08-01-1977 CC MIN
REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OFFICE BLDG.
August 1, 1977 at 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Mayor Lundberg, Councilmembers Konop, Toth and Syring.
The minutes of the July 18, 1977 meeting were reviewed as there were no
additions or corrections the minutes were approved as printed.
Bob Milne, City Financial Advisory met with the Council and submitted a
preliminary recommendation to finance the city share of the sewage
treatment facilities. Mr. Milne reviewed the total plan. Councilmember
Syring stated that he wanted to be sure that all expendatures that have
been paid out of general fund over these past years for the grant applica-
tion be included and covered in this issue. Mr. Milne stated that he would
contact our City Engineer and the Clerk to be sure these costs are included.
Moved by Councilmember Toth and seconded by Councilmember Syring that we
proceed with the bond sale issue for the wastewater and interceptor facili-
ties as presented and recommended by Mr. Bob Milne and set the date of taking
the bids for August 23, 1977 at 12:00 o'clock noon at the City mall and
advertize in the Commercial West and Sherbuvne County Star\) News.
Motion unanimously carried by a vote of ~9.
Mayor Lundberg reviewed for the Council the results of the special meeting
of the Planning Commission regarding the Elk Hills Square Development.
Mayor Lundberg stated that after three hearings there were major objections.
1. Location, density
2. Low income problem
3. Traffic increased
Curtis Hanson and Brian Brindamour residents of the area were in attendance.
They stated that their main objections to the proposed development is that
the area now has a high density problem caused by the apartments and the
proposed new development would only increase the exsisting problem of density.
Councilmember Toth stated that his main objection is that if this were not
a HUD subsidized program then other locations would probably be suitable,
also it is a poor location because of the density factor, traffic increase,
and future taxation of our sewer system.
Councilme.mberl('OnQP stated. that VJ~should look at the. QVer.;..allbenefitth~t
this type of project would be for the community as a whole.
Councilmember Syring stated that he felt that this type of housing that is
primarily geared for low income person quote " you can call me a skinny
Archie Bunker bu~ I don't feel that low subsider housing helps to~ncourage
the people that qualify to try and better them selves but rather tens to
hold them at the low income level".
Moved by Mayor Lundberg and seconded by Councilmember Konop to adopt and
approve the Elk Hills Square Development for a Planned Unit Development
with 40 townhouse units as presented on Exhibit B. The following vote was
taken.
r~a! s 2 (two) Konop, Lundberg
bi'6lYt s 2 (two) Toth, Syring
Motion fails
.
Mayor Lundberg stated that s~nce all members of the council were not
present the proposed issue can be brought before the Council at its next
scheduled meeting.A~gust 15, 1977 but they must notify the City Clerk not
later than August 8, 1977 in order to get on the agenda.
Mr. Warren Carlson requested at that time to be planed on the agenda and
have the clerk set the time for 7:45 P.M. Elk Hill Square Development
August 15, 1977.
The Council reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations regarding
Ridgewood East 2nd Addition.
Moved by Councilmembers Toth and seconded by Councilmember Konop to aq,.pt
. and approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission to approve the
amended revised development plan for Ridgewood East 2nd Additon to include
the following conditions:
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1. Develope grade and pave parkview to comply with City Engineers
plans and specifications.
2. Dedicate lot M to the public for drainage purposes and to
include all necessary grading for drainage to comply with
City Engineers plans and specifications. ."'..
3. Install city water.
4. All improvements to be completed within a 12 month period
from date of final plot approval.
5. Post bond or other type of securities for the required
improvements.
Motion unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0.
Moved by Councilmember Toth to adopt the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and approved the following zoning changes for Ridgewood East
2nd Addition.
1. Change in zoning from R-l to R-2 &otSry 1,2,3 ~4 Block 1
and lots 1,2,3,4,5&6 Block 2 (two family residents)
2. Change in zoning from Rl to R-3 Lots 5,6,7&8 Block 1
Maximum of four plexes per lot only.
3. The above zoning change on this preliminary plot will
not be final until the final plot has been approved..
MotiiDu unaminously carried by a vote of 4-0. .
Moved by Councilmember Syring ami' seconded by Councilmember Konop approving
the recommendations of the Planning Commission to grant the Conditional
Use Permit to Faith Fellowship for the construction and usage for a church
(see attached legal discription). Motion unaminoualy;carried by a vote of
4-0.
Moved by Councilrnember Konop and seconded by Councilmember Syring approving .,,~..
the resolution of the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation to install turn
lane and cross-over conBtruction on US Hwy. 10 as per the attached plans
and specifications. Motion unaminous~ carried by a vote of 4-0.
August 1, 1977 con't.
The Council reviewed the complaint letter received from Mr. Louis F. Pohl
at 724 Upland Ave. regarding storm sewer drainage onto his property. The
Clerk was instructed to draft a letter to Mr. Pohl stating that the city
has not done anything to cause this drainage problem and suggest he con-
tact Elk River Concrete Products because of the filling they are doing
could have a bearing on the problem.
No further business the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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