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City Council Minutes April 4, 1983 Page Three General discussion was carried on regarding the time sequence of all of the pro- posed projects for the City of Elk River. Mr. Maurer indicated that the City of Elk River should go out for bids within the next two to four weeks for the storm sewer project and that discussion of the water project should follow. Mr. Maurer indicated that the Main Street project should be ready for bids at the end of 1983 with construction to start in 1984, along with the bridge construction and the Highway #10 improvement project. 7k 2. Senior Center Funding Councilmember Gunkel indicated that in late January, an article appeared in the newspaper requesting input from the senior citizens regarding activities for senior citizens within the City of Elk River. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Dee Kratzke, coordinator for the senior citizens high-rise center, indicated that the surveys have been returned and it is the consensus of opinion that there are not enough scheduled or coordinated activities for senior citizens. Councilmember Gun- kel indicated that Dee Kratzke has indicated that they will approach the City Coun- cil for funding to hire a part-time coordinator for senior citizens activities and funding for some expenses necessary for the coordination of the senior citizens activities. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that they have suggested approximately $5,000 for a salary for a part-time coordinator and further indicated that Communi- ty Ed has committed $1,000 toward the salary of an intern coordinator at the end of a four month internship. General discussion was carried on regarding City funding of senior citizens activities. Mayor Hinkle suggested that there may be volunteers interested in working with senior citizens in coordinating activities. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt the City did not have the funding to provide for the coodination of senior citizen activities. Discussion was carried on regarding other communities that do provide city-funded senior citizen centers and the Community Ed involvement with the coordin- ation of senior citizens activities. It was the consensus of the City Council to consider funding for senior citizens activities at the time of request. 8. Board of Review Date The Deputy City Clerk indicated that the Board of Equalization meeting has been set for April 27, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building. 8k 2. City of Elk River Landfill Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he has some concern regarding the semi-loads of trash brought in from St. Cloud to the landfill and the latest development, specifically, the City of St. Paul bringing junk and trash from the school con- taminated by PCB's, to the Elk River Landfill. Councilmember Schuldt expressed his concerns of local government not having any control. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the landfill in Elk River is privately-owned and con- trolled by the County and further indicated that State Statute does not allow for the drawing of boundaries regarding the transporting of trash or garbage. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the Elk River Landfill provided the lowest bid to the City of St.