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Elk River City Council Minutes Page 7 July 10, 20OO legislators. She explained that she spoke with Senator Ourada who indicated that he would be willing to sponsor special legislation for additional on-sale licenses if the request came from the City Council and if there was a commitment from Representative Bruce Anderson. Representative Anderson indicated that he would also be willing to consider special legislation, however he wanted some assurance from local businesses that they were not opposed to this type of legislation. The city attorney indicated that this type of legislation would merely be addressing a disparity in the current law. It was the consensus of the council to proceed with the necessary steps to request special legislation to increase the number of liquor licenses for the City of Elk River from 12 to 18. The city clerk indicated that she would bring a resolution back to the council for its consideration regarding this issue. 6.9. Recommendation for Employee Advancement Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals and Assistant Street Superintendent Mark Thompson recommended to move three maintenance I employees to maintenance II, Phil Hals noted that all three employees have been performing maintenance II duties for several years. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED THAT JOE PIPENHAGEN AND CHRIS HOI. ZEM ADVANCE TO MAINTENANCE II, STEP D, AT $16.74 PER HOUR AND THAT DENNIS TOTH ADVANCE TO MAINTENANCE II, STEP C, AT $15.40 PER HOUR RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1,2000. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.1. Sherburne County Parade Participation City Clerk Sandra Peine informed the council that they are invited to participate in the Sherburne County Parade on July 14, 2000. 8.2. YMCA Update Mayor Klinzing informed the council that the northwest branch of the YMCA has been exploring the city's interest in having the organization come to Elk River. Mayor Klinzing stated that she does not believe that the YMCA will be duplicating what is presently available in Elk River for youth and family activities. The city administrator noted that the YMCA will be meeting with the Boys and Girls Club and Community Recreation and will be requesting city participation in financing a feasibility study regarding membership and funding for a facility. 8,3. Smith House The city attorney informed the council that the city has presented a civil lawsuit to the Smith's attorney to have the property brought into conformance with the terms and conditions set forth by the council.