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City Council Minutes Page 5 <br /> November 4,2013 <br /> Councilmember Wilson stated this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this <br /> parcel and believes the city would regret letting it slip away so the Council should <br /> explore how to resolve the issue. <br /> Mayor Dietz suggested Mr. Portner and Attorney Beck negotiate the assessment. <br /> Mr. Portner stated the city should maintain the integrity of the assessment process <br /> and staff will need feedback from Council on whether the fees and assessments <br /> should be paid as they have been done. He clarified with Council that they want the <br /> city to become a financial participant in the purchase of the land and instead of <br /> waiving the assessment;the city would pay it from a funding source. Mr. Portner <br /> stated typically park dedication funds are used to acquire park land but currently <br /> funds are not available due to lack of development. <br /> Councilmember Burandt agreed with paying the assessment in some way in order to <br /> maintain the integrity of the assessment process. <br /> Attorney Beck stated staff needs to discuss the matter further and will need direction <br /> from Council. He stated staff will explore the possibilities and bring back the matter <br /> for further Council direction. <br /> 10.2 Urbanized Area Expansion and Associated Transportation Planning <br /> Ms. Fischer presented the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Motin stated a concern was noted to the Met Council that this <br /> agreement only covers a portion of Elk River. He stated the Met Council noted the <br /> city could petition to have the rest of the city included at any time. <br /> 10.3 Wastewater Treatment Expansion Site Options <br /> Mr. Femrite stated that since his staff report was written, Great River Energy (GRE) <br /> has changed their minds and wants to keep the city on the 1.4 acre parcel instead of <br /> the 5.5 acre parcel. He noted the city does prefer the 1.4 acre parcel. He stated staff <br /> will proceed with the current expansion plans. <br /> 10.4 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan <br /> Mr. Simon presented the staff report. <br /> Mr. Lore presented the Building Reserve Fund. <br /> Mr. Hecker reviewed the Park Improvement Fund. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned how the Houlton property acquisition could <br /> affect the prioritization list of the Parks and Recreation Commission. <br /> P O W E R E D 0 Y <br /> 1`4Af- <br />