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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 30, 1992 Page 5 COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 92-21, A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE PHASE I WESTERN AREA IMPROVEMENT OF 1992. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that he feels the project should move forward with the understanding that some of the issues discussed by the public must be addressed. The Council discussed the possibility of extending the trunk line to the west and including some additional Lakoduk property in the assessment area. Discussion was also held regarding whether or not the Council should eliminate the assessments from the property south of County Road 30. The City Administrator suggested that the Council may be compounding the financial problems by deleting assessable property owners from the project. He further suggested contacting the property owner (Lakoduk) and properly notifying them prior to including some of their additional property in the assessment area. Councilmember Kropuenske withdrew his motion. withdrew his second. Councilmember Schuldt COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO TABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT FOR ONE WEEK PENDING LEGAL OPINION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT PUBLIC NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE ASSESSABLE PROJECT AREA BY WAY OF EXTENDING THE AREA FURTHER WEST TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL LAKODUK PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the intersection at County Road 30 and Orono Road and how it would affect Doctor Jarmoluk's land. Terry Maurer indicated he has contacted Dr. Jarmoluk regarding this concern. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the location of the water tower. Terry Maurer indicated that the location has not been finalized for the water tower. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the trunk lines going under Highway 10. Terry Maurer indicated that in the past the City has raised concerns regarding septic systems being close to the rivers and lake in Elk River and possible contamination of the water. He stated it would be much more cost effective to bring the lines under Highway 10 in conjunction with this project rather than if the property owners requested it on their own. Councilmember Schuldt suggested checking with the bowling alley to see if their septic system is failing. Councilmember Kropuenske suggested continuing on with the remaining agenda items and returning to this item at the end of the agenda. 6.1. Barton Gravel License Peter Beck, City Attorney, indicated that he has drafted a license agreement for Barton Sand and Gravel for the Council's review.