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Joint Meeting of City Council and Planning Commission <br />February 24, 1997 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br /> Inventory of Naturally Siqnificani Features in Elk River <br /> Commissioner Minton expressed his support for committee to inventory the <br /> naturally significant areas and historical buildings in the community. <br /> Commissioner Kuester stated that if there are areas the city would like to preserve, <br /> these areas could be identified and taken into consideration if a development is <br /> proposed in that area. The Council agreed with the concept of designating <br /> some type of commission, but felt the issue needs to be further discussed, since <br /> additional staff time would be required. <br /> <br />Board of Adjustments <br />It was the consensus of the City Council and Planning Commission that Planning <br />Commission could act as the Board of Adjustments as long as all variance that <br />are denied be automatically appealed to the City Council. Staff indicated this <br />ordinance will be presented to the Planning Commission tomorrow night and to <br />the City Council next month. <br /> <br />6. Planninq Department Annual Report <br /> <br />Steve Ach presented the 1996 Planning Department Annual Report. Steve noted <br />he hopes to have a planning intern by late spring or early summer. <br /> <br />8. Staff Updates <br /> <br />Pat Klaers advised the Councilmembers a publicity photo session has been <br />scheduled by the Minnesota Sports Federation on March 6th at 1:30 p.m. at City <br />Hall. <br /> <br />9. Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, COUNClLMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADJOURN <br />THE MEETING. COUNClLMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE <br />MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> <br />The meeting of the Elk River City Council was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Debbie Kleckner <br />Recording Secretary <br /> <br /> <br />