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City Council Minutes February 16, 1999 Page 2 e 3.9. REQUEST BY ASSOCIATED DEVELOPERS OF THE TWIN CITIES, INC. FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT (ELK RIVER CROSSING) P 98-8 (POSTPONED TO 3/8/99) -- APPROVED 3.10. REQUEST BY ASSOCIATED DEVELOPERS OF THE TWIN CITIES, INC. FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CU 98-26 (POSTPONED TO 3/8/99) -- APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.1. Boys & Girls Club Uodate Councilmember Thompson informed the council that the club's goals for fundraising have been achieved, and that the ground lease papers between the city and the club are near final form. He stated that the goal is to break ground on the project within 30 to 60 days. City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that the final lease will be completed before ground breaking. He stated that the building department has not yet received materials from the contractor for a building permit (approximately 2 weeks processing time), and that the City Engineer's office is in need of drainage easements. 4.2. Community Recreation Uodate e Community Recreation Director Jeff Asfahl presented an update on recent activities of the Community Recreation organization, and discussed the goals of the organization as they gear up towards their summer program. Jeff informed the council that based on a daily log, there is indication that the usage of the Youthbound center has increased the past few months. He stated that though the numbers are not as great as hoped for, he believes the youth of the city is being served very well by the center. Jeff indicated that there may be a name change from "Youthbound" to one more acceptable to the older teens. He stated that this decision would be made by the youth governing body, provided that council has no objection. 4.3. Utilities Commission Uodate Council member Dietz provided an update on the February 16, 1999, Utilities Commission meeting. He stated that the primary discussion item was the contract with Connexus Energy, in which there is a 7% decrease in electric wholesale power purchases. 4.4. Northstar Corridor Uodate e County Administrator Dave Loch updated the council on the progress of the Northstar Corridor Development's Major Investment Study (MIS). Dave explained that as a part of moving into Phase II of the study, certain issues will be addressed such as: special studies that need to be completed, public involvement procedures, environmental clearance, engineering support, and coordination with BSNF. He stated that Phase II also looks at the highways in addition to tracks, and identifies upgrade needs and safety features. Dave indicated that cities involved and affected by the proposed commuter rail system would most likely be approached sometime in May regarding financial plans and implementation programs.