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e e e City Council Minutes July 29, 1991 Page 3 COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 91-43, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, SHERBURNE COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES MADE BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY FROM THE PROCEEDS OF AN ISSUE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF FINANCING THE CITY HALL/POLICE FACILITY THROUGH A REVENUE BOND ISSUED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WITH A LEASE/PURCHASE ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE EDA AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Kevin Conley, EOS Architecture, reviewed the Site Analysis with the Counci I, pointing out various aspects of the property. He indicated that poor soils were located at the south end of the lot, making that less desirable for a building site. Zack Johnson further discussed the Master Plan for the area, including traffic circulation patterns in the western part of the City. He discussed with the Council the need for east/west and north/south connector roads and the possibility of cul-de-sacing the Orono Park road and an entrance to the ballfield. The City Council questioned how the City goes about acquiring the land for the road. The Council also questioned whether or not it would be necessary to cul-de-sac the Orono Park and ballfield entrances, or if would be more appropriate to have a thru street connecting the two~ Zack then reviewed the Conceptual Site Organization showing the possible layout of Orono Road, parking facilities and the building locations and recreational activities and. their location on the site. Councilmember Holmgren was concerned about the accessibility of the building to the public and further felt that police traffic on Main Street would need to be addressed. The City Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Further discussion was held on acquisition of the land for the future road. The Council concurred with the recommendation of the Orono Road location as it allows for future development. Lori Johnson updated the City Council on the purchase agreement of the Gospodor site. She indicated that Mr. Gospodor and Pat Klaers, Ci ty Administrator, had signed off on the agreement which had been reviewed and approved by City Attorney, Dave Sellergren. Following signature by the Mayor, it can be anticipated that the purchase transaction will be closed in late August. Lori further indicated that it is necessary to prepare a resolution accepting Mr. Gospodor's contribution of land to the City. That resolution will be presented to the City Council at its next worksession for approval. Terry Maurer discussed utility improvements to the site. He indicated that in order for connection to be available in 1992, the utili ties need to be in place in the fall of 1992. He indicated that it is appropriate to begin the process soon as a feasibility report needs to