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Elk River City Council Meeting July 24, 1995 Page 4 e department's concern about not getting the total compensation package settled for the last two years. The City Council requested information on the status of the Compensation Task Force. Tom Dillon indicated that the last package approved by the City Council on April 3, 1995, was presented to the fire department for a vote and was turned down with a 27-1 vote to remain with a defined benefit plan. Mayor Duitsman indicated that a Task Force meeting has been scheduled for August 9. The City Council also indicated its frustration at the length of time it has taken to settle this issue. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE SCHEDULES 1, 2 AND 3 FOR 1996, AND. TO APPROVE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION IN 1996. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.11. Reconsider Trainina Proposal from Trainina Networks, Inc. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he has concluded that he cannot support the expenditure of funds for the training proposal submitted by Training Networks, Inc. He indicated he supports the concept of the training for city staff, however cannot support the expenditure of funds. Council member Farber indicated he is in favor of the training and stated that it would enhance the city. e Councilmember Holmgren questioned whether the Mayor is willing to look at spending a portion of the funds for a portion of the training. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he would not be opposed to considering another proposal at a reduced cost. 6. Open Mike David Hauan indicated that he had recently received approval from the Council regarding a private road agreement on July 17, 1995. He stated that part of the motion required him to hard surface his property. He indicated that staff had informed him that the hard surface meant bituminous. Mr. Hauan requested the Council to clarify this as he was not under the impression the approval meant bituminous. It was the consensus of the Council that it was not intended for Mr. Hauan to be required to have a bituminous surface, rather a Class 5 material would be adequate. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO ALLOW CLASS 5 AS THE HARD SURFACE FOR MR. HAUAN. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Dietz abstained. 7.1. Reauest for Preliminary Plat Approval by Lindauist/Mastley IWeatherwood Plat), P 95-01 e Assistant City Planner Gary Schmitz indicated that Jeff Mastley and Randy Lindquist are requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately 80 acres into 21 single family lots. The property is located east of Zebulon Street and