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Elk River City Council Meeting November 4, 1996 Page 2 suggested that the stepped-up enforcement for traffic continue during the months of November and December. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO EXTEND OVERTIME HOURS FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UP TO JANUARY 1, 1997. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.1c. Update on Ordinance Reqard nfl Car Sales on Public Property Chief of Police Tom Zerwas reported that the City Council recently adopted an ordinance preventing private parties to sell vehicles in the city's public parking areas and road rights-of-way, He indicated that the police department has issued 17 violations in September and 6 in October for individuals who have been in violation of this ordinance. The Chief of Police discussed a recent accident which occurred on County Road 33 involving a gravel truck roll-over. Discussion was held by the Council regarding the speed limit along the "S" curve. Chief Zerwas indicated that he will be meeting with Barton Sand and Gravel representatives and the Sherburne County Sheriff in hopes to remedy the situation. Chief Zerwas stated that he will be recommending that the speed be reduced along the "S" curve in that area. Chief of Police Tom Zerwas updated the Council on the number of skateboarders and in-line skaters who are using Oak Knoll Park for these activities. He indicated that since Oak Knoll Park has been opened up to these types of activities, the police department has experienced a dramatic decrease in the calls regarding skateboarding at local businesses. 5.2. Consider Advertisin.q for Replacement of Zoninq Assistant Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf informed the Council that Kendra Lindahl, the city's zoning assistant, has accepted a planning position with the City of Plymouth. Steve Rohlf requested that the Council authorize staff to advertise for the vacancy created by Kendra Lindahl. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADVERTISE FOR KENDRA LINDAHL'S POSITION AS DESCRIBED IN THE MEMO TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1996. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 5.3. Consider Resolution Approvin,q Special Le.qislation on Ditches Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf informed the Council that the City of Elk River and Sherburne County were successful in getting a special ditch law adopted by the Minnesota Legislature. The law allows the county to turn over the administration of a county ditch to the city if the city is willing to accept the responsibility.