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Joint Meeting of City Council and Planning Commission <br /> February 24, 1997 <br /> Page 3 <br /> 1. Energy House- See Item 4.1. <br /> • 2. Elk River Landfill - investigating uses for methane gas generated at the <br /> Landfill, such as cleaning it to produce natural gas, converting to <br /> electricity, or using it to thermally treat leachate. <br /> 3. Wind generator- When constructed, it will be largest one in North <br /> America. <br /> 4. Minnesota Department of Public Service- Grant has been received to <br /> construct a solar heat collection wall (possibly for a body shop with a <br /> paint booth). <br /> 5. Renew America Conference-The Mayor and Paul Steinman spoke at this <br /> conference for Minnesota Environmental Initiative. <br /> 6. Wisconsin Environmental Initiative Conference -Steve Rohlf and Bill <br /> Poppert (Engineer for MEI), spoke on the Energy City Project. <br /> Wild and Scenic River Ordinance-Steve reviewed a letter which was sent to the <br /> DNR Division of Waters requesting a meeting with the City of Elk River and DNR to <br /> discuss problems the city faces regarding the Wild and Scenic River Ordinance. <br /> Former City Dump Site (Hillside Park) -The Council authorized continuation of well <br /> testing of the city wells and private wells in the area of the former city dump. <br /> 4.3. Consider City/MnDot Agreement for Highway Lighting System at Park and Ride on <br /> T.H. Highway 169 south of Main Street <br /> COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-15 1/2 A <br /> RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO HIGHWAY LIGHTING AGREEMENT#74812M BETWEEN <br /> • MNDOT AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL ENERGY <br /> FOR THE HIGHWAY LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE PARK AND RIDE LOT ON TRUNK <br /> HIGHWAY NO. 169 SOUTH OF MAIN STREET IN ELK RIVER, SHERBURNE COUNTY, <br /> MINNESOTA. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION <br /> CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 4.4. Consider Hiring Street Department Mechanic <br /> COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO HIRE ROBERT MAHUTGA FOR THE <br /> STREET/PARK DEPARTMENT MECHANIC POSITION AT A STARTING PAY OF $15.50 PER <br /> HOUR FOR THE SIX MONTH ORIENTATION PERIOD. UPON SATISFACTORY <br /> COMPLETION OF THE ORIENTATION PERIOD, THE WAGE WILL BE INCREASED TO STEP <br /> OF J OF PAY GRADE 10 ($15.95) PER HOUR, WITH AN ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR <br /> A STEP INCREASE ON JULY 1, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. THE MOTION 4-0. <br /> II)I() 5. Joint Meeting with Planning Commission <br /> Downtown Master Plan <br /> Steve Ach provided an update on the Strategic Planning Task Force's progress to <br /> date. Discussion of the downtown riverwalk project followed. Pat Klaers noted <br /> the HRA is considering adding questions to the Park & Recreation's survey <br /> regarding residents' interest in the downtown (i.e., shopping, recreation, etc.) <br /> Commissioner Sullivan indicated the Chamber office receives a significant <br /> number of inquiries for available space in the downtown. Vice-Mayor Dietz felt <br /> • that even if the riverwalk project is not completed, the businesses on the river <br />