05-19-2008 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MON DAY# MAY 19, 2008
Members ers Present: Mayor r Kh ng, CoundImembers Zerwas, Motin, Farber, and Gum hre
Members Absent; None
Staff 'resent: City Adminis trator Lori Johnson, Planning Manager Jeremy Bam ar
Senior Planner S .e a Cart ey, Public Works ector Ferry Maurer, Parks
and Recreation Director BiU M ert , City Attorney Peter Beck and City
Clerk 'Tina Aard
Also Present: Planning Conunissioner Chad Stain
Pars & Recreation, Comn-�ssio er Dave Anderson
1. CaU Meet To Order
Pursuant to due cad an,d notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called
to order at 6:55 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing.
Consider 5119Z9008 Ajaenda
Item . . vas roved after open, Mike due to the number of people in attendance to s ea .
on this iter.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBERAND SECONDED B
COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE THE AGENDA A. AS AMENDED.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
. :Consider Consent Agenda
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMB R GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY
C UNCILMEMBER FARBER TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT
AGEN-DA.-
3.1 COUNCIL MINUTES
• MAY 512008
• MAY 12� 2008
3.2. CHECK REGISTER
3.3. PAY ES'TIMA'TES
3.4.A. GENERAL . Imo' RMI'T FOR TEMPORARY FIREWORKS
SALES IN A, 30X50' 'TEN T TO CHRISTOPHER ULMER WITH TNT
I " oRKS FOR PARKING LOT TENT SALES AT WA . MART WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. No ELECTRICAL SERVICES SHALL BE ACROSS ANY DRrVE OR
WALKING SURFACE.
2. ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES SHALL BE MET,
3, IF TRAFFIC BECOMES A PROBLEM AROUND THE TEMPORARY
SITE,, THE SALES AREA SHALL BE DELINEATED WITH ,A.
BARRIER TO RES'TRIC'T TRAFFIC.
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4, THE SALES TENT BE MAINTAINED FREE OF DEBRIS AND
KEIT IN AN ORDERLY CONDITION.
. THE LOCATION OF THE TENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
SUBMITTED SITE PLAN.
6. THE TENT AREA BE REMOVED B`' 'JULY 11, 2008 AND THE SITE
BE RETURNED TO ITS PREVIOUS C MITI N.
A.B. TEMPORARY SALES AND STORAGE FIREWORKS LICENSE TO
CHRISTOPHER OPHE TLM , TETT FIREWORKS TO SELL FIREWORKS
FROM JUNE 22-JUL � 2008 IN A TENT AT AL -MART.
3.5A. GENERAL P INC PERMIT{ FOR TEMPORARY FIRERKS
SALES IN A 11200 SQUARE FOOT TENT TO CHRISTOPHER ULMER
WITH TNT FIRWORKS FOR PARKING LOT TENT SALES AT
M NAIDS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS,
. NO ELECTRICAL SERVICES SHALL BE ACROSS ANY DRIVE OR
WALKING SCJRFAC ■
. ALL APPLICABLE ICA.BLE i IRE CODES SHALL BE MET,
. IF TRAFFIC BECOMES A PROBLEM AROUND THE TEMPORARY
SITE, THE SALES AREA SHALL BE DELINEATEDWITH
BARRIER TO RESTRICT ICT TRAFBI .
4. THE SALE'S TENT BE MAINTAINED FREE OF DEBRIS NTI;
A
KEIT IN AN ORDERLY CONDITION,
. THE LOCATION OF THE TENT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
SUBMITT'E'D SITE PLAT.
. THE TENT AREA BE REMOVED BY JULY12 2008 AND THE SITE
BE RETURNED TO ITS PREVIOUS CONDITION.
..B. TEMPORARY SALES AND STORAGE FIREWORKS LICENSE TO
CHRISTOPHER ULMER, TNT FIREWORKS TO SELL FIREWORKS
FROM JUNE 22 -JULY , 2008 IN A TEN'S' AT M NARDS.
.. RESOLUTION 08-32 APPROVING PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL
R THE ELK SER LIONS CLUB.
3.7. SOLICITOR R LIC NS ` TO TRACY FISHER, CMC DIRECT CT" THRO GH
DECEMBER 29, 2005 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
I. ONLY ONE I SOLICITOR SHALL APPROACH ONE RESIDENCE
AND NO SOLICITOR FROM THE SAME COMPANY NY CAN
APPROACH THE SAME DOOR AGAIN UNLESS INVITED BACK
BY THE RESIDENT.
. HOURS FOR UNSOLICITED CALLS ARE LIMITED TO MONDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY, , N CS' TO 6:00 P.M.
. APPLICANTS SHALL CARRY THE S LICITOWS LICENSE AND A.
DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE ID WHILE SOLICITING.
. .APPLICAI TTS SHALL NOT KNOCK ON ANY BOOP. WHERE
THERE IS A SIGN PROHIBITING SOLICITORS.
,8. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
ANIS RESOLUTION 08-33 AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER FROM THE
CAP'IT'AL OUTLAY RESERVE FUND TO THE EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT FUND.
.. ACKNOWLEDGE ANIS ALLOW IMPACT TO FUTURE TRUN
HIGHWAY 169 ON BA TS` PARK.
3.10. HEALTH REWARDS POLICY AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF
REPORT.
3,11. MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE TO KRYSTA.L KOMULA FOR
SIMONS N'S SALON AND DAY SPA.
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3,12. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR ENGINEERING
TECHNICLkN POSITION,
3.13, RESOLUTION 08.34 AMENDING THE MEETING TIME FOR THE
CI'T'Y COUNCIL WOR S S ION MEETINGS.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
. Open . -Mike
Doug Beckers — Stated he volunteers hours to the Boys & Girls Club and it has been a
benefit to hh as a single parent. He requested the city help to beep the Club open over the
summer, He stated he would Eke to see some type of support to the Club.
Mayor limning stated the city is i discussions with the Club but noted that per state lav
the city can"t give money to them without services mi return. She encouraged the comr muruity
to step up and provide support to the Club,
.. Orono ParkwayMedians
Mr. Maertz reviewed the staff report.
Citizens in the audience were interested in spealdng on this item so Mayor m ing opened
yap the meeting for public comment.
Mary Ziner, 617 Gates Avenue — Requested the city keep the prairie plantings.
John Lorh ,an, 9360 181st Avenue — Requested the city keep the prairi
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Options to consider were to have plants that bloom vitt each season; install two
median ends with formal tree plantings instead of four.
The Council w ted to rake citizens aware of some horrible voice a s and ennails from
some cl=ens that Nvere very inappropriate and were lna.dvertetly heard by some of their
children. It was noted fiat people meed to be more respectful and work with the Council
who are always willing to listen to all constituents.
Coundlmember Farber thanked the citizens In the audience for participating and being
respectful.
.1. Request by Pamela Ror%vick for Conditional Use Permit to AUo�v Horses Public Heaxing-�
Case N. CU 08-10
Ms. Cartey presented the staff report.
Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor
closed the public hearing.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MO IN AND SECONDED
COUNCILMEMBER FARBER To APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CU 08-10 TO ALLOW UP TO THREE REHORSES ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ROCKY
MANOR WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
. THE PLAT MUST BE RECORDED BEFORE THE CUP IS ISSUED.
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THREE ACRES of FENCED IN PASTURE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO
HAVE UP TO THREE HORSES.
. THE PASTURE FENCE SHALL BE SES` BACK 5 FEET FROM THE
PROPERTY LINE.
. THE PASTURE AREA CAN NOT INCLUDE THE SEPTIC DAN FIELD
AREA.
. RE AkNAGEMENT PLAN SHALL BE APPROVED Y THE
CITY of ELK RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL N'T`A A .'TMEN T AND ANY
OTHER REQUIRED REGULATORY AGENCIES.
SHELTER WITH A ROOFMUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE HORSES AT
ALL 'TIMES.
7. AN INCREASE IN HORSES ABOVE , AT ANY TIME, WILL REQUIRE A
NEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
MOTION CARRIED -0.
,e quest b Ttident for Site Plan Review forartm z t he Ike of at Uc River Station —
Case No. SP s 06
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Ms. Carney presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDER BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE SITE PLAN, SP 08-06 AS
ILLUS'TRA'TED IN DRAWINGS DATED -20-08 WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
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1. ALL COMMENTS of THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMOS DATED APRIL I,
2008 AND MARCH 10, 2008 SHALL E ADDRESSED.
. ALL COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
11 ENTAL
TE HNI LkN MEMO DATED BCH 4, 2008 SHALL BE ADDRESSED.
. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES,
THE FIRE CHIEF SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATION of ALL FIRE
HYDRANTS, AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HYDRANTS
NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY of THE
4. A NPDES PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL of
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.
. A. TREE PRESERVATION PLAN BE DEVELOPED AND REVIEWED BY
STAFF IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF SAVED TREES WILL BE
CREDITED `o THE Ste' PLAN.
6. A LETTER of CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT of 100% OF THE COST of
THE IMPROVEMENTS, LANDSCAPE, APE, AN TSL INSTALLATION
SHALL BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME of BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION, PER SECTION 30-604(B).
7. THE PROPERTY IS REQUIRED TO BE PLATTED.
MOTION CARRIED 5--0.
5-3. Request by it ... of l River for Ordinance Amendm
x er t to Section 30-371 Rezarding ala -
Sha e Lots public Hea Cas hLo. OA 08-04
NIS. Cartney presented the staff report.
Mayor min g opened the public heating.
Cheryl Froelich, 9797 rh .Avenue — Stated she is opposed to the ordinance change
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because it affects the gay she can develop her property.
Mayor Kiiazing closed the public hea-Hing.
Nfx. Barnhart noted that the ordinance is not intended to stop development but is for
ass sting with sub -regional planning by encouraging parcels to coordinate frontage access o
public roads.
The Council expressed the foHowmg concerns with the ordinance:
Definition of access strip.
Need for more information on how this ordinance would be applied.
What does the city do with potential problems that may be created by this
ordinance?
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMI R. FARBER AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREYO CONTIN1JE THIS ITEM. MOTION
CARRIED -0.
Mr. Beck noted that this item would need to be re -noticed.
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5.4. Request by anon Bebeau for a Condi6ona Use Pest or b/finexal Excavation, P b c
Hearin
,.. Case moo. CU 08-08
Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report.
Wage
Mayor<Iinm' g opened the public hearing. There being no one to spear to this issue, Mayor
m ing closed the public hearing.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREYAND SECONDED BY
COUNCII-AlEMBER FARBER TO APPROVE ONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
CU 08.08 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS;
.. ALL CONDITIONS of THE 2004 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHALL
APPLY, EXCEPT LETTER of CREDIT AMOUNT AND HAUL
OUT(10).
2. A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN S HMI T AND THE
APPLICANT SHALL BE I"R VIVERIFYING THE LAND BAS`
PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PRIOR TO MINING N OPERATIONS.
. A LETTER of CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $97�101.40 SHALL B
PROVIDED TO GUARANTEE THE COMPLETION OF THE
RECLAMATION PLAN.
Councilmember Zerwas questioned the ho xs of operation.
Council noted they would like the hours to be consistent among the gravel nui=* g
operations.
Jason Bebeau, applicant — Stated the closest residenda.l neighbor is 1,300 feet away. He
stated he was okay with changing the hours.
The maker and seconder of the motion were agreeable to adding a condition
changing the hours of operation to Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 430 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
. .Rs=uest by Ki om.Construcdon. for Condi al ase Permit four All azhce Ch r lh Public
Ream Case ! L . GLI
.08-09
Mr. Barn hart presented the staff report.
Mayor Naming opened the public hearing. Where being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor
Klihing closed the public hearing.
Councilmember G rnphrey expressed co Berns With the screening on the east fa de.
Jim Strie ert, representing Kinghorn Construction — Stated many plantings are planned
along the *ade and that there is a berm that would provide scree ng. He stated the area is
long and narxo v and won't be seem by the residents. Hestated they have financial concerns
and need to reduce casts where they can.
Mr. Barnhart ffiustrated the landscaping.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED Y
COUNCILM M ER FARBER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE H'ERMI'T,
CST 08-09 OUTLINED IN PLANS DATED MAY , 2008 WITH THE
FOLLOWING COT I IONS.
1. A LETTER of CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 SHALL I
PROVIDED AS A GUARANTEE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE SITE
IMPROVEMENTS (LANDSCAPING, S GNAGE3 ETC).
. FIRE DEPAR'TMEN'T COMMENTS DATED APRIL 912008 SHALL BE
ADDRESSED.
. THE APPLICANT SHALL COMPLETE SOIL CORRECTION A.S PER
REBECCA HAUG, CIT' ENVIRONMENTAL A. MINIS'TR.A'TOR)S MEMO
DATED. AUGUST 3,2006.
ALL STAFF COMMENTS OUTLINED IN LETTER DATED APRIL 14, 2008
SHALL BE ADDRESSED.
LIGHTING PLAN SHALL RE PROVIDED PRIOR 'TO INSTALLATION OF
EXTERIOR LIGHTS , INCLUDING:
A. PHOTOMETRIC PLAN BE PREPAREDTO VERIFY NO LIGHT
SPILLING AT GROUND LEVEL ONTO ADJACENT ACENT R OPER'TIES
B. LIGHT LEVEL BE No MORE THAN 1 Fool CANDLE.
C. LIGHTS SHALL BE of A SHO I oX DESIGN AN NO MORE
THAN 30 FEET A oVE GIBE.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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.6. Discuss dministrati e Citation Ordinance
Mr. Cartney presented the staff report giving an update on the ordinance.
Mr. Beck stated he and staff are stU working on the ordinance. He questioned how much
involvement and tme commitment the Council wouid like in hearing appeals. He noted the
city would need to recover costs if hidng a paid examiner.
Councilmembear Gumhrey stated he Nvould 1�,:e to see substantial fee amounts set.
6.1. 2008 Overlay Project
1\/Ir. Maurer presented the staff report.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED
C UI CILMEM ER GUM HREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 08 -
RECEIVING 'THE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A. PUBLIC
HEARING N THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE MATTER of THE
BITUMINOUS OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT of 2008. MOTION E 5-0.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMR. ZERWA.S AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEM ER. FARBER TO ADOPT RESO U'TION 08-36
DETERMINING ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING
PREPARATION of PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE MATTER OF
THE BITUMINOUS OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT OVEMEN T of 2008. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
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MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MO TIN AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMMEBER FARBER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 08-37
ESTABLISHING IN THE DATE FOR THE ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR THE
BITUMINOUS INDUS OVER A'Y' IMPROVEMENT OF 2008. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN IN T O ADOPT RESOLUTION 08-38 ORDERING
THE IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION of PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS IONS IN THE MATTER OF THE I'T UMINO OVERLAY
IMPROVEMENT of 2008. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
. Other Business
ou dIme ber Gumph.rcy questioned the status of the screening for Aldi's. He tether
noted there were some dead pine trees that needed to be replaced.
Ms. Johnson stated she would check with staff on this item.
Mayor Khnzing requested ars update of the legisladve session and how it would affect the
budget.
Ms. Johnson stated lever its allow an l crease of 3.9 percent over last year plus
adjustments for household growth and new commercial industrial value and Local
Govemment Aid remained unchanged, She indicated she received very prelimi ary numbers
for the Net Tax Capacity of a 3 percent increase. FIs. Johnson expressed concerns with the
bu ding p ernut activity. To date we received about 11 percent of the 2008 budgeted
revenue.
The Count decided to delay the hiring of the Energy City Coordinator position due to
budget co ceras.
9. Count updates
Where were no Count Updates.
o. Staff Updates
FIs. Johnson noted that city staff has set exp a meeting with a representative of the Boys
Girls Club and she would report back to Council on June I
AdjolIqment
There being no further business, Mayor Kling adjourned the Meeting of the E11r, River
City Council at 8:25 p.m,
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Tina Allard
City Clerk