UP TO $4,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN PARK AND PARKING LOT. COUNCIL- MAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Property Valuation Adjustment for George and Carol Melby The City Administrator indicated that at the Board of Review meeting, the City Coun- cil was made aware of a discrepancy in a property valuation for the property owned by George and Carol Melby in the Grandview Addition. The City Administrator further indicated that in reviewing the Assessor's records, it is apparent that a mistake was made on the property valuation and that it is in fact much lower than it should be, in relation to the other properties around their specific property. The City Administrator indicated that it is recommended that the City Council recommend to the County Board of Review, that the valuation of Lot 4, Block I, in the Grandview Addition, owned by George and Carol Melby be raised from $12,000 to the correct amount of $19,100. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW, THE VALUATION OF LOT 4, BLOCK I, IN THE GRANDVIEW ADDITION TO BE CORRECTED FROM $12,000 TO $19,100. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Construction of Sidewalks on Irving Avenue The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Terry Mauer of Consulting Engineers Diver- sified, was present to present plans showing exactly how and where the sidewalk could be constructed along Irving Avenue. Mr. Terry Mauer indicated that their survey crews did the field work for the proposed sidewalk along Irving Avenue, and further indi- cated that a five-foot sidewalk, immediately back of the curb of the street is pro- posed. Mr. Mauer indicated that there are some obstructions along the area that would be used for the sidewalk but most of the obstructions are owned by the City, for example, power poles and hydrants. Councilman Toth indicated that the proposal for the construction of a sidewalk along Irving Avenue came about due to the area residents making the request. Councilman Toth further indicated that the residents did not want to pay for the project, but as Irving Avenue is a state aid street, the sidewalk could be put in with state aid funds. Mr. Norbert Schefers questioned the need of a sidewalk along Irving Avenue, and further indicated that the trees along the avenue would break up the sidewalk. Mr. Schefers also indicated that it was in his opinion that no one along Irving Avenue wanted the sidewalk. Mr. Leonard Kokott submitted a petition signed by approximately 80 percent of the residents, against the sidewalk project. Mr. Kokott further questioned the maintenance of the sidewalk. Mr. Richard Osterman indicated that he had signed the petition against the sidewalk and further indicated that he is concerned regarding the maintenance of the sidewalk and also that the trees would eventually break up the sidewalk. Mr. Osterman further indicated that he felt the cure would be worse than the cause. Mayor Hinkle indicated that there were sidewalks on Main Street that could use re- pair and that it was his opinion that if the people along Irving Avenue did not want the sidewalk, the state aid funds should be used for other projects. Councilman Toth City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Five indicated that he disagreed with the figures presented on the petition and further indicated that no one from the east side of Irving Avenue signed the petition. General discussion was carried regarding the people that signed the petition and where they were located. The City Administrator suggested that the City Council schedule a public meeting with residents in the area so as to explain the construc- tion and any disadvantages or advantages of the project. Councilman Duitsman indi- cated that he felt a public hearing would be of benefit to the City Council and the residents regarding the project. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED FOR THE JUNE 21ST CITY COUNCIL MEETING, REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALK ON IRVING AVENUE. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilman Toth further indicated that people other than those living on Irving Avenue would use the sidewalk, for example, people from the Walker Addition and the Roper Addition, and therefore, should also be notified of the public hearing. 8. Anderson Variance Request ~ Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Anderson of 208 Lowell Street, have requested a setback variance from the Mississippi River ordinary high water mark for the purpose of constructing an addition to their garage. The City Administrator further indicated that the current setback standard for the Mississippi River is 75 feet, imposed upon the City by the Municipal Shoreland Management Act, and therefore, a variance is required because the proposed addition to the garage would fall in line with the current building which has a current setback of 12 feet. Mr. Martin Tracy, Chairman of the Planning Commission, indicated that the Planning Commission was not opposed to the variance request, but the five findings necessary for the City Council to grant a variance did provide some difficulty for the Planning Commission's decision. Mr. Tracy indicated that number 1 of the five findings re- garding the cause of an undue hardship was difficult for the Planning Commission to deal with. Mr. Tracy further indicated that the Municipal Shoreland Management Act is the ordinance that creates the setback standards which, therefore, creates the problem of an addition to the current building. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Department of Natural Resources imposed the regulations of which the City was required to adopt. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Les Anderson indicated to the City Council that he is requesting the variance to put an addition onto their existing garage. Mr. Anderson indicated that the addition would be no closer to the river than the current building and that all setbacks are within the requirements of the City ordinances. Mr. Anderson indicated that he felt the denial would create a hardship to him as.he could not utilize the property. Mr. Anderson further indicated that the Department of Natural Resources has indicated that they do not feel the addition would cause a problem regarding the Municipal Shoreland Management Act. The City Administrator indicated that the Department of Natural Resources does not have jurisdiction in the City of Elk River and that the City Council has to review the variance request through the City of Elk River's variance procedures, which in- volves the five findings the City Council must make in order to grant a variance. City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Six Mr Les Anderson indicated that the addition would be adding to the same line as th~ existing house and garage. Commissioner Tracy indicated that the Planning Commission was not opposed to the variance request, but was concerned about the interpretation of the hardship criteria. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the deter- mination of a hardship is a fine line. The City Administrator indicated that the determination of a hardship is a subjective finding. Councilman Schuldt in- dicated that he felt the hardship was created by the state through the Shoreland Management Act. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY MR. AND MRS. LESLIE ANDERSON, 208 LOWELL STREET) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AN ADDITION TO THEIR GARAGE. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilman Toth suggested that the City Council review the five findings criteria for the City Council to make an order to grant a variance. 9. H & S Asphalt Conditional Use Permit and Mineral Extraction Litense - Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that H & S Asphalt has applied for a conditional use permit and mineral extraction license to conduct mineral extraction operations on three sites; the area known as the Tamarack Subdivision and the area immediately north of the Nemeth farm on Highway #169, and the existing landfill on Highway #169. The City Administrator further indicated that the Planning Commission considered the conditional use permit for H & S and unanimously approved the conditional use permit for two years at site A - the Tamarack Subdivision, 30 years at Site B _ the property immediately north of the Nemeth farm, and 30 years for Site C - the existing landfill. Mr. BillMilrer of H & S Asphalt, was present to answer any questions the City Council may have regarding the conditional use permit. The City Administrator indicated that the minin~ of the gravel of Site A is a part of the proposed project and the restoration ofSitieB can be easily addressed, but in the review of Site C, a number of questions have been raised regarding the restoration because it involves the filling of the hole with garbage. The City Administrator indicated that there are a number of concerns related to this type of operation the City should review. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mayor Hinkle suggested that the public hearing be continued until the questions of the restoration of site C can be answered. Mr. Bill Miller questioned the approval of the conditional uses for Site A, and Site B, even if the questions could not be answered for Site C. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESTORATION OF SITE C COULD BE PROVIDED. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. The City Administrator indicated that the City and the County and the Pollution Con- trol Agency would be reviewing the operation of the landfill to determine how the landfill will be run and if the landfill will be in compliance with the PCA and the County's standards. City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Seven 10. Final Approval of Storm Sewer Concept and Ordering the Feasibility Study for Possible Construction The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Terry Mauer of Consulting Engineers Diver- sified, would present the final concept for the storm drainage system in the central portion of the City of Elk RivE;r. The City Administrator further indicated that the current concept has reflected all of the changes and requests of the City Coun- cil regarding the storm sewer system. The City Administrator indicated that the storm sewer system as proposed in the concept plan, is broken down into three seg- ments, and further indicated that in order to proceed with the School Street improve- ment, it would be necessary for the City to construct some sort of interim storm sewer system. The City Administrator indicated that it is recommended that the City Council approve the concept for the storm sewer system as presented and further indicated that if the City Council approves the concept, it will then be incorporated into the final storm sewer report. Councilm~nDuitsman questioned where the limit of the proposed concept was authorized. Councilman Duitsman further indicated that there was concern for the Industrial Park and expected the plan should be one total comprehensive plan including the whole north side of the City. Councilman Toth indicated that he was under the impression that the west section of the north side of the City would be included in the concept plan. The City Administrator indicated that the west section would be a separate district and in order to proceed with the School Street project, the proposed con- cept must be approved. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he wanted a total comprehensive plan for the storm sewer system for the north side of the City before final approval of the presented concept plan. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT FOR THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM AS PRE- SENTED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT A FINAL CONCEPT PLAN FOR A STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR THE TOTAL NORTHERN SECTION WILL BE SUBMITTED. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. The City Administrator indicated that the City Council could approve a feasibility study of the segments involved with the School Street improvement project, as the west area would involve a different storm sewer district. COUNCILMAN DUITSMANfMOVEllTQ.AUTHOIZEJTRE,OR:QERING OF A FEASIBILITY STUDYFO'R.:THE THREE SEGMENTS OF THE STORM SEWER SYSTEM AND POND NUMBER 4 . COUNCILMAN TOTH. SECONDED.. THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 11. School Street Plans and Specifications and the Ordering of the Advertisement for Bids The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Terry Mauer of Consulting Engineers Diver- sified, will present for review, the plans and specifications for the School Street improvement project. The City Administrator further indicated that the plans and specifications incorporate the latest changes in the improvement due to the changes in the storm drainage overall concept for the area. City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Eight Mayor Hinkle indicated that the storm sewer will be put in place along with the School Street improvement project~ but would not be usable. Mr. Terry Mauer in- dicated that an interim solution for the storm sewer could be done by the devel- opment of a holding pond in the planned unit development and then piped to the river. General discussion was carried on regarding the timing of the School Street improve- ment project and the completion of the storm sewer project. Mr. Terry Mauer indi- cated that the City Council should proceed with the School Street project because of the time contraint, as school is out of session in July and August and a major portion of the reconstruction of School Street could be done during that time. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 82-9, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE SCHOOL STREET PROJECT. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 13. Fee Schedule for New Licenses and Permits in the 1982 Code of Ordinances The City Administrator indicated that with the adoption of the 1982 City Code, the City Council approved a number of permits and licenses for which fees are required, and further indicated that a number of the permits and licenses do not have fees specified in the City Code and therefore, the City Council will need to establish a fee schedule for those particular licenses. The City Administrator indicated that the specific licenses without fees are listed in his memo dated May 11th, 1982, with a proposed fee schedule. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ADOPT THE FEE SCHEDULE AS PROPOSED IN THE MAY 11TH, 1982, MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 14. Resolution 82-8, Calling for the Dissolution of the Region 7W Regional Development Commission COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 82-8, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE REGION 7W REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 15. Legal Action Regarding Zoning Violation The City Administrator indicated that as indicated in the memorandum from the City's attorney and himself, the two parcels of property owned by Mr. Jack Menkveld and the G.M. Investment Company of Anoka, are illegal uses according to the City's zoning ordinance and as indicated in the memorandum, the owner has taken steps to correct the action. The City Administrator further indicated that it is recommended that the Ctiy Council authorize the City attorney the authority to proceed with legal action to correct the violation of the zoning ordinance. COUNCILMAN DUITSMUU~ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S ATTORNEY THE AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION OF THE ELK RIVER ZONING ORDINANCE BY MR. JACK MENKVELD AND G.M. INVESTMENT COMPANY. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Nine 16. Eagles Club and American Legion Gambling Licenses COUNCILMAN TOTHMOVED TO APPROVE A GAMBLING LICENSE FOR THE DAVIS-DARROW-MEYER POST #112 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION FOR PULL TABS AND TO APPROvg, A GAMBLING LICENSE FOR THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES FOR ALL DEVICES. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 17. City Council Meeting Procedures Mayor Hinkle indicated that he suggested two changes in City Council procedures during city council meetings; 1. an automatic meeting cut-off time of 12 o'clock midnight and, 2. all city council votes on agenda items be recorded on the basis of a roll call by the council's recording secretary. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the 12 o'clock midnight time is suggested as the Council's and staff's effective- ness is greatly reduced beyond that time. Mayor Hinkle also indicated that by re- cording the City Council's yotesby roll call, it helps the recording secretary in the taking of the minutes as the voice votes are difficult to record and often the secretary must ask individual councilmembers what was their vote. Councilman Toth indicated that he did not think the suggested change in council procedures is necessary, as meetings generally do not last that late. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he did not feel the suggested procedures were necessary as the recording of council votes would take much more time. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the recording of roll call votes would help people in the audience understand how each individual councilperson felt about an issue and suggested that the Council give the procedure a try. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHANGE IN THE CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURES. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. \ COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12 O'CLOCK MIDNIGHT CUT-OFF TIME, UNLESS THERE WERE FOUR VOTES TO CONTINUE THE MEETING. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 18. Administrator's Update A. Establish a Date for Meeting to Review the Fire Code June 14, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall is scheduled for a review of the fire code. B. Industrial Park Cleanup Work Regarding the Interceptor The City Administrator indicated that he has contacted McCombs-Knutson regard- ing the completion of the Industrial Park interceptor project and further indi- cated that McCrossan will be out as soon as weather permits to clean up the area and complete the project. Councilman Duitsman questioned the retainage on the project and further questioned the possibility of getting someone else to complete the project should McCrossan not proceed immediately. The City Ad- minis t r a tor ihdicat:edcthat he 'wotildreview 'ibecontractwiihMcCrossan. City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Ten C. Letter from School District Regarding Swimming Pool Operating Costs The City Administrator indicated that the City has received a letter from the School District requesting a contribution to the School District in order to assist in keeping the pool open for July and August of 1983. The City Ad- ministrator further indicated that the School estimates a need of approximately $'10.000. Councilman Schuldt indicated that he was under the impression the City would provide help to the swimming pool operation when the public beach was closed. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he was in favor of providing some help to the School District for the operation of the swimming pool as the City had made that committment when the public beach was closed. Council- man Duitsman further indicated that an amount to be contributed could be budgeted in the 1983 budget process. Councilman Duitsman further suggested that a recom- mendation should come from the Recreation Board. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO CONSIDER A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OPERATION OF THE SWIMMING POOL IN THE 1983 BUDGET. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. D. Establish Meeting Date to Review Tentative Contract with Local Number 49 June 14th, 1982, 7:30 p~m. at the Elk River City Hall was scheduled for the re- view of the contract with the Local Number 49. E. Audit Report and Liquor Inventory The City Administrator indicated that he is preparing a letter of transmittal to be included with the audit report and further indicated that the report is complete and ready for review. The City Administrator further indicated that the liquor store inventory as calculated on a monthly basis, is approximately $195,000 and that a physical inventory is scheduled for the end of June. Mr. Rick Breezee, the City's Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Custom Motors had notified him that they are not able to obtain Engelman ivy for their screening project at their location of business. Councilman Toth indicated that he is aware of the fact that Engelman ivy is available at Ak-Sar-Ben's. Gen- eral discussion was carried on regarding the cleanup of some trash behind the Legion Club and the striping to be done on the street past the Post Office, as well as a problem of water on Meadowvale Road. 19. Check Register COUNCILMAN SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 17TH, 1982 CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 20. Tentative Agenda The assessments for the Peterson Addition is tentatively scheduled for the June 7th, 1982 City Council meeting. . City Council Minutes May 17, 1982 Page Eleven There being no further business, COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Respectfully submitted, S1&e~:::r~ Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer PB:dk