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Sotur'IA�/y �eG�1v� er 1�7 1(/ me- C + C0uV,Cs� Mayor favors new senior T k s 1.5 T o�t; o�\ aS ` OIh highschool o.c-V i CXe. `t�a'� was pr i Vote. � o ` e- in Elk River r ®�� �a�� �� ��,� t t K R`, Ve - by Jont Astrup 5 1 A S- w 5 t o In W r s Cx el editor t y ti Elklk River River Mayor Hank .Duitsman would like to see a ) new senior ' j ` high' school - y .., v nt' 1 W e r e a� � h t 5 y O v r built in Elk I- River and is C. �0. 1n O C t o t- a o v ngtooffer . tives to make ' a r !n/� O c1 0 1M that happen. He said the VteWe d 001� a e o�ov` rega.c i�nct city is willing HankUuttswon t� i J J to work with s � S S v�. the school board to obtain ]and ` , ' for anew senior high school and V V o V\ e. to ensure that the school has the utilitiesitneeds'at itvery rea-o w G :sonable cost.' Y C °'\ r 5 c� oa He envisions the city reducing i -' r i c-�-/ So e, Av �1 the fees for the trunk or main Y� sewer and water lines to a very G o �� low amount e 5 v �o `� q 1 o V S 'We would certainly make / o these costs very favorable to the school district because we would - — ---__� like to see the senior high stay in Elk River,' he said. 1 DuitsmanTwo possible senior high sites iContinued from page Y P he mentioned are: _ •LandbyCountyRoad30and I g Waco Street in western Elk Hide Specht farm along east way Oare Dultsmy�a cont'd to page 15 River. The site is owned by the Wilson family. City er. Sewer nlk ot available andwater sewer and water have already been ex- there now, but the city has done a feasibility study which tended to the Sherburne County Government Center in western stud - iedeztendingutilitiesinto east - Elk River and Duitsman said it ern Elk R ver. Duitsman said would not be a problem to get the earliest utilities could be available there utilities to that potential school would be tyro years from now. site: 'irning on Specht decision suggests politics j I was shocked and disturbed to read in this paper that the -{ Specht Bus Service contract with District 7 was can- `�. .e Our familyhas known 0 0." o \ t CA C e t K`E celled. 1 r, P the Specht family for over 50 years. My father sold Erwin { `�e `,,, e-1 \}� e r5 tot— Specht one of his first school buses. I rode on his bus when I SQG� O h o� '}•�,K R Yee went to school. The Specht j I S�Q! N¢w5 S c�o�e d we��neSac� family has lived and farmed in 3 O' I this community for nearly 80 years and has served this com- munity safely with school r vt 1 buses for nearly 50 years. O e 5 c% A G� r `e me M be. r I cannot believe these honor- �►�C gwe�x eV ¢ K� o� W ¢d ne 5da able people who have 50 years of experience can ben so remiss ! -1 �- } �. { Novewt 1 1 \ in their performance that it z � (vS A t ¢- merits cancellation o their �1 1 corltractjustoremonthbefore OVer 0. m.0Jk VX 0p y��¢h �Q Ar% school starts. The timing u >- s A T tests �politica] tivation. %� C, 1�, w@ C S T A K i yt C, `) v r 5 Y1nR1� k'fav_j,( hav in to o J with the fact that the schoo YVt¢t W�1+ j�;.L { ` I _ 1 N l� \ o._t,`S c In m a. board is ey ing the gpecht W o e c �� t ¢C o\ he r _prop rty r the site of new 1 7ioo1? if I were the per ts, {' I would be looking in the ye). ` V Q S i C o v�1r— low pages for a good lawyer, l Richard Soderberg, Elk A�t 1 o A River Cacgire 0.5\`hihq wh L �c;\e, SeweV-�Y wv.*er o"t "�0 1�g�r `o.r�d eTJ �o�J�Eti�'S �o.hdy wrielf� 11eLiver- Call" oc Spec-V-k were. 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S K et $ c�j \w � d o wt�V e4\ 0 jSure ovA \Aec- a�ivn �he C0V';-tOVS VvvVe.S� AD v�e or sovHebody o s�o��� a� a�n ovarhead pro�ec'� / lI r.k a w� C 0. r v e_ v ,p s o inn e. o In e C-'jS e5 I SowKeolne eAse.5 Yvie.Mor-\ e S ov%e e�SeS e.r-'S � AA er.s SpeC- 1 TT_s �0.r Clarg lI 0.ce v�11o� qo��4 to f(be ,C�el Sa�cCi"ricia� tavnlb5 LctS1 yin" ay��11� Sow�e were 1�e�weev� �Y1� o�o�_. o.w� '�11�e o��%� oT (Jove VAv er- 1957 eac� o'`t you S�ov,d Vok-v2 rece've� o. Co� oT a twe\v(e I, I a4e` p¢�1�(i�o1H poc� iov� of JadS 1 G.S 'Yo`l o wyt� Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser— vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. '.,. We do nit want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! ►'U1A D �K vi�sN+av+� vr�ad ��w.e �be0. o� y (� 1 c� �q 5 ova he ITro�o5ed F-Xtevtsiot� of Urbats S11erVi--Jr-}es 0.5 15 Or was Gvrravz1 -, Vwo. I i C OLVY a 0.e0.t' IIto aVe 'r�Vv�DVEd11 0. j�QV�dTvt \ �t�r0�O$ec.��\vc-pay. ServtceS QrC0. wi�OSe sALA,me5 0,re_ 0V� .il o4-�we\Ve— paq� �.Ie\��iov� 11 II T�teir r-evr�o�to�1y�oweVer1c{oe5y�o`t' diY�iM�iS� KeN �oy }�e V+�ore a!n t��-r-1� �otxe qd pvsiV%eSs 0Vj"er5 5ighe� l0 1�_{0� `we�tve— page �e\��I aK W``hose pCoQP-r �` e5 0.re $1 111 wi \��11 1�hJ2 /•pro�o5ed� vrbgvl SerV{�{ceSp o�r-e0. 0.S AdcP\e� b fie �Ayor1, o� 1 t�•1(1�1- t_ IJ �h �tI_r �eNc.1T�1/� reVaS- ��A \rev Please OX0- t�& 1 �iMa^- to �00y' 0.� OAV�A O.S ��e \A5\ �ArA�c0. �� So7_5 1 PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. �o V\ yo'l i633o f�wY.f®NW. C7 DECEMBER 7, 1995 WE DO NOT WANT AND WE DO NOT NEED CITY SEWER AND WATER SERVICES FOR OUR HOMES. / 3 c� oti� sr � tin k �--•"� �c-G�Jz/ C4-Qt rN µ L"a a 7t4Rlue Nam,,-f o aVrA&(? 1 0I X c� iBSi 9 CI�v�G�al sT 701 W BORYP 9JC KLECKNER BOR wKA KLEC TA COAWSSIOM WIRES 1-01.00 Do You Need City SEWER AND WATER ??? The City of Elk River will soon make the FINAL DECISION to include YOU in the ultimate East Elk River Sewer and Water District. The cost would be quite high because of the need to auger the pipes under Highway 169 and the need for a server lift station and to air because much of the area is at a lower elevation than the treatment plant. Only 7 businesses have requested sewer and water. The City Code now states that residential buildings shall be REQUIRED to connect to the water utility and public sewer within two (2) years from the date that service becomes available to the property. Unused septic tanks, cesspools shall be backfilled or made; safe and UNUSABLE in a manner acceptable to the City. All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building to sewer and water lines shall be borne wholly by the property owner. The property owner shall thereafter be liable for all maintenance and repairs to his service lines between the street connection and the building. Providing sewer and water to a property is considered to be an improvement. At any time after an expense is incurred in making an improvement, the City may determine the benefit to each property in the Urban Service District. Long BEFORE scr ice reaches you, an ASSESSMENT AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY may be made for its share of the Waste water Treatment Plant expansion ($4.9 million), and the added cost of larger pipe in the trunk system to serve you. The timetable for the project shows assessments are pending summer 1996. Final costs arc not yet known, but, IN ADDITION TO THOSE ABOVE, estimates are: $5,700 an acre, plus $25 per frontage fool for Lateral Sanitary Sewer (1992 costs), plus $21 /FF for Lateral Watermain (1992), plus $10 /FF for Lateral Storm Sewer (1992), plus $22 /FF for Residential Street reconstruction, assuming partial offset by City cost participation (1992). FOR EXAMPLE: a 2 1/2 acre lot with 165 frontage feet would pay $12,870 for Sanitaq Sewer, Watermain, Storm Scorer and Street plus $14,250 for the acreage' charge this amounts to: $27,120'plus interest. Pl •outhly user charges and rates. Again, ACTUAL COSTS WILL PROBABLY BE HIGHER. According to Mr. Tom Linhoff at the Mn. Fire Marshall's office, the State Fire Code DOES NOT specifically require municipal water for auv business or school. There arc other options.,a/ei.�u Mr. Scott Futrell at Futrell Fire Consult & Design Inc. says muclof f his firms work its with companies in locations WITHOUT municipal water. Mr. Jerry Lee at JRL Marketing Inc., an expert in fire protection, equipment and supplies, says it is ver; common for business to choose locations WITHOUT municipal water. Municipal water IS NOT required in any of the nine states served by JLR Marketing Inc.. There are many options such as an widerground tank and pump system, which won't increase cost much on new constnhction. Foam enhances water by 10-20 times, thus reducing the water tank volume requirement by 10-20 times..A foam -water syslcm is yen cost efficient. hh some cases a municipal water supply may not be sufficient to provide adequa(c fire proleclion.You can buildjusl about anywhere. There is no good reason to require municipal water exclusively. Boundaries of the PROPOSED Urban Service District arc approximately: Tyler St. on the West, 193rd Ave. on the North, then the City Limits on the East down to 181s1 Ave, then West to Fillntore St., then South to 165tIt Awe., then West to Monroe. then South to the Mississippi River, tun West to Highway 169., EXCEPT EXCLUDING: the Mississippi Heights and tie Sunset Ridge neighborhoods. Most businesses, land owners and home owners DO NOT need or want Sewer -Water and would be harmed by the unusually high costs. The resulting zoning changes to allow 2-3 homes per acre would compound the burden on City services and schools causing still higher luxes while lowering our quality of life. This may be your best chance to make your thoughts count. If you agree, call your neighbors, talk to them. and call your City Council member and the Mayor. Their phone numbers are: Council Member Roger Hohngren- 441-7828 (It), 441-7420 ext. 4804 (vm) and Mayor Hank Duitsman- 441-3717 (h), 441-4908 (vin). The City Council will review tie City's PROPOSED updated comprehensive plan {including extending sewer and water) at;I PUBLIC HEARING at 7 p.m. MONDAY Nov. 27 th. at SALK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Commons area, 11970 Highland Rd. FEOR6lv'Akggi0$IE-TO ASK QUESTIONS OR MAKE COMMENTS ON THE PLAN DURING THE MEETING. EBNER'S LIVE BAIT, INC. 17015 Highway 10 NW 612-441-1550 Elk River, Minnesota 55330 November 26, 1995 Mr. Hank Duitsman, Mayor City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Duitsman: I am writing this letter in regard to the proposed water and sewer to East Elk River. As a property and business owner for forty six years, I am deeply concerned about this project. Being about the first business to establish on Highway 10 east, we have started our third generation of operating this business. Our business cannot use the water, as it is treated and would kill the bait, and we don't need the sewer. We have updated our septic system in the past five years and have spent nearly $8000.00 in doing so. If this project were forced on us we would have to sell some of our land to pay for a costly project that we cannot use. I am sure that if any of you people were asked to spend $70,000 to $100,000 for something you cannot use, you would feel the same as we do. You say the land value would increase, but when you are selling to your family and they cannot afford this, you are forcing a three generation family off their land. When we consolidated with the city, we were told there would be no sewer or water unless over 50 percent of the people wanted it. If you were to take a poll, you would find that it is way over 50 percent who don't want it, and most of these are the landowners with the most land. I don't like to deny these services to those that want and need it, but those that don't want this project should not be forced into paying for something so others can benefit. If people or business west of 171 st want and need this, let them have it, but let them also also pay for it. I am asking you to exempt all of us people that are east of 171 st who don't want this service. I pray that you will follow your conscience and heart and act on this the American way, that majority rules. Respectfully, Ebners Live Bait, Inc. R njjald E7r, fvtdrk 4ner� oanne Rousseau It-1� 'I - Cis To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 11 years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately .5 7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU 17 o is' // y /d `JOA )A) 0ItSSt�IK> - t� V E s �A�T Y! �' K_ bra -�bn�cr25 fSAIT ovaNe�Z O NeXI /0 Gv A/cu IV - !,J sh l N�7 .rh- A,:F, Nt.�� DE\t M JR• Cy1- 17`1 0 t<- :ai C,_s To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 1 1 years combined of family life and history in this community,...and approximately 457 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU Richard D. Frasch Vice President, Cargill, Incorporated Cargill Animal Nutrition Center 10383 165th Avenue NW Elk River, MN 55330 74 "./����/ill fi*4,Ka�-�y A. s��L 16�30 9a <s /Z/d /j�FieED ebti t� / 070iv C2 `S L i ✓ 1�j4 i U�2/6iotiAc �Lv,uc_)2 /9419 /0 t 0.3 e. a. It - ;;l- y To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, . PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of. Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately _611 years combined of family life and history in this community,...and approximately 4 � , years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses) PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. D w,yti+ d Jgee K - IFke,�e Cilf r IC c-- n s on THANK YOU 112 3 0 173 -al -c- tiw. K S�1 33 5-0 r3iuY. /0 tl� vt C-R yy/-dam A'9'uY.r al 5 Il Y1 AA C C I I j > Ro�ANA !'- 13�'JSah/ �w�R lnv�r(ZfL SCn tf�ZC- n koI v�l i�2 Z 8 - 't' :1 II-:)-i• `1 To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures pres 1 Inted to you on these pages represents approximately years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 45 7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser— vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services.for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU -70DO /SOS �0 60k lZ�o I L, l Y A.J i".vcE Lf L; /b To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of. Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 611— years combined of family, life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 5�_ years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU //49'1)�a /-2� all t P ho c%U > 2 YZ u /y s J e t nS / ''// I� y/e9 ti' ��� �'✓f/ l(e s rd Cti7' lzt� N — NOvc"•ivcr 1-703o U! y' <:r5 S kJ LY S� 1 jc�� —7-53 p c� s{ is 5 To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the si.gna'tures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 611 years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 S ? years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our hones! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. )73Qi T-)6,fA ST, Nw . rw"' AiwElt MN. ,5.S33o THANK YOU AAIAvA H. mFjsEn16Ac.r, SusAPV KAy T i �DAIC Q7 V3�e r'>. IcCf lSarah-d/< Cc�9YYyle-r� � S 3-36 2y yRS com'61/vio flab 1,4 FA✓c.E !1 yes o��ERSo� GRiE�J AC leg 1;I1Nc� 67-. r1v 2 7 FApe 6 To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, , PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 1 1 years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 6 7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser- vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. 3`J�Y� er STi�4i THANK. Y Sev tf 1i/li/ ���)e ll loo75 ,41Vrv6 rye_ P jvt c T CI,t e r l J Dn e$ 17J five D 1-73'j (jJL' 41-1t-I5'o't � A•pr!E br,a.2ziT i �L�i 1�34J Pv To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately L1 1 years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately JS 7 years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser— vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses! PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still available. THANK YOU � 1 s �Ja v%s S7. N. w• v e 24 e sat a 5� 33a ZI f'ver �'/ h 5330 and I-arri Turner- dw-� 17 Cl et'e �Ll< fii✓ev Mr). k 1-7o l z-6 �/`O - 629'3 J )ahCGv 14.70ti .J To: ALL MEMBERS of the ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, . PLANNING COMMISSION, and related staff. Regarding: The Proposed Extension of. Urban Services (sewer and water), along and surrounding the EAST Highway 10 Area. As land, home, and business owners who reside in the East Elk River Sewer and Water Project Area, the signatures presented to you on these pages represents approximately 6 11 years combined of family life and history in this community,... and approximately 4 5 7_ years combined of what for the most part, has been small business ownership serving the Elk River community, and beyond. Implementation of your Proposed Extension of Urban Ser— vices, as it is currently mapped out, would unfavorably, and to varying degrees, adversely affect our lives, our livelihoods, and our visions and hopes for the future. We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our homes! We do not want and we do not need, city sewer and water services for our businesses) PLEASE respect, and seriosly consider our point of view in this matter, when you are evaluating the many options that are still. available. _THANK YOU C) /�S 10 VAJIV s /-Wt4o' - KijRe L ^ sc n I A 16 it • 1 •�/� Page 1 EBNER Land and store, owned since 1949. MOYER Property has been in the Moyer family for 90 years. DEHN The Dehn family has owned four different businesses on east Hwy. 10, the first beginning in 1949. LOCHER Homeowner since 1985. PAGE 2 CARGILL Elk River farm began operation in 1958. SPECHT Property has been in the Specht family since 1915. School bus service began around 1936. PAGE 3 KIRKEIDE Have owned their property for 13 years. n D V c nv Property has been in Mrs. Benson's family since 1950. Mr. Benson has been operating Hamlet Monuments since 1989. TRENHOLM Owner of Elk River Muffler and Brake for 9 months so far. Would like to continue in business for many more years to come. PAGE 4_ KURTH Owners of Broadway Bar and Pizza for 15 years. WAGNER Owner of the parcel that Quality RV is located on, since 1984. OLSON Owners of Quality RV since May of 1990. Me 10 Il-al•Ci PAGE 5 JOHNSON 12 year ownership of Johnson Packaging location. HIPSAG Hipsag Electric property owned since 1985. FOSS Diamond Lake Tool ownership for at least 23 years. BODE Owner of Custom Cutter Grinding property for I year. NOVOTNY Noveo property owned for 2 years. NETZ 3 years appoximately, property owned by Richmar Construction. _PAGE 6 MEISENBACH & TISDALE 24 years at current address. KORTHALS, COLETTE & JEFF 4 years at current address. OSTMAN 9 year residents. KORTHALS, BERNICE & ARTHUR Homeowners since 1977. PAGE 7 MITCHELL Home and property owned since 1955. EULL Property has been in Mrs.Eull's family for approximately 80 years. GARDNER Have lived in Elk River since 1986. BARRETT Have owned their home for 8 years. r aje 11 ii-_;�i-95 PAGE 8 HOLZEM, EMMA and PATRICK Their farm has been inthe Holzem family since 1921. TURNER Residents of their current address since 1970. PAGE 9 REITSMA Mrs. Reitsma's family has owned the property for approximately 40 years. SCHAAP 6 year residents at their current address. aye 11 � od CARGILL ANIMAL NUTRITION CENTER 10383 165th Avenue NW PO Box 301 Elk River, MN 55330-0301 November 30, 1995 Mr. Mayor and City Council Members John Dietz, Cecilia Scheel, Larry Farber and Roger Holmgren: Dear Mr. Mayor and City Council Members: Cargill Management would like to communicate a clear understanding of Cargill's commitment to their Elk River facility and Cargill's position in regard to the urban renewal water/sewer expansion project. We would appreciate an opportunity to answer any questions you may have regarding our facility and at the same time achieve a better understanding of your thoughts on this projected urban renewal project. Am providing a written copy of the comments presented by Dave Cieslak at the November 27, 1995, public hearing. Please note the last paragraph of this enclosure. It corrects an inaccurate statement made by the mayor regarding the amount of Cargill property affected by the proposed Urban Service District. For easy visualization I have also enclosed a copy of the Urban Service Area Proposed Revisions map, figure 3-D, on which I have outlined Cargill's property. As you will see, of our total 980 acres almost all is included in the Urban Service District as proposed by the Planning Committee. I will phone you at your home early the week of December 4th to confirm a time, either by phone or in person, that Cargill Management can meet or talk with you to answer questions you may have previous to the December 11, 1995, City Council Meeting. You may or may not have additional questions for us, but we want to assure that no questions go unanswered. If it is more convenient for you to phone me and address a time when we can talk, you may call me at my work number (241-3366) or in the evening at my home number (441-4594). With Larry Farber's home phone number being unlisted I would appreciate him initiating a call to me. We appreciate your time and will be in contact with you in the near future. Sincerely, RitRita Schmahl Operations Manager cc: Steve Ach - City Planner Pat Klaers, City Administrator Dave Cieslak - Cargill Tim Thomas - Cargill Elk River City Council Meeting, November 27, 1995 Comments by Dave Cieslak (Manager, Animal Nutrition Innovation and Technology, Cargill Feed Division) to the Elk River City Council concerning the proposed Urban Service .Area of the updated Comprehensive Plan: Cargill owns and operates the Cargill Animal Nutrition Center, the office of which is located at 10383 165th Ave. N.W. Cargill has been located at this site for more than 37 years, and currently employs approximately 35 people in the development of improved technologies in animal nutrition and management, supporting Cargill's Worldwide feed businesses in 18 countries around the globe. Cargill is committed to continuing its efforts at this site and has no intention of changing that commitment. This fiscal year, Cargill has committed to the investment of approximately S3 million to new and improved facilities at the Elk River location. With existing wells and septic systems, we are self sufficient in meeting our needs for fresh water and in waste water handling. There would therefore be no benefit to Cargill from the proposed extension of urban services. AVe believe that the Urban Service District component of the Updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan should not be approved in its proposed form, as it has not considered the intended use by Cargill of its property over the expected life of the plan. Note: During subsequent discussion, the mayor inaccurately represented the amount of Cargill property affected by the proposed Urban Service District to be "small." In fact, the proposal of the Steering Committee includes approximately 275 acres, and the proposal approved by the Planning Commission includes approximately 700 acres. The attached map shows that a considerable portion of the proposed Urban Service Area has been drawn to specifically include Cargill's property. As Cargill's property will have no use for the Urban Services over the expected life of the Comprehensive Plan, the plan is an inappropriate representation of the expectations of the City Council and the citizens of Elk River. NOV 30 '95 08:23 PRGE.02 �_dddJJJddJJ�J:Ildddd�JJsIdJdJJJJJdddd:I:IJ�IJd�JJJddddJ i T -- AW A I fifi �l � I yy I �E{2 Mill 71 T C �'� � .TIT I , it I I _ ` r iyR } E I j r i�` f✓ I t � � < -• I _ I � y� r , - � � i � , ;gym I , `� ,x t� i 'r 3 i. rit mot.» �va�l-1LJL li_ i 4 i �I ; � -.1 {I � �1 �__�...�. ��� �F 1_� � r�l .�_ E�e.- 'r`f �`, r�`MV' RS "��'�Tr Yti�♦ - 1 - �__ � �-__t _ _ . S) - _— -. - "'"-.- •nnm•ixnu•n u mnn°M um un • :wuninnni 999199i919999999991999999999°I99199`I`I°I9���`11flq�i ��`! CARGILL ANIMAL NUTRITION CENTER 10383 165th Avenue NW PO Boa 801 Elk River. MN 55330-0301 -� 0 01, November 2, 1995 Mr. Steve Ach, City Planner City of Elk River City Offices 13065 Orono Road Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Steve: Steve, I missed talking with you personally after my phone conversation with Mayor Duitsman but am confirming my voice mail message left for you regarding Cargill management meeting with you and the Mayor to discuss urban renewal water/sewer expansion east on Highway 10. Our meeting is confirmed for Wednesday, November 8, 1995, 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall City Offices. We appreciate you taking time to discuss this with us and look forward to our meeting. Sinc Kely,hmahl Operations Manager 1e1/26/r77J Ub:'dl Y4'1-IJIU4 UUKFIY m MAMF rA(�L u' October 242 1995 Dear Robert, I am writing you this note because I will not be able to attend Thursday nights Planning Commission public hearing of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. I am currently the chair of the Elk River Park and Recreation Commission and its representative to the Steering Committee. I would like to take this opportunity to share some general comments about our Draft Comprehensive Plan. Because transportation and parks will be discussed at future meetings, I will not comment on those issues at this time. I had hoped to be able to review staffs recommendations prior to writing this note, but as of late Tuesday, October 24th, they were not available. As I am sure you are aware, there was a significant amount of public input on several issues throughout the Steering Committee process. This public input is generally reflected in on recommendations and I would like to address two of those issues which are tied closely together and those are residential land use and extension of the urban service area. The overwhelming sentiment of long time residents and newcomers alike is the desire to plan for growth that will maintain or improve the "quality of life" we now enjoy. While those words cover a very broad range of issues, the main theme always seemed to be to maintain the -rural character" of our community. The steering committee made recommendations regarding the extension of urban services to impact commercial and 'industrial opportunities much more significantly than residential. We trade this decision based on a number of factors of which maintaining rural character was most significant. Other issues were residential tax burden, traffic, impact on schools and city services, and amount of wet lands and utility corridors which significantly affect the net amount of land that can be developed which, in turn, affects the cost effectiveness. Still, the basic issue is , what do we want our community to look like in the future? We must remember community growth should be planned and not driven by developers requesting a zoning change or expansion of our urban service area to utilize sewer plant capacity. The other issue which the steering committee discussed that relates to "quality of life" and "maintaining rural character" is allowing or requiring significant open space to be designed into 10/26/1995 0E:21 241-9104 DORAN & MANIF PAGE 02 residential developments. 1 have been researching these concepts for several months and I think that we can incorporate these creative design concepts and significantly impact the quality of development and quality of life in our community. As incentives to preserve open space, some communities increase allowable densities while others impose a penalty if developments do not provide for open space. The concepts we discussed are included on Draft No. 3, pages 32 and 33. Open space development allows the land owner to sell his land at ma)dn= value. It reduces development costs, maintains or improves development profits, home prices adjacent to open space appreciate more quickly than those that are not and we leave something for the future. Everybody wins with creative development. I recently attended a conference "Conserving Open Space and Farmland Through Creative Development Design" presented by Randal Arendt. This session not only reinforced the value of open space but through repetitive examples, showed how it can be accomplished and how the results can help preserve open space for future generations. There is a significant amount of video and printed information available on these open space design concepts. If you would like more information, I can locate it for you. Thank you for considering my comments and for your work in helping create a community that we will all be proud of. Dave Anderson October 23, 1995 Planning Commission City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Proposed Comprehensive Plan -East-West Corridor Transportation Dear Commission Members: Unfortunately, neither my wife, Barbara Malzahn, or myself will be able to attend Thursday's meeting regarding the above topic. Therefore, I am writing to voice the opinion, along with Barb, that we would urge you to adopt the recomendations of the steering committee, in light of our reservations over the East West Corridor, without a better understanding as to its cause and effect. We thank you for any consideration you can give to our thoughts on this topic. Yours v 'ry�truly, Mark W. Malzalm NfWM/nad A%t 051011 Sara and Tim Gustafson 9865 213 A NW Elk River, MN 55330 October 4, 1995 City Counsel Elk River City Hall 13065 Orono Pkwy Elk River, MN 55330 To Whom It May Concern: We recently moved to Elk River, and are enjoying the beauty that surrounds our new home. We are not in favor of decreasing the minimum lot size to anything under ten acres! Sincerely, Sara J. Gustafson The Honorable Hank Duitsman, Mayor Elk River City Hall 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mayor Duitsman: On Friday, September 29th, call from Council member Scheels because I had signed a petition land in parcels smaller than the our area. Council member Scheels offend you? ...Why can't I sell responded that I did not object property as long as it was sold October 2, 1995 I received an unnerving phone . She said she was calling me regarding her request to sell city ordinance requirement for asked me, "What have I done to my land for a profit?" I to her selling any of her in lots of 10 acres or more. She responded, "I think people should be able to do whatever they want as long as it makes them happy." I replied, "That is a dangerous "blanket statement" you are making." She then added, "Well as long as it doesn't hurt anyone." I told her the reason my husband and I chose to live in this area was because of the "10 acre minimum ordinance." We do not want to live in a development and we enjoy the feeling of being in the country. It is important to my family to keep the "10 acre minimum ordinance" in effect. Council member Scheels went on to ask how I thought Berthel (a farmer who sold a large parcel of land which was split into 10 acre lots) felt about all us "ten acre people moving in. I replied that I could not answer that question since I had never met the man. I then said, "I really feel like you are harassing me, and I am going to end this conversation now." I then hung up the phone. Miring tho WOPIZ-end nci"hhnrc (mhn haA alcn signed the petition) mentioned receiving a phone call from Council member Scheels. They also said that her tone was less than pleasant; even abrasive. I truly believe Council member Scheels conducted herself in an inappropriate manner. It irritates me that a member of our City Council feels they have the right to "bully" people who do not agree with their personal agenda. I welcome your comments on this subject. Sincerely, De ita Palmer 9980 213th Avenue Elk River, MN 55330 September 21, 1995 Mr. Bob Minton Chairman, Elk River Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 SUBJECT: Commercial Development of East Highway 169 Corridor Dear Chairman Minton & Steering Committee Representatives: Phoenix Enterprises, LLC, in conjunction with Everett, Verna and Dale Specht, are the owners of record of certain property east of I-fighway 169 generally between 193rd and 197th Avenues. In that regard, and in reference to the recommendations being considered by the Steering Committee through the draft Comprehensive Plan Update, this company intends to seek approval to continue the Highway Commercial (C-3) zoning district from its temporary boundary just north of 193rd Avenue to the more northerly boundary of 197th Avenue. Our rationale is supported by the following facts: The Hillside Crossing site was platted and developed to utilize the C-3 definition. 2. The grocery store was designed and built to provide adequate and logical expansion to the north to support future community and regional shopping needs. This factor was an integral part of the store owner's decision to purchase the site and invest significant capital into the project, and consequently, the community. 3. The infrastructure was planned, designed and built to adequately accept the future commercial activities generally projected to occur along this corridor. This includes the commonly acceptable frontage road design parallel to Highway 169 (Evans Street), a water and sewer design, location and accessibility which are conducive to commercial development, and appropriate design and sizing of the storm sewer and retention pond system (i.e., a 48" overflow pipe is installed under 193rd Avenue to drain into the city's regional pond). 241 Main Street, Suite 4 P.O. Box 279 Elk River, MN 55330 (612) 241-0714 Fax (612) 441-4575 4. Our proposed plan will support the Steering Committee's recommendation to maintain a logical commercial corridor appearance without the construction of strip centers. Accordingly, our plan will not conflict with the equally important goal of maintaining and encouraging downtown development. 5. Current availability of commercial property in the City is low, if not non existent. The only other viable piece of property able to support commercial activity is Mr. Hohlen's property, which, by law, will take a few years to become available due to the relocation requirements of the existing residences. 6. The "line in the sand" of 194th Avenue has significantly different issues on the west side versus the east side of the road. With the residential neighborhoods already in place on the west side, the east side has the logical opportunity to develop in a manner consistent with accepted planning and development concepts. Therefore, appropriate buffering of future neighborhoods east of the commercial area can, and will, take place. T Our proposed plan and design materially and physically supports the Goals and Policies recommended by the Steering Committee under section V. Commercial Plan, paragraphs A. and B. in the draft Comprehensive Plan Update. In summary, we have a plan that is consistent with the already established Highway 169 commercial corridor, provides a natural continuation of commercial opportunities for existing businesses, and enhances the City's ability to improve its already burdened tax base. We will pursue this matter as it proceeds to the Planning Commission and City Council. Please enter this letter into the Committee's record at the September 21, 1995 meeting. Thank you for the opportunity to comment to the Steering Committee. i Sincerely 'l Richard C. Foster To: Elk River City Council Elk River Planning Commission Elk River Planning Director ,42e, ".1&6'yr601t5 Or. Y"AS, ScHff PETITION OF SUPPORT FOR MAINTAININ THE MINIMUM 10 ACRE LOT SIZE RESTRICT -Luna We, the undersigned,hereby express our strong support for the continuance of the 10 acre minimum lot size restriction north of County Road 33 in Elk River. We will not support smaller lot size restrictions nor will we support "cluster developments which would allow up to 8 residential lots on a 40 acre parcel. NAME ADDRESS PHONE 64 kj , L,; ,UCH (lt k '1 r� c�LL • 1-fJ \ V To: Elk River City Council Elk River Planning Commission Elk River Planning Director PENTITON OF SUPPORT FOR MAINTAINING THE MINIMUM 10 ACRE LOT SIZE RESTRICTIONS We, the undersigned, hearby express our strong support for the continuance of the 10 acre minimum lot size restriction north of County Road 33 in Elk River. We will not support smaller lot size restrictions nor will we support "cluster developments which would allow up to 8 residential lots on a 40 acre parcel. NAME ADDRESS PHONE 5,7 So -"-2'1` 4kt., 77Y7 -;l �) AYE 0/.; r,.1/3t4 %1,:, A6 h,' K0 .7 o 0 ILI G U U R.._: E y ?U�p "Cp ^, -]A.�'C:��.. * 0i Lam, n o v N o o G0.q UR[,A .-AU 4. •noU �WS If ti JcJ u, y..0+ U 2 N "J .-' .�. Y ". O 'd (: yG 0'� A L U C G U 7 U [C'J .i. 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W C rv. -0 � A G C P' " � o ✓Wi p � � �N :n 7 m In N C ro C,v c G�.. G i N vr In w L w '- oID > vwm rnW�, W NVLu❑[,.v �,�, 3 M O ✓I .a p r o '�" iN N N^ r•' � o a. N N A w ,� � "�y U 2 ., r. .G 'mw N 7Ci w ro aN.� otn m 9 MAY p i 1995 April 20, 1995 Planning Commission City Hall Elk River; MN 55330 Dear Planning Commission: We are writing to voice our opinions about the proposal of a large retail store being constructed in Brentwood along Highway #169. We do not want this area of Elk River to be rezoned for commercial use! We do not want city sewer and water to extend fu-41her no-41, .on Highway 1 9 f not want he traffic ..�... y # & e do .. Ha Y that :sros:ld come with this type of development. It seems that there is ample room elsewhere in Elk River for any additional commercial development. We are not against growth in Elk River, but we think common sense should be used in planning new developments. Sincerely, Elk River Residents Y 5 5 e 5 (�f r. N 1,.J April 20, 1995 Steering Committee City Hall Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Steering Committee: We are writing to voice our opinions about the proposal of a large retail store being constructed in Brentwood along Highway #169. We do not want this area of Elk River to be rezoned for commercial use! We do not want city sewer and water to extend further north on Highway #169. We do not want the traffic that would come with this type of development. It seems that there is ample room elsewhere in Elk River for any additional commercial development. We are not against growth in Elk River, but we think common sense should be used in planning new developments. Sincerely, Elk River Residents APR 14 1191 April 18, 1995 Mr. Bob Minton City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Minton: We recently purchased property on county road 21. We are in favor of dividing the property into 2 1/2 acre lots. The land we purchased is not farm land and would be best suited for housing. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, @ (� Mr. & Mrs. David M. Pool MARK W. MARTIN 11063 205TH AVENUE, N.W ELK RIVER, MN 55330 PHONE: 441-8200 April 13, 1995 HAND DELIVERED Mr. Bob Minton Chairman, Steering Committee Planning Commission City Hall Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Minton: I would like to be a part of the new city/county transportation committee being formed to review the need of an east -west corridor in northern Elk River. I am a citizen of Elk River concerned about its future. I have attended various committee meetings concerning the future of my community. I attend all committee meetings with an open mind. Between the meetings which have been held regarding the east -west corridor, I have taken the time to talk to and meet with other concerned citizens and city/county officials to better understand the important issues surrounding the need for such a road. Please feel free to call me to discuss this further. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully yours, Mark W. Martin MWM/jlm 172143 cc: Arne Engstrom AFF 1 7 IM Robert Minton Elk River Steering Committee Chairman Elk River, Minnesota Dear Mr. Minton: I would like to submit myself as a possible candidate for a citizen's voice in the new transportation committee that was recommended to be formed by the Steering Committee at its last meeting on April 6, 1995 to evaluate the need for a east -west corridor in Elk River. I live at 13822 211th avenue NW in Elk River and would be willing to put forth the effort in studying if there is a need for it. I can be contacted at 574-3981 during the day, or at 441-7436 during the evening. Thank -you for your consideration. S'ncere y, Brabec cc: Arnie Engstrom .,PP 11 1995 April 11, 1995 Mr. Bob Minton Chairman - Steering Committee Elk River City Hall P.O. Box 490 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Minton, We were in New Mexico on March 23rd when the extension of Urban Services was discussed by your committee. N,A neighbor informed us that a portion of our property was included in a proposed area for r e ce iv ing fhe future. This property includes approximately 80 acres of farm land and woods with legal descriptions of Sect. IL Twp-032, Range 26, ER 59 NE 1-4 of NE 1-4, and ER 60, NW 1-4 of NE 1-4 Ex. RR and that part of NE 1-4 of NW 1-4 lying NEL on the Tax Rolls. This property is east of the railroad tracks. As I stated when I attended your September 22nd meeting, we have no intention, or desire, to develop or sell this property. During that meeting the Mayor indicated that it was not the city's intent to force land sales because of sewer and water extension. If this property is assessed, we would be forced to sell property that has been in the family for approximately 75 years, or longer. Because our property is on the edge of your proposed extension, and not between two areas that would be served, we request that our property be removed from the proposed Urban Service Extension Area. Please reply. Sincerely, Roger N. Eull Jean M. Eull 18880 Boston St. NW Elk River, Mn 55330 February 18, 1995 Mr. Robert Minton City of Elk River Comp. Plan Steering Committee P.O. Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Mr. Minton: We are writing to express our concern regarding the current 5 year review of the agricultural zoned land north of County Road #33. As property owners with 56 acres adjoining the north side of Co. Rd. #33, it is not our current intention to sub- divide our property, however we may decide to do so in the near future. We understand the wish of past city leaders to control the growth of the city, but we feel the restriction to 10 acre plots greatly reduces our capacity to realize the full market value of our land. It would be our desire to have the area north of Co. Rd #33 zoned agricultural with a 2.5 acre minimum. Our property is located at 13261 Ranch Road N.W. Thank you for your time and consideration in this issue. Rick and Jackie Fredericksen 2093 Neilson Avenue Long Lake, MN 55356 Mauch 22, 7995 ATTN: Bob Minton, Chain Comptehen6.ive Ptan S.teet.ing Committee Deal Bob: Th.ie tettet comes .to you {prom a number o� concerned buh.i.neaa and commetc.iat ptopet.ty owners. I.t .i6 6enti to expre66 out dea.in.e /,on muntc.ipat sewer/water ex.ten6.ion .to .the ea6.t aide o� Etk Riven. along Highway 10. We bet.ieve that now .ih .the beat time bon ex.ten6.ion bon 6evetat Leazon6: Comme4ciat and .indu6.t4.iat bu6.ine66 pnopet.ty .i6 waiting boa mun.ic.ipat 6ewet/wa.tet .in6.tatta.t.i.on beKore it w.itt be developed. Th.C6 devetopmen.t w.itt cnea.te add.i.t.i.onat .tax base gor our community a6 target pieces 0{ commerc.iat land woutd .then become ava.itabte. Highway acce66 and vd.6.ib.it.ity /nor bu6.i.ne66 devetopmen.t .i.6 read.i.ty ava.itabte. Ineteazed Land vatue6 and devetopmen.t op.t.ion6 would ptov.ide a boo6.t .to ea6.t hide bu6.ine66 economy. Reduced .t4aK4ie eonge6.t.ion on Not.th Highway 769, a6 new commere.iat devetopmen.t6 occur on ea6.t Highway 10. Bu6.ine66 devetopmen.t w.itt enhance overatt appearance and .image an out community a6 vis i.tot6 en.tet Etk Riven K, Lom .the ea6.t. Th.ia area o{ Etk Rivet has been dtama.ticatty hetd back and m.i66ed excettent bu6.ine66 oppor.tun.i.t.ie6 because o/ .the tack o% ava.i.tabte mun.ic.ipat hewer/water. The bottow.ing bu6.ine66/propet.ty ownet6 are stzongty in Gavot of .the exten6.ion 04 mun.ic.ipat newer/water .to .the ea6.t 6.i,de. Other bu6.ine66/prope,%ty ownet6 were contacted, with home being neu.ttat and onty one opposed. Becau6e o6 .the high eo6.t o� .th.i6 change, it .i6 not t.ikety .to ptea6e every citizen a�ec.ted; however, we do bet.ieve that .this would be .in .the be6.t .i.n.tene6.t ob Etk Rivet a6 a community. We bet.i.eve .th.i6 change .i6 nece66aty and .i.nev.it'abte and would t.i.ke .to bee mun.ic.ipat hewer /water ex.ten6.i.on begin .immed.ia.tety. Page 2 Match 22, 1995 Pkease peek hzee .to contact_ each o1 us Koz �uz.thez discussion oz maze insozma.t.ion at Ku.tuze heaz.Lnys. Thank you 6oz youz cons.ideza.t.ion. C azk e Hou" e; Pnea den: — Houke Uik mpany, Inc. I Mahendza�8 K Zum Shah, OwneTE Red Cazpe.t Inn Uwn ers---- NAPA OK Ekk Rivet, Inc. an ic H Fuzni.tuzSaThinyse2 Le4t Uwnez'LLD — R.ivezv.iew Spoz.ts 8 Ma ' e Stan & Nan Chahe, Uwn-- Sun & swimPQoks et 5coxt POweki, Uwn�z---- Elk Rivet Fozd/Chzyskez ),1e 3-a/- ss March 20, 1995 To Whom It May Concern: We own seventeen acres on Brook Road about one and one-half miles east of Highway 169. We would like to be able to divide it into smaller parcels and sell some of them. Gerald and Sandra Brummer 12680 - 249th Ave. Zimmerman, MN 55398 f// NEi�y.aoes WOULIC, YOU RE JA)?P—Es7EU /N Zk,LuFjt LugTruQ rN out rUF-l(.NtaoR Hoax ? -:L AM AIOT / I �IlyEQIz rS y PkOPOSgL /N r20N7- OF 71{E COMPt EHENt/V@ PLAN S TkELtN6 e6lviM/T7EE I 0P7/0>v (o/ 70 INCLuO/c TNk AiERA tees-T& c3F �opLlN 4ve �M(3Aooc.�U4(2 Hr�6i/TS� 0 ?Ha ct7lES tuE5TE.2A/ )SOe,0AF-C RWO FROM �6U7N i o TNt "l4. eogA i2R MKS / /9LOAI(, GuITN o7-1-I.t.2 � S F.A OF H wY A, 5 O rvL E rU U M 8 Ejhs ho 2 C o S-T OF 5 F_w to� 4 u),-r) 4� I, yTjr,4,ra tir 7�S.cF1� AesuNo rJUR.tN(o THE 0IL7rrVlr6-rIN6 wrt-Lz 'is:-odo,OO N rkC�E roe -t-�unr� �lnt,r=S I�Isa •°' H f�eN7Aot Foal [=old LA?f=�fl[ llrues! P(uS �n�otulDUAL I-�ooK JP CCST/{E carnnal75¢�= ply nto'f A(oe�z Wt7t1 THESPc rvvMSE&. ) BU-r 7NV97 HrZrE 120-S7.S P! 6Pob�o r O J/iE Sgnfo PIPrck /E-s7/97ES0 E4j6.0{'rn�- N ylERe %gIZF Corn Also -s TA-rEo TN/4 r —I-W4= lcx7-1,E1,1S1B1v rnIbN7 Ivo-r OCcuk ro,P /=luE oC n,OF_ k: VeAe-s�. -gNcut-d $ioP THIS rc.-rzNS/(jrj 6EFdtc- /T 6AE7S �7R2YFc/J. �F `(ou L000Lo ?6 COMmEM-r ON -rt♦I1 10Qoras6-1 Pko O0e,CCAI YOU C6UL0 CALL e.TE.UE AC.q - crry FL/+rgNE.- - yY/-?Yeo� wplTE .' 1308 f11IN70N L;oibMt-I—ricc CryAlc RT cITS'///7L< /3oLS bF9Ala eZ.V CRY f{ALL (J-r WHIC� ]7MF YE//b PeaPcSf1G W/Lt 6� vOTFco o/ �. iygNk you /ri A13 L4NezF Fd c AN STEFFrelvs MAR 2 d 1995 To: Bob Minton Steve Ach r lk River City Hall 13065 Orono Road Elk River, MN 55330 We appreciate your consideration of our request to exclude Mississippi Heights from the proposed eastern water district. Mississippi Heights has no need for city sewer and water at this time or in the foreseeable future. • Many of the homes in our neighborhood are newer and all have working wells and sewer systems. A few systems are less than a year old. None of our homes are in need of upgrading their current water or sewer systems and there are no problems environmentally with our current systems. • All of the lots in our neighborhood were developed without the consideration of city sewer and water. • Our homes are situated on their lots where it would be impossible to subdivide the property to help defer the cost. • In discussions with local Realtors we have found that city sewer and water would not enhance or add to the value of our property. • The primary reason to bring city sewer and water into this area is to enhance the Industrial/Commercial corridor and to provide for FUTURE development in the eastern water district. This point was brought up many times by the committee at the meetings. • To enhance the Indushial/Commercial corridor and to provide for future development the line would not have pass through our neighborhood. -K River currently has approximately 260 vacant lots currently accessible to city sewer and water. 'j31Lr,- �e-T� (7erldr�cTsort DC n n / 5 / � ! J r 1A3 : 4-�1 �b Qi N % � � � � y✓I ti�N�..J S-eg mor� e. I AeL tpvEk Af e koh lA*169- i Bry/p n Alwer6M schk�r�'r' U - 1 S y 6 \V oy 22 . O c_ 3 q � .n a i n �'�. 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WE- tivea- yOj w1 Lj_, L\'F -ru \s 117 cf7fl- A(dot C6-8-ratCC-I W Tc) 217 Tom. . � Wd-aL COJNTiW<f� ON V3P4-via>i-,�c .50 VACVA Lj+ Aaxl- Now �,q /ZL-zti.7 I }id7'N �L YU Towc �F�L.r�N ENIu� ,� Q-"U 2 My S533o October 4, 1994 Mr. Steve Ach City Planner Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Attached are copies of the recorded Protective Covenants for Brentwood, copies of the Brentwood map which shows the two Ridgewood East lots (in red), and a letter signed by the 1979 Mayor and Council Members stating the intent at that time for this property was future highway development. Sincerely, kx� gL't4� Dennis Anderson October 4, 1994 Elk River Steering Committee 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River. MN 55330 Attached are copies of the recorded Protective Covenants for Brentwood, copies of the Brentwood map which shows the two Ridgewood East lots (in red), and a letter signed by the 1979 Mayor and Council Members stating the intent at that time for this property was future highway development. Si erely, Dennis Anderson 1.G395(l) Maraw-Anderson, Inc,, a ?Minnesota Corporation, hereto declares that the hereinafter get forth restrictions shall apply to all lots in the plat known as Brentwood, and warrants and covenants to and with all future Owners of said lots that all conveyances made by then shall be subject to the follow- ing restrictions, to wit: 1. No lot, other than Outlot A, shall be used except for residential purposes, 2. No building shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any lot other than a single family dwelling not to exceed 2-1/2 stories in height. Any residence constructed thereon shall have a two car attached garage and be not less than 1..250 square feet of ground floor area except for a two-story house, which shall have a minimum of 720 square feet on the ground floor, and split foyers, which shall have a minimum of 906 square feet on the ground :floor. Provided that Lots 1-9, ffiock 4, shall not be subject to the res- trictions of this paragraph. 3. No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon Rny lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. 4, No lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping grou-.d for rubbish, trash, garbage or other wastes; nor shall any form of rubbish or waste be kept on any lot beyond the main building construction period as specified in paragraph 8. 5. Dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept, provided they are not Kept, bred or maintained for arp consercial purposes. No other animals may be kept on or about the premises. Small, appropriate structures to house pets will be allowed. 6. 1k, trailer houses, travel trailer, buses, trucks, camper trucks or Junk cars are allowed on premises unless properly garaged. 7. No temporary structure of any nature, such as trailer houses, camping truck, basement, tent, shack, garage or other buildings shall be used on any lot at any tine as a residence either temporarily or permanently, nor shall a structure to be used as a residence be "roved in on any lot. 8, All structures ^hall be of new construction. 411 struet•,:,., s;;alu to oorpleted and fininh-�d within 12 months after co-.v_•ncer:r.: excavation and cnns7.ructior. and befo:'e.Icca:ry. Usc'is a reside--ce. t � r S R YFJ 1. Protective C*"=Mta� Brentwood iktates a Page 2 of 2 '� • ,; �s •, . 9. An driveways aha1l�T�e of a hard surfaces either tar or concrete, for 'a minimum of 1orLy.(40) xtet, starting at the street level. 10. These covenants shall automatically run with the land, perpetually, unless an instrumnt signed by a majority of the owners of the late described herein has, been recorded, agreeing to change these covenants in whole or in part, l.l. If there shall be a violation or an at znpt to violate any of these covenants or restrictions, it shall be lard'ul for any other person or persons owning any real estate in this subdivision to prosecute any proceeding at law or in equity against the person or persons violating or attenpting to violate any such covenant or restriction, and Tither to prevent him or them from so doing or to recover danages or other dues for such violation. - 12. Invalidation of any of these covenants or restrictions by judgement or Court Order shall in nowise affect any of the other provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. '�zcnh �`j2cLZE71�i Ikruvs .Anderson Barbara i. Anderson Signed before me a Notary Public for Sherburne Cuounty. X - SOLD /2 .� / X --- — ' -277,11 a t _ lo y 3 .� 4001 E -°` s `m'4 � /5 .�._ .ems b - $ \•--• \ 6 P• September 20, 1994 Mayor & City Council City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 SUBJECT. Outlot A Brentwood Honorable Mayor & City Council Members: The undersigned represent to you as former representatives of the City, that the plan, intention and understanding for this parcel was for it to be developed as Highway Business/Commercial property, when growth and services establish the need for its development. Also, it is our understanding that the proposed development responds to the statements and desires of City Staff that Highway 169 be developed as the City's commercial, retail and highway business corridor consistent with past and present developmental land use. Sincerely, k llfif Frank Madsen Ty Tot Dick Hinkle Arne Engstrom September 22, 1994 City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River MN 55330 Attn: Steve Ach Dear Steve: I had a phone discussion with you approximately a month ago and fully intended to attend the North Planning Area meeting on August 25. Due to illness, I was unable to do this. I am enclosing a copy of my proposed speech and also some pic- tures to show you the view we have from our front door. Steve, this home built at 21101 York St. NW was done so by some very inconsiderate people. And now with the addition, it is an absolute eyesore. It is really sad when an existing homeowner can have their property value so greatly reduced by the con- struction of a new home. Do me a favor, get in your car with the Mayor beside you and take a look at what the lack of a simple zoning law requiring due con- sideration to adjoining properties and the neighborhood as a whole, can do to the cosmetic look of a community. Mary u Rankin 21105 York St. NW Elk iver MN 55330 I am not a public speaker, so please bear with me. My name is Mary Rankin and my husband, Larry & I bought an existing home in Greenhead Acres, 3rd Addition 7 years ago. We have recently learned that it was once a hunting lodge, so it had a unique setting once the addition was plotted. Our home faces south, while the front of our lot faces west on York St. Last fall, someone bought the lot adjacent to us. It borders our property on York St. and wraps around the corner on 211th. This person had 1.6 acres to build a home on, but elected to build it in front of our front door, without any due consideration to our property at all. To make matters worse, this person has just been given a permit to add to the garage and bring it even closer to our property line, all within their setback limits, or so I've been told. Our idea of living in the country was to have a few acres and at least have the illusion of having privacy and no close neighbors. I know for certain that no one here would appreciate owning 2; acres, only to have someone build a home right in front of one's front, door. ***PICTURES*** My point is that in the rural areas, before a new home is built, why not have the surveyor, the builder, and the owner be obligated to take into consideration what the new building will do for the neighborhood and especially adjoining properties. New construction should be an asset to the community and not take anything away from existing homes and properties. As frustrating as it has been to see this take place, it has been equally so when letters to the Zoning Commissioner and Mayor Duitsman voicing our concerns over this matter have been totally disregarded. Also, a letter to the editor of Star News was totally ignored, although they advertise that if your letter is not published, they will tell you the reason why. I would expect our Elk River city officials and also the local newspaper to have a care about community matters and at least give a homewoner the common courtesy of a response over their concerns. I would like to add here, that Gary Schmitz of the Zoning Office has been most kind and helpful the numerous times I have called him. Please believe me, I am not an angry or hostile person, but I do feel that when someone does me wrong or I feel my rights as a citizen have been violated, I tend to fight back. Larry and I have always taken pride in our city and what we own in Elk River and believe that we deserve the same respect and can- siderations in return. Thanks for the opportunity to voice my opinions. JpfN sTrf:-FEws SEP z n 1994 13813-19Ct"LlE ,-:w Em. 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It appears to me that Elk River is doomed to become flat and barren. The style and method of development now practiced in Elk River dates back to the 1950's. Since a relatively high density is needed to make it successful, it is terribly destructive in hilly or wooded areas. In many ways the large lot, sprawling development of the 1970's was better in preserving the natural features of the landscape. The whole issue of land use in Elk River must totally reconsidered. New ideas should be brought forward that would require more sensitive development. Land use and building density should be compatible with contours and vegetation cover rather than geographic location. I think it is senseless to continue the type of development that makes it necessary to destroy trees and the land that attracted people here in the first place. Yours very truly, Jim Nystrom JAN:pq ?-�� i 7--t -,A r el� A�Z4 ck� kP- �a e9so, T OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CO. BOX 218 - ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA 55301 (612)497-3000 "Outdoor advertising SELLS for you all day, every day." July 14, 1994 Mr. Steve Ach City Planning Department City of Elk River P.O. Box 490 Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Dear Steve: As we have discussed in several meetings, I would like the opportunity to establish within the long term strategic process for the City of Elk River, the opportunity to create a homogeneous outdoor advertising ordinance within industrial and commercially zoned areas. Specifically I would like to address the principle use clause and many of the ascetic concerns regarding the existing ordinance. As discussed, it may be appropriate to focus on the signage issues at one set meeting, or I am willing to participate in any meeting where signage will be reviewed. Please keep me informed as to when and where I am able to give input regarding this issue at 612/497-3000. Sincerely, James Kleinke Franklin Outdoor Advertising fg TONY EMMERICH HOMES May 25, 1994 Robert Minton, Chair /s/ Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee City of Elk River RE: Input on Industrial Use Portion of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Mr. Minton: We are in receipt of the Notice of Public Hearing letter on the above referenced matter, and wish to have the following comments considered by the Committee in lieu of our personally attending the May 25th meeting. Just to give a brief overview of our involvement in the City's process of updating the Comp. Plan, we own the former Lakoduk property, of which approximately 40 acres is currently zoned P.U.D. The property has Hwy 10 frontage, and is directly along the West side of the Fairgrounds. This parcel has been a "hot" topic recently because of our sale of 24 acres of this piece to Menards, Inc. for a store, and conversely, the City and the EDA desiring to be the Developer of the property for a Business Park. As you will recall being also a member of the Planning Commission, the City staff, members of the EDA, the Planning Commission, the City Counsel, and even a few well placed area residents all spoke against the Menards proposal and in favor of the Business Park use. In fairness, the Staff does support a restaurant site out along Hwy 10 and possibly 5 to 10 acres near this site for other Commercial users if they are "compatible" with the Business Park concept and zoning. We have offered the property for sale to the City and the EDA. We submitted a proposal and have had several meetings about the potential purchase. Please note the attached EDA Timeline Sheet. Given this History then, we, as the Owners of the property want our desires not only welcomed by the Committee, but given serious consideration: 1. We purchased the Lakoduk property for a substantial amount of money based on Court appointed and approved appraisals of value and use for the property. These appraisals clearly show the highest and best use of the 40 acres I've described to you as Commercial. The balance of the land has the highest and best use as residential, which no one has challenged. These appraisals were updated prior to our closing on the property, and we had ever right to rely on the information they contained. 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 201, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 _- ANAP0 TONY EMMERICH HOMES 2. We have had a major commercial user purchase 24 acres of this area, setting a value per acre appropriate within a P.U.D. zoning for this area. The use they intended could be and has been allowed in a P.U.D. within the City. 3. Unless the City and/or the EDA acquire this parcel from us shortly, we are not the least bit interested in changing the zoning to any industrial use. In fact, we will need to pursue uses for the property for our, the Owners, benefit. We will need to utilize any means available to us to do this. What really causes us some concern is reflected on the attached copy of a recent City printed brochure that indicates this area as already Business Park! This is very presumptuous on the part of whoever authorized the printing of this as a fact! 4. Finally: We are asking the Steering Committee to file our remarks as they are written here. It is our desire to not have this property included as an existing or a potential industrial land use. This has been all along the desire of the City and the EDA, not ours! If they want to develop this parcel for a Business Park, then they should promptly purchase the property from us. If any of the Committee members wish to respond, please direct any comments to myself at the address listed below. Si cerely, and Development Manager cc: Steve Ach, City Planner Tony Emmerich, Country Ridge Partnership 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 201, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 PROPOSED TIMELINE RE: ACQUISITION OF VACANT LAND ELK RIVER BUSINESS PARK PROJECT DATE May 9th May 10th-12th May 12th-20th May 20th-27th May 28th-June 3rd June 8th June 13th June 14th COMMENTS Authorize appraisal of 34 acres of vacant land, RE: Business Park Development Meet with appraisal company to finalize issues, etc. Appraisal in progress Draft of appraisal completed, findings/conclusions documented Appraisal in final form Appraisal due EDA accepts appraisal; authorizes counter-offer Counter-offer presented `" Decision: Go/No Go M 15 5 f 5 5 1 4 'q193"AVC / / �� COMMERCIAL 0© Central Business District © Elk River Plaza Mall© Barrington Retail/office Q Elk Park Center(1994) ,J INDUSTRIAL ® Q Elk River Industrial Park " n�Awe Q 101 McChesney Industrial Park ©Rail 10 �e R.R. Industrial Park © Ar-Mon Industrial Park t69ZI -Elk Business Park (1994) % is Chamber: E1kRiverArea Chamber of Commerce (612) 441-3110 Local Development Organizations: Elk River Associated Investors Elk River Downtown Development Corp. Jackie Schuelein Executive vice President Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce 729 Main Street Elk River, MN 55330 (612) 441-3110 The City of Elk River and its EDA and HRA participate in, and has access to the following programs: Tax increment Financing, Industrial Revenue Bonds, SBA Loan Programs, Local Micro Loan Fund, Central Economic Development Agencies: Elk River Economic Development Authority (612) 441-7420 Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority (612) 441-7420 Bill Rubin Economic Development Coordinator City of Elk River P.O. Box 490 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River: MN 55330 (612) 441-7420 Minnesota Initiative Fund Loan Program, and DIED Small Cities Grant Program. In addition, Elk River Municipal Utilities offers an economic development rate to large users of electricity. The 1994 Elk River Community Profile is ajoint publication of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elk River Economic DevelopmentAuthority.