01-10-1987 CC MIN - SPECIAL-JOINT
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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SPE~IAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
SATURDAY. JANUARY 10. 1987 - 9:00 A.M.
Members Present: Mayor Gunkel Councilmembers. Tralle. Schuldt. Dobel and
Holmgren. Planning Commissioners Temple. Kropuenske. Barrett. Kimball. Fuchs.
Morton and Chairman Wilson
City Staff Present: Pat Klaers. City Administrator; and Steve Rohlf.
Building and Zoning Administrator
City Consultants Present: C1ty Attorney. Peter Beck; City Engineer. Terry
Maurer; and City Planners. Bob Wuornos and Zack Johnson
Peter Beck. City Attorney. gave a presentation on the City's Zoning Ordinance.
He explained the meaning of each aspect of the Zoning Ordinance such as
cond1t1onal uses. variances. zone changes. etc.. possible counc1l action.
state laws in relation to city enforcement. and public hearing procedures
regarding each aspect of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Beck further explained
the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Beck also responded to questions asked by the
members present.
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Mr. Zack Johnson and Mr. Bob Wuornos. City Planners. gave a presentation on
land use and growth in the City of Elk River. Mr. Johnson gave a slide
presentation on how the City has progressed regarding development. how
planning has helped structure development in specific locations and what the
City can expect in the future with the help of planning for growth. Mr.
Wuornos explained how they have worked with other Cities in the platting
process and explained how these procedures. if applied. would assist the City
of Elk River in the Platting Process.
Terry Maurer.
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City Engineer gave a brief presentation
platting projects and assessment projects. He
year capital improvement program.
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A general question/answer discussion took place on the City platting and
development process. Moving through the process in the proper sequence by
both the developer and the City in order to ensure proper financial protection
for the City and consistant treatment for developers was stressed.
The meeting concluded at 12:10 p.m.
Sandy Thackeray
Recording Secretary
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