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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 9 The City Administrator stated that the City of Elk River owns a parcel of property north of the MnDOT garage along Highway 169 which is valued at $25,000 according to the County Assessor. The City Administrator stated that the City has been discussing the possible sale of this property with Mr. Rick Foster. He stated that Rick Foster owns property directly north of the City's property and is planning on platting this property. The City Administrator also indicated that Rick Foster owns property which the City could use as a water tower site. The City Administrator stated that Mr. Foster has submitted a proposal to the City which asks for an even exchange of property. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether Elk River Utilities feels that this property is a good location for the City's water tower site. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, stated that the Elk River Utilities has not approved the site for a water tower, however, he feels that it is an ideal spot to locate a water tower. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he feels the City is giving the land away, because if Mr. Foster's property were platted it would be given to the City through park dedication. Mayor Duitsman questioned whether the developer would put the road in to access the water tower site. Marly Glines was present representing Rick Foster, and he indicated he felt Mr. Foster would agree to put in a rough road to access the site, however, he would have to discuss this with Mr. Foster. The Council further discussed whether the City should do an even exchange of property or if the City should sell its property and purchase Mr. Foster's property. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO DRAFT A PROPOSAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FROM MR. FOSTER AND TO SELL A PARCEL OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO MR. FOSTER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.5. MSA Route Designation Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that annually, the City's Municipal State Aid system is updated. He indicated that the City has 1.36 miles of road to be designated to the MSA system. Terry Maurer stated that he recommends that the Council consider adding 183rd Avenue and Joplin Street as MSA streets in Elk River. He further indicated that if in the future priorities change for the City Council, the designation of an MSA route can change unless the City spends MSA monies for the improvements of these streets. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-12, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 183RD AVENUE AND JOPLIN STREET AS MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council decided not to hold an Executive Session due to the length of the agenda.