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Elk River City Council Minutes November 22.1999 Page 5 e COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE 12/6199 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA: · CITY POLICY MANUAL . REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CITY CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 6.1. Update on Morrell Companies Parkina Lot e Director of Planning Michele McPherson noted that she had contacted Mr. Morrell regarding the council's concerns relating to the Morrell parking lot on Jackson Avenue and School Street, which is being used for overflow parking for the high school students. Terry Morrell addressed items 2, 4, and 5, in the letter addressed to Larry Morrell dated October 22, 1999, from Michele McPherson. Much discussion was held by the council regarding the need to close the entrance from School Street, allowing only one entrance from Jackson Avenue. Terry Morrell noted that this would not be a viable solution and that the parking lot would terminate if the council requested this item to be completed. It was suggested that the police department ticket jaywalkers to prevent students from crossing at the driveway opening on School Street. Discussion was also held regarding landscaping. It was noted by Terry Morrell that the trees that had been used for landscaping purposes have been removed by the city and have not been replaced. Discussion was held regarding the installation of fencing along School Street. It was noted that more crosswalks in the area might reduce potential accidents from happening. It was also noted by Mayor Klinzing that the situation at the Morrell parking lot is temporary. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 11, 1999, BY DELETING ITEMS 2, 4, AND 5 IN THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. Council member Motin noted that he would prefer closing off the entrance to School Street. Councilmember Farber suggested having the police look at ticketing jaywalkers and have the street superintendent review the crosswalk situation in the area. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Council member Dietz and Thompson opposed. 7. Other Business Reauest for Transient Merchant bv Dennis Froelich e The City Clerk noted that Dennis Froelich has requested a transient merchant license to sell Florida grapefruit and oranges at Menard's parking lot located at 19521 Evans Street.