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Elk River City Council Work Session Minutes August 12, 1991 Page 2 e issue on both plans. Discussion was held by the Council and Design Committee regarding the altering and extension of Orono Road to the west. Zack Johnson distributed a page from the Focus Area Studies showing the proposed extension of a collector street to the west connecting to Orono Road. He indicated that this concept has been discussed by the Zoning staff, City Engineering Department and himself. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the procedure in acquiring the right-of-way in order to develop the road. Zack Johnson explained that the road concept should be put on the City map as soon as possible so that developers are aware of the City's plan for this road. Discussion was held by the Council between the two site plans. It was felt that expansion of either the City Hall or Police Department would be easier in Plan A than in Plan B. It was further indicated that Plan B was a more constrained plan. Discussion was held regarding Plan B and the fact that with the entire complex, all of the space is utilized and there is virtually no room for expansion. Mayor Tralle indicated that the Council should realize that some of the functions that are shown in future phases on the site plan may not happen. After reviewing the plans presented by EOS, it was the consensus of the Ci ty Council and Design Committee to authorize EOS to progress with Plan 1.6. Plan 1.6 was chosen over the other plans due to the softness of the parking in relation to the building. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL AT 6:00 P.M. TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE CITY HALL/POLICE STATION. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. It was the consensus of the City Council to hold one informational meeting in the future with all groups involved in the City Hall/Police Station/Community Center planning process so that all questions can be answered at one time. 5. Other Business Mayor Tralle stated that he is considering the possibility of having a contest to design a City flag. He indicated that it may be possible to coordinate this with the unveiling 'of the new City Hall. Lori Johnson indicated that the City will be responsible for capping a well and filling a septic system located on the Gospodor property. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize these expenditures. e Lori Johnson informed the Council that negotiations have been taking place wi th Mr. Holzem regarding the Fillmore project. She indicated that Mr. Holzem made a counter offer of $5,000 for his right-of-way. Lori Johnson also informed the Council that this is now in the Court process. It was the consensus of the Council to not accept Mr. Holzem's offer and to have the Court solve the matter.