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. . . City Council Minutes October 17,2005 Page 3 Councilmember Farber suggested that an insert go into utility bills promoting this facility. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with this project. 5.3. Consider Insurance Renewal Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori J ohoson introduced the city's insurance agent, Mary Eberly. Ms. Eberly presented information on the city's insurance policy renewal. She stated the cost increase to the city was 3.7% and discussed several points that she wanted to bring to the Council's attention, as outlined in her memo. Ms. Eberly stated that the federal courts recently issue a ruling regarding liability under joint powers agreement. She suggested the Council re-evaluate the city's liability limits and insurance policy. Acting Mayor Dietz suggested the city's insurance policy be discussed at the December workshop meeting. The Council concurred. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO APPROVE THE CITY'S INSURANCE POLCYWITH THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.1. Consider Resolution to Vacate a Portion of 5th Street Requested by City of Elk River. Public Hearing. Case No. EV 05-09 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Harlicker stated the city is requesting an easement vacation to vacate part of 5th Street and Upland Avenue as it is no longer needed. Acting Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Acting Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 05-117 FOR VACATING A PORTION OF A STREET EASEMENT, CASE NO. EV 05-09. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.2. Request by Phillip Osberg for Administrative Subdivision. Public Hearing. Case No. AS 05- 04 Staff report submitted by Planner Chris Leeseberg. Mr. Leeseberg stated the applicant is requesting an administrative subdivision to subdivide a 19.74 acre parcel into an 8.75 acre and a 9.03 acre parcel. He stated the city and the county would be taking 1.96 acres for right of way. Mr. Leeseberg further stated that the conditions outlined in his staff report should state one lot and not three lots. He stated that currently the minimum lot size for the subject parcel is 10 acres, but according to the Comprehensive Plan, in 2010 two and a half acre lot sizes will be allowed in the area. Acting Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Acting Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing.