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Lake Orono Sedimentation removal project. Discussion was held regarding the <br />number of assessable units and the amount per unit. Councilmember Dietz <br />indicated he did not feel the dty should pay more than 50 percent of the <br />project. Mayor Duitsman requested staff to provide an update on the number <br />of assessable units so that the cost to the homeowners and the city could be <br />determined. <br /> <br />Use of the $100,000 Tax Levy - General discussion took place regarding possible <br />uses for the $100,000 tax levy that the Council dedicated for capital <br />improvements. No consensus was reached on this issue and the Council <br />indicated that it would discuss this issue at a future meeting. <br /> <br />Hi.qhwa¥ 169 Pedestrian Brid.qe - City Administrator Pat Klaers updated the <br />Council on this issue. He indicated that ISTEA funding for part of the project has <br />been approved for fiscal year 2000 and that city participation is in the $300,000 <br />to $350,000 range. Work on this project could begin this fall. He indicated that <br />there is also a possibility that Congressman Oberstar could fund the entire <br />project as a demonstration project. <br /> <br /> Lion's Park Buildin.q -The City Administrator updated the Council on the Lion's <br /> Park building project and indicated his concern about the unknown source of <br /> funding for the project. Coun¢ilmember Thompson indicated that the land may <br /> be an issue and that the Council may see a request for a transfer of title to the <br /> Boys and Girls Club with the stipulation that the title be reverted back to the city <br /> when the property is no longer used for this purpose. It was the consensus of the <br /> <br />Elk River City Council Meeting <br />February 2, 1998 <br /> <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />Council that this scenario regarding the land provided by Councilmember <br />Thompson was agreeable. <br /> <br />Councilmember Thompson indicated that the Boys and Girls Club would be <br />holding a special community information meeting on February 11, 1998, at 7 <br />p.m. in the Council Chambers. He invited the Councilmembers fo attend. <br /> <br />COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY <br />COUNCIL FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1998, AT 7 P.M., TO BE HELD ATTHE CITY HALL FOR THE <br />PURPOSE OF HEARING A PRESENTATION ON THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. <br />COIJNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- <br />0. <br /> <br />Ice Arena Needs - The City Administrator indicated that a financial review of the <br />operation of the ice arena and capital needs is scheduled for May 4 when the <br />Finance Department Annual Report and Audit is presented to the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Farber suggested that a special Ice Arena meeting be called <br />to discuss spring activities. <br /> <br />School Street - The City Administrator updated the Council on the issue of the <br />extension of School Street as a four lane road to and through Proctor Avenue. It <br />was noted that the city desires a petition for this project from the School District. <br /> <br />Business Center Drive/Waco Street and Siqnal - The City Administrator indicated <br /> <br /> <br />