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e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY. AUGUST 15. 1988 Members Present: Mayor Gunkel. Counci1members Schuldt and Holmgren (7:25) Members Absent: Counci1members Tra11e and Dobe1 Also Present: Pat K1aers. City Administrator; Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. Steve Bjork. Zoning Assistant e As a quorum of the City Council was not achieved until Counci1member Holmgren arrived at 7:25 p.m.. the City Administrator distributed a number of handouts and updated the Council on a number of City issues. The handouts distributed by the City Administrator included the proposed Economic Development Authority Bylaws. the Revolving Loan Fund guidelines. and an outline for downtown redevelopment required by the fire that destroyed a building recently. These three handouts are anticipated to be discussed on 8/22/88 when the ,City Council meets as the Economic Development Authority. Also distributed by the City Administrator was the City's response to Elk River Star News Editor. Don Heinzman. regarding his request for information relating to the cause for proposed termination of Officer Robert Petermann. The City Administrator provided the Council with a letter from Dale W. Johnson who is appealing the assessment for the City central business district beautification improvement. The final handout distributed by the City Administrator was a letter from Dale Palmer. the County Auditor. which asks the City to approve and sign an application that would allow the County to sell 20 acres of property. which was the former County gravel pit. that lies directly south of the City owned Hillside Park. The City Administrator indicated that unless objections were raised by the City Council. that a change order would be initiated for additional overlay. patch. and repair work. The overlay patch and repair bids were approved by the City Council on 7/18/88. Funds for additional work are available from the 1987 Infrastructure budget. The City Council indicated no problems with proceeding with the change order for additional work as recommended by the Street Superintendent and approved by the City Administrator. The City Administrator resigned. the City is Petermann. Additionally. time Police Officer (#13). indicated that as Officer Robert Petermann has taking steps to hire a replacement for Officer the Police Department is still searching for a part The City Administrator also indicated a need for a facsimile machine for the more timely relay of information between the City Attorney and City offices. Funding for such machine would be through 1989 equipment certificates or 1988 General Fund monies. if available. The estimated equipment cost for this machine is in the $1.000 (plus) range. The City Council requested additional financial information on the maintenance. installation. and operating cost of such a machine. This issue will be discussed on 8/22/88 by the City Council. e