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City. Council Minutes Page 3 June 14, 2004 Mr. Maurer stated that when council continues discussion on the Comprehensive Plan and comes up with scenarios in the target population range, then he could figure out the cost for the trunk hnes and come up with pricing. Other, vise, fight now he doesn't know where to consider the additional trunk lines. He stated that 1000 gallons per acre seems to be a good number to use for sizing a large undeveloped area. He stated that after council deliberates and decides, if the answer is that we want to plan for more than 3 million gallons per day, then we would need to talk to Great River Energy. He stated that the land that we would want to buy from Great River Energy is currendy being used for outside storage. Mayor Klinzing summarized the discussion by saying that this is the information that the council has requested, unless there are more specific questions at the dine of reviewing the Comprehensive Plan, that this is now what's available for the council to review. Ron Bratlie, School District #728 - stated that the District needed to build a school, preferably in Elk River, and he needs to have a decision within 90 days if there is a possibility to build a school here or he will need to look elsewhere to the south. He currently has a plan and an architect and needs to know where he stands. Ed Dulak - stated that property he controls is being donated and also he will be paying for some of the infrastructure. He stated that the timing is such that they need to do something at this time. It is hoped that the school would be opened by September 2006 and he stated that we do have time now for the planning to have this happen. Mayor Klinzing stated that council had made a decision to table the Comprehensive Plan and this decision was tied to getdng more information about the sewer study and the council wished to be more comfortable before going forward. Most likely the Comprehensive Plan discussion will be held on July 19. She is in favor of the area, including the 30 acres that are being donated to the school, to be urban services and she felt a school in that location is excellent. However, the capacity of the lift station is the issue. She feels that the capacity for the sewer system is there and doable and that it's not the sewer plant, but the lift station capacity that could be a problem. A ~voman in the audience asked if there was anything more that can be done to expand the urban area to their property. Mayor Klinzing replied that the citizens should discuss their issues with the councilmembers. Mayor Klinzing recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. At 8:07 p.m. the meeting was reconvened. 5.2a Discussion of Structure of City. Organization City Administrator Pat Klaers reviewed his memo and discussed possible changes in the city's organizational structure. Organizational chart options were reviewed along with his recommendation to council of options A or B. He also recommended the following: · Accept retainer contract for services from Howard R. Green regarding Terry Maurer; · Establish the director of administrative services position and place Loft Johnson in that position; · The city clerk position to remain under supervision of the city administrator;