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e e e Page 6 City of Elk River City Council Minutes March 13, 1989 -------------------------------------- At this time the Building & Zoning Administrator highlighted the inventory of lots in Elk River. It was noted that in the most recent eighteen months or so the City has noticed a decrease in the inventory of lots. More housing permits have been pulled in the last eighteen months than lots created. This is especially true in the sewer and water district and the Building & Zoning Administrator noted that we may soon have a shortage of available lots in the sewer and water district. The Building & Zoning Administrator highlighted a number of points from his Annual Report. These points included the fact that 1988, although not a record year for total housing units constructed, was still a record year for the number of single family housing permits pulled at the Building Inspections Department. For the last three years the City has averaged over 300 total housing units constructed and for the last two Another point discussed by the Building & Zoning Administrator were the accomplishments of his Department and the quality work produced by his employees. Special recognition was given to Cliff Skogstad while working as the Assistant Building Official when the former Building Official resigned and Sharon Maue for handling the significant increase in workload generated by his department. Stephen also praised new employee Terry Zajac as fitting well into the organization and handling residential inspections in an efficient and professional manner. Stephen also thanked the City Council for the hiring of the Zoning Assistant, Steven Bjork, which allowed himself to concentrate on some of the larger issues relating to building and zoning. These issues which have required some of the Administrators time include the landfill issue and the recycling issues. The City Council complimented Stephen on his report and the well managed department that he runs for the City. The Council also acknowledged the significant increase in activity in this department and the good image which this department projects on behalf of the entire community. 9. City Administrator Update The City Administrator showed the City Council a proposed site plan for the Mork Clinic that is proposed for the intersection of Third Street and Holt Avenue. The City Administrator distributed a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency which commended the City Sewer Plant operation and indicated that it would be presenting a Certificate of Commendation to the City at its annual Wastewater Operations Seminar to be held from March 22 to 24, 1989. The City Administrator indicated that he had been informally approached by a member of the Sherburne County Board to ascertain the interest of the City in the County property directly north of the Fire Station on Jackson Avenue. The City Administrator was instructed to obtain additional information from the County Board on this piece of property and buildings. 10. Other Business No items were discussed at this time.