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Elk River City Council Meeting February 2. 1998 Page 5 Council that this scenario regarding the land provided by Councilmember Thompson was agreeable. Councilmember Thompson indicated that the Boys and Girls Club would be holding a special community information meeting on February 11, 1998, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. He invited the Councilmembers to attend. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1998, AT 7 P.M., TO BE HELD ATTHE CITY HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING A PRESENTATION ON THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. Ice Arena Needs - The City Administrator indicated that a financial review of the operation of the ice arena and capital needs is scheduled for May 4 when the Finance Department Annual Report and Audit is presented to the Council. Councilmember Farber suggested that a special Ice Arena meeting be called to discuss spring activities. School Street - The City Administrator updated the Council on the issue of the extension of School Street as a four lane road to and through Proctor Avenue. It was noted that the city desires a petition for this project from the School District. Business Center Drive/Waco Street and Si.qnal - The City Administrator indicated that this could be a requested project for 1999, depending upon whether a commercial user or larger industrial project is interested in the area. Street Department Equipment - Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals indicated that he will be requesting the Council to consider future purchases of new dump trucks and associated equipment. He stated he will be attempting to downsize his fleet and to purchase new equipment rather than used equipment as has been past practice. He indicated that in the next nine years the city will have to replace 11 trucks. He indicated that trucks have 20 year life cycles. Phil Hals indicated that he would present more information on this issue at a later date. Fire Department Issues - The City Administrator informed the Council that the Fire Department is considering land options for a future satellite building, the purchase of a fire truck chassis and an Opticon signal system. East Elk River Youth Area Complex - The City Administrator informed the Council that Phase I of the Elk River Youth Area Complex is underway and that Phase II is not planned to take place in 1998 due to the referendum failing. Park and Recreation Public Referendum - The City Administrator informed the Council that the Park and Recreation Commission will be meeting with Decision Resources in February regarding a November 1998 bond referendum for park and recreation improvements.