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City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 1982 Page Four in the planning and feasibility of water for the City of Elk River and further indicated the Utilities Commission would be hiring a consultant for that planning. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City's Building and Zoning Administrator has indicated his concern of the growth in the City of Elk River, and the demand for water. The City Administrator indicated that if there was to be a change or consolidation of the water department and the sewer department, the study for the planning .of water service should be done by the body that will ultimately control the water department. The City Administrator further indicated that the City Council would be assessing and bonding for any water projects. Councilman Duitsman indicated that it was his feeling that the City staff should work with the Elk River Utilities re- garding a study and comprehensive plan. The City Administrator indicated that it would take a referendum to the people to have the control of the water depart- ment transferred to the City of Elk River. General discussion was carried on regarding construction, feasibility studies, maintenance, and bonding for the water department. Councilman Engstrom indica- ted that he felt it should be a joint effort between the Utilities Commission and the City Council and City staff. It was the general concensus of the City Council to request the Utilities Commission to meet with the City Council com- mittee regarding the acquisition of the operation of the water department by the City. C. Sanding of Streets Councilman Duitsman questioned the sanding of the streets; specifically, Proctor and Highway fila. The City Administrator indicated that the sanding is done as often as possible and wherever necessary. Councilman Toth questioned the stop signs on Dodge Avenue. The City Administra- tor indicated that the stop signs have been ordered and that the placing of the signs in the downtown area would be done as soon as possible. General discussion was carried on regarding the industrial revenue bond process; specifically, the residential industrial revenue bonds for the Tamarack Addition. The City Administrator indicated that the resolution adopted by the City Council specifically named Tamarack for the residential industrial revenue bonds. Mayor Hinkle suggested that the City Council adopt a policy of expressing appreciation to volunteer persons serving on various committees. Councilman Duitsman suggested that the City Administrator send a letter of aPl?reciation to the Planning Commission mem- bers that have served on the Planning Comm1ssion. 11. Duane Thomas Administrative Subdivision Request -Public Hearing The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Duane Thomas and Ms. Karen Thomas have requested an administrative subdivision to divide one large piece of property into two smaller pieces and further indicated that the reason for the request is that there are presently two principal single-family dwelling units on the one lot. The City Administrator indicated that the lot and dwellings must be separated in order to obtain clear title for each dwelling unit. The City Administrator further indicated that one lot would become a nonconforming lot in relation to size re- quirement, but that the line dividing the two lots did taken into consideration