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Special City Council Meeting July 29, 1996 6.1. Rivers Edqe Downtown Development Corporation Page 4 5,1. Marly Glines and Murn Beck from the Rivers Edge Downtown Development Corporation requested the Council to consider funding $10,000 for the cost of materials for a gazebo to be located Jn Jackson Square. Mayor Duitsman indicated he felt that the gazebo should be a coordinated effort with the Riverfront Committee and the HRA. He further indicated he did not agree that the city should spend $10,000 prior to coordinating the effort with these other groups. Mayor Duitsman stated he has received concerns from citizens regarding the fact that the gazebo may block the view of the river. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he would be in favor of the city paying '/: of the $10,000 with the Rivers Edge Downtown Development Corporation paying the other half. Councilmember Scheel indicated she was encouraged by the people in the downtown area doing this on their own and indicated she was in favor of the project. Councilmember Farber concurred with Councilmember Scheel. Councilmember Holmgren indicated his complete support of the request and stated that the city has already spent money on three studies for the downtown area. COUNClLMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $10,000 FOR THE GAZEBO TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN JACKSON SQUARE, DOWNTOWN ELK RIVER. COUNClLMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Mayor Duitsman and Councilmember Dietz opposed. Councilmember Dietz indicated his opposition was based on the fact that he felt the Rivers Edge should pay half of the cost of the project. East Elk River Trunk Sewer and Water Public Informational Meetinq City Engineer Terry Maurer explained that the purpose of the public informational meeting is to receive input from the property owners regarding the timing and scope of project that the city should undertake regarding the extension of trunk utilities to the eastern area of the city. Jason Messner, Peter Patchin and Associates, Inc., indicated that the firm of Peter Patchin was requested to perform appraisals as to the market value benefit relating to trunk improvements for the eastern area of the city. He explained that the appraisal revealed that the market benefit of trunk sewer and water lines into the east Ell< River urban service district is $6,000 per acre for residential and industrial lands and $8,000 per acre for commercial lands. City Attorney Peter Beck explained to the residents that it is the Council's intention to take public input regarding the extension of trunk sewer and water lines into the east Elk River urban service district in order to decide whether to proceed with the project. He further indicated that tonight's meeting was merely a public informational meeting and not an assessment hearing. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Dwight Kirkeide, 12230 173rd Avenue NW, distributed a handout entitled Toward a New Game Plan. Mr. Kirkeide indicated he was opposed to the proposed project based on the increased cost to the homeowners.