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Elk River City Council Meeting July 31,1995 Page 3 e many other arrangements. It has occurred that moybe this could be handled the same way that sewer and water are handled in new subdivisions. Street Liahts on the Orono Bridae Material has been ordered and will be here in about six weeks. It will take some time for installation after that, and should be completed by late fall. Gary Street Water Proiect The well and treatment plant are completed and in service. The water tower is going to be painted next week, however the piping to fill it is not yet completed nor have the controls been checked out. Hillsk;le Water Proiect This 500,000 gallon tower in Hillside Addition has been completed and filled. The well is finished and accepted, however the treatment plant is not yet completed. Hopefully it will be in service by winter. As of this time, only the footings have been poured. Water Capacity Problems e During this post June when it was extremely hot. the Water UtHities hod one day when the pumps ran 24 hours and it actually lost capacity in the water towers. This brought the Commission to the realization that it needs to have a system in place to affect a sprinkling ban or some other form of usage curtailment. That is why the Commission asked the Council to pass an ordinance similar to the one in Anoka. The Elk River Utilities Commission would like the City Council to consider an ordinance to impose water use restrictions. Jeff Gongoll stated that the developers would like to see an assessment fee schedule and know in advance what project expenses could be expected. Peter Beck, city attorney stated that staff should add expenses for street lights to the developers agreement. Peter Beck will also look at assessing other electrical expenses to the developments. COUNCJLMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO INCORPORATE FEES FOR STREET LIGHTS INTO THE DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT AND TO HAVE PETER BECK LOOK AT ASSESSING ELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT COSTS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOnON CARRIED 4-0. e Both the Planning Commission and City Council worked diligently to establish a new Business Park zoning designation for the western area of the city and this zone contains some fairly stringent architectural standards. The standards encompass both the design of buildings as well as landscaping improvements. The two site plans approved for the Business Park are indicative of the product staff and elected/appointed officials envisioned for this area.