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06-16-1980 CC MIN REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY JUNE 16, 1980 Members Present: Mayor Madsen, Councilmembers Otto, Engstrom, Toth Members Absent: Councilmember Duitsman 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Madsen. 2. Agenda Consideration of a li~uor and Sunday li~uor license for Will's Place, a club license and a Sunday li~uor license for the American Legion Club, a club li~uor license and Sunday li~uor license for the Eagles Club, a li~uor li- cense and a Sunday li~uor license for Campbell's Elk Bowl, a non-intoxicating malt li~uor on and off sale license for the Crossroads Cafe, and a non-intoxi- cating malt li~uor off sale license for Ebner's Bait were added to the Agenda as item numbers 7H, I, J, K, Land M, respectively. Consideration of the Resolution 80-10 regarding Ron's Star Market industrial revenue bond was added as item 7~. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF ,THE AGENDA AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 3. Minutes ITEM NUMBER 7 OF THE JUNE 3, 1980 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WAS CORRECTED TO SHOW THAT COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION AND THAT THE VOTE ON THE MOTION WAS 4~OINSUPPORTOFTHE MOTION. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 3, 1980 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AS CORRECTED. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. A. Minutes of 1980 Board of Review of May 13, 1980 COUNCILMAN TOTHMOVED APPROVAL OF THE 1980 BOARD OF REVIEW MAY 13, MINUTES. MAYOR MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 4. Open Mike Mr. Antone Hipp presented a letter to the members of the City Council regarding the formation of a neighborhood association designated the "Eastside Citizens Action Group". Mr. Hipp read the letter to the members of the City Council which indicated that the neighborhood association was being formed to provide a formal mechanism for residents in the area bounded by Highway 169, School Street, Jack- son Street and Main Street to have input into any projects proposed for an un- developed 41 acre site immediately south of School Street and east of Highway #169. Mr. Hipp indicated that the founders of the neighborhood association were concerned about the zoning of the particular parcel and changes proposed to be made in the zoning for the parcel with the adoption of a new zoning ordinance in the City of Elk River. Mr. Hipp indicated that he felt the new zoning ordinance did not allow ade~uate citizen participation or input on PUD zoned developments. Mayor Madsen responded to Mr. Hipp's concerns and indicated that the new zoning ordinance anticipated greater citizen participation and input than currently was possibl~through the PUD zoning district. The Mayor indicated that at least one public hearing was re~uired and that the very nature of the zone allowed the City Council and Planning Commission a much freer hand in designing and controlling development in a PUD zone in the City of Elk River. Ms. Estelle Gunkel asked City Council Members about timing for various phases of a proposed project in the area in ~uestion and when and if residents would be notified of such projects. The June 16, 1980 Page 2 Mayor informed Ms. Gunkel that prior to the finalization of any plans or project design that citizens in the area would be notified and input gathered. Mayor Madsen also indicated that the City would notify the Eastside Citizens Action Group prior to any public hearings on any proposed projects in the area in question. '5. ZbningandSubdivision Ordinances The City Administrator pointed out a possible discrepancy in the Subdivision Ordinance concerning street widths to the Members of the City Council. The Subdivision Ordinance as drafted showed a street width for residential streets of 60 feet while a figure of 66 feet had been discussed at one time by the City Council. It was the concensus of the Councilmembers to correct the Subdivision Ordinance as presented to reflect a 66 foot street width for minor or residential streets. The City Administrator also pointed out a change necessary in that portion of the Subdivision Ordinance dealing with onsite sewage disposal systems. The City Administrator asked that the minimum square feet of drain field be in- creased from 400 feet to 600 square feet both for drain field types of installa- tion and for installation involving drainage trenches. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 80-3, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AS AMMENDEDAT THE JUNE 16, 1980 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Administrator's Update A. Orono Dam The City Administrator reviewed for the Councilmembers and citizens present, progress to date on the dam rehabilitation project and answered any questions regarding said construction. The City Administrator also reviewed a memorandum to the Mayor and City Council regarding the sale of the hydroelectric genera- tion equipment at the Orono Dam site and Resolution 80-11 regarding the sale of hydroelectric equipment. The City Administrator briefly indicated that Mr. David Mercer had revoked his offer to purchase the hydro electric units and that a bona fide offer from Mr. Richard Kaster had been received by the City. The City Administrator indicated that it would be in the City's best interest to approve the sale of the units to Mr. Richard Kaster and that this could be accomplished by adopting Resolution 80-11. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 80-11, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TURBINES AND OTHER RELATED HYDRO ELECTRIC GENERATION EQUIPMENT FROM THE ORONO DAM TO MR. RICHARD KASTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. B. Old Highway 101 Bridge Replacement The City Administrator indicated that the City's attorney will be drafting contract language necessary in an agreement between the proposed engineering firm and Wright County and the City of Elk River in order to expedite the engineer selection and the project itself. C. Sale of Property on Highway #169 The City Administrator indicated that an offer to purchase the 5 acres of property owned by the City on Highway #169 had been received prior to the Council Meeting. The Administrator indicated that the offer was not specific in terms of dollar amount. After a discussion by the Counci1members it was the concensus of the City Council that the real estate agency in question be June 16, 1980 Page 3 ., contacted and informed that prior to any further consideration by the City Council it would be necessary to determine the nature of use intended for parcel of property and the proposed purchase price for the property. 7. Non-Con Items COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED APPROVAL OF NON-CON ITEMS A THRU M. .COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. A. Elk River Country Club set-up license B. Jaycees 4th of July 3.2 beer license C. Main Tap liquor and Sunday liquor license D. Campbell's Elk Bowl July 1st non-intoxicating malt liquor license (softball tournament) E. Wapiti Park non-intoxicating license and off-sale license F. Riverside Bar & Lounge liquor license and Sunday liquor license G. Renewal of Bellboy letter of credit H. Liquor and Sunday liquor license of Will's P.1ace I. Club license and Sunday liquor license for American Legion Club J. Club license and Sunday liquor license for Eagle's Club K. Liquor license and Sunday liquor license for Campbell's Elk Bowl L. Non-intoxicating malt liquor on and off sale license for Crossroads Cafe M. Non-intoxicating malt liquor off sale liquor license for Ebner's Bait 7~. Star Market Industrial Revenue Bond The City Administrator indicated to the City Council that the developers involved in the Ron's Star Market Industrial Revenue Bond project wished to substitute the names of Jerry Gobel and Michael Paulucci as the equity owners in the project. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 80-10, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 79-41 GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO AN INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND PROJECT FOR S.D. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 8. Check Register Councilman Toth questioned the cleaning bill for the library. The City Administrator indicated that he would check on the amount and report back to Councilman Toth. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. 9. Tentative Agenda for July 7, 1980 Items tentatively to be considered include a. resolution regarding housing and redevelopment authority and the variance for Ron's Star Market development and the term of said variance. There being no further business, COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0. Respectfully Submitted, ~~,~~ Robert C. Middaugh qr City Administrator RCM:dkk