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City Council Minutes Page 2 August 10, 2010 Overlay on CR77 (Proctor) and the intersection with Highway 10. Mn/DOT will be included in this project. CR 12 issues; a soils investigation is planned for this area. Mr. Kritzeck was present to answer any questions concerning Board of Equalization follow- up. The City Council requested that a meeting be scheduled a week or two in advance of this meeting to discuss legislative information so the Council is informed of issues that may be of concern to residents. The County and City discussed future efforts regarding legislative issues they can work together on. Ms. Johnson indicated that she attended a MnDot Mississippi River Bike Trail meeting. Currently the trail is not on this side of the Mississippi and at the meeting she requested they `~ add the section from the river bridge in Monticello on to the County Roads connecting to downtown Elk River. Mr. Femrite will continue working with MnDot on this issue. Ms. Johnson stated securing linking trails through the City and County is an important goal as it furthers economic development and becomes a destination fox tourists. The City's trail project along County Road 13 was discussed including a request for County participation. it was indicated that trails were requested by residents along CR 32 and CR 44. The County stated it does not fund trails, but will stripe wider shoulders. Mayor Klinzing discussed the City's plans for a trail from downtown Elk River to Babcock park continuing on to the NorthStar depot. Mr. Bensen gave an update on the County's efforts to complete acquisition of parcels to complete the Great Northern Trail from the Elk River City limit to the County line in Princeton. The City stated its interest in having a household hazardous waste facility located nearby to provide more convenient service to residents. Ms. Haug stated she receives many calls • requesting a HHW facility be located closer to Elk River. Currently, the County facility is in St. Cloud and it is not convenient for most residents. The County Board questioned if more frequent clean-up days for HHW would be helpful. All agreed they would, but that a permanent facility would be the best. The County and City agreed to work together to provide better service and site a facility in the east side of the County. Ms. Johnson stated that the City and County have been working together to market the NorthStar commuter rail. One of the issues that often comes up is transportation from the depot and whether RiverRidex is available to provide services in both Big Lake and Elk River for commuters. Commissioners Farber and Leonard are on the RiverRider board and will bring this up at the August 17 meeting. Discussion was held regarding juvenile crime issues in the city. Ms. Galatowitsch provided an update on initiatives in the County Attorney's Office. Mr. Bensen provided an update on the merger of the public health and social service departments. 3. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor K]inzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 10:03 a.m. ,~ L_._.-- Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor