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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Fage Eight <br />NQvembeJ;' 1,6, 1981 <br /> <br />14. Acquisition of Riverside Bar and Lounge <br /> <br />The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Barney Gustafson has made a counter <br />offer to the City of Elk River regarding the acquisition of the Riverside Bar <br />and Lounge in the amount of $30,000 in cash and the cancellation of his note. <br />The City Administrator further indicated that the City 'Of Elk River would then re- <br />tain ownership of the property covered under the note, of which the salvage <br />value is approximately$S,OOO. Mr. Barney Gustafson asked the City Council to <br />refund approximately $2,SOO for personal property taxes and for a refund on his <br />liquore license. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he did not feel the City <br />should be responsible for a tax liability and further indicated that the City does <br />not refund liquor license fees. <br /> <br />Mayor Hinkle indicated that he' felt the City of Elk River needs the extra space <br />for Council chambers and further indicated that the input he has receiv~d from <br />citizens encouraged the City to purchase the Riverside Bar and Lounge if an agree- <br />able purchase price could be negotiated. Councilman Engstrom indicated that he <br />approved the most recent offer of $30,000 in cash and the cancellation of the <br />note of approximately $27,000. General discussion was carried on between the City <br />Council and Mr. Gustafson, regarding the inventory of the property covered under <br />the note, and what items belonged to Mr. Gustafson. <br /> <br />COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE OFFER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE RIVERSIDE <br />BAR AND LOUNGE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 IN CASH AND THE CANCELLATION OF THE NOTE <br />OF APPROXIMATELY $27,000, WITH PAYMENT TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE $49,486 UNDESIGNATED <br />CITY IMPROVEMENT FUND BALANCE AND. THE. BALANCE. FROM. THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY. <br />COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMAN TOTH <br />OPPOSED. <br /> <br />IS. Administrator's Update <br /> <br />A. Liquor Store Inventory <br /> <br />The City Administrator indicated that the approximate liquor inventory on <br />November IS, 1981, was $243,939.00, and further indicated that it was deter- <br />mended that the liquor store is now currently carrying 886 separate varieties <br />of wine. The City Administrator reconnnendedthat the wine selection carried <br />by the liquor store be cut and that the stockpiling of inventory in liquor is <br />not necessary. The City Administrator further indicated that it was his rec- <br />onnnendation that the City Administrator or the Deputy City Clerk review all <br />purchases for the liquor store. Councilman Toth indicated that he felt depart- <br />ment heads should have the responsibility of running their department and should <br />not have to come to the City Administrator for approval and guidance in their <br />department. It was the general concensus of the City Council to have the City <br />Administrative Office approve all purchases for the liquore store. <br /> <br />B. Sanitary Sewer Interceptor <br /> <br />No further discussion <br /> <br />C. Rail Corridor Improvements <br /> <br />The City Administrator indicated that the plans of the State to do striping <br />