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-.., REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELP AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY :AUGUST 23, 1982 Members Present: Mayor Hinkle, Councilmembers Schuldt, Engstrom. Toth and Duitsman Members Absent: None 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinkle. 2. Agenda Item 14-F, Equipment Certificates, was added to the August 23, 1982 City Council Agenda. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO IAPPROVE THE AUGUST 23, 1982 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Minutes Mayor Hinkle asked for minute updates on the regularly scheduled City Council workshop sessions. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO.APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 9, 1982 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMANSCHULDr SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 5. Referendum for Acquisition of the Water Department Mayor Hinkle indicated that at a committee meeting on July 26, 1982, the question of the acquisition of the water department from the Municipal Utilities was dis- cussed and that it was the consensus of the City Council that the first opportunity at which a full City Council could be present, the matter should be placed on the City Council's agenda for a final determination by the Council. Mayor Hinkle indi- cated that it is the City Council's responsibility to approve of bonding for the City of Elk River, and also the future planning of the City. Mayor Hinkle indicated that at the present time, the City has staff people that can provide the inspection requirements necessary for the water d~partment and further indicated that many other cities have their water department and sewer department as a joint operation. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the Utilities Commission has done a good job with the operation of the Elk Riv~r Utilities, but further indicated that he felt the Utilities Commission has not provided the future planning nec~ssary for the water department. Mayor Hinkle indicated that the City Council has prompted the current water study to be completed. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he felt the opera- tion of the water department in conjunction with the sewer department could provide a smoother op~ration and at a lesser cost. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the City Council should authorize the question regarding the jurisdiction of the water department to be placed on the general election ballot and therefore, let the voters make the decision.