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Elk River City Council Minutes June 17, 1991 Page 2 e 4. Open Mike Linda Fredrickson, representative of the Chamber of Commerce, requested permission to erect a temporary sign next to the community arts sign in the downtown Jackson Square parking lot. The purpose of the sign would be to advertise the Elk River Neighborhood Flag Run. The sign would be up through the 4th of July. It was the consensus of the City Council to allow the Chamber of Commerce to erect the temporary sign. 5.0. Police Van The City Admini strator indi cated that the Council had authorized the use of police equipment reserve funds in 1991 for the purchase of an emergency response team van. He indicated that the police have found a van which they could purchase for about $4,000. He also indicated that besirles the $4,000 purchase price, it would cost approximately an arlditional $4,000 to equip the van. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A VAN FOR THE USE OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM VEHICLE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.1. & 5.2. Conditional Use Permit and Variance Gerald Fast/P.H. e Mayor Tralle inrlicated that the Planning Commission had heard both of these requests and recommended denial of both requests. He further indicated that Mr. Fast has requested that these items be withdrawn. Mayor Tralle thanked the Planning Commission for their efforts and the way in which they handled the items. 5.3. Consider Closine of 6th Street/P.H. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that the City is requesting Council consideration for the closing of 6th Street, east of Proctor Avenue. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, stated that he had not received an official response from MnDOT but was made aware through a phone conversation that MnDOT is in support of the closing. He indicated that MnDOT suggested that the City write a letter requesting permission to officially close 6th Street. Terry Maurer further suggested that the City consider requesting a reconveyance of the street so that the City will have ownership. He indicated that this is important because there are utilities located in 6th Street. e Steve Rohlf indicated that the area is a commercial area and felt that the Council should consider the installation of turn lanes from Highway 10 to Oxford Avenue. Terry Maurer suggested treating this issue as a separate issue after the closing of 6th Street is accomplished.