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. City Council Minutes February 25, 1985 Page Two Councilmember Gunkel indcated her suggestion was from a different approach; that is, that the Beautification Committee could promote a "Clean Up Elk River" campaign. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that the Beautification Committee could work on a unique idea specifically for Elk River; i.e. unique addresses for all commercial establishments in the City. ./ Discussion was carried on regarding the flagpole base and the plan as proposed by Mr. John Bailey's architect. Discussion was carried on rei~rding the cost of the proposed flagpole base plan at approximately $20,000, of which Mr. John Bailey would contribute approximately $10,000. Discussion was also carried on regarding the Morrell property. It was the consensus that the Beautification Committee would meet with the City Council at their March 11th City Council meeting to propose two or three alternate plans for the flagpole base, estimated cost for a fence along the side- walk along Highway #10 and to meet with Larry Morrell to discuss clean up of the Morrell property at the corner of School Street and Jackson. 3~. Local Government For~m COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS MOVED TO AUTHORIZE COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT TO ATTEND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORUM IN ST. CLOUD, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO PAY HIS ATTENDANCE FEE. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. City Facilities - Direction for Jack Boarman Mayor Hinkle indicated that many people have asked him why the City does not buy the County Administration building. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he has discussed the County Administration building with the County Commissioners, and they have indicated that their intent is to move the administration offices out to the County Courthouse. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he has received a commitment from two County Commissioners that the County would sell the County Administration proper- ty for $600,000, which would include the administration building, the jail, and the old county courthouse site as well as the parking lot across the street. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he has some strong reservations about remodeling the City Hall. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that one of the County Commissioners indicated that approximately $125,000 was taken from the Elk River District to blacktop the parking lot at the County Courthouse building, therefore, there are some possibilities that the City could receive credit for that $125,000 against purchasing the County Administration building. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the City Council should authorize a referendum for a public works garage and wait two years for the County Administration building. General discussion was carried on regarding the remodeling of the City Hall. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she preferred the current site of the City Hall and further indicated that there still were some assumptions regarding the railroad crossing for UPA and the road access to UPA. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that she did feel the County Administration building could be a good location for City Hall.