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Elk River City Council <br /> Page 4 <br /> January 16, 1995 <br /> • 6.1 Review Municipal Utilities Legal Bill <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER MOVED THAT THE ELK RIVER UTILITIES AND THE CITY OF <br /> ELK RIVER SPLIT THE LEGAL BILL FOR SERVICES PERTAINING TO THE UTILITIES <br /> SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT AND THAT THE MONEY COME OUT OF THE 1994 <br /> COUNCIL CONTINGENCY. COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 6.2 ISTEA Grant <br /> Mayor Duitsman stated that Phil Hals is requesting that the City Adopt a <br /> Resolution in support of the 1995 Federal ISTEA Grant application. He indicated <br /> that in order to receive the funds,which will be used for improvements on the <br /> railroad trail, the City must pledge financial support for 25% of the total cost, <br /> totaling $69,375.00. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 95 - 2, A RESOLUTION IN <br /> SUPPORT OF THE 1995 FEDERAL ISTEA GRANT APPLICATION. COUNCIL MEMBER <br /> HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> The Mayor updated the Council on the status of discussions held with the Fire <br /> Department Task Force regarding a revised Compensation Plan for both hourly <br /> wages and for the Relief Association Pension Fund. <br /> • 6.4 Minnesota Pollution Control <br /> Mayor Duitsman informed the Council of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency <br /> Conference being held on February 16, 1995. <br /> 6.5 Lions Park <br /> Mayor Duitsman requested that the City send a staff person to discuss the use of <br /> Lions Park with the Lions. Council Member Holmgren suggested that the Park <br /> and Recreation Board resolve the issue. It was the consensus of the Council that <br /> the Park and Recreation Commission discuss the issue and make a <br /> recommendation to the City Council. <br /> 6.6 Towing Bill <br /> Mayor Duitsman requested that the Police Chief discuss the towing bill the City <br /> received for towing the squad car that was damaged by the train. Discussion <br /> was held regarding the high cost of the towing bill. It was suggested that the <br /> City consider going out for bids for towing services. <br /> 6.7 Moratorium on R-4 Development <br /> Mayor Duitsman indicated at the last Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee <br /> meeting the Committee adopted a resolution requesting the City Council to put <br /> • a Moratorium on R-4 Development until the new Growth Management Plan is <br /> completed. <br />