08-25-2004 CC MIN - SPECIAL
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2004
Members Present:
Acting Mayor Motin, Councilinembers Kuester and Dietz
Members Absent:
Mayor Klinzing, Councilmember Tveite
Staff Present:
City Administrator Pat Klaers and Director of Planning Michele
McPherson
I. Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called
to order at 5:33 p.m. by Acting Mayor Motin.
2. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment to Land Use Regulations
Reg.arding Signs - Sections 30-866 30-991 (RIa District) 30-1562 (AI District) and 30-1565
(AR District) Public Hearin,,-CaJe No. OA 04-02
Director of Planning Michele McPherson reviewed the staff report submitted by Planner
Leeseberg. She indicated that the ordinance amendment was comprised of three sections:
1) to allow more than one area identification sign for neighborhood subdivisions or
developments; 2) to allow additional signage for permitted non-residential uses such as
churches, synagogues, and schools on zoning lots in excess of 1,000 linear feet of combined
street frontage; and 3) house keeping items relating to language consistency and reference to
exact dollar amounts for temporary sign permit deposits.
Ms. McPherson stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed this item at their
meeting of August 24, 2004, and indicated that the Commission would like to see minimum
aesthetic standards for area identification signs; specifically, to require the use of masonry
products. The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of the ordinance to
the City Council. The discussion regarding sign materials and aesthetics will be considered
by the Planning Commission at their workshop in October.
Acting Mayor Motin opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue,
Acting Mayor Motin closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Kuester questioned if the reference to 30-1 in Section 30-851 referenced
aesthetics. Ms. McPherson stated no. Acting Mayor Morin noted a typo in the revised
language. Acting Mayor Motin also questioned if there was the possibility that there would
be three arterial or collector roads adjacent to a neighborhood and if so, was there an issue
with three area identification signs. The consensus of the Council was that no, three signs
would not pose an issue.
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 04-13 AMENDING
SECTIONS 30-866, 30-991, 30-992, 30-993 AND 30-994 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO SIGNS, CASE NO. OA 04-02. MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
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3. Adiournment
There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meering of the Elk River
City Council at 5:43 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Michele McPherson.
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Joan Schmidt
City Clerk