03-25-1996 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1996
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Mayor Duitsman, Councilmember Dietz, Scheel, Holmgren and
Farber
None
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Terry
Maurer, City Engineer; Steven Ach, City Planner
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council
was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor DuJtsman.
2. Consider Aqenda
6,1.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 3/25/96 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Consent A.qenda
COUNClLMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
5.1.
5,2.
5.3.
MARCH 11, 1996, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- APPROVED
MARCH 12, 1996, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- APPROVED
MARCH 18, 1996, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- APPROVED
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THREE PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS --
APPROVED
RESIGNATION OF PAYROLL CLERK BRENDA EBNER AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR THE POSITION -- APPROVED
TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE FOR RUDY GAITON AND ERIK JOHNSTONE
TO SELL AUDIO EQUIPMENT DOOR-TO-DOOR -- APPROVED
COUNClLMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Jim and Kathleen Raivala Request for Variance, Public Hearing Case No. V-96-1
City Planner Steven Ach indicated that this issue was continued from the March
18, City Council meeting. At that meeting the Council decided to grant a front
yard setback variance for Jim and Kathleen Raivala to build a garage on their
property located at 18648 Simonet Drive. The issue was continued to allow staff
to draft the findings for the granting of the variance. Steven Ach presented the
findings to the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE A FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
FOR JIM AND KATHLEEN RAIVALA AT 18648 SIMONET DRIVE BASED ON THE FINDINGS
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6.2.
STATED IN THE MEMORANDUM TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATED MARCH
25, 1996. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
Preliminary Plat for Rick Lund, Public Hearin.q, Case No. P 95-8
City Planner Steven Ach indicted that Rick Lund is requesting approval of a
preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 23 acres into 44 single family lots. The
property is located along the east side of County Road No. 1 and the 196th Street
alignment. Steven Ach reviewed the staff report on this issue. He indicated that
the Park and Recreation Commission has recommended a cash dedication be
provided based on the number of lots. He stated that the Park and Recreation
Commission has also expressed the need to expand the road width from County
Road No. 1 to a point further east, to accommodate an on-road trail system
connecting Meadowvale Heights and the city trail.
Steven Ach stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat
and recommended approval.
Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing.
Jim Nord, 19806 Elk Lake Road indicated he owned the adjacent property from
the plat. Mr. Nord also expressed a concern of constructing the trail through his
property prior to his development.
Steve Johnston, project engineer indicated he was in agreement with all of the
preliminary plat conditions recommended by city staff.
There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST
BY RICK LUND FOR NORDIC WOODS, CASE NO. P95-8 BASED ON THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
THE PLAT BE REVISED TO MINIMIZE IMPACT TO THE DNR STREAM AND THE
AMOUNT OF A SETBACK VARIANCE FOR THE EXISTING HOME.
THE EXISTING HOME BE REMODELED TO HAVE A COMPATIBLE APPEARANCE
WITH THE NEW HOMES WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT.
A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BE PREPARED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR PLAT APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
COMMENTS OUTLINED IN THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED 2/19/96, BE
ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO REVISED PLAT.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION BE
INCORPORATED INTO APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT.
WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 PER LOT BE PAID TO
ELK RIVER UTILITIES PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
DEVELOPER SHOULD CHECK WITH ELK RIVER UTILITIES FOR ANY ADDITIONAL
CHARGES RELATIVE TO WATER CONNECTION FEES.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY
AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE PLAT WITH
SHERBURNE COUNTY.
ALL OF THE APPROPRIATE APPROVALS BE RECEIVED FROM THE DNR
REGARDING ANY IMPACT TO THE STREAM, PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
A TREE PRESERVATION PLAN BE SUBMrn'ED ALONG WITH THE GRADING PLAN
FOR EACH PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT TO MAXIMIZE TREE PRESERVATION
DURING CONSTRUCTION, AND THAT THE USE OF RETAINING WALLS AND
OTHER APPROPRIATE METHODS BE UTILIZED TO PRESERVE AS MANY TREES AS
POSSIBLE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
AN NPEDS PERMIT BE OBTAINED FOR THE GRADING ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
DEVELOPMENT.
A DETAILED EROSION CONTROL PLAN BE SUBMITrED AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY ENGINEER AND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PRIOR TO
COMMENCING GRADING ON SITE.
APPROPRIATE PERMITS BE OBTAINED FROM SHERBURNE COUNTY HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT FOR ANY WORK DONE WITHIN THE COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT-
OF-WAY.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN BE
SUBMII'I'ED OUTLINING THE STYLE OF HOME AND FINISHED FLOOR
ELEVATIONS AND APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
THE DEVELOPER REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
REVIEWING THIS PLAT PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING WITH
THE COUNTY.
THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE A LETrER OF CREDIT TO THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT
OF 100% THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS.
UPON COMPLETING ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND HAVING THEM
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 25 PERCENT
OF THE IMPROVEMENT COSTS SHALL BE SUBMITrED TO THE CITY FOR A ONE
YEAR PERIOD.
LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 1, BE DEVELOPED WITH A SHARED DRIVEWAY IN ORDER
TO MINIMIZE IMPACTS TO THE DNR STREAM.
LOT 8, BLOCK 1, BE REQUIRED TO UTILIZE THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY AS ACCESS
TO THE BUILDABLE PORTION OF THE LOT.
CONTROLLED ACCESS BE PROVIDED ON THE PLAT ALONG COUNTY ROAD
NO. 1.
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6.3.
20.
TO HELP BUFFER THE HOMES FROM COUNTY ROAD NO. 1, PARTICULARLY LOT
8, BLOCK 1, ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING BE PROVIDED ALONG THE WESTERN
LIMITS OF THE PLAT.
21.
TREE PROTECTION PLANS ALONG WITH EACH BUILDING PERMIT BE SUBMITTED
TO MAXIMIZE THE SAVING OF TREES DURING HOME CONSTRUCTION.
22.
A WETLAND JOINT NOTIFICATION FORM BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO
THE CITY.
23. ALL CORNER LOTS MEET THE MINIMUM LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENT OF 100 FEET.
24.
THE DEVELOPER MEET WITH STAFF AND THE DNR TO DETERMINE IF THE DNR
PROTECTED STREAM AND ROAD CAN BE MOVED FURTHER TO THE WEST,
MINIMIZING THE VARIANCE REQUEST FOR THE EXISTING HOME.
25.
THE PROPOSED STREET EXITING THE DEVELOPMENT ONTO COUNTY ROAD NO.
1 BE DESIGNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE GEOMETRICS TO ALIGN WITH
COUNTY ROAD NO. 44 WEST OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 1.
COUNClLMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Councilmember Scheel commented on the issue that street lights and curb and
gutter were not mentioned in the preliminary plat.
Phoenix Enterprises Request for Final Plat (Hillside Crossinq II) Case No. P 96-1
City Planner Steven Ach indicated that Phoenix Enterprises is requesting final plat
approval for Hillside Crossing II. The plat is located at the southeast corner of
Highway 169 and 197th Avenue. The final plat includes one developable
commercial lot and three outlots which will be platted as future commercial sites.
Steven Ach indicated that the final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat as
approved by the City Council.
Mayor Duitsman requested public comment on this issue.
Cheryl Becker stated she lived on the south side of 197th Avenue. Ms. Becker
indicated her concern with the change in the width of the trail from 75 feet to 50
feet and also her concern with the parking lot being 60 feet from her property.
Councilmember Scheel expressed her concern regarding a letter from Jeff Meyer
indicating his desire to see a right-in/right-out turn off of Highway 169 in front of
the existing Specht home.
Ken Lueck - 197th Avenue, indicated that he was not notified of the public
hearings because he was just outside of the 350 foot requirement. He requested
to be notified of future meetings regarding this issue. Mr. Lueck also indicated his
concern regarding the drainage pond. He indicated that the drainage pond for
Sax Foods was required to be fenced. He stated that this requirement has not yet
been accomplished. Mr. Lueck indicated that he would like to see the city limit
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the time that the fork trucks can be in operation due to the back-up beeper
noise.
Councilmember Holmgren indicated his concern with # 17 in that incompletion of
the issue could delay the recording of the plat. The City Administrator Pat Klaers
suggested that language be included to indicate that incompletion of this
requirement would not delay the recording of the plat.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-12, GRANTING
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR HILLSIDE CROSSING II BY PHOENIX ENTERPRISES WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
10.
11.
12.
ALL OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S COMMENTS OUTLINED IN THE MEMO DATED
2/23/95 BEING INCORPORATED INTO THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT.
APPROPRIATE EASEMENTS AS REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER UTILITIES BE INCLUDED
ON THE PLAT.
THE DEVELOPER MAINTAIN A 50 FOOT BUFFER ALONG THE NORTH LIMITS OF
THE PLAT.
PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS BE PAID IN CASH AT THE TIME OF FINAL
PLAT.
A LETTER FROM ANOKA ELECTRIC STATING APPROPRIATE EASEMENTS HAVE
BEEN PROVIDED ON THE PLAT TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR EXISTING UTILITIES
ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 169.
A SIX FOOT WIDE CONCRETE SIDEWALK BE INCLUDED ALONG THE EAST SIDE
OF EVANS STREET UP TO 197TH AVENUE, THEN ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
197TH AVENUE TO HIGHWAY 169.
A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED PRIOR TO
RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING.
A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED
PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING.
A SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT IMPACT FEE BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING
THE FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING.
WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT
FOR RECORDING.
ALL ENGINEERING AND LEGAL FEES BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL
PLAT FOR RECORDING.
A SEAL COATING BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR
RECORDING.
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6,4.
13. A NPDES PERMIT BE OBTAINED PR:OR TO COMMENCING WORK ON-SITE.
14.
NECESSARY APPROVALS FROM MNDOT BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO
COMMENCING WORK ON-SITE.
15.
THE FUTURE REPLAI'I'ING OF OUTLOTS MAY NECESSITATE AN INDIRECT
SOURCE PERMIT. THIS WILL HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED WITH FUTURE PLATS.
16.
A LETTER OF CREDIT COVERING 100% OF THIS COST OF IMPROVEMENTS BE
SUBMII'rED TO THE CITY PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING.
17.
A DESIGN BE WORKED OUT BETWEEN THE CITY ENGINEER, THE DEVELOPER
AND THE TWO HOMEOWNERS DIRECTLY TO THE NORTH, TO ALLOW MORE
DIRECT ACCESS TO THEIR HOMES. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE
IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEVELOPER.
INCOMPLETION OF THIS REQUIREMENT WILL NOT DELAY THE RECORDING OF
THE PLAT.
18.
MAINTAIN A NO CUT ZONE ALONG THE NORTH 50 FEET OF OUTLOT B. IN
ADDITION, A NO CUT ZONE SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED BEYOND THE EASTERN
EDGE OF THE PLAT FOR A DISTANCE OF 50'.
19.
THAT 50% OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE SIGNALIZATION COSTS BE PAID BY
THE DEVELOPER.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ OPPOSED.
Councilmember Dietz indicated he opposed because he disagreed with item
#19.
Windsor Development Request for Final Plat fLafayette Woods) Case No. P95-2
City Planner Steven Ach indicated that a request for final plat has been made for
Lafayette Woods by Windsor Development. The original final plat consisted of 52
single family lots along with 7 outlots and is located west of Proctor Street and
south of Ridgewood Addition. The current final plat now includes a tota~ of 75
single family lots. Steven Ach reviewed the staff memo on this request.
COUNClLMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-13 GRANTING FINAL
PLAT APPROVAL FOR LAFAYE'rrE WOODS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BE PREPARED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR PLAT APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
COMMENTS OUTLINED IN THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED MAY 17,
1995, BE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO FINAL PLANS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
A WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 PER LOT BE PAID
TO ELK RIVER UTILITIES. DEVELOPER SHOULD CHECK WITH ELK RIVER UTILITIES
FOR ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES RELATIVE TO WATER CONNECTION FEES.
A SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE
CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLATTING BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE
PLAT.
A TREE PRESERVATION PLAN BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A GRADING PLAN
WITH EACH PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT TO MAXIMIZE TREE PRESERVATION
DURING CONSTRUCTION; AND, THAT THE USE OF RETAINING WALLS AND
OTHER APPROPRIATE METHODS BE UTILIZED TO PRESERVE AS MANY TREES AS
POSSIBLE.
AN NPDES PERMIT BE OBTAINED FOR THE GRADING ASSOCIATED WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT.
PROPER EROSION CONTROL BE PROVIDED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION.
AN ADDITIONAL 17 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY BE DEDICATED ALONG COUNTY
ROAD 77.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN BE
SUBMITTED OUTLINING THE STYLE OF HOME AND FINISHED GRADES ON
EACH LOT.
THE DEVELOPER REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
REVIEWING THIS PLAT PRIOR RECORDING THE FINAL PLAT WITH SHERBURNE
COUNTY.
THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE THE CITY WITH A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE
AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE
IMPROVEMENTS.
UPON COMPLETING ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND HAVING THEM
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 25
PERCENT OF THE IMPROVEMENT COSTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE CITY
FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD.
SIDEWALKS BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO EXHIBIT C INCLUDED IN THE
STAFF REPORT DATED JUNE 19, 1995.
A COMPLETE AMENITY PACKAGE BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW.
THIS INFORMATION SHALL ADDRESS 1HE ENTRANC,CS AT BOTH PROCTOR
AND COUNTY ROAD 1, AS WELL AS LANDSCAPING AND OTHER FEATURES
PROPOSED FOR THE PLAT.
THE RECOMMENDATIONS BY TIM EDGETON OF THE SHERBURNE COUNTY
TREE BOARD BE INCORPORATED IN THE REVISED PLANS, AS STATED IN HIS
LETTER TO CITY PLANNER STEVE ACH.
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16.
FUTURE PHASES OF LAFAYETTE WOODS BE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL.
17.
PARK DEDICATION FEE BE PAID ON A PER LOT BASIS FOR EACH LOT IN THE
FINAL PLAT. SUBSEQUENT PHASES WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PAY PARK
DEDICATION IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL
PLAT. THIS FEE WILL NEED TO BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT
FOR RECORDING.
18.
A REVIEW OF THE POSSIBLE NEED FOR A SECURITY FENCE BETWEEN THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND RIDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION BE MADE BY THE
CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THAT PHASE CLOSEST
TO RIDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION.
19.
APPROPRIATE EASEMENTS BE SHOWN ON FINAL PLAT TO COVER UTILITIES,
WETLANDS, AND DRAINAGE AREAS.
20.
THE CITY ACCEPT OUTLOT A AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FROM THE
DEVELOPER.
21.
THE DEVELOPER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING A SECONDARY ACCESS
FROM THE WEST END OF THE FINAL PLAT TO COUNTY ROAD NO. 1 AT THE
APPROPRIATE TIME AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
OPEN MIKE
No one appeared for this item.
5.4. Ice Arena Project Update and Miqht Ducks Grant IRound 2) Application
City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that the bidding process for the ice arena
is projected to move forward with bids being opened on April 23, and presented
to the Council on April 29. He further indicated that the city plans to submit the
Mighty Ducks grant application on April 5.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE RESUBMISSION OF THE MIGHT
DUCKS GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ICE ARENA PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. COUNCILMEMBER
SCHEEL OPPOSED.
5.5. Cass Property Update
City Administrator Pat Klaers updated the Council on the purchase of the Cass
property. He indicated that the city owns 115 acres in the southwest corner of
165th Avenue and Jarvis Street. The property will be used for recreation fields,
sludge land and 6 marketable home sites. The City Administrator reviewed a
concept of how the recreational fields could be developed.
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5.6.
5.7.
5.8.
Councilmember Scheel indicated that she was not in favor of the city owning
and developing property. She fudher indicated she did not feel it was fair for the
city to keep this property out of the sewer and water district.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO BEGIN THE
PLATrlNG PROCESS FOR THE CASS PROPERTY AND TO USE THE CITY ENGINEERING
FIRM FOR THE PLAT AND SURVEY WORK. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Administration Personnel-Clerical Staff Adjustments
The City Administrator presented a request for clerical staff adjustments in the
administration department. He recommended that Alice Heinecke,
Administrative Secretary have her title changed to Executive Secretary to more
accurately reflect the work that she has been doing. He also requested to
change the status of Joni Pearson from part time office service worker to full time
office service worker.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE A TITLE CHANGE FOR ALICE
HEINECKE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY TO EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND
MOVING FROM GRADE 8 TO GRADE 10 AT STEP G PLUS $.35 EFFECTIVE MARCH 26,
1996. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-
O.
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE OFFICE SERVICE WORKER JONI
PEARSON TO MOVE FROM PART TIME TO FULL TIME EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 1996.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Review 3/19/96 City-County Joint Meetinq
City Administrator Pat Klaers reviewed with the Council issues that were discussed
at the joint Sherburne County Board/City Council meeting on March 19, 1996. Pat
Klaers indicated that issues that received discussion included County Road 1
improvements, County Road 12 improvements, a review of the Steering
Committee's recommendation on the transportation plan, the city street next to
the County Administration building and the city's position on the Fair relocation.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO SEND THE SHERBURNE COUNTY
FAIRBOARD A LEI'rER FROM THE CITY COUNCIL INDICATING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO
HAVE THE FAIR STAY IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
City Administrator Pat Klaers distributed Steering Committee minutes from the April
6 meeting. The City Administrator also distributed a handout with information on
the city alley located by the County Administration building. It was the consensus
of the Council to discuss this issue at another time.
Discuss MSA Route Desiqnation
City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that the City has approximately 6/10 of a
mile of undesignated MSA route for 1996. Terry Maurer suggested revoking a
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5.9.
5.10.
5.11.
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current MSA route located in the downtown area so the City could designate the
proposed route from County Road 12 south to 175th Avenue. He indicated that
this route could eventually be completed as more mileage becomes available.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO MOVE
FORWARD WITH THE MSA ROUTE RECOMMENDATION. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Review Riverview Heiqhts Sewer and Water Information
City Engineer Terry Maurer reviewed the cost estimates to provide utilities and
new streets to the Riverview Heights development. Terry Maurer indicated that a
neighborhood information meeting was held and a majority of the residents were
opposed to the improvements. Terry Maurer indicated that the assessments
would be at least $12,000 per lot. No action was taken on this issue.
Rip Rap Grant Application
City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that the city is requesting to submit a grant
application to continue with the third phase of the rip rap project which would
go from the Dare funeral home area further to the southwest. The City
Administrator indicated that in 1995 the HRA provided matching funds for this
project.
COUNCILMEMBER $CHEEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE RIP RAP PROJECT ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED $-0.
.Meetinq Schedule
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION ON MAY 13, 1996, AT
APPROXIMATELY 7 P.M. FOLLOWING THE EDA MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Discussion was held regarding holding a joint City Council/Park and Recreation
Commission Meeting. May 6 was discussed as a possible date. This is a regular
City Council meeting date and staff was instructed to invite the Commission to
this meeting.
Other Business
Trunk Hi.qhway 10 and Joplin Improvements
City Engineer Terry Maurer reviewed the proposed agreement between MnDOT
and the City of Elk River covering the maintenance and operation of the traffic
control signal, street lights, and flashers at T.H. 10 at Joplin Street/185th Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-14, A RESOLUTION
ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MNDOT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT TRUNK
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HIGHWAY 10 AT JOPLIN STREET AND 185TH AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
There were no staff updates.
9. .Adjournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADJOURN.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Thackeray
City Clerk