04-28-2026 PC MIN
Meeting of the Planning Commission
Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Members Present: Chair Perry Beise, Commissioner Eric Johnson, Commissioner Dennis Booth,
Commissioner Dornan Bland, Commissioner Anthony Kaba, Commissioner James
Lang, Councilmember Jennifer Wagner
Members Absent: Commissioner Robert Rydberg
Staff Present: Senior Planner Chris Leeseberg and Recording Secretary Katie Porath
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. CONSIDER AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to approve the
agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
4. CONSIDER MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to approve the
following consent items as outlined in their respective staff reports. Motion carried 6-0.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Conditional Use Permit: Habitat for Humanity build site, ISD 728 - 900 School St NW
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to continue the
public hearing to May 26, 2026. Motion carried 6-0.
6. GENERAL BUSINESS
There was no general business.
7. COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES
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Councilmember Wagner updated the Commission that the request by Sherburne County to change
their land to Business Park zoning was approved at the last council meeting.
8. MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
The regular meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Chair Beise called the work session to order at 6:32 p.m.
9. WORK SESSION
9.1 Concept Review: Ordinance Amendment for the Business Park, Lift PT - 11110 Industrial Cir NW
Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.
Chair Beise commented that the ordinance currently permits chiropractic as an accessory use.
Commissioner Bland asked why certain items have been removed from the ordinance. Mr. Leeseberg
responded that gyms typically ask for taller ceilings.
Commissioner Kaba asked if six spots was sufficient parking. Kelsey Fransen, applicant, owner of
Lift PT, responded that only one patient is seen at a time and there is limited staff on site, therefore
six spots is more than enough.
The Planning Commission was supportive of the concept. Commissioner Johnson commented that staff
should look into changing chiropractics as accessory use.
Councilmember Wagner asked if the item needed to also go to the City Council. Mr. Leeseberg will
talk to the applicant and explain her options to have a concept review by the City Council or submit an
application for an Ordinance Amendment.
10. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Booth to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 a.m.
Minutes prepared by Katie Porath.
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Perry Beise, Chair ______________________
Justin Dunford, City Clerk
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