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4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 03-21-2022� aty or Elk -�.�-� River Members Present: Members Absent: Meeting of the Elk River City Council Held at the Elk River City Hall Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Mayor John Dietz, Councilmembers Garrett Christianson, l��ike Beyer, Matt Westgaard, and Jennifer Wagner None Staff Present CittT Administrator Calvin Pormer, Public Safety- Director Justin Femrite, Planning Manager Zack Carlton, Senior Planner Chris LeesebeYg, PaYks and RecYeation DirectoY Michael HeckeY, Police Chief Ron Nierenhausen, Economic Development DirectoY BYent O'Neil, Human ResouYces RepYesentative Lauren WippeY, and City Clerk Tina Allard � Call Meeting to Order � � 2. 3. 4. PuYsuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Cit�r Council was called to order at 6:18 p.m. by MayoY Dietz. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Consider Agenda Council Yemoved Item 6.2 from the agenda and added Item 9.5 regaYding a discussion about the Furniture and Things Community Event Center. Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to approve: 4.1 February 7, 2022, Regular Minutes. 4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report. 4.3 Pay estimates as outlined in the staff report. 4.4 Ordinance 22-04 amending liquor regulations under Section 6-52(2)b regarding wine licensing and strong beer permission of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code. 4.5 Renew Consumption and Display Permit for Superior Studios, Inc. DBA Board & Brush Creative Studio effective April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023. Cit�r Council Minutes February 22, 2022 5. 6.1 6.2 6.3 4.6 4.7 Page 2 Change Secretary-Receptionist position from part-time to full-time with Dawn Swanson flling the position effective Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Resolution 22-12 to elect the standard allowance available under the revenue loss provision of the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act. 4.8 Change orders as outlined in the staff report. 4.9 Award bid to Northwest, Inc., for the Trott Brook Park Tennis Court improvements and LED Lighting Alternate One. Motion carried 5-0. Open Forum No one appeared for Open Forum. City of Elk River Volunteer of the Month Mayror Dietz pYesented the February Volunteer of the Month award to BYenda Roux. He highlighted the follo`ving: ■ Served on youth basketball board. ■ BoaYd membeY for Thumbs Up since 2016 and board chair since 2021. Active in Thumbs Up 5k/10k and cheer bag drive. ■ Vice chair for Biz-to-Biz group. ■ Member of the suicide prevention panel at the Elk River High School. Recognize Mayor for a Day Honorable Mention Essay Winner This item was removed from the agenda. City Prosecutor and County Attorney Annual Legal Update City Prosecutor Scott Baumgartner and Count�T Attorney Kathleen Heaney gave their presentation as noted in the staff report. Ms. Heaney- pro`rided a recap of 2021 cases and discussed current challenges. She noted the following: ■ 20% increase in cases. ■ Elk River ranked sixth for arrest of impaired drivers. ■ Court backlog is challenging with online meeting schedules. ■ Elk River Police Department is `vell run, professional, and veryT `vell prepared. Mr. Baumgarmer concurred with Ms. HeaneyT's comments stating reports are well- written and credit should go to the field training officers. He commented on the following frustrations: rowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council Minutes February 22, 2022 Page 3 Backlogs with the couYt system because memories fade and witnesses disappear so cases are more difficult to prosecute. Holding virtual meetings, noting it can be difficult to get resolution on a case because defendants don't take things as serious and aYe not pleading, which can make the process longer. 7.1 Conditional Use Permit: Extend Mineral Extraction Operations at I I 650 225`" Avenue, Knife River Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. MayTor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 22-01 authorizing continued mineral extraction, operation of the asphalt plant, and hauling operations on the properties authorized under CU 97-02, CU 09-14, CU 20-10 with the following conditions: 1. All previous conditions of approval included in CU 97-02, CU 09-14, CU 20- 10 remain in place. 2. Staff approval of a new reclamation plan for the entire site, to include a timeline for completion of the mineral extraction operations. Motion carried 5-0. 7.2 Conditional Use Permit: Amend Existing Agricultural Research CUP to Facilitate a New Feed Mill, PID 75-013-2100 NLr. Carlton presented the staff report. �1a�-or Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Ma�ror Dietz closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to approve Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 22-03 authorizing expansion/modifcation of the existing agricultural research faciliry by replacing the existing feed mill. Motion carried 5-0. 7.3 Amendment to Conditional Use Permit: 10752 I 68t" Circle, Royal Oak Acquisitions, LLC Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mayror Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. rowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council iVlinutes Page 4 February 22, 2022 Moved by Councilmember Christianson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve Conditional Use Permit amendment removing Condition #1 from CU 21-02 as the previously required easement is no longer required for access to the adjacent parcel. Motion carried 5-0. 7.4 Conditional Use Permit: I,000 sq. ft. Addition to Educational Institution (Lincoln Elementary) at 600 School Street, Independent School District #728 Mr. Leeseberg pYesented the staff report � Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, MayTor Dietz closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to approve Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 22-02 authorizing expansion of the existing educational use as the standards set forth in Section 30-654 have been satisfed. Motion carried 5-0. 7.5 Conditional Use Permit: Amend Wall Sign Requirements for Hillside Crossing II Planned Unit Development, I 9463 Evans Street, DeMars Signs/Salvation Army Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. MayroY Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Christianson to approve Conditional Use Permit, Case No. CU 22-04 amending the Hillside Crossing II Planned Unit Development design standards for CIC NO. 73, Northbound Crossing Condominium, Unit 1 to allow wall signage consistent with the Highway Commercial Zoning District. Motion carried 5-0. 7.6 Simple Plat: Tritabaugh Estate, Jason Tritabaugh Mr. LeesebeYg pYesented the staff repoYt. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Jillian Ringer, 10087 209`i' Avenue — asked for a review of the eight conditions required b�T the cityT, which i�1r. Leeseberg provided. Jason Tritabaugh, 633 Main Street — stated this a familyT propertyT and he hopes to preserve as much of the `voodland as possible. rowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council Minutes February 22, 2022 Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Page 5 Councilmember Westgaard asked about the countyT's feedback regarding drivewayT access on the countyT road. Mr. Leeseberg stated the countyT wouldn't provide comment sayTing theyT will soon no longer own the road. He noted the applicant would be Yequired to get an access permit from them if he applied for a building permit tomorro`v. Councilmember Westgaard stated this should be a cooYdinated effort and expressed concerns with the cit�r approving the subdivision and the applicant possiblyT being denied the access permit Mr. Tritabaugh noted it took a��ear to get the letteY from the count�T. MayroY Dietz fuYtheY noted theYe is no guaYantee the city will take over the Yoad in the future. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Christianson to adopt Resolution 22-13 granting Final Plat approval for Tritabaugh Estate, Case No. P 22-02. Motion carried 5-0. 7.7 Ordinance Amendment: Site Plan Review and Approval Process Mr. Carlton pYesented the staff Yeport �;�. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Debbie Rydberg, Elk River l�ea ChambeY of CommeYce - stated this ordinance is a positive step to providing clarit�r to new and growing business and would help streamline processes, which saves time and money. She asked the council to suppoYt the ordinance. There being no one to speak to this issue, MayroY Dietz closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Christianson to adopt Ordinance 22-05 amending Chapter 30, Article VI, Division 2 and adding Subdivision V, Site Plan Review and Approval to the Ciry of Elk River, Minnesota, Ciry Code. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Councilmember Wesgtand seconded by Councilmember Christianson to adopt Resolution 22-14 approving Notice of Summary Publication of Ordinance 22-05 an ordinance outlining the Site Plan Review and Approval Process. Motion carried 5-0. 8. I Parks and Recreation Naming Policy Requirements PowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council Minutes February 22, 2022 Mr. PoYtner presented the staff report. Page 6 Mayror Dietz mentioned a commissioner's comment that a park could be named afteY 1VLr. Barth if he were alive today, so it didn't make sense to have a two-year wait requirement after someone died. Councilmember Wagner noted the school district has a moratorium on naming. Moved by Mayor Dietz and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to approve removal from the Naming Policy the elimination of the requirement to wait two years after a person has been deceased. Motion carried 5-0. 8.2 Naming the Two Softball Fields at Lion John Weicht Park to John Barth Fields Mr. PortneY pYesented the staff YepoYt. Mayror Dietz stated he appYoached the school district first about naming opportunities but was told it can't be done. He felt naming the softball fields was a viable alteYnative. He discussed 1VLr. Barth's community accomplishments and all he has done foY the youth. He suggested using the GRE Fund to pay foY the signage. Councilmember Wagner didn't know iVlr. Barth but ever�Tthing she has heard is how he was a tremendous person and has done wonderful things and had an impact on sports and communit�r. Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to approve naming the two softball felds at Lion John Weicht Park the John Barth Fields. Motion carried 5-0. 8.3 Property Acquisition Acceptance from MnDOT NLr. Femrite presented the staff YepoYt. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution 22-15 approving the conveyance of certain property to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motion carried 5-0. 8.4 Advisory Board Appointments Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Christianson to approve the following appointments: Planning Commission Term Perr�r Beise 2/28/2025 Eric ohnson 2/28/2025 PowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council Minutes February 22, 2022 MaYk PeteYson Tom Sa�stetteY 9.1 ERIVIU related business Heritage Preservation Commission Term Ton T Mauren 2/28/2025 Term 2/28/2025 2/28/2025 Utilities Commission Term Mar�r StewaYt At-LaY e 2/28/2025 ohn Dietz Council Re 2/28/2025 Multi�ur�ose Facilit� Advisor� Commission Term iVlike Cunnin ham School District Re 2/28/2025 Kara Walker Skatin Club Re 2/28/2025 Matt Westgaard Council Rep 2/28/2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Term R�an Holm ren 2/28/2025 Greg Loidolt 2/28/2025 Motion carried 5-0. Council recessed at 7:12 p.m. and reconvened in woYksession at 7:18 p.m. Main Street and Gates Avenue Development Proposal Page 7 iVlr. O'Neil presented, and NLr. Carlton discussed planning commission's review of the concept as noted in the YepoYt. Matt Mullins, The Mullins Group, stated he'd like to gauge Council's interest in the concept and their appetite for certain incentives as it relates to tax increment He provided an overview of their concept and discussed developer experience, site location, lot dimensions, surrounding land uses, zoning, and budget/taxes. He discussed parking requirements noting Elk River has a higher requirement than other communities. He stated most city codes require two stalls per unit, but Elk River Yequires 2.86 stalls per unit His concept pYoposes 116 stalls, which is 2.11 peY unit and would require a variance. Dean Dovolis, DJR, discussed the proposed site layout and proof of parking option. He suggested building paYt of the pYoject and leaving a certain aYea open to gauge pow�REo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council Minutes February 22, 2022 Page 8 parking demand, which would help manage pYoject costs and leaves more of the site green if the demand isn't realized. He fuYther discussed other aspects of the concept, noting a certain number of units could be live/�vorkspace; `vherebyT a person could live in the unit and run a small business. He stated the building is geared toward larger units, which people tend to stay in longer. He stated people are choosing rental as a lifestyTle and want additional space, likelyT due to covid/work from home. He further reviewed the architecture, elevations, and renderings. 1��. Mullins discussed market fundamentals, rents, low vacanc�r rate, maYket trends compaYed to the metro area, and infill development pros and cons. He discussed building and financial challenges and their 20-�Tear tax increment financing request. Mayor Dietz asked staff their comfoYt level with the parking per unit at 2.11. 1VLr. Carlton stated theYe has been historyr of reducing parking with some success, but it all depends on the project details with the number of bedrooms and the retail/commeYcial uses. He stated on-street parking is not pYacticable in this location. Councilmember BeyTer expressed concerns with the proof of parking being the privately owned paYcel adjacent to the pYoject. CouncilmembeY Westgaard stated he likes the project and the miYed uses and would suppoYt a maYque pYoject with higher quality materials that can also attract additional quality development but questioned the need to do tax increment for housing. Mayor Dietz stated there is hesitanc�r of the Council to use tax incYement and asked if it is worthwhile to have the developer go through the application process. Mr. O'Neil stated yes, and the developer was looking for feedback on options if costs increase for the pYoject. Councilmember �X�agner stated there ma�� have been talk of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) regarding site acquisition costs and the use of tax incYement and asked for clarification on how the HRA would be involved. Councilmember ��estgaard agreed noting this started as an HRr� initiative. He suggested sending it back to the HRA directing them to get creative and think about how the�J'd like to fund this in their plan to redevelop this corridor. He stated he would like to see the project cointinue forward. Mayor Dietz suggested a review of the housing studyT in relation to tax increment. The Council is open to the project and diYected work back to the HRA. 9.2 Consider Memorial Day Parade as City Event MayTor Dietz asked Council if the Memorial DayT parade can be a cityT-sponsored event and if theyT would provide barricades and police support He said he can have volunteers do the other event tasks. rowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council iVlinutes Page 9 February 22, 2022 Chief Nierenhausen stated because this is a holiday, theYe may be costs related to holidayT payT, noting it can be difficult to get police reserves to `vork. He further stated there has not been a line item in the budget for otheY parades they have suppoYted (countyT and school district). Councilmember Wagner `vould like to find a`vayT to support the parade as it sounds like it is a good long-standing tradition from the past and the cityT can find a`vayT to payT for it. Councilmember Christianson expressed concerns with setting a precedence and asked how this event can be distinguished diffeYently so the�r don't have to offer the same suppoYt to otheY entities. MayTor Dietz concurred and suggested a polic�r listing the events Council �vill support. Mr. Portner suggested limiting the support to governmental entities. Councilmember Westgaard concurs on supporting the event as the cityT doesn't do enough to honor veterans. Councilmember Beyer concurred stating it is emotional and particularlyT important to him due to his past militarjr expeYience. Council consensus is to support the parade as a cit�r event with the cityr providing barricades and police protection and directed staff to draft a polic�T regarding cittT- sponsoYed events. 9.3 Compensation Plan Update - Ma�Tor Dietz had concerns with the compression of pay within the police department and felt it was time to complete a review of the compensation plan. Councilmember �X�estgaard stated this should be completed prior to the 2023 budgeting process. He stated with the current job market and higher turnover rates, it is good to revie�� the plan regularly to make sure compensation is set fairly. Ms. Wipper stated the cityT has been using the same comparison group for y ears and it may be time to evaluate it. Mr. Portner suggested a review of the peer group comparison as �vell to make sure it is still still reflective of Elk River similarities. 9.4 Set Date for Annual Visioning Meeting Mr. PortneY pYesented the staff YepoYt. rowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council iVlinutes Page 10 February 22, 2022 It `vas consensus of the Council to set the date for WednesdayT, April 20, starting at noon. 9.5 Furniture and Things Community Event Center Councilmember Wagner stated she'd like to discuss current activities at the FTCenter. She specificall�T noted vandalism and a parmer experiencing user harassment issues. Councilmember Westgaard stated Council needs to be designate a person to manage the corpoYate sponsor agreements. He noted there has been vandalism by kids, which is tyTpical in these t�Tpes of facilities. He further noted Elk River Youth Hocke�T has been difficult He stated the cafe has onl�r been open for two weeks so theYe aYe new things occurring which no one can anticipate. Mr. PoYtneY stated the sponsorship agYeements outline him as the point of contact and lays out the Yesponsibilities foY both parties. He stated the cit�� has a concessions agYeement with SerYano BYothers Cafe effecti�re Februar�r 8, noting the�� haven't had time to woYk thYough issues and pYocess. He noted visitors to the facilityr have been positive and it's been Elk RiveY Yesidents who have not Mr. PoYtneY stated the�r have met with Elk River Youth Hockey representatives who have not shared information from those meetings with the membeYs. Councilmember WagneY stated 90% of the issues can be resolved with communication. She expressed concerns with the Covid culture and doesn't want it to continue. The Council expressed frustration «�ith misinformation and discussed perceptions and not being able to move forward from them. Councilmembe� �X�agner stated she wants visitors to walk in, say wow, and when they leave, the�= can't wait to come back. She noted most visitors feel this way and the Council has worked hard to build this facilityr for everyrone and she wants the paYtners to remain happ�r. She stated we can't change the bad apples, but the cityr can send out strong messages b�r repeating conversation and communications. Councilmember Westgaard noted Elk River Youth Hockey was provided numerous opportunities to participate and to build things into their contract, but they never even came to the table. Mayor Dietz is bothered by what Youth Hockey is telling people when they have had plenty of opportunities and have chosen not to participate. He suggested discussing the issues during contract negotiations. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River CityT Council at 9:34 p.m. PowEREo ar ���V�� Cit�r Council Minutes February 22, 2022 John J. Dietz, MayroY Page 11 rowEREo ar ���V�� Tina Allard, CityT Clerk � aty or Elk -�.�-� River Meeting of the Elk River City Council Held at the Elk River City Hall Monday, March 7, 2022 Members Present: Mayor John Dietz, Councilmembers Garrett Christianson, Matt Westgaard, and Jennifer Wagner (arrived at 6:46 p.m. due to the HRA Closed meeting) Members Absent: Councilmember Mike BeyTer Staff Present Cit�T Administrator Calvin Pormer, Cit�- Clerk Tina Allard, Senior Communications Coordinator Kaylin Clement, Multipurpose Facility Superintendent Tim Dalton, Park and Recreation Director Michael Hecker, Park Maintenance Super�risor (Parks Superintendent) Tim Sevcik, WastewateY Treatment Plant Chief OperatoY Matt Stevens, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Jusrin Femrite, Waste��ater Treatment Systems Operator Ty�ler Hall, PaYk Maintenance WoYkeY Tim GallagheY, Park Maintenance �X�orker Kyle Murph�r, PaYk Maintenance WoYkeY Daniel Zych, and RecoYds Specialist Katie Porath � 2. 3. Call Meeting to Order � � Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Cityr Council was called to order at 6:32 p.m. b�� Ma�ror Dietz. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Consider Agenda MaS�or Dietz commended Furniture and Things CommunityT Event Center and Parks and Recreation staff for hosting t�vo well-attended hockey games. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Christianson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0. 4. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Christianson and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to approve: 4.1 February 22, 2022, Closed Minutes. 4.2 Check register as outlined in the staff report. 4.3 Accept Bids and Award Contract for 2022 Street Improvement Project. Cit�r Council Minutes March 7, 2022 �� 6.1 6.2 Page 2 4.4 Riverwalk Apartments: Development Agreement 22-06 and Planned Unit Development Agreement 22-07. Motion carried 3-0. Open Forum No one appeared for Open Forum. Recognize Mayor for a Day Honorable Mention Essay Winner Ms. Clement presented the staff YepoYt. Favor Ayumbu, League of Minnesota Cities Honorable Mention Essay Winner, read her essa�T. Mayor Dietz presented her with a certificate Introduction of New Employees 1��. Stevens introduced Tyler Hall, Wastewater Treatment S�rstems OpeYator. 1VLr. Sevcik introduced Tim Gallagher, Park Maintenance Worker, Kyle Murphyr, Park Maintenance WoYkeY, and Daniel Zy ch, Park Maintenance WoYkeY. Council welcomed new employTees 8.2 Discuss Work Session Items 9. 7.1 Councilmember Christianson asked about a date for the joint meeting �uith ISD 728. 1��. Portner stated a date �uas still being deteYmined. Council Liaison Updates Council provided updates of the various advisor�r boards as noted in the respective board minutes. Councilmember Wagner arrived. 2022 Redistricting Establish Election District Boundaries and Polling Places Ms. rlllard presented the staff YepoYt. MayTor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. rowEREo er ���V�� Cit�r Council iVlinutes Page 3 March 7, 2022 MayTor Dietz stated a Sherburne CountyT commissioner had contacted him `vith concerns about having to run in the upcoming election depending on how the redistricting lines are drawn. He clarified that the cityT does not have any�thing to do with how the countyT draws their redistricting lines. Ms. Allard confirmed the countyT and school district `vill receive the maps from the cityT and `vill be able to use the cityT's lines in anyT `vayT they choose. The counnT `vill also need to attempt to maintain equal population distribution bet�veen the districts foY the commissioners. Ma�Tor Dietz added he had heard that all five count�r commissioner mayT need to run again depending on population changes. Councilmember WagneY confirmed that voters will be notified of an�� polling site changes. Ms. rlllaYd explained that any voteYs who have a new polling site will receive a Postal Verification Card (PVC) card in the mail notif�ring them of a change. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to adopt Ordinance 22-06 establishing new ward boundaries of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, Ciry Code. Motion carried 4-0. Moved by Councilmember Christianson and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution 22-16 establishing precincts and polling places. Motion carried 4-0. 8.1 Furniture and Things Community Event Center Branding Plan iVlr. Dalton presented the staff repoYt. Glenn Waguespack and Heather Novak, representing HGA, gave a presentation on the branding plan and pYoposed gYaphics. The Multipurpose FacilityT AdvisoryT Commission has adopted the plan. The task force �irill come up �vith recommendations for imagery to bring to the Multipurpose Facilit�- �d�risor�- Commission for recommendations on budget The items will then come to council for financial and visual approval. Council wants to make sure the graphics are done right, therefore it mayT take a few �Tears to fully implement. Mr. Portner stated graphic and design for the interior of the building will come from the Furniture and Things CommunityT Event Center budget. rowEREo er ���V�� Cit�r Council iVlinutes Page 4 March 7, 2022 MayTor Dietz addressed the desire of ISD 728 and local sports groups to displayT photos, trophies, banners, and other items recognizing past accomplishments and playTers. Councilmember Westgaard stated a list should be compiled with anyT group that has been promised space in the facilityT so their requests can be addressed. Council requested hockeyr related items be hung before the fall 2022 hockey season begins. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Christianson to approve the branding plan for the Furniture and Things Communiry Event Center. Motion carried 4-0. Council Yecessed at 7:32 p.m. and Yeconvened at 7:32 p.m. to continue the work session. 10.1 County Road 33 Trail Discussion Councilmember Westgaard stated that, following the FebruaryT 7, 2022 meeting discussion of CountyT Road 33, he met �vith Sherburne Count�T Commissioner Tim Dolan. Councilmember Westgaard learned Sherburne Countyr has acquired a 100-foot right- of-wa`r. Council discussed the possibilit�r of using the 100 feet of right-of-way to add a trail in the future. Mayor Dietz asked if the count�r would be interested in a swap where the cityr takes over part of the old section of Yoad in exchange foY financial assistance in constructing a trail. He felt a trail was mutually beneficial, especially in connecting to neighboring trail sy stems. Ma�ror Dietz asked if the city would be asked to take back the Yoad or if they would be forced. Mr. Femrite stated that would be a question for the cityT attorneyT. MayoY Dietz was conceYned about revisiting the subject afteY the public comments, at which residents spoke against the proposed trail. Councilmember Westgaard stated council was being pushed to make a decision without enough information which led them to vote against the proposed trail and seek additional information. POMIEREO er ������ Cit�r Council iVlinutes Page 5 March 7, 2022 Councilmember Christianson stated, if the 100-foot right-of-`vay is going in any�vayT, what is the rush to construct a trail? Councilmember Westgaard stated constructing the trail while the road is also under construction `vould be less expensive and create less disruption to the area. Council was conceYned about the landowners who would have the trail pass veryr close to their house. CouncilmembeY Christianson stated there were other areas in Elk River he ��ould like to see take priorityr if theYe was money to spend on a trail. Mayor Dietz agreed he does not see the urgency and can't justif�r spending money on a trail along CounttT Road 33. 1VLr. Femrite pYoposed an idea asking for the right-of-wa�r to be graded so it would be easier to add pavement in the future to create a trail. Until then, it would grow over and be part of the ditch syTstem. Council asked Mr. Femrite to investigate the potential costs of this plan. II. Adjournment There being no further business, Ma�ror Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River CityT Council at 7:59 p.m. Minutes prepared by Katie Porath. ��� r� John J. Dietz, Mayor Tina rlllard, City Clerk PONEREO er ������