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City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 5 e suggested that worksessions could possibly be scheduled on a quarterly basis. Discussion was held regarding the timing of the worksessions. It was the consensus that for the October worksession a special meeting be called for 5 to 6 p.m. It was further the consensus of the council that the councilmembers contact the City Administrator with their priority issues so that they can be added to the worksession agenda. It was also suggested that the October 25th session could be used for a council priority brainstorming session. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999, FROM 5 TO 6 P.M. TO BE HELD AS A WORKSESSION ON CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7. Other Business 7.1. Councilmember Farber requested an update on the townhouse project on Highland Avenue. The City Administrator updated the council on this project and noted that the City Engineer has been working with the developer regarding this issue, specifically the appearance of the pond area and the boulevards on Jackson and Highland. 8. Staff Uodates 8.1. Michele McPherson updated the council on the status of the office building on Main Street and the conditional use requirement to remove the house structure once the office building is constructed. She noted that staff has sent a letter to the property owner requiring him to move the house. She further noted that the property owner does not wish to remove the home. Following council discussion, it was the consensus of the council that the house be removed as this was a previous CUP requirement. e 8.2. The City Administrator updated the council on an issue relating to surface water management. He noted that the city has received a quote for work to repair three surface water management issues. These repairs are located on Simonet Drive, 5th Street and 189th Street. He indicated that the total quote was for $14,450 from D&M Excavating. He further noted that this would be funded from the surface water management fund. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE WORK AND QUOTE FROM D&M EXCAVATING FOR $14,450 TO REPAIR SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES ON SIMONET DRIVE, 5TH STREET, AND 189TH STREET. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8.3. Councilmember Motin discussed the issue of the name of Trout Brook Farms. 9. Adiournment e There being no further business, the meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 7:28 p.m. ~ ~aId- Sandra Peine City Clerk