INFORMATION #1 09-22-2003August 25, 2003
Elk River City Council
Dear Honorable Mayor Klinzing & City Council,
We continue to be in the position of wanting to have sewer and water services provided
to our land. We are adjacent to the Urban Service District and want to be included in this
district in order to have it developed efficiently.
To not consider this land for such a district and wait and serve other properties such as
Cargill and the gravel pits is unfair. There are too many questions as to the end use and
timing of these properties. Cargill is restricted by a conservation easement and the gravel
pits south of County Road 33 should be active for at least another 5 years.
The Urban Service District should be based on where it is logical to extend services.
Although it may be 2-5 years, it is logical to extend services to our property. City
services can come from several directions depending upon the development of
neighboring property. Services may also be provided under the road right of way of
County Road 40 that would allow the City of Elk River to "control the extension of sewer
and water", rather than be held captive by certain property owners.
It seems there have been other properties that have been located within the Urban Service
District that have not developed for some time. We are asking the City Council to
designate our land for the Urban Service District with the understanding that it will not
have urban services unless it can be paid for by development.
Respectfully,
Pat & Debbie Holzem
19049 Davis Street
Elk River MN 55330