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08-19-2002 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2002 Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Also Present: Mayor Klmzmg, Councilmembers Diem, Kuester, Motin, and Tveite None City Administrator Pat Klaers, Director of Planning Michele McPherson, Senior Planner Scott Harlicker, Planner Chris Leeseberg, Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich, City Engineer Terry Maurer, City Attorney Peter Beck, and Recording Secretary Tina Allard Planning Commissioner Howard Ropp Park and Recreation Commissioners Dave Anderson and Dawn Polston- Hork o o Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing. Consider 8/19/2002 Agenda COUNClLMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COUNClLMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. TIlE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Consider Consent Agenda COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS: 3.1. 3.3. 8/12/2002 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REQUEST BY RICHARD MOCHINSKI FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT 6,832 SQ. FT. RETAIL FACILITY AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF BATTERIES PLUS, PUBLIC HEARING - CASE NO. CU 02-23 - WITHDRAWN RESOLUTION 02-78 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITIES AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE SCOTT WILSON AS WASTEWATER OPERATOR AT STEP 9, PAY GRADE B, STARTING SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Council Minutes August 19, 2002 Page 2 Consider Adoption of the City. of Elk River TRF Policy. as Amended Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich reviewed amendments to the Tax Rebate Financing Policy made by the Economic Development Authority. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S TAX REBATE FINANCING (TRF) POLICY: ANY DEVELOPER RECEIVING TRF ASSISTANCE SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TWENTY PERCENT (20%) CASH EQUITY INVESTMENT IN THE PROJECT. PROJECTS UTILIZING THE SBA504 PROGRAM WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TEN PERCENT (10%) CASH EQUITY INVESTMENT. (SECTION IV.B0 TRF PROPOSALS SHALL NOT BE USED TO SUPPORT SPECULATIVE OFFICE PROJECTS. SPECULATIVE PROJECTS ARE DEFINED AS THOSE PROJECTS WHICH HAVE PRE-LEASING AGREEMENTS OR LETTERS OF INTENT FOR LESS THAN 50% OF THE AVAII.akBLE SPACE. IN ADDITION, LEASABLE OFFICE PROJECTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: EVIDENCE OF THE 50% OCCUPANCY MUST BE REPORTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING AN ISSUED CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. 50% OF THE JOBS WITHIN THE LEASABLE OFFICE BUILDING SPACE MUST BE CONSIDERED "NEW" JOBS TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, MEANING JOBS NOT LOCATED IN THE CITY AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO OCCUPYING SPACE IN THE PROJECT. BUSINESS RETENTION JOBS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ONE-FOR-ONE MATCH TO JOB CREATION ONLY IN CASES WHERE JOB LOSS IS SPECIFIC AND DEMONSTRABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MN BUSINESS SUBSIDY LAW. EVIDENCE MAY INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE COMPANY WILL HAVE TO CLOSE INVOLUNTARILY, OR THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED AN ATTRACTIVE OFFER TO MOVE TO ANOTHER STATE OR COMMUNITY. (SECTION IV.J.) OFFICE FACILITIES REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR TRF BUT WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF 25,000 SQUARE FEET NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RESULT IN A MINIMUM MARKET VALUE OF $1,000,000 UPON PROJECT COMPLETION. (SECTIONV.B.) City Council Minutes Page 3 August 19, 2002 · THE DEVELOPER SHALL DEMONSTRATE THAT THE PROJECT IS NOT FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE BUT-FOR THE USE OF TRF. EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT'S FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY WITHOUT TRF SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY'S FINANCIAL ADVISOR ON REQUESTS OF OVER $25,000 TOTAL. THE COST OF FINANCIAL REVIEW AND LEGAL SERVICES WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE $5,000 APPLICATION FEE. (SECTION V.C. & SECTION vn.Aa.) AN ITEMIZED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT IS AMONG THE LIST OF REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION. (SECTION VIII.E.J.) COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.2. Consider Property. Tax Abatement for Elk River, LLC Professional Office Building Project Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich stated that the Elk Path, LLC professional office building project is being evaluated according to the revised Tax Rebate Financing Policy. She stated that the project does not meet the new minimum requirements of having the available office space pre-leased and she recommended denial of the application as proposed. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST BY ELK PATH, LLC FOR PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT BASED ON THE FINDING THAT THE PROJECT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENT FOR 50% OF THE AVAILABLE OFFICE SPACE TO BE PRE-LEASED. THE APPLICATION CAN BE RECONSIDERED ONCE 50% OF THE SPACE IS PRE-LEASED OR THE PROJECT SCOPE IS REVISED TO MEET THE TRF POLICY. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.3. Park and Recreation Commission Update Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that the Park and Recreation Commission have been working with the River City Snow Riders to establish ATV and snowmobile trails through Elk River. She discussed State Statutes, the constraints on Elk River, the proposed cross-city trail link, the implementation process, and she provided regulation options to the Council. Ms. McPherson stated that staff is looking for direction from Council on the following items: The extent qf the r~ulation qf ATI/ use as outlined in her staff report. It was the consensus of the Council that ATV use should be regulated as recommended. City Council ~viinutes Page 4 August 19, 2002 The level of sup~ort for a ~oss-~t~ link for snowmobiles as outlined in the staff rq?ort. Councilmember Motin stated that he would like to see a cross-city snowmobile link but feels the city also needs to take safety into consideration. He is concerned about accidents along the railroad tracks. Greg Stromen, River City Member - Stated that Zimmerman allows snowmobiles access to RJ's (located downtown) and Bramerd has numerous alleyways in town that are used by snowmobiles. Councilmember Kuester is concerned with allowing residents to access trails from their homes. She felt it would be difficult to differentiate residents from non-residents and too difficult to enforce. Councilmember Tveite is concerned about the visibility and congestion along the Jackson and Main Street portion of the proposed trail. Dawn Polson-Hork, Park and Recreation Commission - Stated that the Commission was concerned about safety along the Jackson Street and Proctor Avenue areas. Mayor Klinzing stated that she would like to see a cross-city trail link established but felt that this would be difficult due to numerous safety concerns. The consensus was to allow the link, but evaluate it at the end of the season. Restrictions qf ridi~ on private p~t;e~ as outlined in the staff report. Councilmember Dietz stated that the restriction regarding no riding, except on platted lots greater than 2.5 acres may be too large and the .5 acres requirement should be greater. W/hich area to limit the most restrictive snowmobile use to; south to Coun~ Road 33 or the Urban Service District (USD ). Councilmember Tveite stated that the USD was [-me except that the map boundaries were too jagged and could be hard for people to follow. Councilmember Kuester questioned why the map was different for ATV's and snowmobiles. Park and Recreation Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that the maps for ATV's and snowmobiles could be similar to make it less confusing for riders. It was the consensus of the Council that the map be the same for ATV's and snowmobiles. Concurrence with the i~plementation process outlined in the staff rqo~ ort. Councilmember Kuester stated that the implementation process was a good idea for creating rider awareness of the ordinance changes in the City of Elk River. Councilmember Dietz thanked the Park and Recreation Commission and the River City Snow Riders for the time and effort that they put in on this project. City Council Minutes August 19, 2002 5. Open Mike 6.1. 6.2. Page 5 No one appeared for open mike. Request by Richard and Dana LaFavor for Administrative Subdivision, Public Hearing - Case No. AS 02-09 Staff report submitted by Planner Chris Leeseberg. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the applicant is requesting an administrative subdivision to subdivide 70 acres into a 24.71 acre parcel and a 45.19 acre parcel. He stated that the 300 feet front setback requirement is not met for either parcel so the two parcels will have a shared driveway. He stated that cash would be accepted as park dedication fees. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing dosed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR TWO LOTS SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE SUBDIVISION FOR RECORDING. 3. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEES FOR TWO LOTS SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE SUBDMSION FOR RECORDING. 4. A SHARED DRIVEWAY SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT MONROE STREET FOR BOTH PARCELS. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Request by Robert and Nancy Furry. for Easement Vacation, Public Heating - Case No. EV 02-08 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Harlicker stated that the applicant is requesting an easement vacation for a portion of a drainage and utility easement on Lot 3, Block 1 of Whitetail Ridge. He stated that the existing easement does not reflect the drainage swale and that the builder and the city engineer are working on revising the easement. Mayor IGinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-79 FOR VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION; City Council Minutes Page 6 August 19, 2002 1. THE REVISED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 1, WHITETAIL RIDGE BE RECORDED WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-O. 6.3. Request by Bob and Tern Bostrom for Conditional Use Permit to Create a Pond, Public Hearing - Case No. CU 02-25 Staff report submitted by Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf with Director of Planning Michele McPherson presenting. Ms. McPherson stated that the applicant is proposing to excavate a Type 2 wet/and in order to create some open water for wilctlife habitat and improved aesthetics. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor IqJinzing closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE WETLAND EXCAVATION TO CREATE A POND WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. STAFF'S DECISION ON THE WCA IS NOT OVERTURNED ON AN APPEAL. 2. FOR SAFETY REASONS, A MAXIMUM OF 4 TO 1 SLOPES ARE MAINTAINED IN THE WETLAND. ALL SPOILS REMOVED FROM THE WETLAND ARE DEPOSITED ON UPLAND AREAS OF MS. BOSTROM'S PROPERTY AND A MINIMUM OF 66 FEET FROM THE COUNTY DITCH. ALTHOUGH THE PROPOSED POND WILL BE IN A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, THE MAINTENANCE OF IT IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PETITIONER. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. Request by Daniel O'Bresky for Conditional Use Permit for Subway Restaurant ,(Elk River Crossing 4th), Public Hearing- Case No. CU 02-24 Staff report submitted by Planner Chris Leeseberg. Mr. Leeseberg stated that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to build a Subway Restaurant. He discussed design standards, landscaping, parking, traffic circulation, and Planning Commission action. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Daniel O'Bresky, applicant - Stated that the preliminary site plan had an error with the island and median by the driveway entrance. He stated that the island and median would be three foot and not five foot as indicated. City Council Minutes Page 7 August 19, 2002 Mayor Klmzing closed the public hearing. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that there would not be a problem with the three foot widths. Councilmember Kuester stated that she was concerned w/th the width of the bump out median that affects customers exiting the drive-thru. She felt that it should be extended further out. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBWAY RESTAURANT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. A DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF THE SAME MATERIALS AND COLORS AS THOSE USED IN THE BUILDING. ONLY TWO WALL SIGNS PER TENANT SHALL BE ALLOWED; ONE FRONTING ZANE STREET AND THE OTHER FRONTING HIGHWAY 169. 5. ONLY ONE SHARED ACCESS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE. A MONUMENT SIGN (IF DESIRED) SHALL BE INDICATED ON THE SITE PLAN AND SHALL BE SET BACK AT LEAST 10 FEET FROM PROPERTY LINES. A THIRD WALL SIGN SHALL BE ALLOWED IN LIEU OF A MONUMENT SIGN FOR THE END CAPS, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF SIX (6) SIGNS FOR THE STRUCTURE. THE SHARED ACCESS ON THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE SHALL INCLUDE THREE (3) LANES; ONE INGRESS AND TWO EGRESSES. AN ISLAND (THREE FEET MINIMUM IN WIDTH) SHALL SEPARATE THE INGRESS/EGRESS LANES. ALL LANES SHALL MEET THE CITY ORDINANCE. THE SOUTHERN PARKING ISLAND SHOULD BE MOVED TO ALIGN WITH THE NORTHERN CURB EDGE OF THE INGRESS I..ANE. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Council Minutes August 19, 2002 6.5. Page 8 Request by Charles Christian for Preliminary Plat Approval, Elk Meadows, Public Heating - Case No. P 02-17 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Harlicker stated that the applicant is requesting preliminary plat of Elk Meadows, a five lot subdivision platted on 2.93 acres. He discussed street and lot layout, landscaping, drainage, park dedication fees, and Planning Commission action. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that there are outstanding drainage issues that need to be resolved. He stated that the drainage calculations for ICliever Lake Fields need to be evaluated or another drainage pond will need to be established on Lot 1. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Paul Churning, Pioneer Engineering - Stated that he represents the developer and was available for any questions. Mayor IClinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Motin stated that he has received concerns from citizens regarding the rising levels of Kliever Marsh and would like the drainage calculations reviewed. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ELK MEADOWS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. STREET LIGHTS SHALL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES. 3. A SEALCOAT FEE SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF 100% OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 5. THE APPLICANT SHALL EXECUTE A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. 6. THE APPLICANT SHALL PAY $300 PER UNIT TO ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES FOR WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGES. 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. 8. A SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT BE PAID City Council Minutes August 19, 2002 FOR FOUR LOTS PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. Page 9 A GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 10. A DEVELOPMENT PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 11. A TREE PRESERVATION PLAN BE APPROVED PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 2, ANY TREES OFF SITE OR ON SITE, NEAR THE LIMIT OF GRADING THAT ARE TO BE PRESERVED, SHALL BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE AT THE DRIP LINE TO PREVENT GRADING, COMPACTION, OR STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS OR MATERIALS. STAFF SHALL INSPECT FENCING PRIOR TO GRADING COMMENCING. THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WILL REQUIRE FOR PARK DEDICATION PURPOSES, CASH DEDICATION FOR FOUR LOTS TO BE PAID AT THE RATE REQUIRED BY THE CITY PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 14. ALL MAILBOXES SHALL BE CLUSTERED. 15. THE EXISTING SHED ON LOT 3 SHALL BE REMOVED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE RECORDING OF THIS PLAT. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.6. Request by Tollefson Development for Preliminary Plat Approval .(Twin Lakes Crossing). Public Hearing - Case No. P 02-05 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Harlicker stated that the applicant is requesting prel/minary plat approval of Twin Lakes Crossing. The project is a mix of 192 townhomes and 64 single family homes on 109 acres. He stated that the plat is not consistent with the requirements of the Rlc and Rle zoning districts and that the Planning Commission recommended denial of this plat based on the findings that; 1) the rezoning was denied; 2) the plat does not comply with the dimensional requirements, and; 3) public opposition to the request. Mr. Harlicker stated that staff also recommended denial of the preliminary plat. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Bill Griffith, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, LTD. - Submitted a letter refuting the denial set forth by the city, a tree preservation map, and a report of geotechnical exploration and review. Mr. Griffith rebutted the five findings recommended by city staff for denial of the preliminary plat. City Council Minutes August 19, 2002 Brian Caulion, Pioneer Engineering - Also rebutted each finding for denial of the preliminary plat. Page 10 Howard Gulstad~ 19030 Twin Lakes Road - Stated that a zone change for this plat is not appropriate. He stated that with all the single family residential homes surrounding the plat the density would be too high. Jeanette Ertel, 19075 Twin Lakes Road - Stated that all the homes in the area are single family residential and high density townhomes are not appropriate. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Klinzing closed the public heating. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO DENY THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TWIN LAKES CROSSING BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: THE REQUEST TO REZONE THE PROPERTY TO R3 (TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT) WAS DENIED. THE PROPOSED PLAT IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE R1C AND R1E (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICTS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: THE PLAT INCLUDES TOWNHOUSES WHICH ARE NOT AN ALLOWED USE IN EITHER THE R1C OR R1E ZONING DISTRICTS. THE PLAT INCLUDES NUMEROUS LOTS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH OF 80 FEET FOR THE R1C AND R1E DISTRICTS. IN ADDITION, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PROPERTY IS ZONED R1C, OR R1E, OR R3, THE PLAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE IN THAT IT DOES NOT MAKE ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR STORM DRAINAGE. THE PLAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE IN THAT THE TYPE AND DENSITY OF THIS DEVELOPMENT IS NOT SUITABLE GIVEN THE EXTENT OF THE WETLANDS, DRAINAGE SURROUNDING PROPERTIES, WOODED ACREAGE, AND TOPOGRAPHY. o THE PLAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE IN THAT THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION WILL CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE IN THAT THE ENTIRE SITE WILL BE CLEAR CUT AND GRADED. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Council Minutes August 19, 2002 Page 11 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. 7.4. Consider Resolution Awarding the Contract for Watermain Extension to the Public Works Facility. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that bids have been opened for the watermain extension to the public works building. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that there would be some additional expenses for the sprinkling system in the public works building and that the funding source for this project is the streets reserve. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-80 ACCEPTING THE BID BY MP NEXLEVEL, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,658.65 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING WATERMAIN EXTENSION OF 2002. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Consider Boston Street Petition for City. Utilities City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that a petition has been received from homeowners along Boston Street. He stated that five of six property owners signed the petition. He stated that staffwould l/ke to hold an informational meeting with residents along Boston Street and Concord Street, the only two streets in the area that are not serviced by city sewer and water. Mr. Maurer stated that he is unsure of how property owners along Concord Street feel about receiving city services. It was the consensus of the Council that staff hold an informational meeting for residents before completing a feasibility study. Discuss Naples Street/186th Avenue Area City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that a resident located at Naples Street and 186th Avenue inquired into whether the city could extend utilities in his neighborhood. He gave a brief history of why utilities were not extended to this neighborhood. City Administrator Pat Klaers suggested that the resident obtain a petition of 35% of the property owners is his neighborhood to gauge the interest in city utilities. It was the consensus of the Council that the city hold an informational meeting for the neighborhood. Updates on En_oneering Projects City Engineer Terry Maurer provided an update to Council on various city projects, developer initiated projects, and other miscellaneous engineering issues. Inter-regional Corridor Studies for Highway 10 and Highway 169 Mayor Klinzing discussed the proposed Dayton/Ramsey river crossing. She explained the need to study an alternative route for this traffic rather than relying on Highway 10 and Highway 169 in Elk River. City Council Minutes Page 12 August ] 9, 2002 Mayor Klinzing also stated that in general Mn/DOT should consider an alternative route for Highway 10. She stated that commuters should be directed to use Interstate 94 as the primary route to and from the western suburbs. She felt that two freeways through the city in the future is not acceptable and would like traffic to be encouraged to use alternate routes. Council directed staff to draft a resolution to MnDOT relating to the corridor study and to bring the resolution back to the Council for review and adoption. Councilmember Motin stated that he thought the plan proposed by Mn/DOT was acceptable. He stated that most commuters using Highway 10 are not going to consider it feasible to backtrack to Interstate 94. Most commuters using Highway 10 are not going to stop and visit the downtown area. Councilmember Motin further stated that completing the plan proposed by MnDOT would make it much easier for the residents of Elk River to get around the city and would spur business in the central business district. Trunk Highway 169/County Road 33 Interchange COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 02-81 FOR TURNBACK APPROVAL OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 169. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Other Business There was no other business. 9. Staff Updates City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the city has had trouble finding a receptionist for the front desk through a temporary agency and would be advertising for this position. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 9:50 p.m. Tina Allard Recording Secretary