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~ Members i I presenj: Absent. I . I meet~~g MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1985 Mayor Hinkle, Counci1members Williams, Schuldt, Engstrom and Gunkel. Members None 1. The was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 2. Agenda Item 10 - City Clerk Position was added to the April 22, 1985 City Council agenda. 3. COUNCILME~ER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 22, 1985 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. ICOUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. cornrnunicaJions A letter of resigination from the Library Board was received from Colleen Olson and acknowledged by the City Council. Counci1member Gunkel noted that several people were interested in appointment to the Library Board. She submitted the names of Ken Parker, and Vicky Sullivan as residents interested in the position. 4. City Facilities Referendum Mayor Hinkle called on Mr. Jack Boarman, Architect to discuss the details needed to present a public referendum. Mr. Boarman noted that he was ready to begin work and that he needed some guidance and direction from the City Council. He noted that he could handle the referendum and plan preparation if the referendum was held prior to mid-June. Mayor Hinkle ~oted that the City should move on this matter so that at least the public works garage could be constructed before winter. Counci1members expressed a desire to discuss the remodeling of the present City Hall. It was noted that Sherburne Country had received an appraisal on the County Administration Building. Mayor Hinkle noted that the appraised amount was not satisfactory to him. Mr. Boarman noted that the total amount for a referendum needed to be established. Mayor Hinkle noted that the bonding question should stay well under $1,000,000. Mr. Boarman indicated that once a dollar figure was established he would convert that to an applicable taxing rate when publicizing the referendum. Counci1members wondered whether one, or two questions should be put on the ballot. Some members felt that there should be a question on bonding for a public works garage and a second question on bonding for the City Hall improvements. Mr. Boarman indicated that problems may develop if two questions are asked. Counci1members Gunkel and Schuldt ~oted that the issue is less this time because the fire station improvements are not to be included in a referendum. Counci1member Engstrom noted that at least $200,000 would be needed to remodel the County Administra- tion Building in addition to a possible purchase price of $650,000. He concluded that this amount is still greater than the proposed $714,000 remodeling for the existing City Hall. Counci1member Williams noted the bond issue should be closer to $900,000 than $1,000,000. Mayor Hinkle noted that $950,000 would be an accept- able figure. Mr. Boarman noted that if the $950,000 was slightly inadequate, that the works could be phased over a period of several years. Mayor Hinkle asked Counci1- members if $950,000 met with their approval.