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City Council Minutes Page 3 October 28, 2002 COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO SIGN OFF ON ADDITIONAL DEBT FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL DEBT OF $160,000. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Recreation Manager Nfichele Bergh discussed the issue of the City leasing gym space at the Boys and Girls Club for city recreation programs. She noted that the suggested lease amount for the gym space is $15,000 per year with a minimum of a three-year commitment. Follo~ving discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to take no action on this until the 2003 budget is discussed. 5.5. City Recreation Update Recreation Manager Michele Bergh updated the Council on recreation programs and issues. 5.7. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Presentation Director of Planning Michele McPherson updated the Council on the work that has been completed to date on the Elk River Base Map and Geographic Information Systems. She also provided an update on the tasks that are needed to continue implementation of the system. Chris Albrecht of HR Green provided a live demonstration of the GIS software, including property values, building permits, and aerial photos. 5.8. Consider Mining Area Utility Feasibility Study Michele McPherson indicated that the City has been approached by the Tiller Corporation regarding the future development of their property near the County Road 33/HSghway 169 intersection. She noted that staff is requesting Council to consider authorizing a feasibility study regarding the ability to provide city sewer and water to the gravel mining area. Council discussion pursued regarding the issue of extending services to this area and the issue of funding the study. It was suggested that it may be best to extend services for industrial or commercial needs rather than for residential. It was the consensus of the Council to get a better understanding of Tiller's needs and to contact the other gravel mining businesses in the area to see if they are interested in participating in a this type of a feasibility study. 5.6. Consider Street Department Issues Snowplowing Policy Street/Park Superintendent P141 Hals and Assistant Street Superintendent Mark Thompson presented the Council with the 2003 snow plowing policy. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT THE 2003 SNOWPLOWING POLICY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.