09-06-1983 CC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Council Minutes September 6, 1983 Page Three 8. Consider Amending Section 404 of the City Code regarding discharge of firearms on the Mississippi River The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Erwin Specht has approached the City requesting that his property in the A-I Zone of the southeast area of the City be included in the Firearms restriction area. The City Administrator indicated that an ordinance restricting the discharge of firearms on the Mississippi River would be difficult to enforce, as Otsego Township borders the other side of the river. The City Administrator indicated that there would have to be the same cooperataon from Otsego Township. General discussion was carried on regarding the City's rights on a public water- way such as the Mississippi River. Mayor Hinkle suggested that the City Admin- istrator pursue the possibility of restricting the discharge of firearms with Otsego Township. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he wanted a public hearing held with both the City of Elk River and Otsego Township and both interests re- presented. It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City Administrator to check with other cities, specifically Monticello, St. Cloud, Anoka, and Champlin as to how they deal with the problem of the discharge of firearms on the Mississippi River. 8~. Brentwood Addition Councilmember Duitsman questioned how the City would control the road construction project in the Brentwood Addition to insure the project was to City standards. The City Administrator indicated that the City Engineer will do the inspections when the project is being constructed. Further discussion was carried on re- garding various streets in the City of Elk River specifically Jarvis, Troy, and Irving. 9. Administrator's Update A. Flag Dedication The City Administrator indicated that the Flag Dedication ceremony is set for September 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with food being served, light enter- tainment, and a program consisting of guest speakers and a fireworks display. B. Lion's Park Acquisition and Groundbreaking The City Administrator presented a design of the park area for the City Council's review. The City Administrator indicated that the design incorporates the proposal by Zack Johnson submitted for the LAWCON grant, as well as suggestions and ideas from the Lion's Club. The City Administrator indicated that the City's Street Superintendent, Mr. Phil Hals has done some digging in the area to determine the levels of peat. Mr. Phil Hals, the City Street Superintendent indicated that he took soil borings in ten different areas of the park. Mr. Hals indicated that the soil in the pond area and the band shelter area was the most porous with approximately 12 feet of peat. Mr. Hals further indicated that the best area with approx- imately 3 feet of peat and then solid sand, was in the area of the proposed