04-02-1979 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEEl'HJG OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE ELK RIVER LIBRARY
April 2, 1979
Members Present: Mayor Madsen, Councilmembers Toth, otto and Duitsman.
Members Absent: Councilmember Engstrom.
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Madsen.
2 . Agenda
Councilman otto requested addition of item #9, discussion of Orono Dam and
Councilman Toth asked that item #10 be added for discussion of the former
liquor store manager's grievances. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE
AGENDA, AS AMENDED. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECOlIDED THE MOTION. l,iOTImi PASSED 3-0.
3. :Minutes
COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 19, 1979 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES.
COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0.
4. Open Mike
A. Roger Erickson, representing Car-Son Homes Incorporated, appeared before the
City Council regarding Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Tamarack Subdivision,
proposed by Car-Son Homes. Mr. Erickson informed the members of the City
Council that the State Legislature had 'passed an amendment to Chapter 474 of
the Minnesota Statutes, concerning Industrial Revenue Bonds and that the bill
amending the section had been sent to the Govenor for his signature.
Mr. Erickson indicated that the bill made provisions to grandfather in
projects, which had preliminary resolutions previously adopted.. The
preliminary plat was discussed covering items including ingress and egress
to the project, size of lots, the park acreage and facilities to be included
and the type and price range of homes builtin the development. Mr. Erickson
informed the members of the City Council that the plat was still in
preliminary stages, subject to approval by both the Planning Commission and
City Council. It was the consensus of the City Council that the project
should include 92 lots, -with an average size of 2i acres per lot. After some
additional discussion, the City Attorney suggested that the City Council
adopt the Resolution as prepared by Car-Son Homes, Inc., with the four
following conditions:
1. The proposed parks will consist of 72 plus acres and shall include
a soccer/football field, running track, baseball fields, parking
areas and walkways.
2. Housing shall be provided to all levels of income and assets.
3. The developer shall provide some security to insure the conditions
are met.
4. The park area shall be developed per a map dated March 26, 1979 and
referenced by file #417.07.
COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR CAR-SON HOMES , INC. TO DEVELOP
THE TAMARACK SUBDIVISION, AS PREPARED BY PIPER, JAF'F'REY , HOPWOOD, INC. AND
INCORPORATING THE FOUR ABOVE STATED CONDITIONS. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED
THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 2-1. COUNCILMAN TOTH OPPOSED.
:B. l.J:r. Phillip Casperson appeared before the City Council to ask what progress
was being made with the Peterson Addition road improvement and rail crossing.
It was explained to Mr. Casperson that easements were now being prepared ..
and that approval of the crossing was being secured from the :Burlington....
Northern Railroad. No action was taken by the City Council on this item.
Open Mike Report
The City's Sewer Superintendent, Darrell Mack'J briefly discussed with the City.
Council the sewer backup situation involving Mr. Edward Schwartz on Ma.in Street.
Mr. Mack informed the Council that Mr. Schwartz had refused the installation of
ball check drains in his basement because he did not wish his basement floor
to be broken up. Mr. Mack also informed the City Council that additional
problems to those now being experienced, would oc.curwhen.the new school was built
and added to the sewer line, thus making a holding tank at the utilities water
treatment plant only a temporary solution. Councilman Otto suggested that the
parties concerned be invited to a future City Council meeting todiecuss the
pro~lem and possible solutions and that Darrell Mack return with additional
information, such as maps, street grades and profiles and additional solutions
if available.
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5. :Bid Award for Fire Apparatus
A representative of the Fire Department was present at the meeting and indicated
to the members of the City Council that the bids received by Superior Ford and
General Safety for the fire truck chassis and apparatus respectively were
acceptable with two additions:
1. The frame of the chassis should be lengthened at the cost of $30.00. .
2. The front axle should be set back at the cost of $390 .00. . ..
COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO AWARD THE :BIns FOR FIRE APPARATUS TO SUPERIOR FORD
IN THE AMOUNT OF $26.945.00 AND TO GENERAL SAFEI'Y IN THE AMOUNT OF $46.630.00
PLUS THE AllOVE MENTIONED ADDITIONS. COUNCILMAN TOTH SIDONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
PASSED 3-0.
6. Bingo Ordinances
The City Attorney, Dave Sellergren, briefly presented the bingo ordinance to the
members of the City Council, explaining that the ordinance basically followed the
format of other ordinances adopted by municipalities in this area.. COUNCILMAN
DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 79-4. AUTHORIZING AND REGULATING :BINGO IN
THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMAN OTrO SIDONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0.
7. Resolution authorizing Municipal Utilities to join Power Cooperative
Discussion and action on this item was postponed pending action by the utilities
Commission on this item.
8. Check Register
COUNCILMAN 0Tl'0 MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CII:reK REGISTER. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0.
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9. Dam Progress
Councilman otto questioned the staff present regarding the progress of the
Orono Dam and the study being conducted by CH2M Hill. No one present at the
meeting was able to respond the Councilman otto's question and as more
information is obtained, it will be forwarded to the City Council.
10. Former Liquor store Manager's Grievances
Councilman Toth indicated that he had been contacted repeatedly by the former
liquor store manager regarding a grievance in the area of compensatory time.
To settle the matter once and for all it was decided the former liquor store
manager would be invited to the next City Council meeting to discuss this
situation.
COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEEl'ING. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECOlIDED THE
MOTION. MOTION PASSED 3-0.
Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Phyllis Boedigheimer
Acting City Clerk
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