04-15-1996 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1996
Members Presenf:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Scheel and Holmgren, Farber
(arrived at 6:05 p.m.) and Dietz (arrived at 6:16 p.m.)
None
Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City
Clerk; Kendra Lindahl, Zoning Assistant; Terry Maurer, City
Engineer; and Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator; Lori
Johnson, Assistant City Administrator; Phil Hals, Street/Park
Superintendenf
Call Meetin.q To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council
was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Duitsman.
Consider Aqenda
COUNClLMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/15/96 CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA. COUNCIl. MEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 3-0.
Consider Consent A,qenda
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
APRIL 8, 1996 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - KOWALZEK, CU96-3 -- POSTPONED
VARIANCE - KOWALZEK, V96-2 -- POSTPONED
ZONE CHANGE - CITY OF ELK RIVER, ZC96-10 -- POSTPONED
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CITY OF ELK RIVER OA96-2 -- POSTPONED
PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION TO
GRIDOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 -- APPROVED
CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY PERMIT ELK RIVER COUNTRY CLUB --
APPROVED
RESOLUTION 96-21 ADOPTING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS PLAN -- APPROVED
EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION -- APPROVED
CHECK REGISTER -- APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
City Council Minutes
April 15, 1996
Page 2
5.1. Discussion on Parkinq Ordinance
Councilmember Farber arrived at this time (6:05 p.m.)
Zoning Assistant Kendra Lindahl indicated that the city has received several
complaints related to residents placing vehicles for sale in their front yard, on
vacant lots, or on the public right-of-way. She indicated that when vehicles are
parked in the ROW it frequently involves trespassing and unauthorized use of
vacant property in the city. The Zoning Assistant suggested addressing the sale of
vehicles separately from vehicle storage and parking issues.
COUNClLMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CONTINUE TO REVIEW
THE PRESENT PARKING ORDINANCE AND TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT THAT WOULD ADDRESS THE SALE OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC AND/OR
PRIVATE LAND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
5.2. Zoninq Updates
Councilmember Dietz arrived at this time (6:16 p.m.)
Zoning Assistant Kendra Lindahl reviewed her 4/15/96 memo on environmental
activities and updated the Council on the following issues:
Code Administration
SCORE Funding -- $8,622 in SCORE funding has been earmarked for
adding junk mail and magazine recycling to residential recycling routes.
Hauler Contracts - Request for Proposals for garbage and recycling
pickup at the municipal facilities have been sent out.
Upcoming Tree Sale - May 18, 1996
Geobase Computer System
5.3. Lake Orono Conservation Partners Grant
Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf informed the Council that it is
unlikely that the City will receive a Conservation Partners Grant from the DNR for
the Lake Orono Study. Steve Rohlf recommended that the city proceed with the
Lake Orono Study. He indicated that the city's portion of the cost of the study
would be about $5,500. Other funds would come from the SWCD, Sherburne
County, and the Lake Orono Improvement Association. Steve Rohlf indicated
that there may be a need for staff to request more funds for this project in the
future.
Steve Rohlf indicated that the City's cost could be funded through the Landfill
Surcharge fund. The City Administrator indicated that if this were not possible,
then the money would come from the Council Contingency Fund.
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April 15, 1996
Page 3
COUNClLMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$5,500 FOR THE LAKE ORONO STUDY. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Mayor Duitsman introduced Representative Bruce Anderson from House District 19B.
Representative Anderson updated the Council on 1996 legislative action.
6.5,
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Community Recreation Annual Report
The 1995 Community Recreation Board Annual Report was presented by Jeff
Asfahl.
Other Business
There was no other business
Staff Updates
There were no staff updates
10.
COUNClLMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO RECESS TO THE TRAINING ROOM TO HOLD
A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT WORKSESSION. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Worksession - Capital Improvement Program
The City Administrator provided an update on the upcoming 4/17/96 HRA
meeting where the redevelopment of the King and Main intersection is planned
to be discussed. The strong possibility of the HRA moving forward with the
purchase of properties at this intersection was noted.
Mayor Duitsman reviewed with the Council two trucking businesses that are
interested in locating off of 171st Avenue on the east side of Highway 10 in the
southeast part of the city. The two trucking operations are LeFebvre Trucking and
Morrell Trucking. It was noted that the cost of upgrading 171st Avenue to a 10 ton
standard, plus the deceleration and acceleration lanes on Highway 10 would be
in the $450,000 range. MSA funding could be used for this project. It was noted
that a signal at 171st Avenue and Highway 10 would be at least three to four
years in the future depending upon signal warrants. The City Council indicated its
support for upgrading this street to MSA standards and using MSA funds, if it would
be a significant factor in enticing the two businesses, especially Morrell, to locate
in this area. The Council support was conditioned upon the businesses being
willing to commit to pay for truck utilities when they become available.
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April 15, 1996
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The City Administrator reviewed with the City Council the 13 page draft CIP
Finances document. The MSA, Capital Projects, Landfill, Equipment Reserves, Park
Dedication, Liquor Store, NSP, Surface Water Management (SWM), TIF, General,
and Self Insurance Funds were reviewed. The Council specifically discussed the
need for and funding of the Joplin/Highway 10 intersection signal and north
frontage road project; the School Street/County Road 1 intersection and signal
and School Street project; the County Road 1 and Highway 10 intersection
project; the Dodge Avenue and 5th Street project; the funding for the library roof
project; the fire department pumper truck request; the construction of a new
Northbound Liquor Store and the architectural proposal from Tushie-Montgomery
that was handed out; and the need to do additional bonding for 1995 and 1996
SWM projects along with the possibility of using TIF No. 2 funds for the Main/Evans
1995 project. The impact fees from developers for SWM projects was reviewed
and a 2/25/94 memo from the City Engineer on the SWM fee on developments
was discussed. This memo noted that the SWM fees are very Iow compared to
other communities. The City Council decided to wait and discuss the bonding for
SWM projects later in the year.
The City Administrator indicated that he would be preparing a 1996 Capital
Improvement Program for the City Council's review. This document would offer a
year by year discussion of projects that are planned and the anticipated
financing for these projects. The document is needed for the rating process
associated with the upcoming bond issue.
The City Administrator updated the City Council on his October national
conference and his planned summer break.
1 t. Adjournment
There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council was adjourned at approximately 9:15
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Thackeray ~
City Clerk
Patrick Klaers
City Administrator
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