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REGULAR SEMI -MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER 19, 1981 Members Presnet: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Engstrom, Toth and Duitsman Members Absent: None 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 2 . Agenda Item 13c., the fire truck lawsuit, and Item 13d., KTWN Radio Show, were added to the October 19, 1981 City Council Agenda. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 19, 1981 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Minutes COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 5, 1981 CITY COUN- CILMEETING.. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. . THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. Open Mike Mr. Dexter Mapson of the Assembly of God Church was present to request the City Council to sell the five acres owned by the City on Highway 169 to the Assembly of God Church. Mr. Mapson presented the City Council a drawing of the building proposed for the site. Mr. Mapson indicated that the Assembly of God Church was in dire need of a new building and further indicated that they would desire approximately 10 acres of land, but were very interested in the five acres owned by the City and would propose to buy additional property behind the five acres. Mr. Mapson indicated that the proposed size of the building would be 30,000 square feet. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt the five acres of land owned by the City could be used for a street department building and further indicated that it was his opinion that if the City decided to sell the property, it should be opened to the public as the City Council has previously turned down requests for purchase of the property. Mr. Mapson suggested that the City could possibly purchase cheaper land for the use of a city garage than what is being offered by the Assembly of God Church for the five acres on Highway 169. Mayor Hinkle questioned the availability of other property for the City. Councilman Schuldt indicated that the City Council should have time to consider the options available before deciding to sell the property. Councilman Toth indicated that he felt the City did not have a need to sell the property at this time. Councilman Engstrom indicated that the City Council should project the needs of the City before making a decision.