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12-11-2006 CC MIN . . . MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE CITY OF ELK RIVER (UPPER TOWN CONFERENCE ROOM) MONDAY, DECEMBER II, 2006 Members Present: Mayor Klinzing, Conncilmembers Dietz, Motin, Farber, and Gwnphrey Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Lori Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz and Recording Secretary Debbie Huebner Also Present: Casey Scott and Tom LaSalle, representing the YMCA 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Conncil was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing. 2. Consider Council Agenda MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. 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. 12/20/06 COUNCIL MINUTES 3.2. ANNUAL RENEWAL OF LICENSES - KENNEL - TOBACCO - MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT - MASSAGE THERAPIST MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike - No one appeared for Open Mike. 3.3. Affirmation of Resolution MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO AFFIRM RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE lAND USE MAP OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM RR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) TO DR (URBAN RESIDENTIAL), REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER HOLDINGS (LIBERTY HEIGHTS ESTATES), CASE NO. LU 06-01. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Conncilmember Dietz opposed. City Council Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 2 5. Worksession 5.1. Consider YMCA Memorandum of Understanding City Administrator Lori Johnson stated that the EDA approved the Memorandum of Understanding with a vote of 5-2. . Councilmember Motin asked that his comments from the EDA minutes be included in the Gty Council meeting minutes for this evening. Comments are as follows: "Commissioner Motin stated that it is his understanding that even though the building will be designed jointly by the EDA, Gty Council and YMCA, the Gty would not be able to include specific items such as racquetball courts or tennis courts, but rather through the programming, they would have input. Commissioner Motin stated that it is his understanding that the $2 million Legacy Grant would have to be used for items which are landfill abatement for the entire project. Commissioner Motin stated that he will be voting against the proposal as a whole because he did not feel that enough information was given to the public regarding the pros and cons of the issue. H did not feel that 10-15 percent voter participation in the primary election was adequate to make a decision by the public. He stated pools and fitness centers are already available in the Gty, and a half basketball co~:'=-- was not adequate. He did not feel it was a good deal for the Gty. He questioned whether the result would be the same if all the information was available to the public, and if the question were presented at the general election. He did not feel comfortable with the project as proposed and felt a better job could have been done. " . Councilmember Farber also asked that his comments be included in these minutes as follows: "Commissioner Farber explained that only a half-court gym is included in the preliminary design of the gym and that it is the Council's desire to have a full-court gym for allow for more activities and room for spectators. He stated that he wanted it clarified in the document that the building will be designed jointly by the EDA, City Council and the YMCA He stated that he felt the four passes per year was not enough benefit for the Elk River residents, and felt the YMCA could offer more. Councilmember Farber stated he felt that some type of discount in their monthly payment or special hours should be offered for the senior citizens. He did not feel that leaving it to the health insurance companies was the answer. He stated that he supported the YMCA, but that he felt there should have been more of a "give and take" option for the residents. Commissioner Farber asked if the building could be designed for what the people in this community want or need, rather than what is successful in other cities." Councilmember Dietz asked if it was correct that two alternates would be included in the request for bids; one for an 8,000 square foot gym and one for a 12,000 square foot gym. Ms. Johnson stated that she was not sure at this time how it would be done. She explained that the goal is to provide a full size gym within the $12 million budget. She stated that the square footage may be something less than 12,000 square feet and still meet their needs for a full size court, and this will be determined through the design process. . . . . City Council Minutes December 11, 2006 Page 3 Counci1member Motin asked if the spectator space that is desired would be for bleachers or simply space for chairs or standing. Councilmember Dietz stated he felt that that at least some bleachers or space for chairs would be adequate. Mr. LaSalle stated that bleachers would create a whole new level of liability, and felt that space for chairs would be adequate. He stated that the goal would be a system that works for everyone. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN mE YM~ mE CITY OF ELK RIVER, AND mE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Councilmembers Farber and Motin opposed. Counci1member Farber stated that he is not opposed to the YMCA. and feels it is a great organization, but that that he has philosophical differences they will need to agree to disagree on. Mr. LaSalle asked how the EDA and City Council will participate in the process, since there are four counci1members serving on the EDA. Ms. Johnson stated that the EDA will be issuing the bonds, and that the EDA and City Council will jointly approve the lease. The City Parks and Recreation Department will be involved in the design that will be approved by the City Council. 5.2. Council Open Forum 7. Council Updates 8. Staff Updates Ms. Johnson noted that the City of Elk River has once again received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 17th consecutive year. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 6:38 p.m. Submitted by, ,[)Jk ~ '~~~y~ecretary chmidt Oerk