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City Council Minutes June 4, 1984 Page Ten H. Speed Zone - Highway #10 The City Administrator indicated that Mn/Dot will be doing a speed study along Highway #10 in the vicinity of Proctor Avenue in relation to the installation of a signal at Highway #10 and Proctor. I. Liquor Store Employee The City Administrator" indicated that a liquor store employee, Mr. Greg Jackman, has been caught stealing money and store items, therefore, it is recommended that the City Council terminate his employment. The City Administrator indicated that a letter has been sent to Mr. Jackman indicating his suspension and right to a hearing. The City Administrator further indicated that the City has not had any response from Mr. Jacktpan. COUNQ:ILMEMBERDUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE TERMINATION OF MR. GREG JACKItfAN AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. J. Tot ~ark and Public Hearing Letters Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Tot Park has not been mowed and furtq.er indicated that she has contacted Mr. Dave Bleyhl regarding maintenance of the park again this year. Councilmember Gunkel indicated thatlMr. Bleyhl indicated that in order to do a good job with Tot Park, he n~eds a weed cutter to cut around the various pieces of play equipment in tIle park. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she has a neighbor that has two J?oys that would be interested in maintaining the park. The City Admi4istrator indicated that he has again asked the City's attorney, DavelSellergren, to determine if there is a way to get rid of Tot Park. It w4s the consensus of the City Council to wait for the City Attorney's opinton rega:ding the Tot P~rk and if t ~h~uldremain.City property, befolfe the C1ty contracts w1th a local c1t1zen for ma1ntenance. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she would like a copy of the public hearing notice letters that go to the residents in order to be informed of t~e subjcet. K. Counqilmember Gunkel questioned the development of the Prairie House rest4urant. The City Administrator indicated that the Prairie House rest4urant proposal did not have to come to the City Council for approval and tfhe developers are in the process of proceeding with their development. R-Ra#ed Movies CounJilmember Engstrom indicated that he has received complaints rega~ding young people allowed into the theater -whenR-rated movies are showq. After some general discussion, it was the consensus of the City ICouncil that the City Council could not legislate morality or enforce that type of legislation.