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Elk River city Council Minutes March 16, 1992 Page 5 . way of enforcing this issue, however they will post signs at their gravel pit indicating which direction trucks should be exiting. Councilmember Dietz questioned what reclamation is planned for the gravel pit. Steve Rohlf indicated that the new permit allows for reclamation to take place yearly on the new gravel pit. Councilmember Kropuenske questioned berming along Proctor Avenue. He indicated he would like to see some type of berming on both sides of the highway with some type of vegetation to avoid the windblown gravel. Steve Rohlf indicated that the conditional use permit could be revised to allow for berming to avoid windblown soil. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINERAL EXCAVATION FOR BARTON SAND AND GRAVEL WITH THE ADDITION THAT GRASS BE ESTABLISHED ON THE BERMS TO AVOID WINDBLOWN EROSION FROM THESE BERMED AREAS. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Steve Rohlf discussed the license necessary for Barton Sand and Gravel. Peter Beck, City Attorney, indicated that he would prepare the license and bring it back to the Council for approval in two weeks. 6.4. Easement Vacation by the City of Elk River . Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting an easement vacation for a perpetual easement for street purposes which was dedicated to a piece of property to serve as a cul-de-sac on 196th Avenue. She indicated that at the time the easement was recorded, a mistake was made in the legal description describing the land on the north end of the property instead of the south end near the road. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-20, FOR VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES. HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. A RESOLUTION COUNCILMEMBER 6.5. Request to Extend Completion Date for Improvements in the Plat of Barrington Hills by Gary Santwire . Steve Rohlf indicated that Barrington Hills plat was given final plat approval on April 15, 1991. A one year completion date on improvements in the plat was established at that time. Gary Santwire, representing REP, Ltd. of Elk River, is requesting a six month extension to the completion date. Steve Rohlf also indicated that Gary Santwire is also requesting one building permit to be issued after the Developer's Agreement is entered into, a Letter established and the plat recorded. Steve explained that it is the City's policy that house permits are issued after these items are completed and only after roads are surfaced with Class 5 and ready for tar, and sewer and water stubs are in place.