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March 2, 1981 Page Two City Council Meeting --, 6. Consider Approval of the 1981-1982 Police Contract The City Administrator reviewed the changes in the 1981-82 Police Contract between the City of Elk River and the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union for the City Council. The City Administrator in- dicated that there were some language changes in the contract, that the employer share of the hospitalization and life insurance would increase to $95 in 1981 and $105 in 1982, that the damaged uniform replacement would be subject to reasonable depreciation calculated by the employer with a cap of 9% in 1981 and 9~% in 1982, that the holidays would increase from 10 days to 11 days and payment in lieu of holiday time off would be made between December 1 and December 15, and the wage schedule changes for 1981 and 1982. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND THE MINNESOTA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEES UNION LOCAL #320. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Johnson Rezoning Request Public Hearing The City Administrator reviewed his memorandum of February 26, 1981 to the Mayor and City Council regarding Mr. Doug Johnson's request for a piece of property north of the intersection of County Road 1 and Proctor Avenue to be rezoned from R-IB, Single Family Residential, to R-4, Multiple Family Residential. Mr. Tom Kolar, a contractor/developer, was present to answer any questions the City Council may have regarding the rezoning request. Mr. Kolar indicated that the area requested to be rezoned consisted of approximately 4 acres and further indicated that the rezoning request was made to allow for multiple dwellings in the area because of the proximity to the school and the Industrial Park. Mr. Kolar indicated that the plan is to allow for a maximum of 36 units in approxi- mately 3 to 4 two-story buildings with financing applicati9ns to be made to the Minnesota Housing and Finance Authority or the Farmer's Home Administration. Mr. Jim Nystrom, Mr. Bill Brady, and Mr. Jim Swenson were present to express their objections to the rezoning due to the fact that they did not feel the area was suitable for apartment type buildings, that they felt the zoning ordinance approved approximately three months ago should show more stability than allowing for the change requested, and that they were not in favor of subsidized housing in that particular area. Mr. Bill Brady questioned where R-4 zoning has been planned in the City of Elk River. The City Administrator indicated that there was some R-4 zoning along School Street of which sewer was not available. Councilman Toth indicated that Mr. Gus Johnson, owner of the property, had con- sidered rezoning of the property approximately 1~ years ago, but did not do so because sewer and water was not available to the site, and therefore, left it as presently zoned. Mr. Toth further indicated that because sewer and water is now available, Mr. Johnson has asked for the rezoning. Councilman Duitsman indicated his preference to discuss the issue with other citi- zens in the community before making a decision. Councilman Toth asked if single- family dwellings could be put into the area. The City Administrator indicated