02-21-1973 CC MIN - SPECIAL
SPECIAL MEETING
ELK RIVER TOWN BOARD, ELK RIVER VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION,
ELK RIVER VILLAGE COUNCIL, AND SHERBURNE COUNTY ZONillNG & PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
HELD IN THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. COMMUNITY ROOM
February 21, 1973 at 7:30 pm.
A Special Meeting of the combined units of government was called to order by Mayor
Hilmer Bartelt on February 21, 1973 at 7:30 pm. in the 1st National Bank Bldg.
Community Roam for the purpose of planning for the future growth problems of the
area.
The following units of governing bodies were present: Elk River Town Board, Elk River
Village Planning Commission, Elk River Village Council, Sherburne County Zoning &
Planning Administrator and Represenatives of Nason, Wehrman, Knight & Chapman, Inc.
(Planning Consultants).
A general review of the combined. problems that confront Townships, Villages and
Counties where you have a rapid growth in population was discussed. It: was the
general opinion of all members present that some type of planning on a combined unit
effort was essential before the problems get to a point where the costs to furnish
various services becomes prohibitive.
The following possible avenues that a township could enter into were reviewed.
1. Incorporation.
2. Request special municipal governing powers t,ram the State Legistator.
3. Orderly planned annexation .
4. Consolidation.
5. Piece mill annexation.
After discussion it was felt that there is a definite need for futher discussion
by all units and that a combined meeting with the State of Minnesota representative
of the Municipal Commission Board would be the next step.
The following dates were scheduled March 8, 1973 at 7:00 pm. alternate date ~~rch
12, 1973 at 7:00 pm. to be held in the 1st National Bank Bldg. Community Room of
Elk River.
No further business the meeting adjourned.
recorder: Elk River Village
Clerk-Treasurer
Charles J. Savela
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