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e SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999 Members Present: Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Farber, Thompson, and Motin Members Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Lori Johnson, Finance Director, Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Phil Hals, Street Park Superintendent; Paul Steinman, Director of Economic Development; and Peter Beck, City Attorney 1. Call Meetin~ To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the special worksession of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Klinzing at 5:00 p.m. 2. Worksession/Discussion on Council Priorities e Mayor Klinzing noted that the Council called this worksession to discuss topics of concern and priority issues of the City Council. The following issues were discussed: Comorehensive Plan: Mayor Klinzing suggested that because the existing comprehensive plan is approximately 5 years old and because of the fast growth the city is experiencing, it might be appropriate to update the comprehensive plan. It was the consensus of the city council to have the planning commission (once it has seven members) review the comprehensive plan. It was also the consensus of the council that the city council and planning commission meet jointly, so that everyone can discuss issues regarding the comprehensive plan. Transoortation Plan: Councilmember Motin noted the lack of specifics, such as under or overpasses, in the City's existing transportation plan. Additionally, such things as how to fund new streets and when new streets should be constructed are not discussed in the plan. He stated that because of this the plan would be difficult to implement. Discussion was held regarding the number of signals along Highway 169 and the impact the signals have on local drivers trying to get across Highway 169. It was noted that MnDOT's long-term plan is to make Highways 10 and 169 thoroughfares in the Elk River. e Discussion was held regarding the intersection of Main Street and Highway 10. In regard to this issue, discussion was held regarding the Boelter's site, its land use at this corner, its appearance, and the need for a free right turn onto Highway 10 at this corner.