6.9. SR 06-15-1998'ity of
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FROM:
DATE:
MEMORANDUM
Item # 6.9.
Mayor and City Council
Scott Harlicker, Planning Assista~
June 15, 1998
SUBJECT:
Request by Cargill for Appeal to
Building Permit Decision, Case No.
GP 98-1
Issue
Cargill, Inc. is requesting to appeal a decision by staff not to issue a building
permit for new construction of a research facility within the urban service
district prior to the availability of sewer and water. This issue is specifically
referenced in Section 900.20(16) of the Elk River Code of Ordinances.
Cargill has requested that this item be postponed to the July 20, 1998 City
Council meeting.
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June 10, 1998
Mr. Scott Harlickcr
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
Re: Notice of Appeal/Case No. GP98-1
Dear Mr. H.arlicker:
Further to the reccnt dischssions that have been held between counsel, as well as my
conversation with you today, this letter confirms Cargill Incoporatcd's request that the City Council
hearing on the company's appeal of Elk River's permit denial bc postponed until July 1998. My
understanding is that the ncw hearing date will bc July 20, 1998. From our conversation, I also
understand City staff remains amenable to this postponement while discussion on a possible
resolution continues.
If anything fttrther needs to be done, please let me
OA, F/gle
cc: Karin Nelson Esq.
Peter Beck, Esq.
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