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Elk River City Council Meeting July 22, 1996 Page 4 DWELLINGS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 96-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ELK RIVER CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE SECTION 1007, HOUSING MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE, CASE NO. OA 96-10. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Steve Rohlf noted that the job description and salary range for the housing inspector would be reviewed in the near future. 5.4. Public Hearinq Request by Sherburne County to Acquire a Portion of Hillside Park for County Road 12 Up.qrade Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf indicated that Sherburne County is proposing to upgrade County Road 12 to County State Aid standards in 1997. He indicated that in order to meet these standards the hill adjacent to Hillside Park must be lowered. He further stated that there is an existing driveway which is very steep east of the park. He indicated that the county is proposing to relocate the driveway to the west and bring its grade to less than 10 percent. This would require the county to acquire a podion of Hillside Park. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO SHERBURNE COUNTY WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: THAT THE CITY DOES NOT RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY THE DRIVEWAY CROSSES. THAT A FAIR PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY AND ADDITIONAL LAND THE COUNTY WILL NEED TO ACCOMMODATE THE DRIVEWAY IN QUESTION AND INCREASE THEIR RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM 33 FEET FROM THE CENTER LINE TO 50 FEET BE NEGOTIATED WITH THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. OPEN MIKE Tom Gilgenbach discussed vandalism that is being experienced in the Deerfield III neighborhood. He suggested the possibility of including street lights in the neighborhood. He fudher indicated that the residents suggested that the street lights be of a design that would fit into the neighborhood. Mayor Duitsman suggested that the neighbors contact the Street Lighting Committee regarding this request. 6.5. Consider Sidewalk alon,q Riverview Drive in Mississippi Oaks 2nd Addilion Mayor Duitsman stated that the City Council previously reviewed the final plat for Mississippi Oaks 2nd Addition. He indicated that during the review, a six foot wide sidewalk was proposed along the north side of Riverview Drive as it extends through the plat. Mayor Duitsman questioned whether it was necessary to have