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07-18-2005 CC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, JULY 18, 2005 Members Present: Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Motin, Farber, and Gumphrey Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Pat Klaers, Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson, Director of Planning Michele McPherson, Senior Planner Scott Harlicker, Fire Chief Bruce West, Police Chief Jeff Beahen, Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich, Assistant Director of Economic Development Heidi SteL.1.!Iletz, Street Superintendent Phil Hals, City Attorney Peter Beck, and Recording Secretary Tina Allard Also Present: Planning Commissioner Matthew Westgaard Elk River Municipal Utilities Superintendent Bryan Adams 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 6:55 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing. 2. Consider 7/18/2005 Agenda Councilmember Dietz moved Item 6.6. Utilities Update to after 6.1. Mayor Klinzing added a GRE Update after the Consent agenda. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider Consent Agenda MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA: 3.1. 7/5/05 COUNCIL MINUTES 3.2. CHECK REGISTER 3.3. PAY ESTIMATES AS OUTLINED IN STAFF REPORT 3.5. CALL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 15, 2005, 6:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER TAX REBATE (ABATEMENT) FINANCING AND BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR MEDICAL EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGIES 3.6. CALL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 15, 2005, 6:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER TAX REBATE (ABATEMENT) FINANCING AND BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR CRYSTAL DISTRIBUTION, INC. City Council Minutes July 18,2005 . 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. 3.10. 3.11. Page 2 CALL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 15, 2005, 6:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER TAX REBATE (ABATEMENT) FINANCING AND BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR ALLIANCE MACHINE, INC. CALL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 15, 2005, 6:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER TAX REBATE (ABATEMENT) FINANCING AND BUSINESS SUBSIDY FOR CLASSIC ACRYLICS AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $6,000 TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FOR GOETZ/GILBERT, CASE NO. AS 05-02 TABLED RESOLUTION 05-75 PROMOTING THE USE OF INTRASTATE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.4. Authorization to Purchase Vehicle for Liquor Operations Councilmember Gumphrey asked if it was premature to purchase a van for liquor operations as Westbound is not completed yet and questioned why there is not enough storage space being built at Westbound. He questioned if a larger storage area should have been built at Westbound. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that Northbound will be considered the warehouse for liquor operations as it has a large basement area for this function. . Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori] ohnson stated it was planned to buy this vehicle and not have a lot of storage at the Westbound store. She stated the liquor operations will be able to get bulk volume discounts on products and it would like to move inventory around to the different store locations as needed. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A CARGO VAN FROM THANE HAWKINS CHEVROLET FOR $13,783.50 PLUS CARGO ACCESSORIES, TAX, AND LICENSE FEES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.A. Great River Energy (GRE) Update Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich stated GRE is planning on moving and expanding their corporate offices. She stated the current Elk River offices will be enlarged to become an industrial campus for GRE. She stated GRE is considering other communities for its corporate offices. Ms. Mehelich stated she and the Mayor took GRE on a tour of the 60 acres that are available in the Gateway Business Center. Ms. Mehelich stated GRE is looking for: 1) high visibility; 2) retail and commercial amenities; 3) transportation access; 4) cost of land and infrastructure; and 5) an interest in developmental control of adjacent properties. She stated GRE needs approximately 30 acres for a 5 story, 175,000 sq. ft. building. Ms. Mehelich requested direction from Council on: 1) whether to offer GRE all 60 acres in the Gateway Business Center; 2) the use of tax rebate financing; and 3) the city's commitment to completing the necessary infrastructure. . Mayor Klinzing stated she would like to pursue GRE and keep them in the city. . . . City Council Minutes July 18, 2005 Page 3 Councilmember Motin stated he would not be inclined to give up the entire 60 acres in the Gateway Business Center. He stated Elk River has a lack of industrial and commercial development along Highway 10 but he also doesn't want to see GRE leave Elk River. Ms. Mehelich stated GRE would be interested in a master plan for the Gateway Business Center area. 4. Open Mike Jim Raivala, 441 Upland Avenue-Stated he would like approval from Council for a simple plat and a variance and then he would allow the city to install a sidewalk in front of his existing home. Mayor Klinzing explained to Mr. Raivala that he would need to complete the application process for a variance and a simple plat and that the Council can't give him approval at tonight's meeting as the variance would need to meet certain criteria. City Attorney Peter Beck stated the plat and the variance could be considered on the same night. He stated the variance could be considered first and if it was denied, then the plat could be withdrawn. Andrew Brown, 18260 Yankton Street-Speaking for residents around the Pinewood Golf Course. Mr. Brown stated concerns over the Pinewood golf course being developed into a housing subdivision. He submitted a letter and the protective covenants for the development. Mayor Klinzing stated protective covenants are not enforced by the city. She encouraged the developer to hold neighborhood meetings with residents. Ms. McPherson stated the developer applied for a Land Use Amendment and a Preliminary Plat. She explained the Land Use Amendment request. Fred McCoy, Owner of McCoys Pub, 651 Main Street-Began to express concerns over downtown parking but the Mayor informed him that this item would be discussed later at this meeting. 5.1. Consider Resolution to Vacate Certain Drainage and Utility Easements-Lot 2. Block 3. Hillside Estates 9th Addition. Public Hearing-Case No. EV 05-06 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker submitted the staff report. Mr. Harlicker stated the applicant is requesting that drainage and utility easements be vacated on Lot 1, Block 3, Hillside Estates 9th Addition. Mr. Harlicker stated new easements will be created when Hillside Estates 10th Addition is platted. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor KJinzing closed the public hearing. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 05-76 FOR . . . City Council Minutes July 18, 2005 Page 4 VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS, CASE NO. EV 05-06 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE NEW DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AS PART OF HILLSIDE ESTATES 10TH ADDITION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Request by Tim Pomerleau for Preliminary Plat Approval (Kliever Lake Fields 3rd Addition). Public Hearing-Case No. P 05-09 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker submitted the staff report. Mr. Harlicker stated the applicant is requesting preliminary plat for Kliever Lake Fields Third Addition, a 78 unit townhome development. He discussed lot layout and density, street layout, access, parking, landscaping, and the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Harlicker stated a preliminary plat for Kliever Lake Fields 3rd Addition was approved a few years ago but the applicant is requesting significant changes so he had to complete a new preliminary plat application. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned the type of design changes that were made to this revised plat. Horst Graser, representing Tim Pomerleau-Stated that due to changes in the market they needed to change the style of townhome to build from row style to back to back style. Councilmember Motin stated he voted against this parcel being rezoned to R3 when it first came to Council and he would be voting against this project again. He stated that according to the Comprehensive Plan, townhomes should only be allowed as a buffer between residential areas and commercial/industrial areas. He stated the applicant has added 10 more townhome units to this project and it would serve no benefit to the city. He stated there is a glut in the Elk River townhome market. Mayor Klinzing stated she had not been in favor of the R3 zone change. She stated this project is too dense and questioned why more units need to be added to the project. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR KLINZING TO DENY THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR KLIEVER LAKE FIELDS THIRD ADDITION. City Attorney Peter Beck suggested the Council have staff prepare written findings and to bring it back to Council. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR KLINZING TO CONTINUE THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO THE AUGUST 15, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION FAILED 2-3. Councilmembers Dietz, Gumphrey, and Farber opposed. Mayor Klinzing stated the continuing motion failed so the Council is back to the original motion and needs to take action on the motion to deny. . . . City Council Minutes July 18,2005 Page 5 MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR KLINZING TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO ADD THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO THE DENIAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT: L THE PLAT IS TOO DENSE. 2. THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WAS AMENDED IN BETWEEN THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT AND THE CURRENT PLAT; AND TOWNHOMES ARE PREFERRED TO BE A BUFFER BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL HIGH DENSITY AREAS AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES. 3. INCONSISTENCY WITH ORIGINAL PLAT DUE TO THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF LOTS. MOTION FAILED 2-3. Councilmembers Dietz, Gumphrey, and Farber opposed. Councilmember Farber questioned the Planning Commission as to the discussion they had on this plat. Matthew Westgaard, Planning Commissioner-Stated the applicant met all the requirements for the R3 zoning and the Planning Commission did not discuss density at any great length. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KLIEVER LAKE FIELDS THIRD ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT APPROVAL PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 2. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE BE PAID IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 3. THE CITY ENGINEER'S COMMENTS BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLANS. 4. STREET LIGHTS BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY ELK RIVER UTILITIES. 5. A LETTER OF CREDIT BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF 100% OF THE COSTS OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. 6. UPON COMPLETING ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND HAVING THEM ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 25% OF THE IMPROVEMENT COSTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. . . . City Council Minutes July 18,2005 Page 6 7. A SEALCOAT FEE IN THE AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 8. A GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 9. A DEVELOPMENT PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 10. ALL GRADING BE CERTIFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 11. ALL MAILBOXES BE CLUSTERED. 12. WATER ACCESSIBILITY FEES IN THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE CITY BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 13. ANY ITEM OR CONDITION FOUND THAT INDICATES THE SITE IS LIKELY TO YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO PRE-HISTORY OR HISTORY SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CITY IMMEDIATELY. FURTHER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP WORK AUTHORIZED IN ITS APPROVAL UNTIL THE SITE IS APPROPRIATELY INVESTIGATED AND WORK IS AUTHORIZED. 14. TOWNHOUSE ELEVATIONS AND BUILDING DESIGNS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF THE R3 ZONING DISTRICT. MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Mayor Klinzing and Councilmember Motin opposed. 5.3. Consider Ordinance Approving Zone Change for Multiple Parcels. Requested by the City of Elk RiVet. Public Hearing-Case No. ZC 05-01 (Continued from 6/20/05) Director of Planning Michele McPherson presented the staff report. Ms. McPherson stated the city would like to rezone certain parcels within the city for consistency between the Land Use and Zoning maps. She discussed the parcels to be rezoned as outlined in her staff report. Ms. McPherson stated she received a letter and a phone call from a Specht family member who is opposed to these properties (that the Specht Family Trust owns) being rezoned. It was unclear if the Specht family member that objected to the rezoning is a member of the Specht family trust. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Mayor Klinzing stated the zoning should be left as it is as a courtesy to the property owners. Councilmember Dietz questioned what the consequence would be if they went ahead and rezoned these parcels so that they are consistent between the Land Use and Zoning maps. . . . City Council Minutes July 18,2005 Page 7 Councilmember Motin stated the market value of the parcels would be affected and the current owners may be pursued by developers. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that for cities outside the metro area the Comprehensive Plan is more an advisory plan; while if within the metro area it would be required to match with the zoning map. Councilmember Farber stated if the property owner is not interested in the rezoning, then it should be left as is and the property owner can apply and pay for a rezoning at a later date. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO WITHDRAW THE CITY'S APPLICATION AS IT RELATES TO PARCELS 2 AND 3. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Consider Ordinance to Amend Section 30-793 of the City of Elk River Land Use Regulations Relating to Fabric Accesso:J;y Structures. Public Hearing-Case No. OA 05-09 Director of Planning Michele McPherson submitted the staff report. Ms. McPherson stated the city is asked to consider an ordinance amendment to allow engineered fabric structures in the Al and Rla zoning districts. She provided a history of Council and Planning Commission action regarding fabric structures. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Mayor Klinzing stated she was concerned about enforcement issues and doesn't want people storing equipment or animals in the fabric structures. Councilmember Farber stated he didn't see any problems with storing equipment in the structures. Councilmember Gumphrey stated he didn't care if equipment was stored in the structures as long as he doesn't have to see it stored outside in people's yards. Ms. McPherson stated that the fabric structures are not the small ones that are sold at home improvement stores but must be engineered to handle snow and wind loads. Councilmember Motin stated the setbacks should be further back than normal setbacks. Mayor Klinzing concurred. Discussion was held on what the setback should be and whether the lots should be set at 10 acres or more. Councilmember Dietz stated he didn't want to see fabric structures anywhere in the city. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 05-16 AMENDING SECTION 30-793-ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS, CASE NO. OA 05-09. . . . City Council :Minutes July 18, 2005 Page 8 1. INCREASE THE PARCEL SIZE TO TEN ACRES OR GREATER, DELETE THE REFERENCE TO WHAT MAY BE STORED INSIDE THE STRUCTURE, RENUMBER THE REMAINING ITEMS, AND ADD A CONDITION REQUIRING A 250' SEPARATION BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE AND ANY ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES. Ms. McPherson suggested that a new condition not be added but that the condition requiring the structure to meet the accessory structure setbacks be amended to include the 250' separation. Councilmembers Motin and Farber accepted staff's suggestion. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Dietz opposed. 5.5. Consider Ordinance to Amend Chapter 74 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinance Relating to Parking. Case No. OA 05-10 Director of Planning Michele McPherson submitted the staff report. Ms. McPherson discussed the King Avenue Parking Lot Task Force recommendations. She reviewed night time parking, municipal parking lots, and parking permits. She stated staff would like to begin enforcement after the entire downtown construction project is completed but business owners would like enforcement to begin with the start of construction. Mayor Klinzing questioned why the public can't also use the employee parking area and how the police department planned to control enforcement. Councilmember Dietz stated there have been problems with employees parking in front of businesses and an employee only lot will help address this situation. Councilmember Motin stated the employee lot should also be open to the public (especially in the evenings) with time limits. He stated if the vehicle has an employee parking sticker, then it would be exempt from following the time limit. Chief Beahen stated enforcement would begin with signage and parking time limits along with permit controls via the police department. He stated the existing policy was not working and the task force has made the requests for the new policy. He stated it will take time to see how the parking issues will work out. Chief Beahen stated he is concerned that the employee lot may not be big enough to hold all the employees who work in the downtown. He stated that realistically enforcement by community service officers would be done during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. due to Police Department staffing. Councilmember Motin suggested language changes to the ordinance regarding timeframes and the two city owned municipal parking lots along the railroad tracks. It was the consensus of the Council to have the language changes made to the ordinance and the Council will review it again at the August 1, 2005 Council meeting. 5.7. Downtown Traffic Flow Plan Fire Chief Bruce West discussed the proposed traffic flow in downtown Elk River during the 12-18 month construction period for The Bluffs of Elk River and Jackson Place. He . . . City Council Minutes July 18, 2005 Page 9 stated Jackson Street would become a one-way (southbound) street, Main Street would lose its parking on the north side of the street between Jackson and Parrish Avenue and on the south side from the attorney's office to Parish Avenue, and there would be no left turn from Parrish Avenue onto Main Street between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the week. Councilmember Motin questioned if there would be an opportunity to put construction signage in the City of Otsego. He questioned how the no left turn from Parrish Avenue would be enforced. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned if there were any emergency response issues. Chief West stated there would be very limited enforcement of the no left turn from Parrish Avenue. He stated there would be signage placed in Otsego. He stated a response issue for the Fire Department is snow removal along Main Street during the winter but that the construction contractors are aware of this and have been very good to work with as they've done numerous projects similar to this. Chief Beahen stated that hopefully most citizens will want to avoid the traffic congestion altogether and take will alternative routes rather than using Main Street as a drive thru route. He stated the Police Department had no response issues. Fred McCoy, 651 Main Street-Stated he was concerned over the loss of parking on Main Street. He stated that if employees have too much of a hassle to deal with for parking, then they won't want to work at the downtown business; but yet there are some employees who are parking in front of businesses all day. He stated downtown construction is supposed to be completed each day by 3:00 p.m. so he sees no need for the no left turn restriction between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., especially as it would hurt his business. Mayor Klinzing stated parking enforcement is critical during construction and should begin with the construction process. The Council concurred. Councilmember Dietz would like downtown businesses notified that parking enforcement would begin at a certain date with the construction process. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE TRAFFIC FLOW PLAN AS OUTLINED BY CHIEF WEST AND TO ALSO BEGIN PARKING ENFORCEMENT WHEN DOWNTOWN CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.6. Consider Encroachment into Sanitary Sewer Easement. The Bluffs of Elk River Director of Planning Michele McPherson submitted the staff report. Ms. McPherson stated the applicant is requesting an air space encroachment of the sanitary sewer easement located on the river side of The Bluffs of Elk River project. She stated that seven balconies encroach over the easement area but that the manhole that is accessed by WWTP employees for maintenance would not be impacted by these encroachments. She stated the applicant would be required to maintain liability insurance to protect the city against any claims resulting from these encroachments. She stated the city engineer recommended televising . . . City Council Minutes July 18, 2005 Page 10 the existing sewer line as it is very old. She further stated that the wastewater lead operator would recommend abandoning this sewer line in the future when necessary and to reconnect everyone to the new line (1988) that runs down Main Street. City Attorney Peter Beck questioned if an agreement would be drawn up between the city and the developer. Ms. McPherson stated it would be part of the plat recording. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ALLOW THE BALCONY ENCROACHMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE CITY COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUILDING (BALCONIES) WILL ENCROACH OVER THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT. THE BUILDING OWNER SHALL MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE TO INDEMNIFY THE CITY FOR ALLOWING THESE ENCROACHMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1. Telecommunications Antennas on Water Towers Elk River Municipal Utilities Superintendent Bryan Adams stated there are security and safety issues with allowing telecommunications companies access to city water towers. He stated it would be cosdy to hire additional city personnel to monitor these activities. Mayor Klinzing stated she has received complaints from cell phone users regarding the poor reception in Elk River. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned what type of security issues Utilities could expect. Mr. Adams stated contractors would have access to the water towers and could dump things into the city water supply. Councilmember Dietz questioned where the revenue generated from allowing antennas on water towers would go. He felt a large portion should go to Utilities to cover costs. He further questioned how much revenue would be generated. Ms. McPherson stated revenue could be anywhere from $600 to $2,000 a month. Mayor Klinzing stated she would like to allow the telecommunications companies on water towers for the convenience of the public. Discussion was held on how to proceed with this request. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Utilities Commission moved forward with developing a policy to allow telecommunications facilities on water towers. 6.6. Utilities Update Councilmember Dietz and Utilities Superintendent Bryan Adams provided an update of the Elk River Municipal Utilities meeting held July 12, 2005. . . . City Council Minutes July 18, 2005 Page 11 6.2. Consider Public Works Building Expansion Bids Street Superintendent Phil Hals stated he has received bids for the construction of a cold storage building and a salt/sand storage building. He stated the bid for the cast in place foundation came in $150,000 higher than estimated. He recommended rejecting all bids and redesigning the cold storage building and bidding a fabric covered salt/sand building. Councilmember Dietz questioned if the fabric structure building would be allowed under the new fabric structure ordinance that was adopted earlier this evening. Mr. Hals stated he would need to verify with the director of planning if it would be allowed. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE COLD STORAGE BUILDING, SALT/SAND STORAGE BUILDING, AND THE CAST IN PLACE FOUNDATIONS AND TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR A REDESIGNED COLD STORAGE BUILDING AND A FABRIC COVERED SALT/SAND STRUCTURE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. Consider 2005 Sealcoat Bids Street Superintendent Phil Hals stated bids have been received for the 2005 Sealcoat Improvement. He reviewed the bids. Allied Blacktop Company at $72,197.66 was the low bidder. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 05-77 ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE SEALCOATING IMPROVEMENT OF 2005. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. Consider 2006 Benefit Level for the Elk River Fire Relief Association Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson stated the Elk River Fire Relief Association is requesting an increase in the benefit level for 2006 from 4,000 to $4,175. She explained that the Relief Association projects that the funding level would increase from 98.9% in 2004 to 99.2% in 2005 and to 101.2% in 2006 including the increase to $4,175.00. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO INCREASE THE FIRE RELIEF FUND PER YEAR OF SERVICE BENEFIT LEVEL TO $4,175 PER YEAR FOR 2006 AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF THE BUDGETED 2005 PENSION CONTRIBUTION TO THE RELIEF ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,100. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Mayor and Council thanked the Relief Association and the firefighters for doing a great job for the city. . . . City Council 11inutes July 18, 2005 Page 12 6.5. NCDA Update Counci1member Motin provided an update of the Northstar Corridor Development meeting held July 7, 2005. 6.7. library Board Update Councilmember Dietz provided an update of the library Board meeting held June 28, 2005. 6.8. YMCA Update Counci1member Gumphrey provided an update on Northstar YMCA activities. 7. Other Business There was no other business. 8. Staff Updates City Administrator Pat Klaers distributed a letter from Senator Betsy Wergin discussing Local Government Aid distribution to cities. Mr. Klaers distributed a letter that was drafted by City Engineer Terry Maurer and sent to developer D.R. Horton. This letter discusses the wetland complex that was recently drained and will be sent out to residents in the Trott Brook Farms development. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 10:00 p.m. Minutes prepared by Tina Allard. ./.ll~P~ Joan Sthmidt City Clerk \_</'