5.4. SR 01-25-1993
ITEM 5.4.
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JANELLE SCHMITZ, ZONING
JANUARY 14, 1993
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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SUBJECT: GREENHOUSE REQUEST BY PLANT PLACE
INC.-NELSON NURSERY
Plant Place Inc.-Nelson Nursery, of Zimmerman is requesting to
place a greenhouse in the County Market parking lot. According
to the January 28, 1991, City Council minutes, greenhouse
requests at both County Market and Ron's Foods require annual
review by the City Council. Attached is a site plan of the
County Market parking lot showing the proposed location of the
greenhouse and fenc~d area.
The proposed location is the same as was approved the last 2
years at County Market. The applicant has indicated the
greenhouse and fenced area would use 17 parking spaces. Jim
Schroer, from Plant Place Inc., will be attending Monday's
meeting to answer any questions you may have regarding the
proposed greenhouse.
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720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420
NELSON NURSERY, INC.
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City Council Minutes
January 28, 1991
Page 2
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5.1. Park and Recreation Commission DiscuRsion
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Barb Northway, a member of the Park and Recreation Commission,
indicated that she li veg in Orrock township and does not live in the
Elk Hi ver School District. She informed the Council that there was
some wrong information on her tax statement leaving her to believe that
she did live in the Elk River School District. She indicated her
desire to continue to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission
despite the fact that she does not live in the City or school
district. Vice ~(ayor Schuldt stated that the Council had previously
voted to replace Ms. Northway with a resident from the City of Otsego.
He stated that it was unfortunate to lose Ms. Northway because of her
expertise in the area of parks and recreation, but because of the City
policy to only allow two nonresidents on the Commission, it would be
impossible to allow Ms. Northway to remain. The Council thanked Ms.
Northway for her previous service to the Park and Recreation Commission
and informed her that she would be welcome to serve as an exofficio
member.
6.1. Appeal to Council Decision Re~ardin~ Greenhouses
Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf explained that in
response to Council request to review the status of temporary
greenhouses, his department has contacted the two temporary greenhouse
owners in Elk River. He indicated that he received no response .
regarding the greenhouse location at Ron's Foods. Hr. Rohlf stated
that Mr. Jim Schroer representing Super One Plant Place was present to
discuss the conditions of the temporary greenhouse located at
County Market. ~Ir. Schroer indicated that his company has been set. up
at the County Market location for the past five years. He stated that
the business does not use any of the handicap parking stalls nor does
it impede traffic flow. Councilmemher Holmgren voiced his concern
regarding the deteriorated condition of the greenhouse toward the end
of the season and also discussed the safety issue of children walking
out into the lane of traffic.
The Council suggested that the rear of the greenhouse be fenced off so
that entrance and exiting can only take place from one location.
i' It was the consensus of the City Council to allow the green house to be
set up at the same location as last year with the stipulation that the
rear be fenced and that the location and condition of the temporary
greenhouse be renewed by the Council on a yearly basis.
6.2. Gary Santwire/Discussion of ordinance re~ardin~ Dlattin~ of
commercial DrODerty & Dark dedication
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Steve Rohlf explained that Mr. Santwire is questioning City policies
regarding platting and the timeframe for collection of park dedication
fees. Mr. Rohlf stated that ?tIr. Santwire is requesting that park
dedication be allowed to be paid anytime prior to recording the plat as
opposed to the present policy of collecting the fee at the time of
application. Mr. Santwire explained that there are times when the fee
is very large and it would be a benefit to the developer to be allowed
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