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City Council Nfinutes Page 4 September 10, 2001 The City Administrator questioned who would be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the small theater. Dr. Jenson indicated that the school would commit to maintenance, utilities, and custodial service costs for the small theater. Councilmember Kuester discussed the issue of the need for the small theater versus the large theater by both the community and the students. She indicated that the small theater would not completely meet the needs of the arts community. She further stated that she did not like the concept of the small theater being a "city theater" as it should be available for students during the day and the large theater should be available for the community groups during the evenings or when it is not in use by the students. Principal Voight indicated that he envisions this type of a partnership between the school and the city. He noted that the City participating in the small theater guarantees access to other facilities. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she sees this as an opportunity for the City to make an investment in the community. Councilmember Motin indicated that he would like to be assured that the theater would provide a benefit to the City. He stated he is in favor of partnering with the school district in this endeavor because both the students and the community will use the theater. Councilmember Dietz suggested that the Superintendent come back to the Council with funding options and agreement details. The City Administrator indicated that these issues could be discussed at the next Council meeting. 4.5. Approval of Special Legislation for On-Sale Liquor Licenses The City Clerk informed the Council that special legislation under Senate File #1752 was recendy adopted that increases the city's number of on-sale liquor licenses from 12 to 18. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 01-63 APPROVING SENATE FILE 1752; LEGISLATION ALLOWING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO ISSUE SIX ADDITIONAL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.6. Consider Scott Powell Request Regarding Funding for 171,t Avenue Traffic Signal Terry Maurer discussed the issue of the 171,t Avenue traffic signal including the city's and MnDOT's cost in relation to Scott Powell's cost for the signal. Terry discussed the city's past policy of paying for signals. He indicated that these issues have been reviewed on a cases-by-case basis. Councilmember Dietz indicated that it has always been past practice to charge the developer for signal lights. He stated that it would be fab to other developers to not charge Mr. Powell for the signal light as it is Mr. Powell who is requiring the signal. Mayor IC!inzing indicated that the issue to consider is whether the other properties served by the signal should participate in the cost. Councilmember Motin noted that this is a situation where Saxon and Napa get some ancillary benefit from the traffic light as it makes the intersection safer, but if the development were not going in, the City would not be closing down their entrance onto the