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09-23-1996 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 Members Present: Mayor Duitsman, Councilmembers Dietz, Scheeh Farber, and Holmgren Members Absent: None Staff Present: Also Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk; Lori Johnson, Assistant City AdminisJrator; Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent Dan Greene, Insurance Agent; Dana Anderson, Park and Recreation Commission Representative 1. 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. 2. Consider Aqenda COUNCILMEMBER $CHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/23/96 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Consider 9/16/96 City Council Minute~ COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 9/16/96 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Consider Property, Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance Renewals Assistant City Administrator Lori Johnson indicated that the City of Elk River requested quotes for insurance coverage. Dan Greene of First National Insurance Agency indicated that all companies have declined to quote with the exception of the League of Minnesota Cities InsUrance Trust. Dan Greene reviewed the renewal premium summary and binder presented by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Dan Greene indicated that the premium for 1996-97 is $199,260. Dan Greene reviewed ~he renewal for the worker's compensation package. Fie indicated ','hat the annual premium for worker's compensation has decreased. Lori Johnson reviewed the managed care portion of the insurance coverage. Lori indicated that by switching to managed care with a $5,000 deductible, the city received a credit of $15,000. She recommended that the Council continue with the $5,000 deductible for the managed care program. City Council Meeting September 23~ 1996 Page 2 COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO CONTINUE WITH THE $5,000 DEDUCTIBLE FOR THE MANAGED CARE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE INSURANCE PACKAGE AS PRESENTED BY LORI JOHNSON AND DAN GREENE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Discussion with the Lion's Club and Park and Recreation Commission on thc 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. 7,4, Development Plans for Lion's Community Park City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that representatives from the Lion's Club would not be present to discuss this issue. Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals indicated that members of the Lion's Club had presented concerns regarding Lion's Park. The concerns involved maintenance of the park, mowing, and installation of playground equipment. Phil Hals addressed these issues. He indicated that there was some misunderstanding between him and the Lion's Club regarding the installation of the playground equipment. He further indicated that the equipment would be installed this year. Phil Hals indicated that he would be working closely with the Lion's regarding mowing and park maintenance. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. Proclamation for Public Power Week COUNCILMEMBER $CHEEL MOVED TO PROCLAIM OCTOBER 6-12 AS PUBLIC POWER WEEK. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Update on Status of 1996 Park Improvements Phil Hals reviewed the proposed park improvements to be completed in 1996. He indicated that many of the improvements would be completed this fall. Update on the Use of Oak Knoll Park Parkinq Lot for Skateboardinq Activities Phil Hals reported on the temporary use of Oak Knoll field parking lot for skateboarders. He indicated that the park is being used by skateboarders and rollerbladers. At this time the Council discussed some concerns they had regarding weeds, mowing of ditches, and grading of roads. Update on the Desiqn and Gradinq Plan for the Youth Baseball Fields on the Cass Phil Hals presented the proposed plan for the Cass property. He indicated that it is proposed to move the ballfields to the northwest corner of the property and soccer fields south of the ballfields. Phil Hals proposed to grade the fields in h, vo 7.5. 7.6. 7.7, 7.8. City Council Meeting September 23, 1996 Page 3 phases, with phase one to include grading the fields and phase two to include completion of the roadway entrance and parking lot. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE PHIL HALS TO RECEIVE QUOTES FOR PHASE I. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren indicated his concern regarding the field becoming a multi-complex field. He indicated that there is a need for a baseball complex for youth competition. Councilmember Farber indicated that he concurred with Councilmember Holmgren and stated that the fields were originally intended for multi-purpose use which would include youth programs. Dana Anderson, Park and Recreation Commissioner, indicated that it was not the purpose of the fields to have them built strictly for one use. He indicated that the goal is to get high quality fields in a close area. The Council discussed the issues regarding the types of use for the fields and indicated its concern that the fields not become an adult softball complex. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. It was the consensus of the City Council to set up a meeting including two Council representatives and a Park and Recreation representative to discuss the use of the fields. Councilmember Dietz indicated his concern that the fields will be underutilized if they are designed for AAU. Councilmember Scheel indicated her concern regarding other communities contributing to the cost of the fields. She suggested that staff approach city council's of other communities requesting assistance in tunding these activities. Update on 1996 Seal Coat Proo, fram Phil Hals indicated that the 1996 seal coat program is nearly completed. He indicated that the cost for seal coating in 1996 was $35,800. Update on the Downtown Parkinq Lot Seal Coat Proiect Phil Hals updated the Council on the status of the downtown parking lot. He indicated that the parking lot has been seal coated and is in the final stages of being striped. Update on Riverview Heiqhts Overlay Project Phil Hals indicated that the overlay project for Riverview Heights would begin soon. He stated that the work will be completed witi~in approximately two weeks. Update on the 1996 City Overlay Proqram Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals reviewed with the Council overlays that have been completed in 1996. City Council Meeting September 23, 1996 Page 4 7.9. Discussion on Status of 217th Avenue Phil Hals informed the Council that 217~h Avenue has been difficult to maintain due to the lack of right-of-way. He indicated that presently the City has acquired the right-of-way and, therefore, he is proposing to regrade the road to a rural section with a 24 foot wide top, shallow ditches, and a six inch thick Class 5 surface. 7.10. Update on Norfolk and Hiqhway 10 Storm Drainage Issues Phil Hals presented three options that were suggested by the city engineer to correct the storm drainage problem on Norfolk and Highway 10. The options ranged from $84,000 to $204,400. Phil Hals indicated that he would have more information to present to the City Council at a later date. 7.11. Discussion on Street Stripin.q on Hi.qhland Road Phil Hals presented the cost for striping Highland Road. Following discussion it was the consensus of the Council to include the striping of Highland with the striping of other streets in the city. 8. Other Business The City Administrator informed the City Council that Woodland Trails Park grand opening would be on Saturday, October 5, 1996. 9. Staff Updates None presented. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, COUNClLMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River C;ty Council was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully subrnitted, Sandra Thackeray City Clerk